Super Immunity for Kids-2

When parents are planning to go on a schedule to boost up the child's immunity, it is important to check on food allergies and sensitivities that can suppress the immune system. Allergies can increase inflammation in the body, that extra inflammation causes the body to have less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should.

Taking health supplements like Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation. They are efficiently protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Consider Yoghurt, or Lactobacillus Acidophilus or Bifidobacterium supplement; Aswagandha- an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function. Hormones released by these Adrenal glands have to be balanced, as the overproduction can dampen immunity. Aswagandha prevents colds and can also be used to help kids when they sre tired or stressed out.

Stabilising hormonal changes during puberty and adolescence is monumental, when it comes to developing immune systems. As the immune system is directly related to hormonal changes, any imbalance will affect the overall immune health. Selenium is being prescribed by a few well known Doctors to help balance hormones, it is a high potency antioxidant and immune booster.

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- Prathyusha Talluri