Natural Remedies: Fevers

FEVERS

Symptoms

§  A fever is any body temperature over 99 degrees Fahrenheit

When to be Concerned and Call the Doctor

§  Newborns: Anytime there is a fever over 99 degrees Fahrenheit

§  Infants: Anytime there is a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit (anything lower than 97 degrees is a concern as well

§  Children & Adults: anything over 103 degrees Fahrenheit

§  If the fever lasts for more than two days straight, is accompanied by confusion and a stiff neck

§  IF THE FEVER IS OVER 105 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY.  Call 911.

Home Remedies

§  HONEY & GINGER: Combine 1 tablespoon of honey with 2-3 drops of ginger.  Swallow this to help bring down a fever.  Honey is also effective by itself.

§  ELDERFLOWER TEA: Elderflower tea is believed to draw the fever down, especially in children.

§  VINEGAR SOCKS: Soak socks or towels in white vinegar.  Wrap around feet and wrists to bring down fever within an hour.  The socks can also be soaked in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup of water instead of straight white vinegar.

§  EGG WHITE SOCKS: Soak socks in egg whites.  Wrap around feet to draw the fever down.

§  BATHS: Take room-temperature baths (NOT cold) to help bring the body’s temperature down.

§  VICK’S VAPOR RUB: Rub Vick’s Vapor Rub on the feet and back to help bring down fever.

Diet

§  ORANGES & APPLES: Give energy and increases body resistance to infection.

§  GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES: will regulate digestion and help remove toxins.

§  DRINK at all times.  If accompanied with stomach ailment, sip often to keep hydrated but not fill stomach too fast.

§  AVOID: ALL oily and spicy food, along with all sweets/sugar.

Other

§  REST as much as possible

§  AVOID sudden changes in temperature

§  MEDICATION: If medication is necessary, Tylenol/Acetaminophen is preferred over aspirin and ibuprofen, especially in children.  If taking medication for longer amounts of time, alternate between Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen.

§  SWEAT: Allow your body to sweat.  This is your body’s way of naturally releasing the heat and toxins.

PLEASE NOTE: These are only natural home remedies that no professional has reviewed or written.  This is not to take the place of professional medical advice, it is merely to aid you at home.  If you are concerned, it is best to call your doctor and follow instructions given by him/her.