When colds and flu strike it is the sign that we have been neglecting our immune system and the body is gearing up for a "fight", responding by producing excess amounts of fluids in an attempt to cleanse the body.

Herbal products from plants such as Echinacea have long been known to assist in this process while at the same time helping to reduce the amount of fluid which the body needs to produce.

Vitamins A, C and E are also vital tools in this process and when combined with Zinc the effects are even more potent.

Our best products for fighting colds and flu (which are in fact two different illnesses) will help to boost your immune system and reduce the severity of the symptoms. In fact research shows that is you just took a zinc by itself you can recover up to 4 times faster!!

If you are fighting a respiratory tract infection many clients find the use of Vitamin C helps tremendously. So it is worthwhile considering Emed's Best Vitamin C products to assist in your recovery.

Metagenics Andro NK is an immune enhancing formulation that may assist in reducing the severity and duration of colds by helping to relieve symptoms such as tiredness, sleeplessness, sore throat, nasal secretion, headache, phlegm and persistent coughs.

MediHerb Andrographis Complex contains a blend of herbs to support normal immune function. Andrographis, Echinacea angustifolia and Holy Basil are combined to provide a range of phytochemicals that act to improve immunity and relieve cold and flu symptoms.

ArmaForce is a comprehensive formula combining the herbal and nutritional ingredients Andrographis, Echinacea, Olive leaf, Vitamin C and Zinc. It has been scientifically formulated to provide relief of symptoms and decrease the duration of upper respiratory tract infections, bronchial cough and colds.

ArmaForce supplies nutritional support for healthy immune function.

A preparation which may help reduce the severity of the symptoms and durations of colds, herbalists consider Echinacea one of the best blood purifiers and an effective antibiotic.

This is a good, Echinacea product with a number of homeopathic co-factors to enhance it effect.

Gartech has been recently reformulated and now contains an good combination of herbal antiseptic and antibiotic agents for virus, bacteria, fungi, and parasites of the protozoal, amoebic, and helminth types.

This is product is a good garlic and echinacea herbal formula for the relief of the symptoms of cold and flu, support of body's resistance to minor infection, and to boost overall well-being. It is use extensively by health care professionals.