{"id":5896,"date":"2020-02-25T12:32:45","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T04:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/?p=5896"},"modified":"2025-04-14T09:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T01:53:56","slug":"how-a-naturopathic-doctor-protects-his-babies-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/how-a-naturopathic-doctor-protects-his-babies-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Naturopathic Doctor Protects his Babies from the Coronavirus Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In light of the coronavirus outbreak, immunity is on everyone\u2019s mind, even more so if you have kids at home. Babies tend to be more susceptible to infection, due to lack of stringent personal hygiene practices such as washing hands, keeping their hands out of their mouth (and nose), and not being able to wear a mask. But we try to increase awareness and implement protocols at home to prevent them from catching infection. After all, as parents we control their diet, sleep, and environment, and they can\u2019t do anything about it!<\/p>\n<p>My top health &amp; safety tips during the Coronavirus outbreak include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Personal Hygiene Practices<\/li>\n<li>Diet &amp; Nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Sleep Routine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/baby-and-mommy-washing-hands.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Naturopath Ken Chu\" title=\"Naturopath Ken Chu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/baby-and-mommy-washing-hands.png 600w, https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/baby-and-mommy-washing-hands-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/how-a-naturopathic-doctor-protects-his-babies-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Personal_Hygiene_Practices\" >Personal Hygiene Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/how-a-naturopathic-doctor-protects-his-babies-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Diet_and_Nutrition\" >Diet and Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/how-a-naturopathic-doctor-protects-his-babies-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Sleep_Routine\" >Sleep Routine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/how-a-naturopathic-doctor-protects-his-babies-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Dr_Ken_Chu_Naturopathic_Doctor\" >Dr Ken Chu, Naturopathic Doctor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Hygiene_Practices\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>Personal Hygiene Practices<\/u><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normally, we have an innate\u00a0<em>laissez-faire<\/em>\u00a0approach to health and safety.\u00a0 They have a strict daily schedule complete with meals, play time, naps, etc.\u00a0 However, during this time we have been stricter about what they can and cannot do. These are the key health and safety guidelines my household follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The kids are\u00a0indoor cats now &#8211; they have gone out briefly around the housing complex we live in for some fresh air, but in the stroller only.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent hand washing &#8211; this has been a normal task for them since they were little so they\u2019re used to always washing their hands after play, before meals, and coming back from the outside world.<\/li>\n<li>Guidelines for visitors &#8211; this might sound a little crazy, but having experience in quarantine control, we have all outside visitors (namely grandparents) follow some guidelines:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Wearing a mask when they are out and about and of course when they come to visit<\/li>\n<li>They have a spare set of clothes to change into when they visit<\/li>\n<li>All outside shoes stay outside until cleaned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diet_and_Nutrition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>Diet and Nutrition<\/u><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve always focused on balance, variety, and moderation as their main points for their diet. They eat pretty much everything under the sun from what they&#8217;ve been introduced to and we continue to monitor as we add more food ingredients to their diet.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to food, a regimen of supplements is routine in our household. The twins have been taking supplements since they were born, either through breastmilk or direct.<\/p>\n<p>Their normal routine is:<br \/>\n&#8211; Every Day: Colostrum and Probiotics<br \/>\n&#8211; Alternate Days: Omega 3&#8217;s and liquid Vitamin D3 after breakfast<\/p>\n<p>During this Coronavirus epidemic, they\u2019re on addition supplementation to boost their immune defences:<br \/>\n&#8211; Daily Vitamin C liquid<br \/>\n&#8211; Echinacea drops for kids<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_Routine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>Sleep Routine<\/u><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sleep is a key component of a healthy immune system, not just for the kids but for the adults too!<\/p>\n<p>Although initially I wasn\u2019t sure we needed one, I\u2019m glad we brought in a Sleep Trainer to help sleep train the kids. The twins have been\u00a0sleeping through the night since they were 7 months old, so now we follow a table of allowable awake times on top of reading \u201csleepy signs\u201d for nap time.<\/p>\n<p><em>6:00am &#8211; wake up time, even if they are awake we don\u2019t go into their room until 6am\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>9:30-10:45 &#8211; first nap lasting 1h 15m<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>~2:15 &#8211; second nap, this nap is open-ended with no specific time limit although we do wake them up at 4pm if they aren\u2019t up<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6:15pm &#8211; begin night-time routine of bath time, diaper change, milk, brush teeth, clean face, story time and bedtime by 7:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It can take some time to implement changes to the household routine but with everyone on board, these tips can significantly reduce the chances of infection and help build a strong immune system for your children. After all, healthy kids make happy parents!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dr-Ken-Chu_01-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"Dr Ken Chu_01\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dr-Ken-Chu_01-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dr-Ken-Chu_01-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dr-Ken-Chu_01-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeclinic.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dr-Ken-Chu_01.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Ken_Chu_Naturopathic_Doctor\"><\/span>Dr Ken Chu, Naturopathic Doctor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kenneth J. Chu is a practicing naturopathic doctor, and is also a board member of the Integrated Association of Naturopaths in Hong Kong. Ken Practices a holistic healing approach, using a combined approach of clinical nutrition, homeopathy, and herbal medicines to address the root causes of his patients\u2019 problems. He has an interest in pediatrics, gastroenterology, and sports medicine.<\/p>\n<p>After obtaining his Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, Ken then graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. Ken also did further education programs in advanced clinical nutrition, and expanded his homeopathy knowledge by training with the Ullmans, Jonathan Shore, and the Rajan Sankaran and the Bombay Group of Homeopathy in India.<\/p>\n<p>Ken was selected to advance his studies in the sports medicine rotation at CCNM and he treated many athletes at Canada\u2019s largest wellness\/multidiscipline clinic in Edmonton, including some of Canada\u2019s Olympic sportspersons and also several MMA athletes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In light of the coronavirus outbreak, immunity is on everyone\u2019s mind, even more so if you have kids at home. 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