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Boost Your Child’s Immunity.
A child is the greatest gift you can get from god for every one in the world. Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy, this goes without saying. A Child can be happy with toys and games etc., but for a child to remain healthy it depends on such things like food, their living environment and more importantly the strength of their immune system.
Many parents today have to deal with an ever growing number of childhood complaints. This is due to many factors, exposure to chemicals, resistance to antibiotics because of over use, poor nutrition because from forced grown food and junk foods. But the main thing is the weakening of the baby or child’s immune system.

Research has shown that if you can boost the sickly child’s immune system then most of the illnesses that children get today, like type 2 diabetes, ADD, ADHD all the way down to colds and flu would be greatly reduced or eradicated all together.

When a child is first born and starts to suckle for the first time they receive a big dose of creamy-looking, high-protein, low-fat substance called colostrum. This precious, easily digestible liquid is full of disease-fighting antibodies called immunoglobulins that strengthen your baby's immune system. So for the first few weeks of life your baby is protected from disease.

The problem for many parents is that once the baby stops receiving the protection from the mother, the baby has to depend on its own immune system. This is the time most new parents find their baby becomes sickly, often getting colds, runny nose, and other more serious complaints.

Most new parents take their baby to a doctor where antibiotics are often prescribed; this often inflames the child’s health problem because it further weakens the child’s immune system. For many parents this only leads to having a sickly weak child to worry about that can go on for many years.

So the problem is how to stop a child getting sick all the time?

One of the oldest traditions that has its roots in ancient times is Tempering or Conditioning: also called acclimatization.

It is known from writings of the period that the ancient Spartans practice Tempering extensively to condition not only sickly children but healthy children also from a very early age. This was done to make them strong, fit and very healthy, able to face any situation they came across. It is well known that the Spartans were the most formidable warriors in ancient times because of there strength and durability.

Even the father of modern medicine Hippocrates (460-377 years BC) that every doctor even today must swear his oath before getting their qualifications ratified; used Tempering extensively to treat his patients. The ancient Chinese also used this method to strengthen the immune system of sickly babies.

The practice as been used for hundreds of years by Russian people and the Scandinavians, and is still in use today in the far north of Europe. Acclimatization is a way of life for these people who have limited medical resources to draw upon.

More about Tempering shortly in my new book, coming soon. Where I explain how you too can have a fit healthy baby easily. Dr Irina.

What to do about Kids Allergies.

Some basic rules
Take the following immediate actions to cut down on allergens in your home:

Keep your home dry and well ventilated.
Open windows regularly and keep vents open, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms. A useful guide is to open windows for at least one hour, twice a day. However, if you suffer from hay fever, you should keep the windows closed as much as possible during the peak of the pollen season.
Don't dry clothes indoors, especially in your bedroom or living room.
If you have central heating, turn it down by a few degrees.
Increase the ventilation if your home is very humid - a dehumidifier might help.

Pets in the home
Another priority is to remove pets from the home. If this is too traumatic, then try the following:

Keep pets outside as much as possible or limit them to one room only, preferably one without carpeting.
Don't allow pets into bedrooms, as dander can remain airborne for long periods. The cat dander allergen can also be carried on clothing to school or work.
Wash your pets regularly - fortnightly if possible.
Female animals produce less allergen and castration will reduce the production of allergen by male cats and dogs.

If you are allergic to cats and are visiting the home of a cat owner, ask them not to dust, sweep or vacuum on the day you arrive. Disturbing the dust could make your allergy worse as stirred-up cat allergen can remain in the air for over 24 hours. You might want to take anti-histamine medication if entering a cat-inhabited home.

House dust mites
Household dust is a great breeding ground for house dust mites and may also contain animal dander and mould or mildew spores. There are various ways to keep a lid on house dust mites:

Choose wooden or other hard vinyl floorings instead of carpets, and fit roller blinds, which can be wiped clean, rather than curtains.
Remove cushions, soft toys and other fabric accessories.
Avoid indoor houseplants, as they are also dust traps.
Don't use woolen blankets or feather bedding in your home. Try synthetic pillows and acrylic duvets instead.
If you can, buy a high-filtration vacuum cleaner. Most standard cleaners stir up dust as you clean and release most of the dust back into the air in your home.
Always wipe surfaces with a clean, damp cloth, as dusting will just spread the allergens further.

The most beneficial action you can take is to buy barrier covers for your bedding

The most beneficial action you can take is to buy barrier covers for your bedding. These are designed to prevent house dust mites and their tiny droppings escaping from your pillows, mattresses and duvets. They are made from a soft micro-porous material, which is comfortable to sleep on. And wash your sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases once a week in a hot wash then iron your sheets and bedclothes with a hot iron, which will help to kill mites.

If your child is unhappy about giving up soft toys, machine wash them instead in a hot wash once a fortnight. Then place the toys in the freezer for 24 hours after which they should be thoroughly dried.

On a final note, acarosides are chemicals that kill house dust mites. They are expensive and only offer temporary benefit, and the dead mites still have to be removed from carpets and furnishings by intensive vacuuming.

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