Kids are back to school and with their immune systems still developing, it means they?re more likely to bring viruses and bugs home. While there is some inevitability that you will have a few sniffles during the winter months, you don?t have to spend the whole season sick in bed. There are plenty of natural and easy ways to support your family?s immune systems (and yours, too) that don?t involve taking handfuls of supplements daily or forking out tons of money. Read on for some serious, practical support.
Natural immune support
We?re all looking for ways to boost our odds of staying healthy and many parents swear by natural remedies to ward off illness and help manage symptoms.

Astragalus is an adaptogenic flowering plant that is believed to stimulate the immune system. It?s one of two active ingredients in St. Francis Herb Farm?s Deep Immune® For Kids, a mild-tasting tonic for kids two and up. The formula also includes codonopsis, an herb that boosts energy and immunity. The tincture is taken twice a day in a bit of water or juice. There is also an adult Deep Immune® formula to keep parents healthy.
Certain natural formulas can also help reduce and shorten the duration of symptoms when kids do get sick. When a cold hits, St. Francis Herb Farm has options for managing symptoms, including Elderberry Cough Syrup, which integrates wild cherry bark, honey and essential oils to ease sore throats, and Chest Rub Kids, a mix of aromatic oils that can help relieve cold symptoms ...