Back to School 101 - for the household

By Davina C.

US professor, Dr. Harley Rotbart, and author of the book 'Germ Proof Your Kids,' has described schools as full of 'hot zones' for germs. 'Kids are a very touchy feely demographic, and that's how we share germs. The little ones don't have the same exposure to germs that we do, so until their immune systems get built up, they get sick.'

As the end of summer and 'Back to School' time has come around already- from primary to high school, parents and teachers are now three times as susceptible to pick up on flu and colds.

Public Health England (PHE) advises that everyone, including children, take Vitamin D supplements during the autumn and winter. Vitamin D is known to contribute to normal immune function and is also vital for healthy bones and teeth! Other wellness rituals can help when practised as part of a daily routine: school children should make sure they get nine to twelve hours of sleep and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Mothers should make sure kids get at least 40 minutes of exercise time, preferably running around, even in winter months.

Our inhouse nutrition expert, Ella Owen, recommends products based around microbiome.

The human microbiome is an evolving collection of trillions of microbial organisms living in and on the human body. According to leading US brain health expert, neurologist and expert on human microbiome, Dr. David Perlmutter, our microbiome can be responsible for aiding digestion and the absorption of nutrients; supporting the immune system function; producing and releasing important enzymes and substances; helping with stress management and lastly assisting with countless healthy body systems and processes.

Here are some products we recommend to keep your household a no flu zone!

Garden of Life Kids Microbiome

Uniquely created by Dr David Perlmutter, to help build a child's healthy microbiome and immune health. This is the only formula on the market, providing a Certified Organic berry cherry flavour chewable that kids absolutely love, with clinically studied and diverse strains of live bacteria. Suitable from the age of 4, it provides the required intake of vitamin D (10ug) and a wholefood source of vitamin C derived from certified organic Amla berries. It is also incredibly practical- since no refrigeration is required like all our other Microbiome Formulas! It is also dairy free, gluten free and soya free.

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Nature's Answer Sambucus Kids Formula

Created to support a kids healthy immune system, this liquid herbal extract brings you all the goodness of vitamin C rich Black Elderberries (Sambucus nigra), infused with Echinacea and Astragalus. Only lightly sweetened with natural organic Agave nectar, it is absolutely free from artificial preservatives, refined sugars or sweeteners. Alcohol-Free, Gluten-Free and Vegan, Sambucus Kids Formula is pure, tested and verified to provide you with an authentic and safe blend of botanicals  - ideal for your little ones Autumn and Winter wellness!

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