Category:Health And Spirituality

Home Remedies For Fever

It has become common in the modern world to treat fever as an ailment. However, fever is actually our strongest weapon in the fight against infections or diseases. Fever is usually caused by infections, either viral or bacterial, but may also have deeper roots -- cancers, injury to tissue (for example, heart attacks), hyperthyroidism, other illnesses in which there is inflammation, and dehydration.

The only benefit from treating fever symptoms is to make the patient comfortable. By and large, fever may be reduced by simple remedies such as sponging or cold baths. If the fever does not exceed 102 degrees, the best practice is to let it run its course. It helps the body to fight infection and eliminate toxins. Simple home remedies help alleviate its uncomfortable symptoms best. More...

Cough Mixtures

Most people tend to reach for that cough syrup as soon as they sense a cough developing. However, like fever, cough is not in itself a malady -- it is a symptom. Home remedies work best -- Indian grandmothers `prescribe' ginger juice with honey or a decoction of basil leaves, peppercorns, lemon juice and honey. More...

We at Copperwiki believe that to live in this world with grace and happiness, we all need a healthy approach to life-within and without. Our section on Health and Spirituality defines that.

Our articles explore the multi-hued nuances of diseases and treatments, therapies, healing, wellness, spiritual dimensions, energy systems and human potential and provides useful, informative and friendly ways to actualize it.

This section underlines the strong link between health and spirituality, as seen through a balanced and thoughtful prism.

Hope it helps you to find your passion and health, contentment, joy and a life of harmony.

Eucalyptus

• Eucalyptus oil can ease a blocked nose and decongest the chest.
• Gargles with tea made from eucalyptus leaves eases sore throats.
• Eucalyptus oil is a powerful disinfectant especially in the flu season. Mix approximately 20 ml of the oil with 50 ml of water and spray it in the room several times a day.
• Eucalyptus oil can be mixed with an equal amount of baby or almond oil and massaged gently into joints to bring relief from arthritis and rheumatism.
• It is a natural mosquito and insect repellent. More...