Preventing the Flu: Tips for You & Your Kids

October 09, 2024

No one wants to get sick or stay home with a sick child or family member. With the cold and flu season comes holiday stress and busy schedules, so we want to share some helpful tips for staying healthy and preventing the flu!

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For those who want quality, streamlined, foundational support for their children, this NCPak is designed for ages 4 to 13.

• Multivitamin: Junior Nutrients from Pure Encapsulations provides an extensive multivitamin/mineral blend without iron. Bioactive ingredients and small capsule sizes make this a great choice for children.
• Probiotic: Culturelle's Purely Probiotics chewable tablets provide both immune and digestive health support with 5 billion CFU of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, the most researched strain in children. Dairy, gluten, and soy free.
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If you already have an NCPak or supplement regimen, you can easily add our immunity formula, NorthImmune, for an extra immune system boost. Ingredients include nutrients such as N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), zinc, and quercetin, in addition to vitamins A, C, and D to encourage healthy respiratory function, immune health, and antioxidant activity.

Other Tips For Preventing The Flu

Lifestyle: Of course, the most obvious things you can do to protect your family from the flu are to maintain optimal hygiene (washing hands, not touching your face, sanitizing surfaces, etc.), get an annual flu shot, avoid being around those who are sick, and stay home when you are feeling unwell.
Diet: Prioritizing healthy meals will go a long way in keeping your body fueled and functioning– colorful fruits and vegetables are especially important for packing in all the vitamins and minerals for a healthy immune system such as Vitamin D and C!
Exercise: Daily activity not only helps you sleep better at night but also improves digestion, metabolism, and immune response!
Sleep: Another of the important tips for preventing the flu is to make sure you’re getting enough sleep, at least 7 hours for adults and at least 8 to 9 hours for children. Read our tips for better sleep for more info!

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