My Facebook feed is FULL of everyone saying how sick their kids are and school just started back. This episode is to give you some tips and encourage you to make some easy changes to stay out of the doctor's office, get well faster, or stay well.

First let's look the child's diet. (this also needs to be looked at if the child has behavior issues) If you target the gut health through diet and probiotics then you can boost their immune system, and 80% of the immune system is in the gut. If the diet is all processed foods, and they are a picky eater, then make some simple, basic changes and then build on that. Tostios brand makes 2 versions of their chips, and the better one is called Simply. Start to learn how to look for the bad ingredients that are causing your family more harm than you know. AVOID: artificial colors (causing a gut/brain disturbance), Seed oils (you only want olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil) because they cause inflammation in the body, and added sugars but especially artificial sugars (aspartame, Sucralose)

Look for real cane sugar or even better, stevia or monk fruit. Start by making some small swaps, even put the chips into a zip lock bag so they don't see the package. LOL

Try adding more fruits and veggies in their diet perhaps in a smoothie in the morning. It's best to not let them see how you make it! Just saying. Call it a milk shake if you need to.

Have conversations with your kids about trying new food and talk to them about how it can help them stay healthy and not feel bad and need to go to the doctor as much.

If this is still an issue and you can't get them to eat or even try any new foods, then you need to consider supplementing their diet. Supplements are just that, meant to fill in the gap and supplement

where the diet is lacking. I recommend this children's chewable that is a methylated multi-vitamin and probiotic in one. https://plexusworldwide.com/Aliciatrotter/product/plexus-xfactor-kids-chewable-multivitamin-probiotic

One of my favorite things to give my family when sickness does strike is Elderberry Syrup. I make my own and you can too. Find a simple recipe on my blog here: https://trottingthrulife.blogspot.com/2013/10/elderberry-syrup.html

Or get a kit mailed to you and watch the webinar on how to make it here: https://trottingthrulife.blogspot.com/2013/10/elderberry-syrup.html

Natural remedies do work, but you have to start them immediately and be consistent using them until the sickness is gone.

These suggestions are just that, suggestions only. This is NOT medical advise and was always check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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