Everyone has their special tricks to help them fight off a cold or flu. Lauren traveled full time for her former job and swears by these few products for staying as healthy as possible despite the cold and flu season. We are not doctors by any means but wanted to share our fall/winter favorites for staying healthy.

1. Magnesium caps / Vitamin D3

Taken daily together these vitamins work wonders for fending off the flu.

2. Centrum chewables

A friend recommended these swearing that if taken religiously it can prevent catching colds. Whether or not its guaranteed its a good multivitamin to help boost your immune system.

3. Zicam Chewables

Lauren swears by these gummies. If taken when you first feel a tickle in your throat or have symptoms, you can prevent the cold from getting bad or even showing up at all! This has worked recently twice in the last 3 months to keep Lauren from getting sick despite taking care of sick kids and husband!

4. Airborne Berry Flavor

McCalls favorite choice for fending off those pesky coughs and runny noses is good old fashion Airborne. Especially in the winter time or if she feels a cold coming on she takes ones first thing in the morning and at night before bed. You can also easily drop a tablet in your water bottle and drink as you run errands.

5. Nuun Hydration Tablets

Staying hydrated is very important to staying healthy. We often don't realize we are dehydrated until its too late. A few months ago my husband got the flu and took one of these tablets which helped immensely. Another tip is that these were used on the tennis court by McCalls college tennis team to keep from cramping or getting dehydrated in big matches!

6. Activated Charcoal

No one likes the stomach virus. After last Christmas when half the house was plagued by the stomach flu we took these tablets after reading online it helps prevent the stomach flu. Good news is we were able to dodge it with the help of these tablets!