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Thursday 08 September 2022
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There is no doubt that antibiotics are useful for children in some cases of illness, but what some mothers do not know is that there are foods equivalent to their effectiveness.
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In this regard, Dr. Marwa Muhammad, a clinical nutritionist, said that antibiotics are medicines used to eliminate bacteria, warning mothers once morest giving them to children when they have colds and flu, because these diseases are caused by viruses.
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Marwa added that some pharmaceutical companies use a number of herbs in the manufacture of antibiotics, due to their antimicrobial properties.
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The nutrition expert stressed the need for the mother to consult the doctor before giving antibiotics to her child, to know the appropriate dose and dates for obtaining them, with the need to take care of his nutrition well, to speed up the pace of his recovery from the bacterial infection infected with it.
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Natural antibiotics for children
She also recommended the inclusion of the following foods in the diet of children in general, as they have the same therapeutic properties as antibiotics:
Garlic: It contains substances that play a major role in fighting bacteria and viruses, such as allicin, in addition to its ability to strengthen the immune system.
Onions: It resists types of bacteria, such as salmonella, because it contains sulfur and quercetin.
Bee honey: a rich source of antioxidants and anti-microbial substances.
Vegetables: especially hot red peppers, due to their high content of antioxidants, which enhance the body’s ability to fight various types of infections.
Turmeric: It contains curcumin, which is known for its anti-oxidant and infection-fighting properties.
Ginger: Very effective in fighting bacteria.
– habat al Baraka.
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