This Polar Vortex has been insanity! This past winter has been brutal – it’s been the second coldest winter in decades!
This winter has been difficult both mentally and physically. While we’d like to think we’re winter warriors, sometimes our immune systems start to crack… especially with constant -20 C temps!
If you can recognize the telltale signs of cold and flu symptoms, you’ll be better prepared to act fast. Here are the differences between cold and flu:
Cold:
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Flu:
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Prevention is key so make sure to read my tips on how to avoid getting sick.
If you weren’t able to avoid those nasty Canadian cold and flu bugs this winter, here are 4 tips to getting better:
1. Treatment: With ingredients like ginger and willow bark, Gravol’s® Natural Source Multi Symptom will help you kick that cold to the curb. This all-in-one pain, fever and nausea reliever won’t leave you feeling drowsy either, because we all know you’ve got a million things to do.
2. Exercise: Just as much of a preventative measure as it is a solution; don’t let sore muscles and joints stop you from being active. Bring out the triple threat – RUB A535® Triple Action Cream cools, warms and soothes to keep you going. Exercising will help your body fight the cold, improve your mood, boost your energy and help you sleep, a win-win situation.
3. Drink Fluids: Just like your parents always said, drink lots of hot liquids to soothe your throat, thin your mucus and put you on the road to recovery.
4. Vitamin C: Extra vitamin C? Try Vitafusion™ Power C™ adult gummy vitamins to up your vitamin C intake. Delicious orange flavour and yummy gummy texture will make remembering to take them the easiest thing you do today.
ENTER TO WIN
I’m giving away TWO “Winter Warrior” prize packs to help keep the whole family healthy this looooong winter. This giveaway will include the following products:
- Vitafusion™ MultiVites™
- L’il Critters™ GummyVites™
- Vitafusion™ Power C™
- RUB A535® Triple Action Cream
- RUB A535® Arnica Gel-Cream
- RUB A535® Arnica Spray
- Gravol® Natural Source Multi-Symptom Tablets
- Gravol® Kids Quick Dissolve Chewable Tablets
- Gravol® Liquid Gel Capsules
- Vitafusion™ T-shirt
Total Value: Approx. $100
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Disclosure: I’m working with Church & Dwight as an ambassador. Opinions here are my own.
48 Comments
My best tip is to get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids and have some homemade chicken noodle soup handy.
My best tip is to drink lots of fluids and try and stay in bed
Thanks for the article! My best way is to rest, drink liquids, and have soup!
My best tip is to drink lots of fluid, get lots of rest and sweat it out.
To was my hands all the timeb
Rest and sleep as much as you can and when you are feeling up to it get outside even if just on the porch for a few minutes for fresh air.
Eucalyptus Oil on the soles of your feet. Whenever my son feels stuffed up, I put some on his feet while he sleeps. He always wakes up better!
Great tip!
Drink plenty of fluids and get lots of sleep.
get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids and vicks on the bottom of your feet works wonders
My tip is to get as much rest as you can and keep yourself hydrated.
Eat healthily, try to exercise regularly, get good rest and wash your hands vigilantly.
lots of rest and drink plenty of water
lots of hot showers
Lots of rest and vitamin c
Well this is awesome timing! I am currently under the weather and feeling grody. 🙁
Lots of rest, fluids, vitamin c and just lying low for a few days helps. I tried so hard to will it away, but this year has been a doozie!
My best tip: take extra doses of Vitamin C and get plenty of rest.
Cheers.
My best tip on treating a cold or flu is get rest, drink lots of liquids, and we use echinacea to help get over it faster.
Plenty of rest, plenty of liquids, and if needed, cold medicine.
lots of rest, vitamins, orange juice and homemade chicken noodle soup 🙂
Keep hydrated!
Wash your hands, a lot.
Eat lots of dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and drink lots of water.
keep drinking the OJ,and get plenty of rest!
Plenty of rest Fluids and Loaded with Garlic & Ginger Chicken soup.
Drink lots of water, take vitamin C and rest
My tip to get better is to sleep it off! Rest and water – always helps! 🙂
Lots of rest for me and lots of snuggles for my DD.
I like lots of orange juice and rest with a warm blanket.
get lots of rest, drink lots of fluids
Keep hydrated and rest
try to get lots of rest and stay hydrated
Staying hydrated, getting enough rest, and eating healthy
Handwashing is key!
Lots of rest and plenty of fluids! You need to stay hydrated to flush out the nasty cold or flu!
Get lots of rest and keep up your fluids and vitamins
Lots and lots of fluids and meds… and time.
Get lots of rest!
My best tip for treating a cold is to drink plenty of fluids and take Vitamins D & C!
Lots of rest & vitamin C
Vitamin D is great for keeping colds away but if you catch a cold then OJ popsicle’s are a fun way to help
My best tip is to rest and drink plenty of fluids
Taking extra Vit. D to boost your immune system and drinking lots of fluids.
get plenty of rest
I take multi-vitamins daily.
I dont know that I have a great tip other than get lots of sleep and fluids
Get lots of rest and stay hydrated!
Plenty of rest and fluids..and of course some good chicken soup won’t hurt either!