Children”s Health
The right nutrients for your kids
Childhood is a time of constant growth and development. Bones, teeth, skin, muscles, eyes and brains – the organs and body parts that will serve us throughout life – are being perfected. Nutrition plays a big part in proper development and vitamins, minerals and omega-3’s act as the essential building blocks.
Clearly, the best way for […]
6 tips to keep your kids healthy
For children, the start of the school year is filled with excitement and anticipation of new adventures, learning and reconnecting with friends they haven’t seen all summer. For parents, it’s knowing that their kids will be exposed to lots of pesky germs and viruses.
Here are 6 simple guidelines to help your kids stay healthy all […]
Be ready for the dreaded cough and cold season!
We can pretty much all agree that the back-to-school season might as well be rebranded as the back-to-germs season, right parents!?
While simple good health habits like covering your mouth and nose when coughing/sneezing and washing your hands often with soap and water can go a long way in helping prevent the spread of germs, sometimes […]
Natural cold and flu relief
Runny noses, phlegmy coughs, scratchy throats, fever and lethargy will sap the fun out of any family event. Having Flora’s Elderberry Crystals for Kids stocked and on hand is the kind of planning ahead that will save the day if cold and flu symptoms strike. Made from fresh organic European elderberry juice, the crystals are […]
3 Ways to Boost Kids’ Immunity
Schools are little germ factories and back to school shopping is no longer just about buying crayons, backpacks and binders! Nowadays, parents look for natural health products to support better digestion, brain health, and immunity. With a variety of options like omega fish oils, kid-friendly multivitamins, probiotics, and more, parents have many ways to keep […]
5 Quick Tips to Get Your Children Ready for a New School Year
1. Plan School Lunches Together
Hummus on whole wheat pita bread? Check. Carrots and celery with a creamy dip? Sounds great. However you decide to fill your child’s belly, the key to creating meals they enjoy is to enlist their help in creating the menu! When children have a say in what they get to eat, […]
Back to school with essential oils
Transitions are always challenging, and back to school is no exception. Summer routines have to be broken and the change in season can be taxing. Essential oils can help kids get into a good routine of restful sleep and productive studies.
Getting your ZZZZZs. Let’s first start with the basics. Routine! Routine! Routine! Try to get […]
The Mind-Gut Connection
There are several factors that influence the developing brain, including the health of the gut microbiome. Read on to learn about the relationship between the mind and the gut, and which optimal nutrients can support brain health.
A Smart Start for the Developing Brain
Historically, we thought the brain was largely finished developing by puberty, but we […]
Probiotics for the whole family
Some people avoid the germ world at all costs, but the fact is that we are walking, talking petri dishes. Bacteria are involved in many processes in the body including digesting food, protecting you from illness, and absorbing and manufacturing nutrients. In fact, they are vital to good health.
The human body contains trillions of tiny […]
The right nutrients for your kids
Childhood is a time of constant growth and development. Bones, teeth, skin, muscles, eyes and brains – the organs and body parts that will serve us throughout life – are being perfected. Nutrition plays a big part in proper development and vitamins, minerals and omega-3’s act as the essential building blocks.
Clearly, the best way for […]