Put down that Tylenol. Did you know that using it only once a month raises your child’s risk of asthma astronomically?
Hang up the phone to the pediatrician’s office.
Don’t touch the analgesics.
You can do this on your own! Fever is not a bad word. It is your friend!
In fact, it’s the mechanism that the body has intuitively designed to cook off illnesses such as the flu, colds, ear infections and the like. And it serves an important purpose because it is the body’s way of curing the illness.
Did you hear me? Fever is the body’s way to rid us of illness.
Then why eradicate the cure by administering a synthetic drug, such as Tylenol, aspirin and the like?
Certainly, we don’t want our child to suffer needlessly, but by employing meds to suppress a fever, we’re chemically forcing the body to stop treating itself with its natural promise of resolution.
What Some (Good) Doctors Say about Fevers
In the words of my all-time favorite pediatric hero, Dr. Robert Mendelsohn, in his book, How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor,
There is a common misconception that the height of body temperature is an indication of the severity of illness. Research has shown that more than half of all parents consider a fever high at levels between 100-102 degrees F. And almost all believe it is high if it reaches 103 degrees.
These parents are also convinced that the height of fever indicates how sick their child is. This emphatically is not the case. Knowing the level of your child’s fever will tell you nothing of how sick he is or if the fever is produced by a viral or bacterial infection.
There’s nothing to be gained by measuring its climb and by doing so will only magnify your fears and upset the child. Even a temperate of 105 need not be a cause of concern.
Even Dr. Sears is quoted on his site regarding normal childhood illnesses as saying,
Fevers are not serious. Many parents have a misconception that fevers are a bad thing and a sign that there is some serious underlying illness. This simply is not true.
Fever is a normal and healthy response of the body to an illness. The body’s immune system releases chemicals that raise the body temperature. This is part of the normal infection-fighting process.
Dr. Thomas Cowan MD, presenter at the Weston A. Price conference two years ago, made it clear that fever may be instrumental in warding off the potential of cancer in the future.
He elaborated that every case in which the child is allowed to present a nice high fever, it potentially inadvertently protects from cancer later in life.
I know, I know. It can be difficult to resist the temptation to give children “a little something for that fever”.
After all, we certainly don’t want them to suffer the pain of an ear infection or a sore throat. But, if we understand that the medications of commerce will often cause further affliction in the future, the choice is easier.
How to Use Homeopathy for Fevers
When a fever appears to be debilitating, what’s a parent to do? I reach for one of my lovely homeopathic cell salts…Ferr phos 6x.
It’s the remedy that aids during any inflammation and may help the child get over the illness in a shorter time and step into full bloom again with fewer accompanying symptoms.
Four pills is a dose, regardless of the age of the child, and it can be offered directly into the mouth every 4 hours for as long as the little one is sick.
Once the worst is over, then Ferr phos 6x offered in combination with Calc phos 6x is a great way to ensure convalescence.
This combo is what I call the “finishing touch” to a good productive fever.
The way I have used it for my feverish children is as follows: 1 PM is time for Ferr phos, 3 PMÂ Calc phos, 5 PM back to Ferr phos, and so on.
When used correctly, homeopathic cell salts are not only inexpensive but nontoxic. That means no side effects.
Can you think of any conventional meds like this?
Yeah, me neither.
12 Homeopathic Cell Salts for Fevers
But these little cell salts don’t just stop at fevers.
Ferr phos 6x is also a premier remedy for anemia and frequent nose bleeds.
I’ve used Calc phos 6x for my children’s dental issues such as teeth that were growing in crooked and premature cavities, growing pains, nervousness, insomnia and even fusing of broken bones. (Actually, that was for my father.) My time-tested tips and tricks as a homeopath have allowed me complete freedom from conventional pediatric dependency.
Take Away
In a world that encourages moms to depend on big pharma and its advocates and to feed our families on the fly, homeopathy, instead, celebrate the home, the cuddle of children and just the right dose of information.
But don’t stop here. There are 12 Homeopathic Cell Salts that you can learn to employ to empower your healing ability — low potency, very easy to learn, inexpensive to own, efficacious and safe. Click here to find out more!
Ferr phos 6x and Calc phos 6x offer rational medicine that empowers mothers and has done so for more than 150 years.
Long-established traditions. Informed parenting. Two little homeopathic cell salts. How easy.
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Fever Bath to Hasten Healing
I was wondering what the other 12 cell salts and uses are. They are mentioned above but no link to go learn about them.
Great article!
THANK YOU! though ive read articles like this before, I always get a bit panicky when one of my kids gets feverish. feeling much better now, and will run to the health food store tomorrow.
You’ve hit the nail on the head. It’s about lack of information that forces us to make decisions based on fear. The more moms know, the safer are the children.
Read this blog and mine (excuse me for the blatant promotion) but these are where you get jam -packed useful information for free.
Brain damage is not caused by short term febrile seizures. Unless the child has epilepsy or another neurological disorder, febrile seizures generally last minutes and they have little to nothing to do with the height of the fever. Instead, they represent the velocity of the increase of temperature. Once the body adjusts to the new temperature, the seizures stop. by the time most parents get the child to the ER, the the body has adjusted to the temperature and they’re directed to simply take the baby home.
If however, you can not be convinced of this after further reading, then its as simple as using the homeopathic remedies I discuss above.
I’m so sorry that you and your baby had to go through that. However, nothing in my article mentions ignoring or not investigating illness, particularly when it is long lasting.
My point is to leave the fever alone and allow it to do its curative work. And that when a fever is suppressed, it may result in more serious illness.
I needed this reminder TONIGHT! Thank you!
The last thing I intend to do is disparage anyone and it surprised me that you thought that was my intent. My passion is to pass on homeopathy information so as to empower mothers.
Having said this, the information I share is indeed about the lack of information that many moms have and here is my solution.
I hope your interpretation doesn’t keep you from using the information I offer.
Learned this years ago, before having children, by how my own body responded. Sweat out a fever, and feel fine the next day. Also, children’s bodies can withstand higher fevers than adults, so other than stripping them, I did nothing for feaver under 104 degrees. I also remember my mom saying way back in the stone age that it isn’t uncommon for a child to run a fever of 104. God gave us fevers for a very good reason, to burn up the germs!!!!!
I love common sense…its linked to good health and our Maker.
Ahh my 2month old Dr. Says outright her goal is to get my children vaccinated, scares me by telling me if my 2mo has a fever of 100.4 (not 104) to take to e.r becausesshe isn’t vaccinated it could be something bad, should I still do this? My insurance basically only covers doctors like this unfortunately.
‘Time to find another pediatrician.
Meanwhile, read How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn. You can purchase his book on Amazon for $1.00
I wonder if it’s the opposite with febrile seizures. Could it be that the seizure or nervous system issue that is causing the seizure is what is actually causing the fever, not the other way around. The body could be showing a symptom of a fever because it is trying to fight the seizure. hmmmm… I wonder??
Most febrile seizures (in normal circumstances) are simply an indication of the speed with which the fever climbs; not the height of the fever. Suppressing the fever whether with or without seizures is in my estimation, tinkering with what is intended to help finish the job.
Read the book I recommended by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn or consider taking one of my courses. it goes into this deeper.
I know this applies to viruses in particular, but when a virus invades a healthy cell it controls all the functions (homeostasis for those who remember biology) and reproduces. Your body being brilliantly made, will start a fever. If a cells temperature increases then it is not infected with a virus , but if it is normal temperature , the body assumes its infected and then white blood cells go to work. It works faster when body can identify what is what.