The most common query of all parents is how to keep their children healthy in the changing weather? Well, there are some minor things that need to be taken care of in weather change as these small things that we avoid can hamper our kid’s health. Here are some remedies that we can take care at home to keep children healthy and safe.
Tulsi leaves
Tulsi leaves have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties that fight allergies to keep the immune system functioning properly. Give them to kids everyday in the morning before eating and take a look that they chew and eat them as swallowing it can be harmful causing suffocation.
Dress accordingly
Changing weather is when you need to take care of what clothes your kid should wear. If the weather is hot, dress them in light cotton clothes and if at night it gets chilled, dress them in layers as just covering them up wouldn’t work and they can catch cold.
Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits have Vitamin C content that again improves immunity and fights diseases which majorly affects during weather change. Give fruits are rich in Vitamin C, like oranges and include yoghurt in their diet too.
Ginger and honey
Changing weather brings cough and cold every time so make them have ginger juice and honey combined together as it acts as an elixir that treats cold and flu. Ginger carries anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that fight against cold and honey soothes the throat. It is the best remedy to go for if your child is effected by cough and cold.
Turmeric
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that boost immunity and in a weather change the body requires an immune booster. Add turmeric in their milk at night and make them have more of pulses and curries.
Take care of hygiene
Bad hygiene is the easiest way disease can attack the body, so the foremost to be taken care of is a good hygiene. Wash your hands properly while you cook and pack your kid’s lunch. Try giving them homemade foods as much as you can and keep surrounding clean too.
Soup
A bowl of hot soup also works so give them chicken or tomato soup as it provides them warmth, reduces inflammation and fights infection.
