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How To Boost Your Child's Immunity!

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Dr. Surya BhagwatiAyurvedic Doctor • 36 Years Exp.Diploma in Hospital Administration, Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management (P.G.D.H.M), Diploma in Herbal Beauty Therapy & Cosmotology, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
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With increasing levels of pollution and global warming, the world is coming to a halt with an increased number of reported cases concerned with the health status of our children. The mounting levels of poor air quality index (AQI) and toxic accumulations in our immediate surroundings make us more worried about the tender ones, almost making it impossible for us to protect them with an additional layer of the shield which is otherwise not needed in a natural environment. Unfortunately, an urban lifestyle is synonymous with an absence of natural lifestyle and thus, need additional care to help your child’s health concerns.

How Urban Lifestyle Affects Your Child’s Immune System?

The urban environment is full of dust, smoke and industrial pollution which you'll almost never witness in a rural setting. True that a rural setting lacks the infrastructure needed for adequate development of your child’s educative requirements however, the serene environment available down the countryside is undoubtedly the best for your child’s physical health. An urban way of living not only doesn’t allow your child’s body to get familiar with a natural setting, but it also contributes to an increased level of sensitivity and allergies when exposed to certain natural elements. A full-time protection shield also dissuades your child to develop their immunity which can be only developed when being exposed to it with a memory-based immune system present in humans. Living in an urban area also drops down the chances of physical activities necessary for healthy physical development.

How To Prepare Your Child To Fight Off The Germs?

We understand how impossible it sounds to start a life there though, we highly recommend you to take adequate measures compatible with the pollution level in your city. For metropolitan areas, we highly recommend you to adept with a quality air purifier and PM2.5 Mask for your children. Alongside, it is highly recommended to give your child an ayurvedic supplement to assist with their immune capabilities. Starting with the goodness of a spoonful of chyawanprash, can be a good alternative to boost their immunity if they are very selective about their intake. You should also promote physical activity in terms of sports. This shall not only help them with their team skills and discipline but do wonders for their physical health. You’ll easily see an increased level of immunity and less number of sick days in your child’s overall health. We also recommend you to take care of their dietary requirements and supervise their junk intake as it is mostly impossible to reduce it to zilch at such a tender age.

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