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FEVER: SHOULD YOU FEAR IT?

Fevers are often misunderstood and feared by many people, but they are actually a sign that your body is fighting back against an infection. However, this does not mean that you should ignore or suffer from a fever. There are natural ways to support your body and manage a fever at home, without resorting to over-the-counter medicines that may interfere with your body’s healing process. I will share with you 10 ideas to help you cope with a fever naturally and effectively.

Feeling hot, hot, hot? That’s your body fighting back! We have been taught to fear fevers and give OTC medicines to bring the temperature down, but a fever is actually a good thing! Read more below:

How it works: When foreign invaders like bacteria or viruses enter our system, a higher internal temperature helps our immune cells combat these pathogens more effectively by slowing down their ability to replicate. Reducing the fever is actually working against your body’s natural defenses!

Here’s 10 ideas to support your body and manage a fever at home, naturally:

1) Stay hydrated: Your body needs plenty of fluids to help regulate its temperature. Water, herbal teas, and bone broth can all help support your body during this time.

2) Rest: Let your body direct energy towards healing!

3) Cool down: Use cold compresses on your forehead, neck, wrist, or other pulse points. A lukewarm bath or shower are almost guaranteed to make you feel better.

4) Herbal remedies: Garlic, ginger, elderberry, raw honey, echinacea, and chamomile are known to have antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

5) Maintain a balanced diet: Eat wholesome foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Your body needs appropriate energy sources to stay strong! Avoid sugar and dairy which can be inflammatory.

For those interested in homeopathy:

6) Belladonna: Sudden fevers accompanied by rapid onset and intense symptoms

7) Gelsemium: Fever comes on slowly and is accompanied by weakness and shivering

8) Ferrum Phosphoricum: For early stages of a fever with flushed cheeks, puffiness, and fatigue

9) Byronia Alba: Fever with dry mouth, chills, and irritability

10) Aconite: first stage of inflammatory fever

Check out one of my favorites, www.DrHomeo.com, for more details on these homeopathic remedies.

If the patient is miserable, if these remedies are not helping, or if the temperature continues to rise, I recommend ibuprofen as a first line of OTC relief.

Remember, always prioritize your health and consult with a healthcare professional when needed. Stay cool!

The content on this site/blog is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with your healthcare provider.

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