Five ways to beat winter woes including cold and flu for under £1

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It’s that time of year when we’re all stocking up on tissues, throat lozenges and cough medicine in an attempt to fight off winter sniffles and other pesky ailments that come along with the chillier temperatures.

But there are some nifty natural alternatives to conventional medicines and those pricey supplements that work just as well – and won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

If you do go down the natural route, you’ll be in good company. Lots of celebs swear by natural products – some of which can be found as staples in your kitchen store cupboard – to keep them fighting fit through the winter.

Broadcaster and author Fearne Cotton favours herbs like chamomile and lavender (both key ingredients blended into her Happy Place for Boots range) for promoting a good night’s sleep, while we often hear presenter Kate Garraway waxing lyrical about her homegrown medicinal herb garden, including plants filled with antioxidants and even an aromatherapy bed. “Herbal remedies have been used to supplement health for centuries.They can be an accessible way to give your body a natural boost as an alternative to supplements due to their anti-inflammatory medicinal properties, nourishing the body from the inside out,” explains naturopathic nutritionist Jess Shand (eatnourishandglow.com).