Nine best cold and flu fighters

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 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’.

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 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.

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.

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.

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, $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.

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.