Health & Wellness Tips - Child’s Never Ending Flu Cycle

TCM’s View on your Child’s never ending flu cycle
Cause: Sudden change in weather and temperature, or been in contact with the sick
Symptoms:

• Wind-cold flu: Mild fever, aversion to cold, no sweating, headache, coughing, sneezing, not thirsty, no swelling at throat, running nose with clear watery discharge
• Wind-heat flu: Fever, aversion to wind, sweating or little sweat, headache, coughing, sneezing, thirsty, red swollen throat, blocked nose/running nose with thick discharge, yellow or white phlegm
• Things to note: A fever is a typical immune response, but be vigilant for unusual symptoms and seek professional help right away, if: 
  • Fever for over 3 days
  • High grade fever (39 Celsius) for more than 48 hours
  • Non-flu symptoms such as vomiting, numbness in hands and feet, slurring speech etc.

9 Prevention and care tips
1. Outdoor activities - Strengthens and enhances the body’s constitution
2. Suitable clothing – Adjust clothing to the weather
3. Avoid contact with the sick – Avoid crowds during flu season, wash hands often
4. Vaccine – Get vaccinated on time
5. Pediatric Tuina - Helps boost immunity and stimulate growth
6. Air circulation – Fresh air conducts faster recovery
7. Good eating habits - Drink lots of water. Eat foods rich in iron and zinc, such as: chicken meat, red meat, fish, green vegetables
8. Have enough sleep – The body’s growth hormone peaks from 10PM to 3AM 
9. Monitor symptoms - Seek medical attention if other symptoms arise