The best cold and flu remedies to buy if you’re feeling under the weather

The one thing people tell you to do when you're suffering with a cold is to stock up on orange juice or vitamin C, and for good reason. Taking vitamin C supplements can reduce cold severity and duration and can help fend off future colds if taken regularly.

Some studies have suggested that zinc is useful in shortening the length and severity of a cold. It's thought that zinc stops rhinovirus (the predominant cause of the common cold) from replicating in the body.

Cloves are packed with anti-inflammatory compounds, which can aid sore throats, coughs and sinusitis. You can happily grab some from your kitchen cupboard to chew on, or mix it with hot water, but if you'd rather not, opt for an essential oil and pop it in your diffuser.

Garlic isn't just a delicious addition to your spag bol, it's also good for reducing your symptoms or preventing colds entirely. If you still want to have a social life, though, chowing down on a bulb or two won't be ideal. These tablets will do the trick.

Echinacea is thought to have immune-boosting properties and is popular for relieving stuffiness, sneezing, and sinus pressure.

Eucalyptus oil is another one that's great for your diffuser, helping to unblock noses and relieve chesty coughs. You can also add a drop to a carrier oil and rub it on your chest (although never rub the pure oil directly on to the skin).

Honey could help fight some bacteria and viruses due to its antimicrobial properties and it's also soothing for a sore throat. Try stirring honey into hot water with lemon.

Olbas Oil is a natural decongestant made up from the oils of cajuput, clove, eucalyptus, juniperberry and mint, so it's packed full of nose-clearing properties. It can be inhaled, put in a diffuser or in the bath to help you breathe more clearly, and can help soothe muscles, too.

Peppermint is a great natural remedy for congestion, blocked sinuses, headaches and fever-reducer. The menthol and cooling effects of peppermint oil work well in a diffuser, or add a few drops to a bowl of medium-hot water and place a towel over your head to inhale the peppermint steam. This compound may affect the mucus receptors in the nose, which helps to open the airways and clear mucus, relieving you from sinus congestion.

Vitamin D is essential for maintaining your immune system and for many functions in the body. We cannot absorb as much Vitamin D from the sun during the colder and darker months, so supplements are essential. These adult gummies will not be hard to remember as they taste like sweets but are filled with immune-supporting vitamins. You can also get immune supportand adult multi-vitamin gummies from the Haliborange range.

Turmeric and ginger are powerhouses when it comes to managing pain holistically. Curcuminoids is the main active ingredient in turmeric and black pepper activates, which helps with inflammation and pain. Ginger helps with upset stomachs and digestion relief. These supplements are flat packed and are small and easy to swallow.

Tart cherry has been shown in some research to be even more effective than aspirin for pain relief. These tart cherry capsules are rich in antioxidant nutrients that help to protect the body from oxidative stress and healthy ageing.

If your body is feeling achy from having a cold or the flu then soaking in an Epsom bath will work wonders. It boosts your immune system while increasing white blood cells to help fight off infection. Epsom salt soaks also relax muscles and relieves aches which will help you have a restorative sleep to help fight off illness.