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Remedies for Reducing Fever: A Holistic Approach

Fever is a common response by the body when it's under attack from viruses, bacteria, or other illness-causing agents. While it can make you feel pretty miserable, a fever isn’t inherently a cause for alarm. In most cases, a fever is merely doing its job of stoking the immune system's furnace to aid in making the body inhospitable for these unwelcome invaders.

This article explores some of the tried and tested natural remedies for reducing fever - leaving you feeling cooler, more comfortable, and ready to heal.

The Hydration Connection

Hydrating your body is the top priority when you have a fever. Fever can deplete fluids and increase the risk of dehydration. Drinking clear broths, herbal teas, or simply water, can rehydrate the body, while simultaneously ensuring a soothing effect and easing the symptoms related to fever.

The Raw Facts on Raw Foods

Certain raw foods can help lower body temperature. For example, fruits and vegetables are rich in water content, which can keep you hydrated while fighting off a fever.

The Cool Down

Applying a cool damp washcloth on your forehead or at the back of your neck can help bring down your body temperature. Moreover, it’s a quick method for some pretty instant relief. Remember, the keyword here is 'cool' and not 'cold' as this can inadvertently cause your body to react with more heat to counter the sudden chill.

The Herbal Hand

Certain herbs have been associated with fever reduction. Mint, for instance, offers a cooling sensation and contains an essential oil called ‘menthol’. This oil has been known to help reduce fever when used in tea or as a compress.

Likewise, ginger is another herbal remedy that's been used for centuries to manage fever. It has chemical components, such as gingerols and shogaols, that are known to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial impacts, hence reducing fever.

Recipe for reducing fever in Children

Ingredients :

• Turmeric as big as an adult's little finger
• Honey
• Enough water

Method

1. Mix turmeric and water using a blender,
2. after mixing, let it stand until it settles
3. Take the juice (clear part)
4. add honey
5. Ready to drink

This recipe should be consumed 1-2 times daily to reduce fever or heat. You can boost the process by compressing the groin and armpits using warm water.

The recipe above can also be used for babies over six months old.

The Classic Techniques

Various Classic and cultural practices also advocate natural remedies for fever. Acupuncture, for instance, has been highlighted by traditional Chinese medicine as a potential method for temperature regulation.

The sacred medicinal practices of Ayurveda suggest dietary changes to balance one's 'doshas', which in turn can help tackle fever.

An Integrative Approach

While all of these remedies have their own merits, it's important to remember that they are not always substitutes for professional medical advice. The effectiveness of remedies can vary greatly from person to person, influenced by their overall health, cause of the fever, or possible allergies to certain natural ingredients.

Remember, enduring high fevers, or ones that last more than a few days, should not be ignored and should prompt immediate consultation with a healthcare provider. Your doctor can guide you towards an integrative approach that combines the best of both worlds, scientific medicine and natural remedies.

Stay cool, stay safe!

Sources:
Dr Zaidul Akbar JSR : Page . 134
Healthline - Dehydration : https://www.healthline.com/health/dehydration-and-fever
Phytojournal - Fruits and vegetables : http://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2019/vol8issue1/PartQ/8-1-72-169.pdf
WebMD - Cool baths for fever : https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/qa/how-can-a-cool-bath-reduce-fever
Pharmacognosy Review - Mint : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3353704/
Healthline - Ginger Remedies : https://www.healthline.com/health/ginger-for-a-fever
Pacific College - Acupuncture : https://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2014/11/02/acupuncture-and-fever
Ayurveda & Health Tourism - Ayurveda and Fever : https://www.ayurvedamagazine.org/ayurveda/articledetail/139/Ayurveda-methods-to-treat-fever