It’s cold and flu season, which means many people will soon be coughing, sneezing, sniffling, and suffering from the aches and pains associated with these seasonal illnesses.

Once they strike, the only things you can do to deal with a cold or the flu is masking the symptoms with over-the-counter medications and hide under the covers until your body’s natural disease-fighting mechanisms overcome the viruses that cause them.

These are both pretty unattractive options when you’ve got a full schedule.

Fighting back against the cold and flu starts with prevention, and that means taking the time to put on your natural illness-fighting armor.

Study infographic below to learn more about this “armor” and ways you can upgrade it now to help you avoid getting sick in the future.