Many parents ask me: “My child constantly has mucus, could it be lactose intolerance?”
The answer is yes, it could be, since lactose intolerance can be genetic or temporary (especially after a viral process).
But in most cases, mucus in children is due to repeated viral infections, which are very common during the first years of life as their immune system learns and matures.
So, what can we do as parents to help them?
This is where PNIE (Psycho-Neuro-Immune-Endocrinology) gives us a holistic approach to strengthen and support children’s defenses.
Some simple tips you can already apply:
Sun & vitamin D: short exposures to sunlight (without sunscreen, avoiding sunburn) help produce vitamin D, essential for immunity.
Gut health: more than 80% of the immune system lives in the gut. Watch your child’s digestion and stools: they should be regular and without discomfort.
Sleep & melatonin: quality sleep without screens before bedtime supports melatonin production, vital for immunity.
Immune-friendly foods: add foods that boost immunity: broccoli, cooked garlic, pumpkin seeds, pickles, miso broth (from age 2), ghee for cooking or pancakes…
✨ PNIE helps us adapt these strategies to the unique biology of each child, and strengthen their immunity in an integrative way.
If you want to know whether your child’s mucus is linked to lactose, or how to stimulate their immune system, we can assess it together in consultation and create a personalized health plan. https://besafexiela.eu/consulta-nutricio-pnie/
