Creating resilient kids is such an important part of being a parent. We should all strive to help our kids be more physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient; part of this is ensuring their immune system is resilient. I’m joined by Dr. Elisa Song to talk about how we can build up our kid’s immune systems through diet and lifestyle.   You Can Strengthen the Vagus Nerve By: Learning and Using Breathing Techniques Mindfulness and Meditation EFT Tapping Yoga Belly Breathing   Try the Loving Kindness Meditation Yourself May you feel safe. May you feel happy. May you feel healthy. May you live with ease.   About Dr. Elisa Song Dr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mama. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – body, mind, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils.  Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed approach.   Vitamin D is an essential supplement to take all year round, but especially coming into the darker months. When is the last time you had your Vitamin D levels checked? Call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033.   In This Episode Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 in children [7:30] What we need to know about immune resilience [15:45] The power of the mind-gut connection [18:30] How to balance your sugar consumption with whole foods [21:30] The most important supplements to improve your health [23:00] How much Vitamin D should your children have [26:30] The important role of inflammation [33:00] What the Cell Danger Response is [43:30] How parents can help their children strengthen the Vagus Nerve [47:00] Why the diet and lifestyle piece is even more important than the supplement piece [51:45] What to do when your child has a fever [52:00]   Links & Resources Use Code IMMUNESUPPORT for 10% Off Use Code VITAMIND for 10% Off Coronavirus (COVID-19): What a Pediatrician Wants You to Know FREE Ebook: “The Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make When Their Child Has a Fever” Food As Medicine for Immune Support  Find Dr. Elisa Song Online Follow Dr. Elisa Song on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 57: 5 Keys To Raising Healthy Kids With Dr. Brian Stenzler Episode 63: Childhood Trauma Healing With Dr. Aimie Apigian Episode 62: Trailblazing Children’s Mental Health With Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge