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ImmunosuppressionWhat you need to know:If this condition is caused by taking immunosuppressive drugs, don’t give a depressed teenager the natural remedy St John’s wort, but they do need to boost their natural immunity.Dietary changes that may be beneficial:To keep the immune system functioning properly, it’s essential to give your child or teenager a well-balanced diet with plenty of complex carbohydrates - wholemeal cereals, pasta, wholemeal bread, rice - at least five portions (500 g in weight) of fresh fruit and vegetables and two litres of fluid a day. Obviously, these quantities will vary with the age and body weight of the child.It’s important to remember, however, that sugar makes the body less efficient at destroying bacteria, so does eating too much fat. But live bio-yoghurt produces acids that destroy invading bugs, so it’s advisable to give them at least one carton, preferably organic, a day. And it goes without saying that, if the sufferer is a teenager, smoking and drinking too much alcohol won’t do their immune system any favours at all. Other useful advice:Getting enough sleep is important, too, so teenagers need to be told not to stay up late at night watching TV, sending e-mails or playing with their computers.They should also try to get some fresh air every day and do at least half an hour of exercise three times a week - even if it’s just taking the dog for a walk. The most useful Herbs:
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