Back to School - Tips for Staying Healthy This Year

Less Sick Days

Kids are frequently exposed to a range of bacteria and viruses which make them more susceptible to coughs, colds, and other infections, particularly when playing and having close contact with other children. The school playground is the perfect breeding ground for germs. The stress of starting a new school year can also takes its toll on health. As every parent will know, having a sick child is no fun. As well as your child losing valuable time at school, it can often mean you have to take time off work to care for them. Minimise this disruption by boosting your child's immunity.

Keeping Kids Well

Maintaining good immunity is the best way to reduce the risk of infection. Did you know that healthy gut function is required for strong immunity? The majority of the immune systemlives in and around the gastrointestinal tract and ensuring your children have good levels of probiotics, or “friendly” bacteria, is essential for building strong immune systems. Stress, high sugar diets, and antibiotics are common culprits for disrupting the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut. This can lead to lowered immunity and increase the risk of infection. A probiotic supplement such as Inner Health For Kids can be an effective way to increase the number of “friendly” bacteria in the digestive system, helping to improve health and general wellbeing in your kids.

Not Sick Again?

Are your kids constantly suffering from runny noses, coughs, and colds? If your children are unlucky enough to catch every cold and flu that's going around, then consider using Inner Health Immune Booster for Kids. The probiotics in this formula have shown great results in boosting immunity in children susceptible to frequent infections. When taken daily, Inner Health Immune Booster for Kids may support your child's health by:

Reducing the duration and frequency of cold and flu symptoms.

Reducing the incidence of runny noses and coughs.

Reducing days absent from childcare and school due to colds.

By boosting your child's immunity with probiotics, you can start to break the cycle of repeat infections. Parents will be happy to hear that this means your children are less likely to get sick and if they do, they will recover faster and need less days off school.

Basics for a Healthy Happy Child

Probiotics are a great way to help your child to stay healthy this term, but don’t forget these few diet and lifestyle basics for maintaining good health:

Diet – a balanced diet including fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, good quality protein, and fresh water will keep your child full of energy and good health. Processed foods that contain fats or sugar will place the immune system under stress and increase the risk of colds and flu.

Swap screen time for green time – exercise and fresh air are important in promoting healthy immune function. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise and play daily.

Sleep – is important to carry out the body’s repair functions and helps your child achieve optimal physical and mental wellbeing.

Schools In!

As kids head back to school, a few simple strategies can help keep them in exceptional health this term so they make the most of their learning. Remember that supporting healthy immunity starts in the gut. Balancing the "friendly" bacteria with a daily probiotic may help keep your children well and reduce those dreaded coughs and colds. Also remembering the importance of healthy eating and lifestyle habits will keep your kids' immune systems strong, so they have a healthy and happy 2012.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.