Support Your, Child’s Immune System, by Doing These Things.<br />1. Focus on adding color to their diet, Colorful plants, such as leafy greens,<br />citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables are high<br />in nutrients and good for your immune system. .<br />1. Focus on adding color to their diet, Colorful plants, such as leafy greens,<br />citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables are high<br />in nutrients and good for your immune system. .<br />1. Focus on adding color to their diet, Colorful plants, such as leafy greens,<br />citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables are high<br />in nutrients and good for your immune system. .<br />2. Promote good gut health, Make sure your child is consuming an<br />adequate amount of dietary fiber, as it will help their<br />gut health and, in turn, their immune function. .<br />Additionally, help develop good<br />microbiota by giving them foods with <br />high amounts of probiotics.<br />3. Create a healthy sleep environment, Make sure your child’s bedroom is<br />comfortable and stimulus free. .<br />The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends <br />ages 6-12 get nine to 12 hours of sleep a night, and<br />ages 13-18 are recommended eight to 10 hours. .<br />The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends <br />ages 6-12 get nine to 12 hours of sleep a night, and<br />ages 13-18 are recommended eight to 10 hours. .<br />4. Teach them how to<br />handle stress healthily. , Experiencing chronic stress can cause<br />your child’s body to lose the ability to<br />regulate normal inflammatory responses.<br />5. Keep them<br />physically active, Small amounts of movement,<br />such as daily family walks <br />(not intense exercise), can benefit<br />your child’s immune system.<br />6. Lead by example, The best way to promote these healthy<br />habits is to perform them yourself, as children<br />are likely to model their parent’s behavior. .<br />6. Lead by example, The best way to promote these healthy<br />habits is to perform them yourself, as children<br />are likely to model their parent’s behavior.
