Health Tips Home Remedies for Fever
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Aug
20
Health Tips Home Remedies for Fever
Health Tips Home Remedies for Fever
Fever refers to a condition of the body in which the temperature goes beyond the normal. It is also characterized by disturbance in the normal functioning of the system. It is a common ailment which occurs both in children and adults. The average temperature of a healthy body ranges between 36.9 degree C and 37.5 degree C, or 98.4 Degree F and 99.5 Degree F. It is liable to marginal variations, depending on the intake of food, the amount of exercise, and the temperature surrounding the atmosphere. The lowest temperature of the body occurs between the hours of 1.30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and the highest between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Here are some of the Home remedies for Fever
Drink as much water as you can in order to replace fluid loss. It will also help to bring down body temperature.
Avoid suddenly changes in atmospheric temperatures.
Rest as much as possible.
Avoid eating solid foods until the fever is gone. You can replace the foods by drinking plenty of distilled water and/or juices.
when you have fever do not take any supplement containing either iron or zinc. Taking iron causes great tension in a body that is fighting infection; and zinc is not absorbed by the body when you have fever.
If the fever does not exceed 102 degrees let it run its course. It helps the body to fight infection and eliminate toxins.
The use of an extract from raisins is beneficial in the treatment of common fever. This extract is prepared by soaking twenty-five raisins in half a cup of water and then crushing them in the same water. They are then strained and the skin is discarded. The raisin water thus prepared becomes a tonic. Half a teaspoon of lime juice added to the extract will enhance its taste and usefulness. It will act as a medicine in fevers, and should be taken twice daily.
When a child has fever do not give them aspirin, instead try to reduce the fever with cold baths.
The leaves of holy basil are one of the most effective of several home remedies in the treatment of common fever. A decoction made of about twelve grams of these leaves, boiled in half a litre of water, should be administered twice daily with half a cup of milk, one teaspoon of sugar and a quarter teaspoon of powdered cardamom (cardamom). This will bring down the temperature.
A tea made from fenugreek seeds is equal in value to quinine in reducing fevers. This tea should be taken twice daily. It is particularly valuable as a cleansing and soothing drink. Fenugreek seeds, when moistened with water, become slightly mucilaginous, and hence, the tea made from them has the power to dissolve a sticky substance like mucus.
A tea made from saffron is another effective home remedy for fever. This tea is prepared by putting half a teaspoon of saffron in 30 ml of boiling water. The patient should be given a teaspoon of this tea every hour till the temperature returns to normal.
When you are sick and have high fever make a real chicken soup and drink and cup.
Mix 1 cup of water and 1 cup of vinegar. Dip a cotton pad in the mixture, squeeze and apply on the forehead of the patient for a few minutes.
Drink green tea a few times a day when you got the cold and have fever.
Squeeze guava, warm it, and drink its juice.
The juice of grapefruit is a valuable diet in all fevers. It quenches thirst and removes the burning sensation produced by the fever. Half a glass of grapefruit juice should be taken with an equal quantity of water.
Orange is an excellent food in all types of fever when the digestive power of the body is seriously hampered. The patient suffers from blood poisoning called toxemia, and the lack of saliva results in the coating of his tongue, often destroying his thirst for water as well as his desire for food. The agreeable flavour of orange juice helps greatly in overcoming these drawbacks. Orange juice is the ideal liquid food in fevers. It provides energy, increases urinary output, and promotes body resistance against infections, thereby hastening recovery.
Cut 1 potato; use the slices to put on the sick person’s forehead. Let it stand for a few minutes.
Take cool bathes, fill a bath tub, submerge and lay down for 5' approximately. Repeat as needed until the fever is down.
A cup of fresh juice of apricots mixed with one teaspoon of glucose or honey is a very cooling drink during fevers. It quenches the thirst and eliminates the waste products from the body. It tones up the eyes, stomach, liver, heart, and nerves by supplying vitamins and minerals.
Soak a cloth in lukewarm water and apply on the forehead, keep the cloth moist.
Drink warm cup of chamomile tea.
Take a lukewarm shower; make sure the water is not too warm because you want to take the fever down.
Fill a tub with warm water and add a few drops of vinegar to the water, then get into the tub and relax in it for a few minutes.
Boil ginger root in a cup of water and drink the water.
Bloodwort is one of the best known herbal remedies for fevers. A hot infusion of the herb prepared by steeping 15 gm of the herb in 250 ml of water should be taken twice daily. It will induce perspiration, which will, in turn, cool the fever and expel toxins.
Another herb found beneficial in the treatment of fever is hog weed. It should be taken twice daily in the form of an infusion prepared by steeping 15 gm of the herb in 250 ml of water. It brings down temperature by inducing copious perspiration.
For Childern
Letting your child rest in a quiet room can be helpful.
Give your child plenty to drink because fever can lead to dehydration.
Dress the child lightly to avoid overheating, remove overly warm comforters and reduce the room temperature. Feverish children may feel cold, but over-dressing them will only make their temperature go up.
If your child has a fever but can still be active, she can determine her own level of activity. Bed rest is only necessary if she prefers it.
Check your child regularly for a stiff neck or for skin rashes.
Children who have a fever but are otherwise in good condition do not need to take fever-reducing medication. You can give fever-reducing medicines to your child if she is over 3 months old and her fever is higher than 102ºF (38.9 ºC) or if she is uncomfortable, listless, or seems unable to drink enough fluid. Here is information about fever-reducing medications:
Do not give fever reducers to babies younger than 3 months old except as directed by a doctor.
The most common fever reducers for children are acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol) and ibuprofen (also known as Advil or Motrin), which can be administered as liquid, tablets, or suppositories. Read the suggested dosage information on the medicine's packaging to make sure that you give your child the correct dose, based on her age and weight.
Do not give your child a fever reducer that contains acetylsalicylic acid, such as aspirin. This particular drug can have dangerous side effects and can cause the development of Reye's syndrome.
All anti-fever medicines have side effects: please follow package directions carefully. If you have any questions about dosing, or your child's response to the medications, talk to your child's doctor.
Rectal suppositories are not as reliable as oral medications, and should only be used if a child is vomiting or unable to hold down the oral preparations.
Give fever reducers to children who have had previous febrile seizures or to children with epilepsy or a known heart conditions when their temperature reaches 101ºF (38.4 ºC).
Keep an eye on your child's temperature and overall condition. Do not hesitate to call your doctor if your child's temperature is going up or if she seems to be getting worse.
