Being an active participant in boosting your child’s immune system will pay dividends in peace of mind and your child’s future well-being. “Natural immunity against colds and other serious diseases generally last forever,” says Dr. Gordon.
Here are some guidelines:
- Breast feed as long as possible. Breast milk is a dynamic defense against disease. As the mother gains immunity to new, foreign viruses and bacteria, so does the child through breast milk.
- Avoid antibiotics. “Your immune system, when allowed to fight the battle, will win,” says Dr. Gordon in his educational DVD, Vaccinations? Assessing the Risks and Benefits.
- Decrease chemical exposure. The most insidious mode of a child’s exposure to harmful chemicals is often the place you assume is the safest - the home. Avoid garden pesticides and opt for natural defense against insects. Pesticides impair immune system functioning. Replace harsh household cleansers for more natural formulations.
- Provide your child with adequate nutrition. Feed them a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to provide essential vitamins and minerals.
- Give the right fats. The human body absolutely needs Omega-3 fatty acids for optimal body and brain function. Here’s the problem: We can’t manufacture it; we receive it through fish and some nuts. Increase your child’s intake of these precious oils. If you are concerned (as well you should) about mercury levels in fish, use alternative supplements like flax seed and purified fish oil supplements.
- Decrease intake of refined sugars. Avoid white bread, granulated sugar, soda and candy. Many so-called child friendly snacks have copious amounts of refined sugar, dyes and trans fats-all compromising to the immune system.
For more information about the vaccinations DVD mentioned in the article, go to www.vaccinationsdvd.com