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Fever is a rise in the body temperature
above normal levels i.e. above 36.9°C or 98.4°F. It can present itself
with various ailments like viral infections, allergy, other diseases like jaundice,
chicken pox, malaria etc. The cause of fever is sometimes difficult to trace too. | |
The remedies mentioned below are ones that can be put to use only when the fever
is a result of a viral infection, exhaustion or because of some other ailments
like chicken pox malaria etc. |
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Tulsi (Indian basil): A mixture made by grinding few tulsi leaves, ¼ teaspoon
of sunflower seeds (surya mukhi ke beej) and 1 teaspoon of honey helps to overcome
fever. | | 2.
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Mint (phudina) and Ginger (adrak): Any type of fever can be cured quickly by drinking
the mint and ginger concoction. See recipe of Fresh Herbal Cup. |
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Turmeric powder (haldi): Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and a quarter teaspoon
of black pepper powder mixed in a cup of hot milk has been proven to be excellent
for fever. Drink this milk twice a day. | |
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Sandalwood: Applying sandalwood mixture on the forehead also helps to reduce the
body temperature. | | |
Chilled beverages and ice-creams
Deep
fried foods
Confectionery and mithai | | |
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Consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables as they abound in vitamins A, B
complex, C, E and zinc and iron - all these strengthen the immune system. Sources
of these vitamins include green leafy vegetables (cabbage, spinach, broccoli),
sprouts and red and yellow fruits and vegetables (oranges, tomatoes, carrots etc.). |
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Drink of plenty of fluids (water, soups and juices) as it helps to replenish the
fluids lost during infection. You can also try the Spicy Masala Tea to make up
for your body fluids and to chase the cough and cold usually accompanied by fever. |
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Eat freshly cooked meals instead of refrigerated foods. | | 4. | Avoid
foods that put a strain on your body's metabolism like oily foods. | | 5. | Avoid
smoking as it aggravates the throat and interferes with the infection-fighting
activity of the cells. | | 6. | Take
plenty of rest, as it gives your body a better chance to fight the virus. |
| | Spicy
Masala Tea
Chai ka Masal |
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