Back to School Health: Navigating Germs When You Have Small Kids

As the summer days start to wane and the familiar sound of school bells fills the air, parents with small children are gearing up for another academic year. While the excitement of a new school year is palpable, so is the concern for the inevitable influx of germs that children often bring home. As adults, it's essential to prioritize your health and well-being to stay resilient against these potential germs. In this blog, we'll delve into four crucial lifestyle points, including the role of supplementation, to help you navigate the back-to-school season while maintaining your health.

Stress Management: A Resilience Essential

Beyond the obvious steps like washing your hands, effectively managing stress is vital for maintaining a robust immune system. It’s imperative that adults who have probably already got a ton on their plate, be able to effectively manage the added stressors, that the back-to-school season brings. Engage in activities that foster relaxation, such as yoga, meditation, or even a simple nature walk. Prioritize self-care and carve out moments of tranquility to offset the strain of this bustling time.

Boost Your Immune System Through Nutrition

A well-balanced diet plays a pivotal role in maintaining a strong immune system. Incorporate a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats into your meals. These nutrient-rich foods provide essential vitamins and minerals that fortify your immune defenses. Vitamin C, for instance, is known for its immune-boosting properties and can be found in citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers.

Get Adequate Rest

It's crucial to make getting 7-9 hours of restorative sleep a top priority each night. Adequate sleep not only allows your body to recharge and rejuvenate but also serves as a crucial support for your immune system, ensuring it functions at its best. This becomes especially valuable when faced with the scenario of your little ones returning home unwell, necessitating your attentive care. A well-rested body equips you with the resilience and energy needed to navigate through these challenging moments, ensuring you can provide the care and attention your children require without compromising your own well-being.

Supplementation: Fill in the Nutritional Gaps

While a balanced diet is ideal, it's not always easy to get all the necessary nutrients from food alone. This is where supplementation can play a key role in maintaining and boosting your immunity.

AHCC®Pro™

● Immune Boosting Power: Parenting during the school year means constant exposure to germs. AHCC®Pro™ is an antioxidant formula designed to strengthen your immune system.

● Carefully Crafted Blend: AHCC®Pro™ provides a potent combination of ingredients.

● Daily Defense: By supporting your immunity, AHCC®Pro™ equips you with the resilience to face the challenges that come with the school year.

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NADH+

We all need a little more energy this time of year and Provita’s NADH+ helps to increase energy production (ATP) at the cellular level. It also helps support cognitive health.

Benefits

➔ Helps to increase energy production (ATP)

➔ Helps support mental clarity and alertness

➔ Helps improve memory and focus

➔ May help with fatigue and senility

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The choices we make every day can help us boost our immune systems, choices such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising moderately. But nobody is perfect, that is why we recommend fortifying with our range of immune-boosting mushrooms and herbs.

Provita’s continuously evolving Immune Health series, curated from the highest quality sources, is specially formulated to fortify the immune system with products that work.