In this episode of the Fiat Health Podcast, Caroline and Ashlynn share practical strategies to keep children (and adults) healthy during the back to school season. They focus on four key factors that contribute to a healthy immune system: nutrition, hydration, sleep, and supplements. This is an episode full of actionable advice, recipe ideas for busy mornings, and ways to empower your kids to take charge of their own well-being. At the end of this episode, you will feel equipped with the tools you need to help your family thrive during this busy back to school season!

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Key Takeaways:

1. Getting Sick is Normal: Illness is a normal and unavoidable part of life, especially in childhood. Getting sick can help build stronger immune systems but we can still take steps to reduce the risk and severity of an illness.
2. Nutrition, Hydration, and Sleep: Proper nutrition, good hydration, and quality sleep are key for staying healthy during the school year. We recommend focusing on what you can control: balanced meals, encouraging hydration, and making sure your kids get enough sleep. Focus on balanced meals with protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Limit processed foods and sugars as much as you can. If your kids are active, consider adding electrolytes to water. To encourage quality sleep, limit screentime and bright lights in the hours leading up to bed.
3. Supplements: Ideally we would be getting all our nutritional needs from the food we eat. But since this is often not possible, we recommend certain supplements—like multivitamins, vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, probiotics, and immunoglobulins— particularly during the back-to-school transition and sick season. Choose supplements your kids will reliably take and talk to your healthcare provider about dosages.

Resources:

• Super Gut by Dr. William Davis
• How to Manage Cold Season

Supplements:

• Vitamin D- Pure Encapsulations (be sure to ask your provider for what dosages are right for you )
• Vitamin C- Pure Encapsulations (be sure to ask your provider for what dosages are right for you )
• Fish Oil:
• Nordic Naturals
• Barlean's Fish Oil
• Immunoglobulins:
• Armra Colostrum
• Cowboy Colostrum
• IGG Powder from Ortho Molecular
• Probiotics:
• TherBiotic
• OrthoMolecular

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:51 - Returning to School After an Illness

05:15 - Nutrition and Hydration

13:44 - Sleep Hygiene

17:35 - Supplements for Immune Support

26:26 - Consistency is Key

To learn more visit fiathealth.org

Don't be a stranger! Reach out, ask a question, or suggest a topic for a future episode by emailing us at [email protected]