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Which Fruit Contains Zinc?
My daughter's sister also uses herbs to keep her kids immune system healthy I have a chart entitled Herbal Therapy made by the same company that made the ...
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- http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/zinc/ There is a table pretty far down on the page that has food sources of zinc. There aren't any fruits or veggies...
- Yep, I agree with all the above comments...there are really no fruits or sweet veggie sources of zinc. However, if you want to build the immune system of your little o...
- I don't think that fruits (or many veggies for that matter) contain a lot of zinc but you can try Realage.com . They have a place to select vitamins or minerals and th...
H1N1 Swine Flu Mist
Oct 15, 2009 ... Because our family is health conscious, we eat a lot of produce, whole wheat, water which support a healthy immune system, ...
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- I work at a hospital and per a lot of the nurses they have said they are against the mist with it being a live virus administered. I have heard there is a shot coming...
- No, I will be waiting for the injection as I do not want her getting the live virus since she's only 2 and I'm pg.
- I have also heard a lot of mixed opinions about the vaccine. It seems that many pediatricians are recommending it since the flu is expected to be very widespread. Ho...
What Do You Do to Prevent Illness?
Every kid's immune system is different. I was a sickly kid - I swear - I caught ... That really helps develop the immune system and help the body fight off ...
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- Is he getting a lot of physical activity? That really helps develop the immune system and help the body fight off illnesses. Does he have his tonsils? Sometimes if a k...
- We turn the thermostat down during the day to 59 degrees when we're not home. At night, it's kept at 69. There are a host of germs that cannot survive when the temp is...
- Every kid's immune system is different. I was a sickly kid - I swear - I caught everything! As an adult, I don't get sick very often. I think you're doing all ...
Help - Chalzion Cyst - Recurring
This means the immune system is not working properly. Building the immune system is of extreme importance because so many things can develop because the ...
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- Here is what I got off of a website about it.... Proper cleansing of the eyelid may prevent recurrences in people prone to chalazia. Cleaning the eyelash area with ...
- Hi T., Some of these are caused by poor hygiene but that is usually in women that wear a lot of eye makeup. Obviously not your problem! :) Most of these things are ...
- I've had two removed, although the surgeries were years apart. Warm compresses(as warm as she can tolerate) with gentle to mild pressure. Your daughter is old enough...
Probitotic Question
Probiotics are always safe for everyone and should be taken every dayjust like a multivitamin They boost your immune system and your digestive health They ...
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- I take an Herbalife probiotic called florafiber. I know it's safe cause it's natural and plant based and I know kids and pregnant woman who take it also. You can take ...
- Probiotics for your son is just fine. I have given my 2 children probiotics when they were 2 months and 10 months due to antibiotics they were taking. I did purchase...
- Hi G., My 9 year old daughter takes a probiotic every day because she's had consistant tummy issues since she was a baby. Her pediatrician has told me that it is mo...
What Are Your Cold and Flu Remedies?
Sep 28, 2009 ... Hi S.--I prefer to work hard at making sure my immune system is strong so ... Avoid too much sugar, as sugar makes the immune system lazy. ...
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- I always make sure to flush my child's system. I would give my daughter some Castoria or a little Castor Oil to cleanse her out (I may use Correctol or Ex-lax now that...
- I've added some essential oil of Eucalyptus or Tea tree to some lotion and to a bottle sprayer. I use the lotion before bed, and spray the pillows . It helps w/ the ...
- Elderberry syrup. You can get it very cheap here and read the reviews: http://www.vitacost.com/Natures-Way-Sambucus-Syrup-Original
Playdate Etiquette
Oct 29, 2009 ... This is designed to introduce the virus/disease to our immune system. By introducing the virus/disease to our immune system, our immune ...
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- Personally I would not let my child mouth anything that another child's mouth has been on whether it was santized or not. Therefore I would bring my own teethng toys ...
- Running all toys through the top-rack of dishwasher is an easy way to go. However, generally speaking spreading the germs around is not a bad thing (unless they are...
- I am a mother of three very healthy children, ages 9, 4 & 2. I have never, ever, worried about cleaning "germs" off of my kids toys. Nor, did I worry about whether o...
Need Good Multi Vitamin/immune Support for 22 Month Old-
That's more for her eczema, but I know it also helps with her immune system. My other sister gives her kids this stuff called; Amazing Grass Kidz SuperFood, ...
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- Hi B., Sorry I am responding so late. My computer was down and I was out of town. I use wholefood supplements and I also make a drink with it and put it ...
- Be careful with taking supplements ever. I would never take another vitamen without doing research and verifying that PRIMARY research has been done on it. please co...
- Bee Propolis in a liquid extract is great. Only 2 drops maybe for a little one! Honey is a favorite immune medicine in our house. And if you can find a liquid extrac...
Pre-teen Chronic Colds When She Is premenstral...help
I assumed it was her immune system was low during this time of her cycle. .... I would think that regular vitamins in an immune system boosting formula ...
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- I would give her some vitamins that week and have her take a few naps or go to bed early. I used to be the same way. Every month my body would just get worn down and I...
- I seen this exact scenario on a show called The Doctors (fantastic show!!) just last week. Your daughter is experiencing these symptoms due to hormone flucuations duri...
- I have to disagree with the suggestion of megadosing on a particular vitamin/mineral or two. That was a strong movement some years ago (Linus Pauling was a big propon...
Can't Seem to Get Rid of Illness
Hi, I would recommend you bee products for boosting your immune system: raw ... My son has a weak immune system and we have tried accupressure but very good ...
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- Hi S., check out www.DrinkSupplements.com, great product for the whole family it will keep everyone healthy.
- S., I hope you found something that helped you, but if you still need help, and if you are not afraid of sale pitch, lets talk. I've been helped and our speccial needs...
- Seems like everyone responding in here has some kind of nostrum or "supplement" that they want you to try, some product with "a plethora of benefits," as it were. Some...
