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How to Lower Your Body Temperature

July 28, 2009


When you have a fever, your body temperature is high and you suffer from body aches. You feel drained out of energy and lying in bed seems to be the only thing possible. You lose your sense of taste and hence are unable to eat anything. Medications a good way to get rid of the fever; but in most cases getting out of the house to visit the doctor seems next to impossible. In such cases a few home remedies will prove to be extremely beneficial.

To begin with you must drink plenty of water. This will help to reduce your body temperature. It will also help to replace the body fluids that you lose and prevent dehydration. You can also boil a few fenugreek seeds in water and drain the excess seeds and drink the water a few times a day. This helps to lower the temperature in the body. Another herb that will be useful in the cure of the fever is a yellow bark. A tea infused with the herb will cure the fever within a few hours.

Besides weakness some of the other symptoms are irritability, headaches, dehydration, muscle aches, lack of appetite and shivering. There are home remedies that will take care of each of these symptoms. In order to get rid of the headaches you must pour a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow. This will help you to reduce the headaches and irritability. The essential oil helps to calm the senses and to reduce ache and pains.

A warm water inhalation with some peppermint oil will help to get rid of a runny nose and any mucus that is congested in the nasal cavity. You can also have a steam bath at home. Add a few drops of the essential oil to the steam and you will have a clear throat and chest after your bath.

Resting and sleeping for a few days is a good plan. It helps your senses to relax and to rejuvenate. Along with plenty of rest you must eat healthy food though you may suffer from lack of appetite. Liquid foods like soups are a better option compared to solid foods. You must also avoid spicy foods.


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