Skip to main content

Fever = Friend

 Fevers should ideally be supported and not suppressed, in fact there's a proven correlation between autism diagnosis and the use of acetaminophen for inflammation and fevers. Anti-febrile medications are often suggested out of fear that if a fever spikes too high and too quick, it will cause a seizure and subsequent brain damage. This is a rare outcome and there are homeopathic remedies to help prevent this. 


Ideally we want to let a fever run its course while giving electrolytes, keeping the body comfortable with cool drinks, taking sponge bath, optimizing rest, and ingesting broths and soups. If a fever is causing discomfort and spikes too high, dose a remedy in 30C potency once every 1-3 hours until the fever subsides. Some remedies well know for fevers include:



Aconite: After sudden onset of a fever, especially if after exposure to cold or wind; with fever there's anxiety, restlessness, palpitations and thirst. Pupils might be contracted. 

Arsenicum: Prolonged chilly phase with shaking, even during fever; thirst for small sips of water; anxious and restless. 

Belladonna: Sudden, intense fever; dry, burning fever without chills; face and body hot while hands and feet are cold; craves lemonade; throbbing headache with fever; glassy eyes; pupils dilated; delirium.

Chamomilla: Fever in young children, especially if teething; long-lasting heat; one cheek red, the other one pale; inconsolable; desires to be held and carried. 

Ferrum Phos: Fever with few other symptoms; dry heat without chill; early stages of a fever.

Gelsemium: Fever with weakness, trembling, chills running up and down spine; sleepy and weak, with drooped eyelids; occipital headaches; pupils constricted; heaviness of body. 

Nux vomica: Chills and shakes with fever, worse uncovering and drafts; desires a lot of heat and warm drinks.

Rhus tox: Terrible aching with fever; stiffness in the body; feeling restless and anxious. 



------------

If you enjoyed this article, you'll probably also like:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Quotes Homeopathy and Health in General

"A kind providence so frequently arranges that the means of cure is near at hand where most wanted."   Dr. Dorothy Sheperd "Bacilli and other toxins rule the day, yet for these the soil must be in a receptive condition and its nature determines the modification and speed of their growth." W.A. Dewey “The greatest wealth is health.”  Virgil "Healing comes from within; from the personality, from the sympathy and the faith of the patient." Dr. Edward Bach "Suffering is a corrective to point out a lesson which by other means we have failed to grasp, and never can it be eradicated until that lesson is learnt." Dr. Edward Bach “There is no true healing unless there is a change in outlook, peace of mind, and inner happiness.” Dr. Edward Bach "One cannot cure in the dark."  - Dr. Hahnemann (H ighlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and a thorough understanding of a patient's condition before attempting to provide a cure) “The highest...
Post a Comment
Read more

General Health Advice

 Drink more water,  get 8 hours of sleep,  walk outside in the sun,  leave your phone on silent,  read a few pages each day,  eat more vegetables and greens,  don’t hang out with toxic people,  work on projects you care about.  -James Clear ------------ If you enjoyed this article, you'll probably also like: Quotes Homeopathy and Health in General Nutritional Supplements
Post a Comment
Read more

Side-effects of Ritalin: Can't say you weren't told!

 This list is posted on the drugs.com website and confirmed by the Ritalin pharmaceutical company.  According to the body system affected: Psychiatric Very common (10% or more): Psychiatric disorders (27.9%), insomnia (13.3%), irritability (11%) Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Psychotic disorders, hallucinations (auditory, visual, tactile), anger, suicidal ideation, altered mood, mood swings, tearfulness, tics, worsening of pre-existing tics or Tourette's syndrome, hypervigilance Very rare (less than 0.01%): Suicidal attempt/completed suicide, transient depressed mood, abnormal thinking, apathy, repetitive behaviors, over-focusing Metabolic Very common (10% or more): Decreased appetite (27.1%), metabolism and nutrition disorders (11.5%) Common (1% to 10%): Anorexia, decreased weight, thirst Gastrointestinal Very common (10% or more): Gastrointestinal disorders (23.5%), dry mouth (21.5%), nausea (12.2%), vomiting (10.2%) Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain (upper and general), diarrhea, ...
Post a Comment
Read more