How to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity for Back to School?
Essential Tips for Keeping Kids Healthy This Fall
As the summer sun fades and students return to the classroom, parents everywhere are asking the same question: How can we keep our kids healthy during the school year? With children interacting in close quarters and exposed to various germs, a strong immune system is more vital than ever. Here’s a comprehensive guide to strengthen kids’ Immunity as they embark on another academic year.
Understanding the Immune System
The immune system operates much like an alarm system. White Blood Cells know as T-Cells, constantly on alert for foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. When these intruders enter the body, white blood cells spring into action to defend against them. A robust immune system is crucial for maintaining health, particularly for children who are still developing their immunity.
Kids Are Natural Explorers
Kids are inherently curious and often touch everything within their reach. Whether it’s sharing supplies in class or playing during recess, their hands encounter countless germs. Unfortunately, this means they can easily bring viruses and harmful bacteria home. It’s no surprise that children are like walking petri dishes once they enter a school environment.
The Power of Handwashing
One of the simplest yet most effective defenses against illness is promoting good hygiene habits, particularly regular handwashing. Parents should encourage their children to wash their hands frequently, especially before meals or after using the bathroom. While some might think antibacterial soaps are essential, they’re actually unnecessary. They disrupt the skin microbiome causing rashes and skin irritations, leaving hands prone to bad bacteria and infection. Regular soap is sufficient and doesn’t disrupt your skin microbiome.
Embrace Exposure for Immune Strength
While we want to keep our kids safe from illness, it’s also essential to recognize that exposure to a variety of germs helps their immune systems become more adaptive and robust over time. Illness will happen. There’s no need to fret excessively. Instead, focus on your immunity and reinforcing your child’s immune health through proper nutrition and supplementation.
Nutritional Gaps and the Need for Supplements
Given today’s agricultural practices, many fruits and vegetables are lacking essential nutrients and so are our meats. Some fields are with pesticides and they are not rich in minerals. This means that relying solely on diet may not meet all of your child’s nutritional needs. They need a clean and toxic free that is gluten-free. Nutritional supplementation is crucial for filling these gaps. Think of our bodies as Swiss cheese needing extra nutrients to fill the holes that our foods leave open.
Kids Toddy: A Great Start
For younger children, nutritional supplements like Kids Toddy can be an excellent introduction to nutritional support. Some kids may require more minerals than others, as these are vital for bone strength and overall health. Products with plant-derived colloidal minerals can be particularly beneficial due to their higher absorption rates.
Fun and Effective Minerals for Kids
To make the process easier and more enjoyable, try adding flavor-enhanced mineral solutions like Cheri-Mins or Strawberry-Kiwi Mins to your child’s favorite drink. They can even drink as a shot by itself. If they’re resistant to liquids, consider KidSprinklz as an alternative. It’s a powder sprinkle they put on their tongue. It tastes like watermelon. They will get their minerals and probiotics too.
Using Immunity Aids Effectively
Despite best efforts at prevention, illnesses may still occur. For children who can swallow capsules, Beta Glucan supplements such as RVB 300 or RYL 500 can enhance recovery from sickness by strengthening their immunity. They are weight-based for proper dosage. It is important to reach out to me for guidance on which to use and instructions. Here is a website that will give you some information and insights about the immune system as well you can watch my episode with A.J. Lanigan, an Immunologist “TRIM Maintains Immunity for Robust Health“.
Beta Glucan products benefit people of all ages in the same way, with dosage based on weight. My husband, clients, and I always keep a bottle of Beta Glucan RYL 500 on hand for colds, flu, or when a wound needs extra support. Our family takes it whenever someone in the household falls ill, and it has helped us avoid catching what the sick person has.
Combining Beta Glucan with Antibiotics
If a physician prescribes antibiotics due to an illness, incorporating Beta Glucan into your child’s regimen can provide additional support. Remember that antibiotics indiscriminately kill both good and bad bacteria. Pairing them with Beta Glucan can help restore balance faster and aid recovery. My son’s Pediatrician was amazed at how quickly he recovered with this combination. I discussed Beta Glucan with her, and she had no objections.
Nutritional Support for Teens and Young Adults
As children grow into their teenage years and eventually college students, they still face many exposures in new social circles. Maintaining a clean and toxin-free diet is key for this age group too. Remember a clean toxic free diet that is gluten-free diet is particularly beneficial for better nutrient absorption.
Nutritional Supplements for Older Kids
Older students often benefit from nutritional supplements like the Healthy Body Start Pak that come in various forms: powders, liquids, tablets or capsules, based on individual preferences and needs. These paks can effectively fill nutritional gaps.
Stress Management Through Nutrition
Teenagers often experience stress related to school pressures and social situations. Therefore, increased nutrient intake becomes even more critical during these times. Consider adding an extra dose of Plant Derived Minerals for their body’s needs. For stress, anxiety, studying, and cognitive needs RenuIQ helps them cope effectively. My son was having problems studying for his first Physics AP in 2020. He used RenuIQ and got a 5.0 on it.
Creating a Self-Care Kit
Equipping your child with a self-care kit filled with nutritional supplements, Beta Glucan, and RenuIQ is beneficial at home. Also create a similar self care kit for your college bound students including the nutritional supplements of their choice, Beta Glucan, RenuIQ, natural cleaning products and essential oils ensures they have what they need at their fingertips. Beta Glucan certainly came in handy to aid my son’s recovery when he got ill at college. Watch my episode “Debi’s Back to School Guide for Health Habits that Promote Growth and Academic Success”. Also, read my blog “Ready for a Healthy Dorm Life?” for more tips on crafting an effective self-care package tailored just for them.
Empowering Your Family’s Health
As this school year begins, it’s essential to prioritize the health of our children by focusing on building strong immune systems through simple hygiene practices and proper nutrition. The information shared in this guide aims to empower you with practical tips on how to maintain your family’s health this fall season and beyond. By taking these proactive steps together, you can ensure that your children thrive academically while staying healthy!
Need More Guidance?
As a Certified Wholistic Health Coach, my approach extends beyond physical health to encompass the transformation of your mindset as well. I can offer a customized wholistic natural strategy to optimize your health including guiding you to a clean toxic-free diet and environment. You will be healthier, more productive. and enjoyable life. Contact me for coaching via email or schedule a complimentary consultation appointment today.
Products Mentioned
Products for Young Children
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Products for 13 Years & Adults
Youngevity has taken the 90 For Life nutrients needed to thrive and created the Healthy Body Start Pak. This optimal mix of 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 amino acids, and a powerful blend essential fatty acids has been molded from decades of research to deliver advanced nutrition. 90 carefully selected nutrients your body needs to thrive and feel its best.
Did you know that many of the nutrients our bodies crave are trapped in the ground beneath us? With our fruits and veggies providing less and less nutrients than they did just a few decades ago,1 it’s more important than ever to secure a reliable source of minerals. That’s where our Majestic Earth Plant Derived MineralsTM liquid concentrate comes in. It contains up to 77 minerals from prehistoric plants in their unaltered form, which will help you maintain a healthy balance of essential minerals.
For All Ages
Renu iQ is a proprietary blend of adaptogens, vitamins, and phytonutrients, formulated to give your brain a pick-me-up when you need it most. A caffeine-free alternative to coffee, it promotes healthy brain function, boosts mood, and promote overall brain health.