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HEALTH FIRST QUICK GUIDE TO KIDS HEALTH NEW TO THE WORLD OF NATURAL HEALTH TRYING TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE Then the Health First Network series of quick guides is for you In this issue we share some key health strategies to support the little ones in your life

A HEALTHY YEAR AHEAD IT S THAT TIME AGAIN FALL MEANS BACK TO SCHOOL COOLER AIR AND MAJESTIC COLOURS BUT COLD AND FLU SEASON IS LURKING Prepare your kids for school and the colder months ahead by choosing nutritious dietary options and ensuring you all get plenty of rest as the days begin to ramp up again Getting back into a routine can be as difficult for your little ones as for you so try putting your new family schedule in place a couple of weeks ahead of September MEDITATION NOT JUST FOR GROWNUPS Meditation is being recognized as a powerful way to calm the mind and manage stress so much so that it is even being taught in schools It is particularly helpful for kids experiencing the start of school new classmates and higher expectations as they move up a grade level Breathing techniques can help kids cope with stress all year round find a free app so you can share in this practice together THE MULTIVITAMIN A BASIC HEALTH ESSENTIAL As the season changes and your schedule suddenly becomes busier you may find yourself lacking time to adequately plan healthy balanced meals despite your best efforts Luckily multivitamins are like workhorses in a pill form They can provide your kids with the nutrients they may be lacking and the extra support they may need during this transitional period PROBIOTICS A GUT HEALTH ESSENTIAL Probiotics are purveyors of good gut health which is central to your kids overall well being Especially after a summer without routine and maybe even a little overindulgence fall is the perfect time to get their little digestive systems back in tip top shape Promote their good bacteria by choosing a probiotic to support both digestion and immune health FERMENTED SUPERFOODS GUT HEALTH HEROES Plants are naturally high in fibre and core phytonutrients for your kids but fermenting them takes their benefits to a whole new level We know that gut health is central to kids well being and eating fermented foods adds a wealth of good bacteria to strengthen the gut microbiome Kid friendly fermented foods include dill pickles and maybe even sauerkraut OMEGA 3s A BRAIN HEALTH ESSENTIAL Omega 3 fatty acids are especially important for kids as they support their brain eye and nerve development Naturally high amounts are found in fish and it may surprise you that plant based sources such as seaweed walnuts and seeds all have good amounts of omega 3s as well Giving kids a balanced combination is key to their overall health IMMUNE SUPPORT A NEW EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL Nutrients for immune support have become our new everyday essentials Even if your kids eat lots of healthy food they can sometimes use a little extra boost from herbs Echinacea is a well known and safe herb for supporting the immune systems of your little ones while certain Chinese herbs including astragalus and codonopsis can serve as gentle immune tonics LIVEHEALTHFIRST

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