Top Ten Cold and Flu Products No Home Should Be Without

Every winter season we are fighting the dreaded flu and cold bugs. Since we are indoors more often presumably with many others who are fighting the same germs, it helps to know what over the counter products absolutely work and have a proven track record to save you time and money. Here are my picks for the ten best health related products on the market today which can help fight everything from influenza to skin rash.

l. Tide Free. Dermatologist tested and free from any perfumes and dyes, this product is perfect for cleaning laundry that you want clean and germ-free, but still gentle to your body. It comes in the white container and the liquid melts into the wash water better than powders.

2. Dove Moisturizing Pump Soap. Dove has a long history of being gentle on skin. The moisturizers help to keep winter hands and body soft and is sanitary when purchased in the hand-pump dispenser. The product contains cleansing cream, but is also sold in varieties that are fragrance free and gentler on the skin.

3. Kleenex Anti-Viral/Bacteria Tissues. These little miracles are worth their weight in gold. You can see the little blue dots of anti-viral material hidden within each tissue. They do not contain any irritating lotions or fibers and the anti-bacterial qualities do absolutely work.

4. Lysol Anti-Bacterial Spray for Kitchen and/or Bathroom. Lysol has been around for years and does the job. Simply spray on and wipe-off. The kitchen product kills listeria, staph, E-coli and Herpes Viruses.

5. Bayer Aspirin. You have heard the wonders of Bayer on television and they are all true, or they could not under new guidelines advertise it that way. It not only reduces fevers and eases minor joint pains, but can effectively reduce the risk of heart attack because it helps move the blood through arteries better.

6. Orange Juice. Taking Vitamin C tablets is a good idea, but nothing matches the immune-boosting qualities of a dose of fresh squeezed orange juice. If you include the pulp, you are also getting needed fiber. Some frozen and bottled orange juices even include an extra dose of calcium.