Home remedies to get rid of fever

Fever is a protective mechanism against infection. It is the way body acts towards harmful microbes. Body temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered to be a fever. A fever above 104 degrees is harmful. It raises our heart beat and makes our heart work hard.

Here are some home remedies for fever.

1. Drink water. Drink more water or fluids. It will bring your temperature down.
2. Take more rest.
3. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
4. Take cool baths. Soak yourself in cold water. Sit in a cold water tub. Do not give aspirin. Try more of cold baths even for your children. You can also add one cupful vinegar to your bath water. You can also dip a cloth in this water and place on your forehead, neck and back.
5. Soak two teaspoon raisins in half cup water. Add a little lemon juice to this and drink twice a day.
   
6. A  low fever can actually clear all the toxins. It is a body's way to fight infections.
7. Add a few basil leaves and boil that water. Steep and drink it four times a day.
8. Mix one teaspoon of crushed garlic in olive oil. Apply this mixture under the sole of each foot. Wrap with plastic and leave overnight.
   
9. Place a piece of raw onion under your feet. Wrap your feet with a blanket.
10. You can also place a piece of lemon under your feet. Wear a wet sock.