First it was Covid, then with the removal of masks the seasonal influenza returned with a vengeance. It seems like many children, and parents, are often feeling under the weather. Children are constantly down with prolonged coughs, blocked and runny noses or even breathlessness. This causes them to miss out on school and play. Parents, the best way to get around this problem is to strengthen your family’s health and immunity. Here’s how you can do so.
Why is a Strong Immune System Important for Your Child?
First off, what exactly is the immune system and why is it so important? Think of it as a fortress made of cells, organs and tissues working together to protect your child’s body from illnesses1. A stronger immune system means that your child is less likely to experience cough, flu, respiratory conditions and other illnesses. It also means that they spend more time playing, learning and enjoying all that life has to offer.
This isn’t just the case for your children, it’s the same for the entire family. A strong immune system is the basis for good health and wellness. As such, it’s important to take the steps to build a strong immune system for the entire family. Here’s how:
- Early to Bed, Stronger to Rise
Parents, did you know that your child’s sleep is closely linked to their immune system? Sleep is necessary for children to rest, recuperate, and recharge their busy little selves. In addition, during sleep, their immune system releases proteins called cytokines which fight infection. When children, or even adults, don’t get sufficient sleep, the immune system is compromised. This results in their bodies being less able to effectively fight off illnesses and recover2. So yes, the first and easiest way to strengthen your child’s immune system is to ensure your entire family gets their beauty sleep!
- Get Moving to Get Stronger
We all know that exercise boasts a host of benefits but it’s not just for the adults. Though children are active by nature, they still need at least an hour of proper active time in a day. This could be a walk, playground time, or just running around an open area. Exercise will strengthen your child’s immune system and keep them healthy. Exercise goes a long way in keeping children’s cough, flu, cold, fever and the likes at bay.
- Healthy Eating for a Healthier Family
Perhaps one of the most important ways to strengthen your family’s immune system is by eating a balanced, nutritious, and wholesome diet. You know what they say – you are what you eat. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats will nourish the body and strengthen the immune system. In addition, it’s important to avoid processed food and food that is high in sugar and salt content3. These good eating habits will benefit the entire family.
Having said that, it may not always be possible to eat a perfectly balanced diet due to many reasons. Even when you’re too busy to cook, don’t compromise on the quality of your family’s meals. Strengthen your family’s health and general immunity through Eu Yan Sang’s nutritious diets and easy-to-prepare nourishing soups. You can choose from a variety of flavours such as Revitalising Double Boiled Tonic Soup, Longevity Double Boiled Tonic Soup, Notoginseng Energising Soup and many others. This is a fuss-free and delicious way to strengthen your family’s immune system and to keep the notorious cough, flu, fever trinity away.
- Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) Products
Sometimes, try as we do to keep our family strong and healthy, illnesses can’t be helped. This is especially in the case of children whose immune systems are still developing. They are also constantly exposed to a myriad of germs and viruses. Sometimes, children’s cough, phlegm and other respiratory conditions can take a rather long time to recover, and the symptoms persist. However, many parents are wary of giving their children medication over an extended period. As a result, recent trends have seen them turn towards TCM to facilitate their children’s recovery and recuperation. In particular, TCM medicinal products such as Eu Yan Sang’s Kitz Cough Powder and Hou Ning Plus have seen a surge in demand as an alternative remedy to Western medications.
The Kitz Cough Powder is a special infant-friendly TCM formulation that is trusted by generations of mothers. It helps to relieve cough symptoms and reduce phlegm in children. Likewise, the Hou Ning Plus has traditionally been used by mums to relieve cough, phlegm and fever due to cold and now it comes with the newly improved formula and hygienically sealed sachet!
With a rich heritage of more than 140 years, Eu Yan Sang is one of the largest TCM groups in Asia and it focuses on providing TCM, herbs and products of the finest quality. All products are manufactured in Eu Yan Sang’s GMP certified factory to authenticate quality and safety. It is a 100% natural formula that is free of synthetic ingredients so you can be rest assured that you are feeding your family only the very best! Visit the Eu Yan Sang website to find out more about their full range of dietary supplements, health foods, beverages, packaged tonic soups and much more.
Mums and Dads, we know that it gets tough when the kids fall sick. It starts with them and eventually everyone at home is down. The best way to keep away the cough, cold, flu and fever is to follow some of these steps to strengthen your family’s immune system! And if they fall sick, TCM medicine is a great way to help them recover quickly. Remember, fewer sick days means more family time!
References
- https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/immune.html
- https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/how-sleep-can-boost-your-childs-immunity
- www.health.harvard.edu/blog/boosting-your-childs-immune-system-202110122614
