October 28, 2018 77 Comments
Whether it is you or your child, you never want to pull the thermometer from the mouth and see a high reading. Although fevers are your body’s way of helping fight whatever infection you may have and will help you recover faster, it can be despairing, and you may look for other ways to find relief.
Traditional medicine may give you side effects that leave you feeling dizzy or sleepy and often contain ingredients you are unsure of. It’s good to know there are other natural and viable ways you can try to help to reduce fever without worrying about any adverse reactions to traditional medication.
Apple cider vinegar is a staple in most pantries and has been used for decades as a natural way to treat a variety of different ailments, including fevers. To help with a fever, prepare a bowl of water with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, use a washcloth and place it on you or your child’s forehead or even stomach area. You can also add half a cup of this mixture to a nice warm bath if you prefer.
Many people think taking a cold bath will help reduce fever by bringing down your body temperature. This is false. Getting into a cold bath when you have a fever can actually shock your body and may cause the fever to rise even higher. Therefore, a warm bath is always recommended.
Essential oils are great to have handy in your arsenal and having them around for a fever is no exception. Essential oils are a good way to help reduce a fever and begin to moderate body temperature. Peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon are often used for fevers due to the properties they possess to help with the circulatory system. They can cause you to sweat which will help better disperse your body heat.
Several herbs can be a help play a role in reducing a fever. Elderberry can strengthen your immune system. While Echinacea and lemon balm are popular go-to’s for fever, and can also help fight off infection.
When you have a fever, food is probably one of the furthest things from your mind, so this probably goes without saying. When you have a fever, it is important to eat lightly and if you really don’t have an appetite, then don’t force yourself to eat. You want your body to focus on combatting the infection you have, rather than focusing on digesting a large meal.
In addition to all these natural ways available to help reduce a fever, you will also want to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids such as water and tea so that you can stay hydrated.
November 05, 2018
Great info! Thanks for sharing!
November 05, 2018
Interesting, I like this post
November 05, 2018
Same here… Thanks for the tip on using apple cider vinegar. I have learned something new today.
November 05, 2018
Very interesting information, I never knew about the apple cider.
November 05, 2018
I never knew apple cider vinegar helps bring down a fever and putting it in your bath. Great info thanks for sharing.
November 05, 2018
Nice and useful article
November 05, 2018
Yes, I use the essential oils. Thank you for the information.
November 04, 2018
This is really great information. I hate taking medicine because of the side effects. I will definitely be trying out these natural ways to reduce fever the next time I get a fever. I especially like the info on using essential oils to help reduce a fever.
November 04, 2018
Interesting
November 04, 2018
Very interesting info
November 04, 2018
Wow, some of these tips! Some of them I had no idea could help reduce fever, like a warm bath. Thanks for sharing these!
November 04, 2018
This is wonderful and helpful information! I much prefer to use natural methods than use medication from a bottle.
November 04, 2018
Very nice information about how to reduce fever using natural ways!
November 04, 2018
I make a Witches’ Brew around this time of year. Perfect for colds. I add some crushed garlic, ginger, fresh lemon, and spices (mainly for taste – I like a bit of heat from chilli in there) and add to a jar of honey about 3/4 full. Leave out to ferment and when it’s been bubbling a couple of days, I pop it in the fridge until I start to feel a bit ill. It’s a great source of vitamin C and cold battling goodies. A spoonful in a mug of warm water each morning is good for avoiding colds too.
November 04, 2018
learnt some new things
November 04, 2018
Great info it would be nice to have an alternative to paracetamol
November 04, 2018
great info!
November 04, 2018
Awesome post some of these i didn’t know about.
November 04, 2018
Good to know, but it could use expanding the essential oils section with information on how to use each one to help to reduce a fever.
November 04, 2018
What a great article going to put these to good use, need to stay healthy this winter
November 03, 2018
I love avocados and my favourite way to reduce fever naturally is with tea and honey.
November 03, 2018
It is nice to learn about this additional use of Peppermint essential oil, which I always keep on hand!
November 03, 2018
Thanks for branching your articles out beyond essential oils. Don’t get me wrong the EO info was very good but now I learned yet another use for apple cider vinegar!
November 03, 2018
Thank you for these suggestions. I didn’t know that a warm bath would help to reduce fever.
November 03, 2018
Great post.
November 03, 2018
Love all these ideas. I always use the warm bath for me or anyone in the family
November 03, 2018
I have an apple cider vinegar drink almost every morning. I had no idea it could be used topically as well.
November 03, 2018
A fever, though uncomfortable, is actually healing. It is your body’s way of fighting off what ails you. A high fever though should be watched and lowered. These are all good ideas. Thank you for sharing.
November 02, 2018
My grandmother worked with all natural med. My mother is 95 and used them on our family. To reduce a fever we use a cloth dipped in water and alcohol and bath the body with it.
November 02, 2018
Warm Bath with salts and aromatherapy is one of the bests.
November 02, 2018
Interesting, I never would have thought that warm baths would decrease fevers. I’ll have to try that!
November 02, 2018
Thank you for sharing these natural ways to help relieve fever. Natural is the only way to go as far as healthiest for us!
November 02, 2018
Fantastic idea, thank you
November 01, 2018
This is a great post! I am always looking for additional ways to use essential oils and the best oils to use for different purposes. Thanks for the informative article!
November 01, 2018
Very interesting info. Thanks for the article. When I start to have a fever, I use oregano essential oil and I put 2 drops in an empty capsule and I swallow the capsule with a warm thyme infusion. It really works!
November 01, 2018
Like the ideas in this article
November 01, 2018
Thank you very much for the help and information. Also, love that it is Natural Ways too. Thank you again.
November 01, 2018
Good information. Thanks for sharing. When my son was little we always used a luke warm bath as that is what the hospital told us to do, wish I would’ve known about the other stuff I could’ve used. Again thank you.
November 01, 2018
Natural remedies is the best way to go,great article
November 01, 2018
Very interesting information!
November 01, 2018
I prefer to use natural ways of helping with issues, whenever possible.
November 01, 2018
Good information. I always prefer natural remedies.
November 01, 2018
Great tips! Whenever I start to feel under the weather I put hot sauce in all my food, increase vitamin C intake and take hot showers.
Knock on wood It’s been a long time since I’ve been sick.
November 01, 2018
Love the ideas!
November 01, 2018
Thank you for your informative articles! While I always look for echinacea, elderberry, and lemon balm as ingredients in cough drops, I never thought to apply the same wisdom to fevers. Also, I love learning about the exact essential oils to have in our arsenal to combat fevers. Cinnamon, peppermint, and ginger are all awesome essential oils that I’ll be sure to pull out for any loved one with a fever this year. Great work!
November 01, 2018
Since it is that time of the year good timing on this information. I did not know about the vinegar and the bath. This is very helpful
November 01, 2018
Thanks for the tips looking good
October 31, 2018
I have been looking into more natural ways to treat colds and fevers. I would have assumed cold water was the correct treatment.That being said I usually began with warm then slowly added cooler water but never cold. So my instincts were correct. As a teen I woke up sick with a sore throat and within a minute went into violent convulsions. My temp was 108! In the midst of heavy snow & bitter cold my fever came down to a survivable 106 during the drive to emerg. Tonsillitis was the culprit, I am pretty sure cold water could have been fatal in that case. Thank you for the great information duly noted!
October 31, 2018
Timely advice – and love the infographic!
October 31, 2018
I wasn’t aware of apple cider for fevers, I will add that to our natural treatment options. Interesting!
October 31, 2018
Thank you for all of these common sense and practical ideas!
October 31, 2018
Wonderful tips! I would have never thought a warm bath would help a fever. Good to know!!!
October 31, 2018
Peppermint essential oil on bottoms of feet! Lowers temp like clockwork but must be consistent
October 31, 2018
Warm bath is my favourite 😍
October 31, 2018
I used to put a cool cloth on my daughters forhead and on the back of their necks to cool their fever. But a I will defenately tell my daughter about these great ways to cool a fever now that she has two little boys of her own now. Thank you
October 31, 2018
Thank you for the information, very helpful
October 31, 2018
Apple cidar vinegar is a surprise
October 31, 2018
Didn’t know about the ACV part, thanks
October 31, 2018
I love essential oils but all the suggestions are amazing
October 31, 2018
I will use Apple Cider Vinegar next time someone in my family gets sick!
October 31, 2018
Much better than a Tylenol
October 31, 2018
cool I am going to try this next time I have a fever
October 31, 2018
I love these suggestions especially the essential oils.
October 30, 2018
I realy had no idea about the apple cider vinegar. Thank You!!
October 30, 2018
This is very useful information.
October 30, 2018
This is very helpful information! I never thought about using apple cider vinegar. I will definitely keep this in mind!
October 30, 2018
Another added tips to reduce fever the natural way. Thanks for the info!
October 30, 2018
Thanks for these tips.
October 30, 2018
I prefer natural remedies
October 30, 2018
Love Essential Oiles
October 30, 2018
Thank you for the information
October 30, 2018
I use ACV for sooo many medicinal uses, never considered for fevers! Thank you for the great information.
October 30, 2018
Thank you for the information
October 30, 2018
Thank you so much I really enjoyed this 😊
October 30, 2018
I didn’t know peppermint oil could help!
October 29, 2018
I love this information…..so helpful!
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February 06, 2019
Thank you..
Take your temperature and assess your symptoms.
Stay in bed and rest.
Keep hydrated.
Take over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen to reduce fever.