By Samantha H. and Ella Owen
Support your child’s immune system with a healthy new routine that targets hydration, sleep and stress.
Kids and parents alike are overjoyed at the news that schools are set to reopen again but as we step back into normal routines, it’s important to make sure your child’s immune system is healthy and supported for the new term ahead. Ella Owen, in-house nutrition advisor at Kinetic recommends strengthening their immunity by starting with the basics; “children’s immune systems work best when they have a good night’s sleep, adequate exercise, a nutrient rich diet and are properly hydrated.” Read on to discover Ella’s three key pillars of a healthy immune system and shop the products she advises using to help support your child’s wellbeing.
- Build Resilience
The Supplement: Nature’s Answer Sambucus Kids Formula
A perfect remedy to keep in your ‘back-to-school’ cabinet, this vegan herbal supplement (suitable from the age of 4) contains Black Elderberries, Echinacea and Astragalus - three well researched botanicals targeted to support a healthy immune system.
Ella advises; “Black elderberries are naturally rich in Vitamin C, which supports the normal functioning of the immune system, great for helping little ones to not only become more resilient to catching colds and viruses, but also to support a speedy recovery if they do.”
- Boost with Vitamin C
The Supplement: Garden Of Life MyKind Organic Vitamin C Spray
Stress utilizes Vitamin C – which is key to a healthy immune system - so during periods where your children may be more stressed than ever, including navigating a pandemic and then rejoining school, it’s important to ensure that Vitamin C is added to their diet.
Ella advises; “Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be stored by the body and so foods containing Vitamin C should be consumed daily. The Garden of Life MyKind Organics Vitamin C Organic Spray has a blend of 23 fruits and vegetables that deliver a big vitamin C boost in a convenient, portable spray.”
- Encourage Friendly Bacteria
The Supplement: Garden Of Life Microbiome Formula Organic Kids+
With our modern diet, use of antibiotics, and everyday stresses, the health of our microbiome can be compromised. This is especially important considering it is estimated that 70% of the immune system is located in the gut. Gut flora (aka beneficial bacteria) has an important role to play in supporting your child’s immunity, nutrient absorption and general wellbeing.
Ella advises; “This chewable probiotic supplement offers 3-in-1 immune system support with 5 billion friendly bacteria. This is a great formula because it also supplies a good level of vegan Vitamin D, a nutrient involved in the normal functioning of children’s immune systems and so it could decrease their susceptibility to infections at this time.”
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