08/14/2026
When kids go back to school they are exposed to a wide variety of coughs, colds and flus. When looking for ways to support their immune systems remember the three S’s.
Sleep – make sure they get enough. One night of really bad sleep can decrease natural killer cell activity dramatically.
Sugar – sugar doesn’t just mean cookies, candies, and cakes. It can include your beverages and your starches like potatoes and pastas. Eating too much sugar can decrease the immune response for hours.
supplements – many of us, especially in the Midwest do not get enough vitamin D, making sure your child is sufficient can help support their immune systems. Elderberry has been known as “nature’s flu remedy“ with its amazing antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant anti-inflammatory and immune modulating properties.
Turkey tail can support both the adaptive and the innate immune response so gives a well-rounded support for overall immune resilience.
As parents, we always wanna give our kids the best. Showing them the lifestyle habits to keep them healthy will teach them how to support their bodies lifelong.
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