December , 2013

The seasons have officially turned and those days spent sitting in parks and walking the dog seem like nothing but a distant dream when you’re wrapped up in more layers than an onion, so it’s fair to say we’ve reached winter and with it all of the mixed blessings we associate – everything from Christmas to Colds, but how do you stay healthy during the winter months?

Getting a cold is an inevitable part of the wintery months, and those first tell-tale signs of a gentle tickle in your throat and a runny nose seem largely like a rite of passage as we get nearer towards Christmas and the New Year. Alas, not all of us have time to put up with those bothersome traits and would much prefer the hours and days to get those last few Christmas gifts bought before everyone arrives for dinner, for those who just nodded their head slightly, we have a top tip for you – Lemsip.

An Infographic looking into the factors that make up the common cold

We’re all used to thinking of headaches, sore throats and coughs as colds most of the way through the year, but when the weather turns seasonal, we’re all quick to assume we’re coming down the with flu. But do you really know the difference between the two, and if not, how are we to get the medicine we need to effectively treat them?