{"id":884,"date":"2012-08-28T11:26:55","date_gmt":"2012-08-28T15:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/?p=884"},"modified":"2012-08-28T11:29:14","modified_gmt":"2012-08-28T15:29:14","slug":"tuesdays-naturally-tips-to-stay-healthy-as-we-head-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/2012\/08\/28\/tuesdays-naturally-tips-to-stay-healthy-as-we-head-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"TUESDAYS NATURALLY: Tips To Stay Healthy As We Head Back-To-School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/files\/2012\/08\/MP900439333.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-885\" style=\"border: 10px solid white;\" title=\"MP900439333\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/333\/2012\/08\/MP900439333-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s important for everyone to stay healthy as we head back-to-school so these tips aren\u2019t just for the kids. With a Naturopathic background, my philosophy is always prevention first. If we can avoid getting sick, that\u2019s the best way to go.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to help keep you and your child healthy:<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wash Your Hands!<\/strong> At the top of the list, and I can\u2019t stress this enough is hand washing. According to a 1995 Center for Disease Control study approximately 164 million school days are missed due to illness. A study of 305 Detroit school children found that kids who washed their hands four times a day had 24% fewer sick days due to respiratory illness, and 51% fewer days lost because of stomach upset.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The CDC recommends that we should you wash our hands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before, during, and after preparing food<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before eating food<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before and after caring for someone who is sick<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before and after treating a cut or wound<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">After using the toilet<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">After touching garbage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">And I\u2019d like to add wash your hands every time you return to the home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get fresh air<\/strong> every day. High oxygen levels increase the function of our organs, including our brain, our heart, our lungs and our kidneys and it increases our natural immunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get some sun<\/strong>. If possible get 20 minutes of non-sunscreen sun daily (early to mid-morning or late afternoon). The body creates its own vitamin D by synthesizing the Ultra Violet B rays. 20 minutes of sunlight exposure on just arms and legs daily will provide approximately 3000 units even during the winter months.\u00a0 Amazingly, twenty minutes of <em>full<\/em> body exposure will assist the body in creating 20,000 units of Vitamin D within 48 hours of exposure. \u00a0(exact units depend on the intensity of the UVB in the sun, skin color, and location.) <a title=\"\" href=\"#_ftn1\">[1]<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink Cinnamon Tea<\/strong> in the morning. (With some honey, your child may actually find this enjoyable.) Cinnamon contains antioxidants called polyphenols, and is known to help boost the immune system. It also has anti fungal and anti bacterial properties.<\/p>\n<p>(caution: do not drink cinnamon tea if you are pregnant \u2013 it can act as an emmenagogue.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink Turmeric Milk <\/strong>An ayurvedic remedy in use for more than 2500 years in India, I find turmeric milk to be both a great preventative as well as a first line of defense when we start to feel sick. Turmeric has many helpful properties as an herb, among them are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, liver-detoxifier and antiseptic. Find my recipe for Turmeric Milk at <a href=\"http:\/\/theconsciousmomsguide.ning.com\/group\/natural-healing-and-first-aid-for-kids\/page\/turmeric-milk-recipe\">The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a>. I make mine with almond milk instead of dairy. With honey, Caidin happily drinks it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Epsom Salt Bath <\/strong>\u2013 I\u2019ve written all about the benefits of Epsom Salt Baths (<a title=\"Tuesdays Naturally \u2013 Epsom Salt Baths For Everything from the Emotional to the Physical\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/2012\/07\/17\/tuesdays-naturally-epsom-salt-baths-for-everything-from-the-emotional-to-the-physical\/\" target=\"_blank\">TUESDAYS NATURALLY- Epsom Salt Baths For Everything From The Emotional To The Physical<\/a>), they are a staple in our house. Not only to they support the immune system but they also help balance the emotions. Use \u00bc cup of Epsom salt in a hot bath before bed. Don\u2019t soak more the 15 or 20 minutes though, the detoxifying effects can become too much and cause dizziness.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you all a healthy school year! Implementing even just a few of these tips will benefit you greatly.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to pick just one, I\u2019d pick hand-washing.<\/p>\n<div><br clear=\"all\" \/><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"33%\" \/>\n<div>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a>\u00a0 10 Ways To Naturally Avoid Colds and Flu (And What To Do When They Come Knocking), Christine Agro, 2nd Edition E-Book, Halidi Press, Pleasant Valley, NY, August 2012, pg 8.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 2012 Christine Agro<\/p>\n<p>Have friends who will benefit from this information? Use the handy share options provided at the top of the article . You\u2019ll find Facebook, Twitter, Google +1, Email or click the \u2018share\u2019 for many, many other options.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, join me at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theconsciosmomsguide.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-bitly-type=\"bitly_hover_card\">The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a>\u00a0for more insight, guidance and to connect with a growing group of conscious parents.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions about your child or need support? Christine offers\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:christine@christineagro.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-bitly-type=\"bitly_hover_card\">private readings<\/a>\u00a0as well as on-line support at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theconsciousmomsguide.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-bitly-type=\"bitly_hover_card\">The Consicous Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christine Agro is a Clairvoyant, Naturopath, Master Herbalist, Conscious Mom and Author of 50 Ways to Live Life Consciously as well as of The Conscious Living Wisdom Cards (Special Moms\u2019 Edition). Christine is founder of The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide , a membership site where she helps support you on your own journey of living life consciously and on your journey of being a Conscious parent. You can also join Christine on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theconsciousmomsguide\" target=\"_blank\" data-bitly-type=\"bitly_hover_card\">Facebook<\/a>. To contact Christine, invite her to speak or to schedule an appointment with her please\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:christine@christineagro.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-bitly-type=\"bitly_hover_card\">email<\/a>\u00a0her.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important for everyone to stay healthy as we head back-to-school so these tips aren\u2019t just for the kids. With a Naturopathic background, my philosophy is always prevention first. If we can avoid getting sick, that\u2019s the best way to go. 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