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Top Ten Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immunity




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May 1, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

Looking to boost your child’s immunity? Consider these ten suggestions!

Looking to improve your child's health Try these 10 suggestions!

Every time we spend time outdoors I think of the advice offered by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, author of  Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Dr. Campbell-McBride is a specialist in the field of neurology and nutrition and an advocate for parents to utilize natural approaches for healing and well-being.

She is also the mother of a child fully recovered from a severe learning disability and  has seen the power of real food, time outdoors and interaction with nature.

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s ten immune-boosting suggestions

1. Fresh animal fats (from meats and dairy) and cholesterol-rich foods (particularly raw egg yolk).

2. Cold-pressed oils: olive oil, fish oils, nut and seed oils.

3. Onions and garlic.

4. Freshly pressed vegetable and fruit juices.

5. Regular consumption of greens: parsley, dill, coriander, spring onion and garlic, etc.

6. Probiotic supplementation and fermented foods.

7. Contact with animals: horses, dogs, etc. Having a pet in the family can do a lot for children’s immune status.

8. Swimming in unpolluted natural waters: lakes, rivers and sea.

9. Physical activity in the fresh air.

10. Exposure to sunlight and sensible sunbathing.

Do you have a favorite spot  in your area? How are you trying to integrate some of these tips?

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Comments

  1. Kim says

    May 1, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    We are outside remodeling our chicken coop and tree house, enjoying the beautiful spring weather and time with our animals. Also gardening and munching on parsley, baby tomatoes, and edible flowers 🙂

    Reply
  2. Daja at The Provision ROom says

    May 6, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    This is a great list! Heartily agree with all of it!

    We love getting outside with our family, be it playing in the backyard and gardening, or camping and going on hikes or bike rides in the mountains! The sun, the air, the water…..so delicious to all the senses! And makes for hearty children!

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      May 6, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      Yes indeed, Daja!

      Reply

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