Best Products for Staying Healthy During Flu Season

With the National Institutes of Health predicting this flu season could be particularly vicious, you’ll want to keep yourself healthy and germ-free as much as possible. Here are a few products you can pick up to ensure you’re staying ahead of the game.

Natural Hand Sanitizer

If you work in an office, use public transportation or are just making a trip to the grocery store, hand sanitizer is a must. However, many brands lead to dry, cracked hands, already a problem in the winter months. Try a botanical, non-drying variety from EO. It uses sugar cane ethanol as a disinfectant and smells like lavender.

Non-Toxic Disinfectant Spray

Likewise, disinfectant sprays can be harsh and toxic and, while you may be killing viruses on your home’s surfaces, you may also harm your pets and the people in your home with fumes and residue. Opt for a non-toxic disinfectant spray like those offered by CleanSmart. It contains no harsh chemicals or fumes and can be used anywhere, anytime, around anyone.

Vitamin C Supplements

It may seem overused and over-hyped, but vitamin C really does work! Research shows taking a vitamin C supplement can shorten the duration of the common cold by up to 20 percent (and if you’re dealing with a stuffy nose, that 20 percent means a lot). Instead of hoping your daily dose of orange juice does the trick, add a supplement to your diet during flu season, but make sure to talk with your doctor first if you may be prone to health risks.

Neti Pot

While many people wait until after they’re sick to use a Neti Pot, it can actually be helpful to use one ahead of time to rinse your nasal passages of any harmful microbes that could be sticking around. Make sure to always follow the directions carefully when using a Neti Pot and carefully keep it sanitized to prevent any other infections from spreading during its use.

Tea

While you should be drinking the recommended amount of water for your body size during flu season, especially, to ensure you’re properly hydrated, adding tea into the mix can be helpful as well. Green tea, Echinacea tea and elderberry tea all have properties that can help prevent illness.