21/10/2021
With cold and flu season upon us, how can we help our kids keep their immune systems at their best ? Hint: Start with the basics!
💤 Sleep: Crucial for recovery and resilience, as well as managing the effects of stress on the body. Sleep requirements are based on the age of your child, and can do a world of wonders for immune resilience.
☀️ Get outside: Don’t underestimate the affects of fresh air (stress relief), sunshine (vitamin D) and playing in the dirt (natural exposure to beneficial microbes).
🍎 Nutrition: Cut down on sugar and increase fresh produce. Choose to eat the brightly colored rainbow, fill up on antioxidants and minerals and make sure add in plenty of leafy greens.
🌱 Supplements: A great place to start is cod liver oil as it combines omega-3 oils with fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K - all of which have anti-inflammatory and immune boosting qualities. Other options include probiotics, zinc and vitamin C.
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