Dr. R Peter Ram

Eating healthy food and getting enough rest and exercise may not be enough to boost your immune system, particularly when you are being exposed to bacteria and viruses in your increasingly polluted environment. Your immune system needs a bit more help and Homeopathy offers more than a helping hand,  find the top 5 homeopathic immunity medicines listed below that will supplement your body resistance.

The immune system is like a fort to protect the body against foreign invaders (or pathogens) like fungi or parasites, bacteria, viruses etc. Inimical entities are also being created from within, auto-immune disorders and diseases like cancer. Proper immune function is an complex balancing act which nature has to carryout but with a little help. While functioning properly, our immune systems is able to discriminate effectively, between body’s own tissues and foreign pathogens. A weakened immune system makes you vulnerable to virtually every type of illness. If the immune response becomes overactive or misdirected it begins to target the body’s own tissues for foreign invaders and starts attacking them

Immunity is influenced by the digestive capabilities and our ability to digest, assimilate and absorb nutrients in our bodies. In a healthy body where immune function is strong, any invaders are neutralized or destroyed and then expelled and normalcy is restored. If digestive capabilities are impaired by an imbalance, metabolism is affected and the immune response and natural resistance are lowered. If the body is unhealthy by stored toxins from undigested food, then an environment is created in which invaders are encouraged to thrive. Over indulgence in activities like masturbation is reported to ruin your immune system since it depletes necessary hormones and neuro chemicals.

What happens when your immune system is compromised? You suffer from extreme fatigue. You loose appetite, your body hurts, you get ill often and this could be life threatening.

Immunity in Infants

For the first 4 to 6 weeks , Newborns are at high risk for colds or other infections since their immune system is functionally immature. Babies derive immune protection from the placenta before birth and through antibodies from the mother’s breast milk. But there are many germs they can’t fight off.

It’s vital to get the newborns build a strong immune system before they are exposed to cold viruses. A virus that is capable of mild illness in an older child or an adult can cause a more serious illness in a newborn. Homeopathy is another way by which you can boost the immune system of a baby. An infant who falls ill repeatedly can benefit from homeopathy as it will build the child’s resistance and his immunity becomes better. Homeopathic medicines like Schwabe Munostim globules is an activator of the immune system and is indicated in prevention of seasonal problem in children. It can be used together with other specific medicines against cold, flu and against allergies

Why Homeopathy to boost your immunity?

1. Unlike antibiotics homeopathy does not ‘neutralize’ an infection , instead it strengthens the body’s immune system to fight disease or infection.
2. The modern system of homeopathy looks towards systemic detoxification that causes weakening of defense mechanism. It therefore works on removing poisoning or toxicity from bone marrow, liver, spleen, lymphocytes, lymph nodes that play a vital role in immune defense mechanism
3. Homeopathy is more palatable than many conventional medicines since the mildly sweet pills, powders or liquids are easy to dispense and consume.
4. Homeopathy is effective on any problem associated with a compromised immune system or lowered immune response.
5. Patient on Homeopathy regains appetite after few days thus helping the patient gain weight.
6. Homeopathy helps control opportunistic infections associated with a compromised immune system.
7. Homeopathy decreases the viral load after few months of regular consumption.
8. Homeopathy is well tolerated in patients of all age groups and has been used by thousands of patients in several countries with no adverse effects reported.

Top Homeopathic immune booster medicines!

The best immune strengthening medicine in homeopathy is the constitutional medicines which your physician prescribes after a detailed case taking. It takes into consideration your health condition, any problems you may be currently suffering from and your tendencies depending upon your past medical and family history. Some general medicines for immunity are:

1. Reckeweg R88 Anti Viral: n effective homeopathic antiviral medicine that contains highly diluted energy derived from viruses like coxsackie, diphterinum, Herpes zoster, V-grippe etc. Natural immunization formula that is Safe & without side effects.
2. Scwabe Alpha WD Immuno Stimulator: German homeopathic formula with proven homeopathic medicines to enhance body’s resistance power.
3. Blooume 20 Immunoforce: A general tonic that stimulates and builds general immunity.

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The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)

Children progress at different rates. They have different interests, abilities, and personalities. But there are some common milestones many children reach from ages 6 to 12.

What can my child do at these ages?

As your child grows, you’ll notice him or her developing new and exciting abilities.

A child age 6 to 7:

• Enjoys many activities and stays busy

• Likes to paint and draw

• Practices skills in order to become better

• Jumps rope

• Rides a bike

A child age 8 to 9:

• Is more graceful with movements and abilities

• Jumps, skips, and chases

• Dresses and grooms self completely

• Can use tools, such as a hammer or screwdriver

A child age 10 to 12:

• Likes to sew and paint

What does my child understand?

As children enter into school age, their skills and understanding of concepts continue to grow.

A child age 6 to 7:

• Understands the concept of numbers

• Knows daytime and nighttime

• Knows right and left hands

• Can copy complex shapes, such as a diamond

• Can tell time

• Understands commands that have 3 separate instructions

• Can explain objects and their use

• Can repeat 3 numbers backward

• Can read age-appropriate books

A child age 8 to 9:

• Can count backward

• Knows the date

• Reads more and enjoys reading

• Understands fractions

• Understands the concept of space

• Draws and paints

• Can name the months and days of week, in order

• Enjoys collecting objects

A child age 10 to 12:

• Writes stories

• Likes to write letters

• Reads well

• Enjoys using the telephone

How will my child interact with others?

An important part of growing up is learning to interact and socialize with others. During the school-age years, you’ll see a change in your child. He or she will move from playing alone to having multiple friends and social groups. Friendships become more important. But your child is still fond of you as parents, and likes being part of a family. Below are some of the common traits that your child may show at these ages.

A child age 6 to 7:

• Cooperates and shares

• Can be jealous of others and siblings

• Likes to copy adults

• Likes to play alone, but friends are becoming important

• Plays with friends of the same gender

• May have occasional temper tantrums

• Is modest about his or her body

• Likes to play board games

A child age 8 to 9:

• Likes competition and games

• Starts to mix friends and play with children of the opposite gender

• Is modest about his or her body

• Enjoys clubs and groups, such as Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts

• Is becoming interested in boy-girl relationships, but doesn’t admit it

A child age 10 to 12:

• Finds friends are very important; may have a best friend

• Has increased interest in the opposite gender

• Likes and respects parents

• Enjoys talking to others

How can I encourage my child's social abilities?

You can help boost your school-aged child's social abilities by:

• Setting limits, guidelines, and expectations and enforcing them with appropriate penalties

• Modeling good behavior

• Complimenting your child being cooperative and for personal achievements

• Helping your child choose activities that are suitable for his or her abilities

• Encouraging your child to talk with you and be open with his or her feelings

• Encouraging your child to read, and reading with your child

• Encouraging your child to get involved with hobbies and other activities

• Promoting physical activity

• Encouraging self-discipline and expecting your child to follow rules that are set

• Teaching your child to respect and listen to authority figures

• Encouraging your child to talk about peer pressure and setting guidelines to deal with peer pressure

• Spending uninterrupted time together and giving full attention to your child

• Limiting television, video, and computer time