Happy Friday!Chris & I are celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary this weekend and we’re gearing up for the first day of school on Tuesday! Woo woo. I thought this day would never come and I’m a little emotional as we send our son off to Kindergarten 😭. As I like to say, two things can be true! As we all gear up for some first-day jitters (and knowing my stomach will be in knots), I’m preparing now for how best to support our GI & nervous systems as we navigate this very big milestone & transition. Why am I supporting both systems, you may ask? Because our brain and gut are intricately and intimately connected, and when one is experiencing any form of stress, the other responds. Here are three things we will be focusing on over the weekend and next week: Prioritizing sleep. I really cannot overemphasize the importance of sleep. This allows everything to reset and recover and allows your GI tract to do its work most effectively. Getting outside. Being in nature is an incredibly grounding experience. As we go for walks or hikes our eyes naturally scan horizontally, which is much less stimulating and more relaxing than when we scroll vertically (like on your phone). Incorporating digestive enzymes and prebiotics. I’ll be including foods like pineapple and fermented foods in our meals to give some extra digestive support.
For any other parents starting school next week, or anyone else sending their babies off to K, I’m with you! Here’s to a healthy, productive, and fun school year! Stay well,
Bethany
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