All kids are exposed to a ton of viruses from each other, especially when they first start day care or school. Why are some kids able to get through colds without severe symptoms while some go on to develop more serious or prolonged illnesses? How can we help our kids’ immune systems do their job […]
Children's Immune Support
Especially since the COVID pandemic and associated restrictions changed the way our children live, every parent wants to know how they can best support their child’s immune system. What can we do to support our children’s natural immune function so we don’t have to live in fear of every cough?
Equally concerning is that the rate of asthma, eczema, food allergies, environmental allergies and autoimmune disease has been increasing in children. Why is that? Topics to explore include changes to our microbiome from antibiotic overuse, lack of exposure to nature/ soil/ animals, overuse of hand sanitation and cleaning chemicals, and increased stress in our children.
You don’t just want a “strong immune system.” You want one that functions at its best-- well-calibrated to fight infections but not fight our own bodies.
In this section, you will find information to help support your child’s immune system.