{"id":23087,"date":"2019-08-29T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=23087"},"modified":"2019-09-02T18:22:58","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T22:22:58","slug":"back-to-school-immune-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Survive Back-To-School Season With Your Immune System Intact\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Immune health is always a hot topic at the start of a new school year. Our kids head back to the classroom, and the next thing we know, the entire family is chained to the tissue box.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>As back-to-school season commences, there are a few natural ways you can support your and your family\u2019s health. Here are six immune-boosters I love and recommend.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"Back-To-School Immune Health Tip 1: Sleep\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23091 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Back-To-School Immune Health Tip 1: Sleep\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sleepy-day-picture-id1061998476.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Sleep<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Having an established, consistent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3256323\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sleep schedule<\/a> improves immune function in both children and adults. After all, the immune system performs its repair and regeneration functions while you sleep at night! Losing sleep (or just having sub-par sleep quality) as your family adjusts to a new sleep schedule for the school year can significantly impact your body\u2019s ability to fend off infections.<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that it can take anywhere from three days to a week to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/articles\/can-you-change-your-circadian-rhythm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sync your circadian rhythm <\/a>(a.k.a. \u2018inner clock\u2019) to a new routine. Help your family shift into their school-time sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up progressively earlier throughout the week before school starts. By the end of the week, you should be mimicking your school routine and feeling prepared for the year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/how-to-sleep-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Exactly What To Do At Night To Have A Great Sleep<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To support this shift, I recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>making sure your kids get at least 20 minutes of outside playtime before three o\u2019clock<\/li>\n<li>dimming your lights after seven o\u2019clock<\/li>\n<li>cutting off snacks or meals two to three hours before bed<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the weekends, kids can also take a 20-minute power nap in the early afternoon. This will help restore immunity without disturbing their sleep later that night.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23109\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Vitamin C, Oranges\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23109\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23109 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Vitamin C, Oranges\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/healthy-food-background-orange-picture-id155302141.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Vitamin C<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>No surprise here! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-c\/N-cp99i1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitamin C<\/a>, a.k.a. ascorbic acid, is perhaps one of the best-known nutrients for supporting your immune system.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/antioxidants\/N-cp99id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">antioxidant<\/a> is necessary for the growth, development, and repair of all body tissues\u2014as well as for the immune system. (Two types of immune cells, called phagocytes and T-cells, in particular, require vitamin C to function.) Given that, it promotes wound healing and healthy cartilage, bones, and teeth, too.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C deficiency leaves your immune system less at-the-ready, while a higher supply enhances several immune functions.<\/p>\n<p>Oranges provide plenty of vitamin C, but broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts get the job done, too! Incorporate three or for servings of these each day.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23110\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23110 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Elderberry\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23110\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23110 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Elderberry\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ripe-elderberry-berries-closeup-picture-id852229496.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Elderberry<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Throughout history, people have used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/immune-support\/N-cp99mj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">elderberry<\/a> plant to support respiratory health and immunity.<\/p>\n<p>Though there are many different kinds of elderberry plants out there, the flowers and berries of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/immune-support\/N-cp99mj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Sambucus nigra<\/i><\/a><i> <\/i>(commonly known as European elderberry) are the most commonly used in supplements and herbal preparations today. A good source of antioxidants, Elderberry supplements seem to boost the body\u2019s natural immune response.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>To promote immunity around back-to-school time, incorporate elderberry supplements into your family\u2019s daily routine.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23112 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Vitamin D, sun\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23112 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Vitamin D, sun\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sun-with-beautiful-beams-in-the-blue-sky-with-some-clouds-picture-id1091664702.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Vitamin D<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>During my immunology training, we considered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-d\/N-cp99i2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin D<\/a> the \u2018immunology vitamin of the year,\u2019 because of recent research discoveries on the vitamin\u2019s effect on our immune system.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2855046\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studies<\/a> show that patients with low vitamin D experience more infections\u2014and that boosting D levels can improve immunity. Correcting vitamin D deficiency has also been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4214003\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">improve respiratory health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many people can maintain healthy D levels with adequate sun exposure (how much you need depends on where you live). However, some\u2014like older people and those with darker skin\u2014may need a little extra support. I recommend having your family\u2019s vitamin D levels tested and supplementing as needed. Choose a supplement that contains vitamin D3 (this form is better-absorbed) and is free of additives, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/vitamin-d3-for-children-organic-vanilla-flavor-0-23-fl-oz\/gnx0002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Genexa\u2019s Organic Vitamin D3 Liquid Drops for Children<\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23090\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"Back-To-School Immune Health Tip 5: Stress Management\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23090\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23090 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Back-To-School Immune Health Tip 5: Stress Management\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mother-and-daughter-doing-yoga-exercises-at-home-picture-id925289226.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Stress Management<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>I know, I know, this is a tough one! But not only is stress management important for your peace of mind, but it\u2019s essential for your immune system.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>As a medical student, I always got sick right after exams. Coincidence? Nope. Stressful study weeks took a toll on my immunity\u2014and, like clockwork, I got sick immediately after test day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>This happens to our children, as well. Build some sort of stress-reduction activity into the family’s everyday routine, whether reading, a meditation, or yoga.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> Now that you know how intricately connected the brain and immune system are, you have to use that connection to your advantage!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/natural-stress-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>12 Natural Ways To Kick Stress To The Curb<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"turmeric-background-picture-id182357915\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23113 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Turmeric\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"turmeric-background-picture-id182357915\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23113 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Back-to-School Immune Health: Turmeric\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/turmeric-background-picture-id182357915.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Turmeric<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Though it\u2019s really blown up in recent years, people have used this spice to boost the immune system for centuries. The active antioxidant in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/turmeric\/N-cp99m2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turmeric<\/a>, called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/turmeric\/N-cp99m2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curcumin<\/a>, has been shown to support immune function, along with gut health, too.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/turmeric-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>5 Reasons To Try Turmeric\u2014And What To Do With It<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I like to grate about an inch of fresh turmeric root into juice or a smoothie, but you can also find it in supplements. Either way, just try to take your turmeric alongside some black pepper, which helps you better absorb curcumin.<\/p>\n<p><em><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23089\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/amy-shah-headshot\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?fit=377%2C377&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"377,377\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"Amy Shah Headshot\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?fit=377%2C377&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\" wp-image-23089 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?resize=253%2C253&ssl=1\" alt=\"Dr. Amy Shah MD \" width=\"253\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?w=377&ssl=1 377w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?resize=272%2C272&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23089\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/amy-shah-headshot\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?fit=377%2C377&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"377,377\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"Amy Shah Headshot\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?fit=377%2C377&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\" wp-image-23089 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20253%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Dr. Amy Shah MD \" width=\"253\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20253%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?w=377&ssl=1 377w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg?resize=272%2C272&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amy-Shah-Headshot.jpg\"><br>\n<\/em><em>Dr. Amy Shah, M.D., is a double board-certified physician with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard Universities. With extensive training in health and nutrition, she advises on increasing energy levels, fixing gut issues, managing allergies, and boosting the immune system. Dr. Shah was recently named one of MindBodyGreen\u2019s Top 100 Women in Wellness to Watch and is a member of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/genexa\/N-cp99dn\">Genexa<\/a>‘s Medical Advisory Board.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immune health is always a hot topic at the start of a new school year. Our kids head back to the classroom, and the next thing we know, the entire family is chained to the tissue box. As back-to-school season commences, there are a few natural ways you can support your and your family\u2019s health.<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/back-to-school-immune-health\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How To Survive Back-To-School Season With Your Immune System 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