How to Combat the Flu and a Cold.

If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks. That doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Besides getting enough rest, these remedies will help you feel better. 

  Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which can make dehydration worse. Citrus Soother Formulated by Holistic Pharmacist RoseMarie Pierce is therapeutic hot lemon, honey & ginger drink powder. Fortified with elderberry, lemon balm & Echinacea, natural cold & flu prescription, Includes immune-boosting zinc. Soothing & protective effect, Contains vitamins C & D, NO ACETAMINOPHEN! Delicious & instant, good for all ages and gluten-free.

Rest.Your body needs to heal. KI Cold and Flu Attack the Cold and Flu at the first sight of symptoms. KI Cold & Flu day/night formula is a multi-herb combination formulation designed to help relieves symptoms and reduce the severity of cold and flu symptoms, with a night formula to help with a better night’s sleep.

Vitamin C. It appears that for the most part taking vitamin C won't help the average person prevent colds. However, taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms may shorten the duration of symptoms. Vitamin C may provide benefit for people at high risk of colds due to frequent exposure — for example, children who attend group child care during the winter.

For your body to truly get all the benefits of vitamin C, it needs to get it from more than one source. Vitamin C⁸ combines calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese, selenium, and sodium mineral ascorbates with ascorbyl palmitate to provide a full spectrum of powerful antioxidant benefits. Only Vitamin C⁸ offers eight assisted pathways of absorption and retention for 24 hours or more. Vitamin C⁸ does even more for your health: Vitamin C⁸ helps enhance your immune strength and is an excellent source of electrolytes which can replenish those lost through perspiration. It also delivers the antioxidant action of three cups worth of green tea per capsule. 

Astragalus is a Chinese herb that's been used for centuries to strengthen the body's internal systems, and it specifically can help with colds and upper respiratory infections. Take astragalus with a full glass of water. Though many people believe they should take astragalus when they feel a cold coming on, much like oil of oregano, it;s actually seen as more important to take it when you’re healthy in order to prevent illness. Astragalus can be taken daily. 

 Oil of oregano is now recognized as an active antimicrobial and potent antioxidant that can help safeguard from cold and flu symptoms.It provides natural support for the immune system, defends against infectious bacteria, and fights free radicals.

So stock up on cold and flu products and build up your immune and stay healthy. 

Also products for you children give them protection this season.