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We put antifreeze in the car, but what about preparing our own bodies to fight the colds, chills or aches and pains that plague us throughout the winter months.

One of the most popular supplements taken throughout the winter months is Vitamin C which is important to help support the immune system during the cold and flu season.

Another favourite winter supplement is Cod Liver Oil.

Favoured by generations of grandmothers, this is a rich source of vitamin A, which helps to maintain the health of the respiratory system and mucus membranes.

Cod Liver oil also provides the Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids whose anti-inflammatory actions are credited with helping to keep aching joints more mobile.

A recent study also found Cod Liver oil to be effective to help arthritis sufferers.

The herb Echinacea, once favoured by the North American Indians as a cure for snakebites has become the number one selling herb at this time of the year.

This is also said to support the immune system to help guard against winter ills.

To complete your winter protection a daily dose of Garlic, reported to keep away vampires (!), may keep the chills at bay too.

Garlic is said to help protect the delicate sinus passages of the nose and is believed to have decongestant properties.

We have teamed up with the recently opened Holland & Barrett store in Kendal to offer FIVE lucky readers the chance to win a Winter Protection Kit (worth £30 each).

All you have to do to enter the competition is answer the question, fill in the entry coupon and send it to: Holland & Barrett Competition, South Lakes Citizen, 22 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4NE, to arrive by first post next Tuesday.

Or you can email your answer to louise.mcdonald@notes.newsquest.co.uk, to arrive by 9am next Tuesday.

You will also find our competitions on the Features section of our website: www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk

What was the herb Echinacea used for by the North American Indians before it was used for winter protection?