How to increase immune system

[Beautitude]

DS has had a horrid time of late with sickness. The last couple of months have literally been one thing after another. We are lucky to get a weeks break before he comes down with something else. I was wondering if there is anything i can try and give him to help strengthen his immune system a bit? He is a terrible eater and very fussy so im worried that he is missing something that is causing him to get sick so often. Due to his fussy eating he is still on formula for the added vitamins etc.

Thanks!

[BellyBelly]

Garlic. Antibacterial and antifungal. Peel two cloves, cut them in halves, leave for 20-30 for the reaction to go and then swallow them - before bedtime if you prefer to spend the night in bed with garlic breath lol Loads of leading health nuts do this, like Dr Mercola and swear by it. You only need to see the many women curing thrush with this in the thread I posted. Also probiotics will help too. Around 80% of the immune system is in the gut.

[chepie]

We have been giving Aiden Probiotics (Inner health) - I mix it into his milk in the mornings and it has really helped his appetite and his eczema... swear by it!!

[BellyBelly]

Crap ignore me. I totally missed the DS bit. I thought you were talking about you. Very tired clearly!

[Beautitude]

lol Kelly, I was kinda wondering how i was meant to get ds to swallow two cloves of garlic, was imagining some wrestling match

[onthefly]

Don't clean the house too much.
Is he in daycare at all?

[Melbournemumma]

I agree with the probiotic. Just started ds on this. Also, pentavite makes a liquid multi vitamin for infants that's supposed to work a treat

[Fleur]

Hmmm, we have the same problem here atm
Pie's FDC carer suggested Olive leaf extract, but the bottle I found said not for children under 2 - Jaskie, do you know if you can get a 'baby dose' one?

[jaskie]

Fleur I have not come across one specifically for babies. Naturopaths will tell you that it is ok to give it to a child under 2, you just need to give them a smaller dose. I couldn't tell you how young is too young though or the right dose for your child. I would definitely recommend going to your local health food shop where a qualified naturopath works (most will have one on staff) or look one up (if you do this look for one who specialises with kids) and give them a quick phone call. Most will be happy to answer a simple question like this over the phone. I have come across babies as young as 6 months taking Olive Leaf Extract and other herbal/homeopathic remedies but I would only recommend it after consulting with a naturopath/homeopath.

I hope all your little ones are feeling better soon