Q Are there foods that are good or should be avoided for a child who catches colds often?
A Warm, easy-to-digest foods that strengthen the digestive system are good. Cold foods, sweet foods, and wheat-based foods can burden the lungs and digestive system.
Detailed Answer
Warm cooked vegetables, plain rice porridge, jujube tea, and ginger tea help to warm the digestive system and replenish lung qi. On the other hand, ice cream, carbonated drinks, excessive sugar, and wheat-based foods can create dampness in the digestive system and lower immunity.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dietary management alone can reduce the frequency of colds to some extent, but if the defensive qi and lung qi are already quite weak, it must be combined with an herbal prescription for a clear effect. During the examination, we also check the child's usual eating habits.
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