Q I live in Dong-gu, Incheon. Is there anything special I should pay attention to for my child's cold care in winter?
A The Incheon west-coast area has strong, dry northwesterly winds in winter. We recommend wearing a neck warmer and a mask when going to and from daycare.
Detailed Answer
Due to the influence of the West Sea winds, Dong-gu, Incheon has strong cold winds and dry air in winter. When taking your child to and from daycare or kindergarten, wrap the area around the neck warmly, and wearing a mask can prevent cold air from entering the lungs directly. Warming the digestive system with a bowl of warm thin rice gruel or porridge before leaving for daycare is also good.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If you receive an intensive defensive-qi-strengthening prescription in October and February, before the change of seasons begins, it is effective in reducing the frequency of colds throughout the winter. At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, we compose individualized preventive prescriptions that take the child's constitution into account.
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