4 Home Remedies for Fever

If you have a fever and have ruled out any serious medical condition that would require treatment, you can use some herbal home remedies to enhance your body’s immune response. A Native American remedy that was adopted by colonists is black haw tea.  Black haw is a shrub or small tree related to the honeysuckle… Continue reading 4 Home Remedies for Fever

5 Herbs To Bring Down A Fever

If a high fever causes uncomfortable chills, you can break the fever by using a tea made from elder flowers.  The purpose is to bring on sweating so the tea should be drunk as hot as possible. Make with tea with two teaspoons of dried flowers in 2/3 cup of boiling water.  Drink as much… Continue reading 5 Herbs To Bring Down A Fever

Fever Helps You Heal

In most cases, a fever is the way your body is fighting an infection and it should be allowed to run its course.  An exception would be for an infant three months or younger where any fever is a reason to call the doctor. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be given to children over two years… Continue reading Fever Helps You Heal

Common Sense Fever Treatment

A fever is a sign of an underlying infection, maybe a cold or the flu.  Your body is using its heat to kill the infection and it is best to let the fever do its work.  Cooperate with your immune system by getting lots of rest and avoiding strenuous activities.  Drink lots of healthy fluids… Continue reading Common Sense Fever Treatment