How to bring down the temperature without drugs

Again the temperature ... This unpleasant phenomenon accompanies many common diseases. As soon as the thermometer captures its rise, many seek to bring down any means by it, especially when it comes to children. And whether it is necessary? And if necessary, when? Can I do without drugs? We'll figure it out together.
First of all, we need to understand what temperature is and why it occasionally rises.

This happens under the influence of special substances (pyrogens), in the development of which our immune cells participate. The opinion of most doctors is that the temperature increase is a defensive reaction of our body to some disease. But about the fact that the temperature should be brought down, opinions are divided. Some believe that to strengthen immunity it is necessary to give the body the opportunity to cope with the causative agent of the disease. Others believe that it is necessary to bring down the temperature as soon as possible.

You should consider both options, because you can "fever" for absolutely different reasons.

• The temperature can rise because of nervous overstrain, stress, banal overheating, before the beginning of the menstrual cycle in women. If there are no other symptoms of a cold, this temperature should not be knocked down.
• It happens that a low temperature (37-37.5 ° C) lasts several days. This may be the result of a brain injury or hormonal failure, so before taking action, you should find out the cause of this condition. In such cases, the temperature is only a consequence of the problem, so it does not make sense to reduce it.
  

If you are sure that you have caught a cold, and the temperature has reached 38.5 ° C, you do not need to immediately grab the first-aid kit. Effectively you can knock down the temperature and folk remedies. Although to begin with, of course, it is better to consult a doctor.

How to bring down the temperature without medication?
This can be done both externally (compresses, rubs and wraps), and with the help of various decoctions and infusions.

Outdoor folk remedies for temperature

• Wiping. The most popular option is a mixture of vodka and cool water. Many doctors do not recommend this method, but one can not fail to recognize its effectiveness. The main rule: the solution does not need to be strongly rubbed into the skin, it is enough to wipe the body lightly, paying special attention to the temples, axillary and popliteal cavities, and also to the feet.

Vodka can be replaced with a weak solution of vinegar. This is a more gentle means, which is suitable even for children (with care). In this case, you can not wipe the child completely, and put it on socks, soaked in a mixture of 9% vinegar and water (1 teaspoon per 0.5 liters of water).

• Compresses . They are made on the basis of the same solution. Take a soft cloth, wetted and superimposed on the forehead.

Infusions and broths from the temperature Many people know that in order to bring down the temperature, you need to sweat properly. In this case, in folk medicine, a lot of broths for drinking are stored:

• The most popular recipe is tea with raspberries. You can use the infusion of dried raspberries, but the most delicious way is homemade raspberry jam.
• Cranberry or cranberry mors.
• Decoction of lime color.
• Tea with honey and lemon.
• Infusion of hips.

General rules:

• tea should be brewed immediately before consumption or pour the daily rate into the thermos, so you always have warm drink at hand;
• Drinking should not be too cold, but not too hot;
• The more the patient drinks, the better;
• After the patient sweats, you must necessarily change his clothes to dry, to avoid hypothermia.
  

It should be remembered that folk remedies are good only in cases where the temperature is not critically high and lasts a couple of days. In other cases it is better to follow the advice of a doctor and take antipyretic drugs. Self-medication can only harm and aggravate the problem!

And do not forget that apart from knocking down the temperature, there are a few more points that ensure recovery. The patient must comply with bed rest, and the air in the room where he is, should be moist and cool.