Sugar is one of the most versatile food supplements and also controversial of all history. For years, it has been seen as the guilty of numerous diseases but at the same time has been considered as an excellent complement that makes it more enjoyable life and food or beverage. So, to be quite clear and objectives, we will speak of which are the pros and cons of sugar so  you can clarify many questions that have arisen around this food supplement. It is really dangerous if you let it be, so you should know how to consume it and use it in a healthy way. 

Pros.

The sucrose contained in the sugar is transformed into glucose and fructose which are absorbed by the body, generating a large amount of energy almost immediately.

It helps the discomfort and anxiety generated by rates of glucose in the blood. Although, to avoid that low level of glucose in the blood, it is recommended that you eat pasta, potatoes or rice.

Unlike honey and syrups, sugar is a refined product and purified so that there is not likely a possibility to be allergic to it.

Cons.

It replaces in a very bad way other kind of foods. When you consume sugar, you appetite disappears by eliminating the possibility of consuming foods that are healthy and necessary for the proper functioning of your body, harming the health.

Excessive sugar consumption can lead to obesity in addition that it increases the level of triglycerides in the blood which can increase the risk of a heart disease.

Bacteria in the oral cavity transforms sugar into an acid that damages the enamel of the teeth, so it is recommended to brush your teeth after eating some dessert.

Sugar is made up of carbohydrates and lacking of proteins, vitamins, minerals and fiber. It means that prolonged consumption of sugar generates a nutritional disorder that can affect our body.

The first time our children get sick, we are frightened because they may have fever, cough, diarrhea or vomiting. As a new mother, some do not know very well how to act in these situations and after a few visits to the doctor, these fears are disappearing as they acquire  necessary experience to deal with the diseases of their children in the future. But it is not necessary to wait for a doctor to know how to take care of our children, since we have answered the frequently asked questions regarding taking care a sick child.

Please read on, so you know how to face common illness that affects children.

When should the child be taken to the doctor?

 
if the child is less than three months of age, it does not matter if is only a mild fever, diarrhea or cough, it is always convenient to take the baby to the doctor for examination. In other cases in which the child is older, many doctors recommend taking him to the hospital only if the fever stays for more than three days or if he has thick mucus, a lot of cough, short breathing or pain in the ears. In case of allergies and mild discomfort, the visit to the doctor will be at your discretion. What to do in case of fever? Many specialists do not recommend bathing the child with cold water when they have fevers hotter than 38.5 ºC.

The medications that should be given to help lower the fever can be found in any pharmacy. In case the fever is coming with symptoms as vomiting, muscle aches, seizures or decay, the child should be taken to the hospital for a check-up in order to rule out viruses or infections. What medications should be given to the sick child?

The doctor is the only person who can authorize the use of certain medications to accelerate the healing process of the child, so you must adhere to their instructions in order to avoid major problems due to incorrect medication administration. In the case that the child is under treatment of antibiotics, he must comply with the treatment until the doctor says so and not when the child shows signs of improvement. When should the child return to school? The child must return to school one day after the fever has disappeared although if it is a contagious disease, the return to classes should not be made until the child has fully recovered from the illness.

What should the child eat while he is convalescing?

Unless the doctor indicates otherwise, the child can eat anything you want and in case your child does not want to eat or find it hard to eat, it is advisable to give him/her plenty of water and natural juices of various fruits to get the vitamins and minerals necessary for recovery. Soup is also recommended.

The flu is characterized to be an acute respiratory infection transmitted by a highly infectious virus, and is very difficult to prevent it, especially on cold days. But it is not reason for you to worry too much, as this is a very common disease in the first years of the life of any child. So, with great caution and taking care of, the child will be able to quickly recover to return to a life full of studies and games.

what to do if a child has the flu? how to identify it?

There are three types of viral flu (A, B and C): Influenza A and B are the most common as they are products of infections caused by low defenses, usually last 3 days although it can be more complicated and become pneumonia, while the flu C is very rare and is characterized by cause infections without symptoms of any kind.

How to detect the flu in a child?

In its initial stages, the flu is manifested with a dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose and eye irritation.

If your child has fever, headache, muscle aches, generally pains and vomiting, you may need a viral flu treatment.

If your child has fatigue and tiredness and sleepiness, it is very likely that they are entering a viral flu.

How to protect a child from the flu?

If it is difficult to avoid the flu in children due to the fact that it is very contagious, just by air transmission, it is possible to minimize their appearance by following these tips:

Apply  vaccine to the child. Due to its effectiveness reduced by up to 70% of the spread of the flu.

Eating rich foods in vitamin C and antioxidants such as orange, pineapple, lemon, pumpkin or yogurt.

Give him a tablespoon of cod liver oil. This oil has properties that stimulate the production of antibodies.

How to relieve the symptoms of the flu in children?

It is very important that the child rest in bed until the symptoms are gone.

Take chicken soup with onion and garlic. These ingredients have properties that allow you to decongest and reduce inflammation of your breading system.

Inhaling eucalyptus steam for 10 minutes, twice a day (especially at night) helps to reduce inflammation and clear your breading system.

Take a spoonful of cough syrup after every meal until the symptoms are gone.