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Hi I'm Bahar Taktechian editor at large at Shape Magazine and today I am
sharing some tips for combating cold and flu season. So what you want to do is make sure
you are eating tons of fruits and veggies and you are really feeding your body food
that is full of nutrients. Also don't forget to get lots of rest. Sleep is going to help
your body with its immunity system. Also wash your hand with an antibacterial soap as often
as possible. Now you might think in the winter time your skin is really dry and sensitive
so maybe you don't want to be using a soap but Cetaphil Antibacterial Cleansing Bar is
made especially for dry sensitive skin with a soap free formula which means its not going
to dry out your skin in winter and it also doesn't leave a sticky residue. It won't
clog your pores its perfect for your face and body and it doesn't change any of those
harsh detergents that can sometimes irritate your skin. You can find these at Walmart stores
and Target stores across the country. Now if you feel a cold coming you want to stop
it in its tracks. Cold-Eeze Cold Remedy is a great way to do this and the Cold-Eeze lozenges
are actually clinically proven to shorten the duration of your cold by 42%. So what
happens is it releases zinc ions into your mouth those are absorbed by your upper respiratory
system and the zinc ions they prevent the cold virus from replicating. Now you can use
the lozenges or you can use the Cold-Eeze oral sprays and they also have these new quick
melts which just dissolve in your mouth. They have daytime quick melts they have a non-drowsy
formula and the nighttime version helps you naturally fall asleep. Now when you have a
cold or you have the flu of course you are blowing your nose a lot so make sure you invest
in a great facial tissue. Puffs Ultra Soft & Strong is a perfect one. It contains Puff
Plus lotions so it's really really gentle and it's soothing. It's great for adults
and it's especially good for kids as well because of course they have a lot of delicate
skin. You can follow Puffs on Facebook and Twitter and there they have some great tips
on also how to stay safe during the cold and flu season. For more information pick up a
March issue of Shape Magazine its on newsstands right now.