Back to School Basics: Our Top Picks for Mind and Body
Back to school is a busy time whether you’re a student, a parent or a teacher. As summer draws to an end and the air takes on a chill, let that be a reminder to make time to take care of your body and your mind.
Read on for a few self-care non-negotiables, plus a trio of our go-to products that’ll put you at the head of the class. Share this blog with your clients!
5 Healthy Habits to Focus on This Time of Year
- Prioritize rest. Adults need at least seven hours of quality sleep per night. Remind your clients that this is the time when the body repairs and regenerates itself. When we sleep less than the ideal amount, we cut into our body’s scheduled maintenance period. Tip: Set a reminder an hour before bedtime, as a nudge that it’s time to wind down.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. Skip the sugary cereal and pastries, and front-load the day with a serving of vegetables plus protein and complex carbs for satiety. Bonus points if you can get some ferments into breakfast too, in the form of sourdough, sauerkraut or yogurt. Tip: Prep breakfast the night before if you struggle to find time to eat in the mornings.
- Deal with stress daily. It’s a part of the human experience, and no one is immune to it – but getting ahead of your everyday stress can benefit your body and mind. Laughing at silly dog videos, talking a short walk and chatting with a friend can all help. Tip: When you feel overwhelmed, sigh it out. Sighing triggers the vagus nerve, the primary nerve in the parasympathetic nervous system (aka rest and digest).
- Be pro-active about immune defense. This one is especially important if you have kids or work with them. Dial in your hand-washing habits, mask up when needed and keep up with your healthy habits, even when life gets busy. Tip: Keep your favorite immune formulas in stock at home, so they’re ready if you need them!
- Schedule your check-ups. Routine and preventative tests are one of the best ways to keep tabs on health. Remind your clients of the importance of checking in with you on a regular basis – and don’t forget about your own check-ups. Tip: Put a reminder in your phone to make your annual wellness exam(s) each year.
3 Formulas We Love This Time of Year
Gentle Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics
- Macronutrient digestion*
- Occasional gas and bloating*
- For mild digestive discomforts*
With Thera-blend® enzymes and 8 diverse strains of shelf-stable probiotics (125 million CFU per capsule).*
Complete Digestion™ combines gentle digestive enzymes with guaranteed-potency probiotics. Thera-blend® enzymes work synergistically across the diverse pH range of the GI tract. Relieves occasional gas, bloating and indigestion, and increases energy and nutrient absorption.* For mild to moderate digestive discomforts.*
For Immune Support with Vitamin D3*
- Targets excess & thick mucus*
- Respiratory & sinus support*
- Includes serrapeptase
With proteolytic, fibrinolytic and mucolytic enzymes, plus vitamin D3 and lysine.
Enzyme Defense™ Pro supports the immune system, the first line of defense against harmful invaders.* Support for respiratory and sinus health, with Mucolase™ to break down excess or thick mucus to ease congestion.* Our highest potency, award-winning proteolytic formula.
Boosts Stem Cells with Patented NT-020*
- Cellular regeneration*
- Cognitive function*
- Promotes physical recovery*
With enzymes, patented and university-developed NT-020 and Defenze™ Antioxidant Blend.
Stem XCell® Pro promotes the health, proliferation and maintenance of stem cells, the body’s “master” cells.* With enzymes to enhance potency and NT-020, which includes vitamin D3, green tea, blueberry and red grape extracts.* Polyphenol-rich formula promotes healthy aging, cognitive function and the body’s natural repair processes.*
