Q: I have three children, ages 7, 5, and 2 and of course, as all parents are, I am worried about the increase of illness around us already. I choose not to get the H1N1 vaccine for them as I am concerned about putting a unknown into their bodies. They are healthy children, no major medical concerns, and I am looking for a product that will help boost their immune system.
A: Below are my top recommendations for supplements to help boost the immune system of your children.
Muco Coccinum is a homeopathic flu prevention supplement and it works very well to prevent infection and increase the immune response if your children start to get sick. For natural prevention for your children: 1 tablet per week throughout the winter season. For your youngest who is 2 years old, 1/2 tablet per week should be enough.
Immune Support Kit for Kids by ChildLife Essentials is an excellent group of supplements to keep on hand in case any of your children start getting sick. At the first sign of the sniffles or before airline travel, start dosing up on each of these right away. They will improve your childrens' ability to fight off the infection naturally.
Monolaurin is an anti-microbial agent that protects the immune system from a range of infectious agents, mainly virus and fungus infections. Monolaurin is a glyceride ester derivative of lauric acid, a fatty acid found naturally in breast milk and certain vegetable oils, such as coconut oil. It is very safe for children and adds extra support for the immune system. You can break them open and sprinkle the Monolaurin into something such as applesauce or yogurt for your children. I would recommend one capsule a day for preventive, if they start to come down with 2 a day for the youngest and 3 or more a day in divided doses for the older two children.
For overall good intestinal health, and as a daily supplement, I recommend a good probiotic, once a day with meals. Over 90% of our immune function begins in our intestinal tracts, so keeping it healthy with good bacteria is an important part of overall immune health. Here is a good probiotic for your little ones: HLC High Potency- It comes in a powder or capsules, which ever you prefer. (the powder tastes great right off the spoon).
A: Below are my top recommendations for supplements to help boost the immune system of your children.
Muco Coccinum is a homeopathic flu prevention supplement and it works very well to prevent infection and increase the immune response if your children start to get sick. For natural prevention for your children: 1 tablet per week throughout the winter season. For your youngest who is 2 years old, 1/2 tablet per week should be enough.
Immune Support Kit for Kids by ChildLife Essentials is an excellent group of supplements to keep on hand in case any of your children start getting sick. At the first sign of the sniffles or before airline travel, start dosing up on each of these right away. They will improve your childrens' ability to fight off the infection naturally.
Monolaurin is an anti-microbial agent that protects the immune system from a range of infectious agents, mainly virus and fungus infections. Monolaurin is a glyceride ester derivative of lauric acid, a fatty acid found naturally in breast milk and certain vegetable oils, such as coconut oil. It is very safe for children and adds extra support for the immune system. You can break them open and sprinkle the Monolaurin into something such as applesauce or yogurt for your children. I would recommend one capsule a day for preventive, if they start to come down with 2 a day for the youngest and 3 or more a day in divided doses for the older two children.
For overall good intestinal health, and as a daily supplement, I recommend a good probiotic, once a day with meals. Over 90% of our immune function begins in our intestinal tracts, so keeping it healthy with good bacteria is an important part of overall immune health. Here is a good probiotic for your little ones: HLC High Potency- It comes in a powder or capsules, which ever you prefer. (the powder tastes great right off the spoon).
Labels: Children's Health, Immune Support
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