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Today, we are sharing with you how to create a cold and flu kit so you’re prepared if sickness strikes the home. This kit will help you get back to normal!

A few weeks ago, I started feeling a little run down. Within a matter of days, I was sick! After going to the doctor and getting on antibiotics, I slowly felt better. This cold and flu kit helped me get through the rough days and back on my feet quickly!

Before our tutorial, I also want to share with you a story on how probiotics have helped us so much this season! Then, we will share an easy kit you can put together to prepare you if your family gets sick. Let’s Get Started!

How To Create A Cold And Flu Kit

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A term you have probably heard around the health world recently is gut health. Gut health is important for everyone, but also for those who might have a chronic illness. I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 22 years, but just recently I got sick and had to go on antibiotics. Within a few days of being on the antibiotics, I felt better with the infection, but it made the arthritis go crazy. I had a rough flare for the next few weeks! Antibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria in your gut which reeks havoc on your body.

My husband had his colon removed 10 years ago and he has to take probiotics daily to protect his body from illness, but also from irritating his digestive system.

Our family always keeps Align® Resistance Formula Probiotic Supplement on hand in case one of us ends up on an antibiotic during this cold and flu season, and it is an essential component in our kit. This product is rooted in science (which we love on Chemistry Cachet) and backed by nature, plus it is gluten free, soy free, dairy free and vegetarian.

Let me show you how we use it!

Step One: Get A Convenient Bag or Basket

The first step for your cold and flu kit is to get an easy to use bag or basket to keep everything together! I like to use this little tote to keep in my closet near all of our medicines so it is easily accessible. You can also dedicate a drawer to all of your items. Choose something that is easy to get to in case you need it!

Step Two: Gather The Essentials

Now, you need to fill your bag with all the items that will hep you get back to normal, but also feel better while you are sick!

Here are the essentials you need:

• Cough Drops
• Lip Balm
• Ice Packs
• Heating Pad
• Nose Tissues
• Hand Sanitizer/Wipes
• Water Bottle
• Align® Resistance Formula

A Look Into The Essentials:

Cough drops and lip balm are must haves for a sick kit. I always get chapped lips when I am sick! Ice packs are amazing for headaches that come with illness. Keep a few of these in your kit! When you get sick, throw them in the freezer for a few hours. On the other hand, having some simple microwaveable heating pads are also helpful! I keep this small one in my kit for easy use. All you have to do is throw it in the microwave for about 45 seconds. This helps body aches and chills!

Nose tissues are also important for your cold and flu kit. I love keeping these little ones inside, and they come in handy. In the past, when I have gotten sick, the one thing I always forget to buy are nose tissues. So, make sure to get some to have on hand.

Something you might not think about is having some antibacterial wipes or hand sanitizer in your kit. If you happen to get sick, you can use these wipes to sanitize anything you might have touched like your phone, remote controls, or any electronics. This helps keep you from spreading anything to other family members!

Hydration is key to any type of sickness, so I keep a reusable water bottle near my cold and flu kit. This makes it simple to fill up with water to make sure you stay hydrated.

Probiotics

The last part of your kit is Align® Resistance Formula! Why? Antibiotics are great at killing bad bacteria, but they also kill good bacteria in your digestive system, like the ones found in most probiotic supplements. Align® Resistance Formula Probiotics are clinically proven to help maintain digestive balance* with large, strong probiotic cells that survive antibiotic use.** Align is the #1 Doctor Recommended brand, and it is gluten free, soy free, dairy free and vegetarian. These probiotics are important if you end up needing antibiotics, but also great to take before too.

Align® Resistance Formula Probiotic Supplement

You can take Align® Resistance Formula with your antibiotic for 14 days because it is specifically designed to survive antibiotic use** Find this probiotic at Walmart in the probiotic and fiber section. You can also find it online from Walmart! It is so easy and simple to pick it up through Walmart Grocery pick up too.

Here is where it is at the store. It is located on the far left side of the probiotics:

Step Three: Use This Kit To Get Back on Track While Being Sick!

Now that you have all the important components, you are ready to go if illness strikes your home. Make sure to keep it handy this season!

Our family is very passionate about probiotics, and I love to share with you things we use. Align® Resistance Formula has been important to us this season. I hope it can help you too!

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. **This product is not intended to treat side effects of antibiotic use.