Tecnically speacking, a fever is a body temeperature above the normal of 37 ˙C . In most cases, fevers are nothing to worry about unless they are accompanied by other symptoms.
SYMTOMS:
- chills
- aching muscles
- listlessness and fatigue
- elevated body temperature
- red cheeks
- feeling hot and/or cold
- shivering
PREVENTION
A fever is actually a positive symptom, in that it provides evidence that your body is hard at work fighting off infection.
There is nothing that can be done to prevent a fever, but you can keep yourself cool when t sets in, to prevent overheating.
HERBAL REMEDIES:
Yarrow and lime flowers are calming and cooling, and encourage sweating when you feel hot.
Cinnamon,ginger and angelica can be used to produce heat when you are shivering.
Hyssop, along with liquorice root and thyme have traditionally been used to lower a hight temperature.
AROMATHERAPY
Tea tree encourages the body to sweat, while also helping to encourage the immune system to fight off invaders, such as bacteria and viruses.
Lavander and peppermint are cooling oils, and help to soothe and bring down your temperature.
Try sage, pine rosmary to support your immune system and open the airways.
SELF HELP:
Always drink plenty of fluids to prevent becoming dehydrated. Babies, in particular, can dehydrate quite quickly.
avoid eating heavy meals, wich will divert the energy required for healing to your digestive system; instead, eat little and often. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices or vegetable soups contain immuneboosting vitamin C.
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