Body & Fitness

Nine best cold and flu fighters

Cold and Flu

Help yourself stay cold and flu-free this winter with these preventative and immune boosting supplements, syrups and tablets. Purchase them at your local pharmacy, supermarket or health store.

Blackmores Echinacea Citrus Lozenges

Keep a packet of these Blackmores Echinacea Citrus Lozenges, $12.80, in your handbag to help soothe a sore throat while on-the-go. The Echinacea and vitamin C helps build immunity, while the eucalyptus oil has a cooling effect on the throat.

Lifestream Ginger Syrup

Lifestream Ginger Syrup 200mls, $29.90, helps give fast relief from coughs and colds by warming the body, increasing circulation and enhancing absorption of nutrients into the blood stream. Mix a dessertspoon of the syrup with hot water for a soothing ‘hot toddy’.

Red Seal New Zealand Manuka Honey UMF 5+

If you feel a cold coming on, make yourself a cup of lemon and honey drink using this Red Seal New Zealand Manuka Honey UMF 5+, $15.20. Honey is a natural healer and will help soothe a sore, irritated throat.

Radiance ManukaGuard® Throat & Chest Syrup

Radiance ManukaGuard® Throat & Chest Syrup100ml, $18.90, helps prevent and provide relief from colds, flu, throat infections, coughs and sore throats. Take at the first sign of sickness and for the duration of your illness.

Blackmores Echinacea + Garlic

Help your body resist cold and flu germs it encounters at home and work with Blackmores Echinacea + Garlic 60 capsules, $27.70.The capsules are specially coated to ensure the garlic isn’t released until it reaches the intestines, meaning no nasty odours.

Red Seal Vitamin C

Strength the family’s cold and flu defences with these sugar-free and easily chewable Red Seal Vitamin C 250mg, $7.94. The tablets have a yummy orange flavour and are fast absorbing. Keep a bottle in at home and on your desk at work.

Radiance Viro Defend

Support a low immune system with Radiance Viro Defend 30 soft gels, $37.90, which contains six natural ingredients, including olive leaf extract, oregano oil extract, garlic, and rosemary oil.

Red Seal Garlic, Vitamin C, Echinacea & Zinc

Red Seal Garlic, Vitamin C, Echinacea & Zinc, $10.92, boosts the immune system, while also helping you recover from winter ills and maintain resistance to infections – meaning less sick days and time away from the office.

Go Healthy GO Vir-Defence

If you have already got a cold, then support your recovery with Go Healthy GO Vir-Defence 30 capsules, $28.90. With olive leaf extract, Echinacea, vitamin C and low odour garlic on the ingredient list, you will be feeling better in no time.

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