Most children have a beautifully functioning immune system. As parents we worry when our children get sick. So parents try to shield their children from all germs and dirt by using hand sanitizer and antibacterial soaps. This often results in sick children! However, we have homeopathic remedies to boost the immune system. Additionaly using homeopathic remedies during an illness can help stregthen the immune system.
A weak immunity in children makes them prone to frequent infections. The immune system helps to defend the body against disease caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. A robust immune system is needed to fight infections and maintain good health. It is common for a child to get an infection just like an adult, and it’s a part of his growing up. If it happens frequently at short intervals, it indicates a lack of immunity to fight those infections.
Poor immunity may be caused by genetic factors predisposing a child to frequent infections, a lack of a well-balanced diet containing proper nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, a lack of physical activity, insufficient germ exposure because of an intensely sanitized environment, lack of sufficient sleep, stress, exposure to smoke and air pollutants, etc.
Signs Of a Weak Immune System
Catching infections frequently is one of the most critical signs of weak immunity in children. One of the various infections a child can often suffer from is a cold. Colds occur from viral infection, and it is common for children to catch colds about three to four times a year. However, if a child catches colds more frequently than this, it indicates weak immunity. Other infections include tonsillitis, ear infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
Another sign of weak immunity is irregularity in bowel movements, including constipation (a condition in which a child passes stool less frequently, which means less than three stools in a week or passes hard, dry stool or has difficulty or pain when passing stool), gas problem and diarrhea (passing loose stool three or more times in a day). Both good and bad bacteria are present in our gut. The good bacteria helps keep the gastric system strong and healthy and also help fight diseases. Low levels of good gut bacteria may result in improper digestion and weak immunity.
Other signs of weak immunity include a lack of energy to play or do other activities and getting tired easily.
Not gaining weight and poor physical growth also indicate a weak immune system.
Other signs of weak immunity may include slow wound healing, loss of appetite, and anemia (a condition characterized by a lack of enough red blood cells to carry an adequate amount of oxygen to body tissues).
Homeopathic Remedies to Boost the Immune System
One can rely on homeopathic medicines to boost a child’s immunity. These are 100% natural medicines with zero side effects, so they are safe to use. They enhance the body’s immunity naturally. Based on symptomatic treatment, homeopathic medicines often reduce the frequency of catching infections by building stronger immunity and improving gut health. There is no single specific medicine that can help every case of poor immunity. Individual assessment is required for case analysis and prescription. Therefore, it is advised that homeopathic medicines should be used thoughtfully and with a lot of research.
Alumina
Alumina can help cases where the digestive process is impaired and constipated. Kids needing it suffer from intense constipation. They do not pass stool daily. There is a lack of urge to pass stool for many days, so they go for days without it. The stool, when passed, is tough. Great straining is needed to expel it. Alumina helps to regularize bowel movements and improve indigestion, which may decrease immunity. Additionally, kids needing it may be inactive and want to lie down all the time.
Baryta carb
Baryta carb is prominently indicated to build strong immunity in children who suffer recurrent colds and tonsillitis (inflamed tonsils) at relatively shorter intervals. They feel pain in the throat while swallowing, a burning sensation, and increased salivation during acute tonsillitis. There may be a tendency for us to collect behind the tonsils (quinsy, also known as a peritonsillar abscess). Children needing it also have retarded growth and development and have short height. After infections, they may suffer from weight loss. There may be offensive sweat on their feet.
Calcarea carb
This remedy is effective in cases where the tendency to catch a cold and suffer from a sore throat is quite frequent. This medicine will boost immunity and make kids less prone to colds and sore throats at very short intervals. Besides, it can be helpful for children who get frequent ear infections. Children needing it may sweat excessively, especially around the head, mainly while sleeping. The sour smell may emanate from sweat and stool. They may want to eat indigestible things like chalk, pencils, and dirt. They may have an intense craving for eggs and a dislike for milk.
China officinalis
China can be used in children who have weak digestion. These children tend to have gas problems along with a bloated abdomen. Frequent stomach pain due to gas may occur. They may also suffer from diarrhea (loose stool) often. There may be excessive weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, and anemia.
Ferrum phos
This medicine is recommended for children who are anemic and have a weak immunity. They look thin and pale. There is marked weakness as they feel exhausted. There is an aversion to any physical exertion due to exhaustion, and there may be weight loss.
Silicea
Silicea is a well-indicated medicine where a child is thin and has hindered growth and development. This is not due to a lack of appetite but to defective assimilation (absorption and transportation of the nutrients from food to body cells through the bloodstream). Children needing it have a good appetite but have poor growth due to improper assimilation of food. They have excessive fatigue and get exhausted quickly. These children are susceptible to cold and sweat heavily on their feet and head. They may also be prone to skin infections with pus formation.
Don’t Lose Hope, Mama
If your child or you get sick, don’t lose hope! Don’t fuss about whether you’re doing all the “right things” and your child still got ill. That’s not at all what I am saying here. Getting sick occasionally is normal and beneficial to a healthy immune system. What I am saying is that if your child keeps getting sick with the same thing over and over again, you may need to seek out a professional homeopath. There are deeper layers that need to be addressed. However, children are so good with homeopathy! Their little bodies respond so well. It’s a thing of beauty!
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