College Ready
Know someone headed to college this fall?
The excitement about this new chapter in their life can get mixed up with big emotions. Especially for parents and siblings of the student heading off.
One thing that can ease frayed nerves is putting together a small but mighty apothecary that they can turn to when feeling under the weather, needing more energy or rest, and even having that extra bar of soap because they left theirs in the shower and (surprise!) it went missing. Knowing they have what they need is peace of mind for you, and the first step in their growing independence.
We collected not-so-obvious items you can send with them, for their well-being and yours, as they pack for the dorms!
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SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH
Knowing they’re protecting their mental health will never not be a parental concern. It might be too much to expect your student to take a high-performing daily probiotic, but research does support a strong gut biome does wonders for our mind. More likely they'll be down to take a tasty daily “gummy”. Activist makes a sugar-free herbal chew in a student-friendly formula. Their Manuka Immune Gummies provide antibacterial support, immune function, and cellular beauty benefits in an elderberry and rosewater gummy. Cymbiotika’s Golden Mind stimulates peak mental performance by strengthening the gut-brain axis by enhancing communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system.
BEING WELL RESTED
Another challenge when living in dorms is being well rested and practicing good “sleep hygiene.” Studies show that a good night’s sleep lets them live their best life during the day— physically, emotionally and intellectually.
Sharing a dorm room means negotiating living styles with roommates. An eye mask gives a total blackout experience— making it the best ally for when your student needs to switch off and rest in absolute comfort. Think midday naps, or tuning out a roomie’s late night study session. Adding Magnesium Lotion to the mix can help the body relax, anytime of day.
Certain scents have been shown to stimulate the relaxation response. Spritz Cosmic Dreamer Mood Mist or Dab/diffuse Vitruvi’s Sleep Essential Oil blend whenever rest is required, yet remains elusive. BONUS POINTS: Share this “Eye Roll” Sleep Hack with your young adult (keep it for yourself, too!)
A FRESH DORM ROOM
What is it about dorm rooms that makes them smell bad? Windows that don’t open, laundry piling up, wet towels, and other factors like open bags of Takis. Candles and incense are usually not allowed in dorm rooms, and that’s where La Lyra Mood Mists does a great job. Electric Diffusers are also allowed! We suggest that whatever diffuser you choose, to pair it with Vitruvi Pacific Essential Oil Blend. The scent is refreshing, blended with Amyris, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Basil.
IMMUNITY RESILIENCE
Not being sick. It’s #goals. Your student knowing when to nip illness in the bud is key to avoiding or reducing the time you are laid-up. Getting in front of cold and flu are helped with Lyposomal Vitamin-C. If a bug is going around, preemptively take a packet a day— and when under the weather take 2-3 to quickly put being under the weather in the rear view window. Lung & Bronchial Tonic is a respiratory blend that replicates our ecosystems’ natural processes of purification. Taken daily it help bolster the immune system in challenging times, from COVID to allergies.
Good old Hand Sanitizer in the backpack is a MUST, as is Cymbiotika’s D3 + K2. And if you had to send them off with only one thing, we say Dr. Ohhira's Probiotic capsule, supports the gut biome to get in front of the many stressors that can affect college students.