Fever, Influenza and Head-Ache

Usually the normal temperature of human body is 98.4o F to 99.5o F (36.9 o C to 37.5o C). An increase in the same is referred to as Fever. On some abnormal occasions, especially in monsoon or winter, other difficulties with formation of cough on lungs, throat, nose, etc. with severe aching & catarrh may also appear with Fever, which is known as Influenza. Owing to these, a person may feel head-ache also.

Before 2 – 3 days of the starting of the Fever, one may experience some kind of feverishness. Also there may be other symptoms like uneasiness in the throat, cough in the nose, body ache, indigestion, constipation, coated tongue, general debility, etc. These are generally treated with medicines like Aspirin, Paracetamol or other medicines containing these. Eating and other work routine are continued as usual. In some cases disease(s) disappear soon. In other cases, the fever continues and gets complicated to Typhoid, Pneumonia, etc., for which medication and/or admitted treatment becomes unavoidable. The aftermaths and side effects of the same can be well appreciated by you.

As in all the cases, Nature’s Cure considers the cause of these diseases also as accumulation toxins. Fever is an acute disease in which the excretion of toxins by increasing the body temperature is effected. During acute diseases, body utilizes maximum nerve energy for excretion.

Therefore, the best treatment is to take three level rests – physical, physiological & mental – in order to help and co-operate with the body in its extra-ordinary excretion process. In fact, it is better to take precautionary steps like 1 – 2 days fasting, cold compress, cold sponge bath, when the feverishness or other symptoms are experienced. By this, it can be ensured that the fever would not get worsened to the situation of Typhoid, Pneumonia, etc.

In addition, certain treatments have to be administered to mitigate the uneasiness the patient may face during the disease. The following treatments can be taken.

Till the fever subsides, fasting is the best method of eliminating the unwanted foreign material from the body. Fasting on clean water is the best. If at all necessary, tender coconut water or diluted fruit juice may be taken. Cold compress (wet cotton towel) on abdomen & forehead may be applied. In case of very high fever, washing only head in water would be beneficial. If constipation is felt, enema may be taken with ordinary water. Take complete three level rests.

Gargling

4 – 5 times a day with slightly hot salty water shall be beneficial, if throat infection is experienced. Cold compress on the neck till the pain subsides can also be done. Inhaling steam 4 – 5 times a day will help in cleaning the clogged nose. Smelling crushed Garlic is also useful to clean the clogged nose. Crush a piece of ginger and extract 1 tsp of juice and add some honey to it. Taking this preparation 2 – 3 times a day is also helpful. In case of cough and nose congestion steam inhalation is helpful. 2 tsp basil (black tulsi) juice may be taken 2 – 3 times a day. Lemon-honey hot water and cabbage juice are very good in case of cough.

Head-ache

is usually a symptom of many of the other diseases. This may be present with fever & flue also. Therefore, it is advised to find out the reason and treat it accordingly. In case of head-ache, which has gained a permanent nature, intermittent fasting (say 1-2 days in a week) for a long duration shall be required. Sunbathing & non-violent enema can also be taken. Food habits should be changed to take eliminative fruits & vegetables as far as possible.

The Following Treatments Might Help for a Head-ache

1. Cold compress on abdomen & forehead with water cooled in an earthen pot may be done.
2. Wash the head with cold water.
3. Rest/sleep in dark room
4. Some zone-therapy on toes, heal near the toes, thumbs, the skin between the thumbs & index finger, back side of neck, on the forehead, etc. would be beneficial.
5. Potato slices can be placed on forehead
6. a lemon cut into 2 equal pieces can be put on both sides of the forehead may be tied with a cotton rope or scarf).
7. Hot-foot bath may also give some relief in some cases of head-aches.