The cold wind is howling at the end of the year, which is the season when colds are most common. Coupled with the optimization of epidemic control policies and the full liberalization of society, many familiar relatives and friends around us have become "yang" all over the place. However, even though the epidemic is widespread and frequent, the peak has not yet occurred. Relevant experts predict that with the large-scale population movement around the end of the year around the Spring Festival, the number of infections may be even higher.
Although Omicron is much less lethal to the human body than the virus infection three years ago, people who have experienced it also know that the 5-7 day infection period is still difficult to endure. "Yang" is not terrible, but the most fearful thing is "returning to the sun". After all, the cunning virus keeps mutating and sends away Omicron, as well as Omicron's descendants. When will the end be?
As a middle-aged person with an old age and a young age at the bottom, facing this "tough battle", although I have a lot of worries in my heart, fearing that the elderly, children and other health vulnerable groups will suffer, at the same time, I also recognize the reality that most people cannot escape this wave of infection. Instead of worrying, it is better to prepare for a rainy day. After all, in the end, the only resource to fight against viruses is the body's immunity.
No matter how the virus mutates, as long as our own physical fitness is not bad, there is a great chance that our children will be less likely to get sick. Below, I will share 4 key points about improving children's immunity. is full of practical information, without extensive information . Special emphasis is placed on reminding that if someone claims to have various products that are shortcuts to improving immunity, parents just listen and don't impulsively pay IQ tax!
First of all, the diet should not be sloppy, and more high-quality protein should be taken in.
"Food is the first priority for the people." Most of the body's nutritional sources come from food. During this special period, no matter whether adults or children eat, don't be careless.
Eat three meals a day with balanced nutrition. Eat more high-quality protein because protein is equivalent to the energy of our body immune system . When a virus invades When the body is functioning, the immune system needs to consume a lot of protein to deal with foreign invading organisms. If protein reserves are insufficient, the body's immunity will decline and rampant viruses will "dominate" in the body, leading to worsening of infection and dangerous situations such as severe illness.
Even doctor Zhang Wenhong has said: Protein is the key substance to resist viruses.
In the daily diet, protein-rich foods include meat, beans, dairy products, eggs, etc. Therefore, in the arrangement of three meals a day, it is best to ensure that the child consumes 1 egg and 400 ml of milk every day. The remaining meat, soy products, fruits and vegetables, etc. should also be arranged in a reasonable and balanced manner. After all, although protein is good, it cannot alone support the body's entire immunity. All the nutrients needed by the body must also be taken in from food.
Secondly, don’t be lazy when exercising, and try to arrange outdoor activities as much as possible
I have found that after the epidemic is relaxed, people’s lives have become more “homebound”, especially some families with children. They would rather keep their children indoors 24 hours a day, as they are afraid that their children will catch cold or encounter viruses when going out.
In fact, it is not a good thing to keep children at home all day long. This is like growing flowers in a greenhouse. Children do not experience the wind and rain in nature, and do not experience the weather changes in nature. Their bodies must have poor cold resistance. They may catch a cold if they go out occasionally.
Then there is the problem of viruses. Since the environment is unavoidable, you just need to take necessary protection when going out. If you don't go out for a long time because of viruses, isn't it "choking and giving up eating"? Take my family as an example. I take my children out for about an hour every day to have some fresh air. In extraordinary times, I try to choose an open place with few people and good air circulation. Let the children run freely for a while, breathe the outdoor air and feel the changes in the outdoor weather. Seeing the children's little faces glowing red due to exercise, the old mother is really happy in her heart!
Of course, parents should be reminded that when their children play outdoors, in addition to taking good protection, they should also pay close attention to the child's own body temperature changes, and add or remove clothes for the child in time according to the temperature at the back of the neck and back to avoid catching cold or heat.
Again, you must get enough sleep, and high-quality sleep is very important.
Sleep is a rigid physiological need and the best way to repair the body after it reaches a tired state. Adequate sleep time + high-quality sleep is conducive to improving the body's immunity.
However, in real life, neither adults nor children can do "get up early and go to bed early". Many children are forced to study hard even at 11 or 12 o'clock due to heavy academic work. In some families, parents set a bad example and cannot get rid of their "mobile phone addiction" before going to bed, and will not stop playing until midnight. These wrong demonstrations will give children the wrong perception that sleep is not important.
Regarding children’s daily sleep time, you can refer to the chart below to measure whether your child’s sleep is up to standard.
Finally, raising a baby is not meticulous, and being appropriately "rough" can stimulate one's own immunity.
I have mentioned the example around me. My nephew is a premature baby with poor health, so the parents are particularly attentive during the raising process. When the child is 3 years old, even outdoor activities such as digging in the sand are prohibited, because the parents' reasons are that those things are too dirty, contain bacteria , and you will get sick if you touch them.
Not only that, my cousin, a seven-foot tall man, has almost become a " radar " since he had a baby. Every corner of the house is not spared, and the children's clothes, toys, etc. must be disinfected every day.
Despite this, my nephew's health is still very poor. Colds and fevers are common. He was hospitalized twice last year due to pneumonia. After that, a doctor who was familiar with him couldn't help but privately warned his cousin that when a child is older, he cannot rely entirely on disinfecting bacteria to protect him. The child's immune system must be activated independently. Exposing the child to some microorganisms in daily life, such as fallen leaves, sand, etc., is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it can exercise his own immune system.
During the special period of the epidemic, many parents are more meticulous than usual in raising their children. They wish they could create a "sterile environment" with their own hands, but facts have proved that ht floating in the air ml1 aerosol cannot be eliminated by traditional disinfection. Many times the additional disinfection work we do is just "superfluous" . From a psychological level, we feel safe, but in fact, bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms still exist.
Families with children, protection in special periods, cleaning should be the main task, and disinfection should be supplemented.
The most direct and effective way is to educate children to develop good hygiene habits. Wash hands frequently. Wash hands immediately before meals, after going to the toilet, and when you go home, or come into contact with other dirty things. Keep your hands clean with the palms, backs of hands and fingers crossed. Ask children not to eat or rub their eyes or other parts with dirty hands.Thirdly, to disinfect the air, it is better to maintain a good habit of ventilation. Even if it is the coldest month of winter, you should try to open the windows three times in the morning, afternoon and evening for ventilation.
In summary, these are the 4 key points to improve children’s immunity. Families with children should start doing it quickly!
