Why I Don't Reduce a Fever: What Natural Remedies I Use Instead

It’s hard to watch when our loved ones suffer from a high temperature. Many have sent emails and asked in my Facebook group, “Should you let a fever run its course in young children?” While we can all agree on plenty of fluids, I’m not quick to use over-the-counter medications to reduce it. Some pediatrics now suggest letting the fever run its course during flu season.

I try to avoid fear-mongering and want to avoid fever phobia and misconceptions. Over the years, my home remedies have helped my family fight illness more quickly and usually prevent recurring infections. So, let’s look at what causes a fever and when to seek medical attention before looking at natural remedies for fever.

[Note: I am not a doctor, nurse, or medical professional and do not play one online. Always check with a doctor or medical professional if a medical need arises.]

What Causes a Fever?

Fever is a natural response to infection or illness that increases body temperature. A fever is a good sign as it means the body is responding and fighting infections. When the normal body temperature rises, it is part of the natural immune system response we should allow to continue in most cases.

Fever can be caused by a bacterial or viral illness, or in rare cases, by poisoning, heatstroke, environmental toxins, or a malfunctioning hypothalamus. For most of us, a simple viral infection causes fever and will fade on its own as the body heals. There are a few exceptions, but more on that later.

When Is a Fever Too High for a Child?

Despite what seems like popular belief, in most cases, a low-grade fever less than 103°F will not cause brain damage, and a fever stemming from an infection will usually not go above this unless other factors (hot environment, etc.) are present.

In many cases, those who suffer brain damage or other problems from an illness suffer from the illness itself, not the high fever. The Natural Institutes of Health and the U.S. Library of Natural Medicine states a fever less than 107°F is unlikely to cause brain damage or other problems unless accompanied by more severe symptoms. (Although I don’t like letting them go this high and have never had a child’s fever anywhere near this high).

Even fevers high enough to cause febrile seizures do not indicate a severe problem in themselves. Most febrile seizures pass quickly and don’t cause permanent damage. They aren’t a symptom of epilepsy.

I highly recommend the book How to Raise a Healthy Child In Spite of Your Doctor for a more detailed explanation about the benefits of a fever and why reducing it can be harmful.

If one of my family members has a fever less than 103-104°F that I know is not the result of poisoning, severe bacterial infection, heatstroke, or toxins, I find it best to wait it out. Nevertheless, I will monitor symptoms and use home remedies to make the person more comfortable.

This is my personal preference in this situation. While I’ve never found temperatures at this point or lower to be harmful, it is always important to do your research and talk to a medical professional if you feel the situation warrants it. In my experience, most fevers from illness hover in the 101-103°F range and are an effective part of the immune system’s response to infection, like making antibodies.

Should You Let a Fever Run Its Course?

There are several reasons it is better not to reduce a fever. Since fever is part of the body’s natural way of fighting illness or infection, reducing the fever can make the illness last longer, as it lets the virus live for a longer time.

Additionally, most OTC conventional fever treatments, called antipyretics, may do more harm than good. Acetaminophen, Motrin, Tylenol, and Advil (the medications most often given to children to reduce body temperature and fever) have side effects or even cause organ damage. Specifically, Tylenol can hurt the liver, and Advil can damage the kidneys or cause bleeding in the digestive tract, especially when given regularly.

Also, medications, like antipyretics, are foreign substances in the body, which the body must metabolize and filter. Doing so takes energy the body could be using to fight the illness.

While a fever can be uncomfortable, it is possible to comfort the ill person without reducing the fever with home remedies. The medications that reduce fever often also get rid of body aches or uncomfortable symptoms, so the two are thought to go hand in hand. While certainly, medical intervention and pyretic medicine are absolutely warranted at times, they aren’t my first line of defense for a mild fever or common cold.

When Should I Take My Child to the ER for a Fever?

In most cases, a fever is a healthy and natural immune response we should allow to run its course. There are exceptions, and in these cases, it is essential to seek medical care and make sure there is no severe problem. While I let most illnesses run their course in our home, I don’t hesitate to seek medical help immediately if the situation warrants it.

The need to talk to get medical advice quickly in cases like this is one of the many reasons why I’ve used telemedicine services where I can speak with a doctor online quickly. Of course, it doesn’t always replace going to a local doctor or even the emergency room, but it is a helpful first step in evaluating a situation.

When to Go to the Doctor

In general, these are the times I seek medical attention for a fever. Still, a parent’s intuition/research and conversation with your healthcare provider are essential for determining when a fever is severe. I seek help when:

A child under three months has a fever over 100.4? or exhibits any serious symptoms
A fever over 104? (this can signal a more severe infection or poisoning)
Fever for more than two consecutive days
Other symptoms like stiff neck, listlessness, or sensitivity to light
The person is unable to hold down food for more than a few hours or shows any signs of dehydration
Refusal to drink water
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or any sign of respiratory distress (Seek immediate help)
The person has been exposed to toxins or poisons that may have caused the fever
My mother’s intuition says there is something more serious going on, even if the child appears fine

Of course, I am a mom, not a doctor, and the above are my personal guidelines. You will want to come up with your own together with your doctor’s advice.

Natural Remedies for Fever

While I try to avoid unnecessary over-the-counter medications to treat fever, I’m also not in favor of letting an ill person suffer any more than is necessary. Fortunately, there are some easy home remedies to comfort the afflicted without drugs or medicine. For most illnesses, this is my protocol:

Lots of fluids – for hydration and help the body flush the illness. We stick to water, my electrolyte recipe with lemon juice, and herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, or catnip.
Double doses of fermented cod liver oil – which seems to greatly reduce the duration of the illness and also gives the ill person important immune-boosting nutrients. We use capsules for adults and gel for kids who can’t swallow pills. I also give this daily to all family members to help boost immune function so the body can handle illness more quickly.
Probiotics – to support immune and gut health. You’ve probably heard the saying, “All disease begins in the gut.” Probiotics, but especially during illness.
Apple cider vinegar with the mother – for an extra boost of good bacteria.
Elderberry syrup – to boost immune function and make the ill person more comfortable. Here’s a recipe to make your own that’s cheaper than store-bought options.
Homemade elderberry popsicles – that I make and keep in the freezer for when anyone has a sore throat.
Vitamin C – that’s also packed with antioxidants.
Bone broth and homemade soups – to nourish and provide nutrients that aid in healing.
Coconut oil – small doses mixed into food or smoothies for its antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Hot water baths – with Epsom salts or magnesium and a sprinkle of powdered ginger to help alleviate muscle aches.
Peppermint tea and ginger tea – also work for head and muscle aches associated with an illness.
Natural sleep tincture or chamomile tincture to help soothe achy muscles and promote relaxing sleep if anyone is achy or having trouble resting comfortably.
Feverfew – I don’t generally recommend it for kids without a doctor’s advice, so check with yours, but this herb has natural anti-inflammatory health benefits.
Homeopathic remedies – like Genexa’s cold crush.

TIP: I highly recommend printing out a version of this and keeping it on hand in a cabinet with the remedies if you become ill. Even though I am the one to help a family member when they don’t feel well, I’m often not the best at remembering to do these things when I’m sick. This way, my husband can help me remember to do these things when I’m under the weather.

More From Wellness Mama

This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Walker, an internal medicine physician. As always, this is not personal medical advice, and we recommend that you talk with your doctor or work with a doctor at SteadyMD.

What do you do when a family member is sick? Have any natural remedies for fever? Share them below!

About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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241 responses to “Why I Don’t Reduce a Fever – And What I Do Instead”

Shav

March 20, 2013

I’m a physician and this article is very concerning. I understand in limiting the use of certain things such as cough medications which often are of no benefit, but please do NOT read this and withhold fever reducers. This is a pretty bogus article.

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1. Jay
  
  January 30, 2014
  
  https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2013.2570
  
  Might want to re-eval that a bit, Doc.
  
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Sarah Koplen Bernard

March 9, 2013

A fever means the body is fighting something. It doesn’t mean it is something dangerous. I also do not take my child to doctor for fever. I do vinegar baths and arnica. I also do a mix of teas to flush the body of toxins and then water to hydrate. However, granny p- she is not saying you can’t take them to a doctor. If I try everything with no luck or my children have other symtoms that are not normal then I will take them to the doctor. As for eardrums bursting that could happen at any time and even if you go to the doctor. I have been involved in the deaf community for years and know this first hand. Last if you were having organ failure then you would have had other symtoms besides just a fever. Sorry but i hate when people give natural medicine a bad rap because they didn’t listen to their bodies.

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Kristen Romanelli

March 1, 2013

I warn all readers about this post. As a pediatrician, I must say that any child under the age of 6 with a fever should be treated and should not be left with a temperature greater than 100.4F. In this population, not only can a low temperature rapidly progress to a much more dangerous temperature, (e.g. one that can cause brain damage) but is linked to febrile seizures. Additionally, as the previous poster said, high fever can be a sign of a dangerous infection, but so can a low one. So any fever above 100.4F should be treated with either tylenol or motrin (motrin is more effective on higher fevers), but the child should see a doctor for adequate care.

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1. Mary
  
  January 3, 2014
  
  “any child under the age of 6 with a fever should be treated and should not be left with a temperature greater than 100.4F”
  
  That’s ridiculous.
  
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  1. Holman
    
    February 9, 2014
    
    Yeah I would suggest that too if my job depended on it…..
    
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Sarah

February 16, 2013

Love this! The last time my husband and I were sick we ‘achieved the fever’!!
When it broke, I was sooo proud! I have read about enabling the fever through Weston A. Price, Nourishing Traditions and Jordan Ruben.

And boy does homeopathic and ancestral healing and practices make people mad sometimes! They shouldnt take it out on your site- you have a disclaimer, so people can consider what they want!

I hope you feel encouraged to keep spreading the word about natural ways, I just stumbled on your site and have bookmarked it.

Thank you for your facts Wellness Mama!!!!!

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Tabetha

February 9, 2013

probably not the best advice but personally whenever im sick or have a fever i put on some thermals (at least to cover up, but nothing so heavy its uncomfortable) and work out like crazy. And yes, ive done this even when I am so sick I feel dizzy just getting out of bed. And essentially sweat it all out. Of course I drink A LOT of water to keep from getting dehydrated. But very single time the sickness/fever goes away within the hour after working out. And then I continue to each/drink foods rich with antibiotics throughout the day. Again, probably not the best advice for most people let alone children but it has worked for me since I was a little girl and continues to work today. My mom also thought that the fever is fighting off the illness so getting rid of it would be a bad idea. The one time I tried cooling my fever down I was sick for a few days instead of just the one. Just food for thought.

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Rachel

February 5, 2013

You have a lot of really good information in this post! I am actually a pediatric advice nurse and fevers are our #1 call topic. One more important thing, that is well worth mentioning is that the behavior of a child at any body temperature is the best indicator of the severity of the illness. Some kids can be completely knocked down at a low 101 or 102. Other kids can be running around like nothing is wrong at 103. This is important for parents to keep in mind when dealing with fevers. If behavior is concerning, always call and check in with your pediatrician’s office despite the body temperature.

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Anette Rochelle Gamboa-White

January 14, 2013

My mother always put a rag that had been wrung out of ice water on our foreheads to keep the head cool but allow the fever to run its course. She would put us in a really warm bath. Often it would break the fever. I do both with my own children and have found that they are sick for a shorter amount of time than when I give them medicine. I also give their immune system a boost with vitamins. I especially like goldenseal/echinacea. I will open the capsules and mix them with honey.

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Ashley

January 14, 2013

Just came across this post on Pinterest. Just wanted to share my personal experience. I have 4 year old twins and when they had their first fevers, I of course, gave them Tylenol or Motrin to make them feel better and I’d call their doctor, a couple of times in the middle of the night because high fevers in little ones can be scary.The advice the doctor gave me was not to bring them in unless they presented other symptoms. The doctor also said a high fever is not dangerous unless other symptoms are presented. So now I don’t treat a fever, I just try to keep them as comfortable as possible and let the body do what it was designed to do.

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Christan Munoz

January 4, 2013

Good article. I see some comments arguing the dangers of high fevers, but you clearly expressed that you are referring to fevers at or below 103, and have a list of “when to seek medical attention” that mentions higher fevers and infants younger than 4 months old. The important thing is to look at the bigger picture rather than one symptom, as a fever alone isn’t the best indicator of how severe the illness will be. I especially appreciate the mention of “mother’s intuition” as that has been my biggest ally when having sick kids. My oldest son was chronically ill as a baby/toddler. He’s almost 7 now and is rarely sick, but back then it wasn’t uncommon for him to have higher than average temps even with minor bugs. I would rush him to the ER in the middle of the night (at the advice of an on call Dr) for temps around 105.7 just to be told “fever not with standing, he looks completely healthy, just let it run it’s course” by the third time that happened, I quit calling, and would just follow up with his Dr over the phone during business hours. He’s never had a febrile sezure, hearing loss, brain damage, etc. This doesn’t mean I ignore the fact that he’s sick. I make him comfortable, encourage sleep, and watch closely for signs of dehydration. I won’t hesitate to take him in if he develops resiratory issues (he has reactive airways), complains of ear pain, or isn’t well within a couple days. But in most cases, those things don’t happen and he doesn’t need any advanced care.

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Crystal

December 31, 2012

I’m really surprised Chiropractic wasn’t mentioned. I never knew much about it, but got a part time job at an office & the sheer # of kids & infants he sees (& their fever breaks) is simply amazing!

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Margo Wortham

December 20, 2012

for a fever, put an ice pack on their head and a heating pad on their bare feet, no socks, only a sheet for cover so as to not trap the heat in but let it out of the body.

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Marie B

December 20, 2012

This is really bad advice! I understand the whole natural remedy thing, but this is extreme! A fever over 102 should always be taken seriously and you should NEVER asume that a child or adult for that matter, having ANY type of seizure isnt in extreme danger! Both myself and my child have had siezures from high fevers, while yes we lived and did’nt suffer any long term affects it is something I never want to experience again. I get frustrated by how extreme one will go to avoid medications the they consider dagerous while putting children at risk. I have heard of people becoming ill after using herbs and vitamins too. While yes we all have our own opinions, advice like this could be ever so much more harmful then the dreaded tylenol and motrin.

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Brianna

December 15, 2012

You may also want to add “if a child has a history of febrile seizures” to the list of reasons you should treat a fever.

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1. Joy
  
  July 15, 2014
  
  I have read several different articles that said febrile seizures are generally not harmful to the child, though they may be scary for the parent.
  
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  1. Miriah Mershon
    
    February 5, 2015
    
    First off, febrile Seizures are caused by a drastic, rapid increase in temp. My son has Dravet Syndrome and ANY increase in his body temperature, either external (outside temperature, direct sunlight through a window for too long, hot bath water) or internal (fever) can cause him to have a seizure. He is monitored often, we avoid all means of outside temperature hazards, and is given Motrin and Tylenol when needed to keep his temp down when he is sick. Amazingly enough, even with a child with a rare seizure condition, he is not given these meds enough to cause liver/kidney problems.
    Secondly, how can you be sure that these herbal/natural remedies are copacetic with each other. I know that due to the seizure meds that my son takes (yes we know about cannabis oil and no i can’t get it in my state) i would not give my child ANYTHING without asking his neurologist.
    And thirdly, you stated “If one of my family members has a fever less than 103-104 degrees that I know is not the result of poisoning, severe bacterial infection, heat stroke, or toxins…” How do you now if the fever is viral or bacterial? I have been in healthcare for 15 years, a mother for 12 and a person for 38 and I still don’t know if my child has a fever, is it viral or a bacterial infection.
    
    I am not bashing homeopathic remedies or your thought process. I just believe that there is a time and place to be sure. And, a high fever can affect children in many different ways depending on their health history and any underlying conditions that may be undiagnosed.
    
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Jessica Linn Tooley

December 11, 2012

Girl, the BEST thing for ear infections (ear aches) is garlic oil in the ear overnight, and cover with a cotton ball. 9 times out of 10 it will be healed in the morning. And also if you have a cold in the eye or pink eye (conjunctivitis) I put a drop or two of Colloidal Silver in each eye a few times a day, and 9 times out of 10 it’s cleared up in a day or two. 🙂

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1. Kari Perkiser Lamey
  
  May 5, 2013
  
  Have done this many times myself with the garlic oil, Mullein oil works well too!!
  
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Greta

November 28, 2012

1. Tylenol does not cause liver failure. Look it up in any drug book. It is particularly a very safe drug to give to children. Tylenol works in the hypothalamus, which regulates body temperature. If your goal is to decrease a person’s body temperature, it is probably the most direct way of doing so.

2. Anything that’s eaten must be metabolized, whether it’s Advil, Tylenol, Fermented Cod Liver Oil, or soup broth. If it’s ingested, it must be metabolized. Metabolism uses energy, but the amount of energy used is relatively insignificant in the course of an illness – especially if you’re loading someone’s belly up with all that other stuff you mentioned.

3. Additionally, a fever increases the body’s basal metabolic rate, so if anything, a medication can be broken down, absorbed, and effective more quickly. That means if you give a febrile person Tylenol, their body should break it down and help the hypothalamus decrease the body’s temperature fairly quickly.

Understanding these facts helps me see that the benefits of giving an antipyretic medication far outweighs not only the risks of NOT giving it, but it also appears to me to be the best option for getting a fever under control. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on the matter, but people deserve an honest representation of antipyretics.

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1. Mara Kansoer McCord
  
  January 3, 2013
  
  Yes, Tylenol DOES cause liver failure. My husband just spent 3 months in the hospital, 1 month in ICU due to liver failure from TYLENOL! Both Tylenol and Advill are extremely toxic to the liver, even in small doses if they are given regularly over time. We still don’t know if my husband will need a liver transplant, but we do know 100% if he does it is because of the damage Tylenol has done to his body.
  
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  1. Sara
    
    October 2, 2013
    
    Does this mean you will be suing the makers of Tylenol very soon…or perhaps joining in on a class-action? One question though…you want us to believe that your husband has been so strict and disciplined with his body that he has never done anything or ingested anything that could contribute to his liver failure? He’s never had hepatitis or did not drink alcohol in his life, never has been diagnosed with any disorders causing his body to store too much iron? If he truly has been that clean with his body and that disciplined, then I highly doubt he would have used Tylenol either. Additionally, acetaminophen has only been shown to contribute to acute liver failure, which is the result of overdose. Studies of prolonged use have not been done to a point that indicates Tylenol as a viable cause of liver failure because of small usage over time. This is an “old-wives” tail. So if his liver did fail, and it was because of Tylenol, then the two of you should take better care of following the dosage instructions before using any type of medication, whether OTC, herbal, or prescription. By the way, many herbal remedies have been shown to be just as dangerous and harmful to the liver and cause acute liver failure as has Tylenol.
    
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2. Judith Bakley
  
  January 3, 2013
  
  You sound like you know what you’re talking about, but you are wrong about the tylenol. It’s not the wonder drug that everyone used to think it was. It can cause liver failure, and recent studies have even linked it to autism and asthma in children and there have been numerous times I’ve been told by a doctor to limit how much I take due to its effect on the liver. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/acetaminophen-avoiding-liver-injury
  
  So you see that it might be YOU who does not understand the facts. 🙂
  
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  1. Hillary
    
    September 28, 2013
    
    Tylenol and Motrin, if used as directed instead of on a regular basis, should not cause liver or kidney failure. However, if you take them on a regular basis, i.e. daily, and/or if you take more than directed, then yes, it definitely can cause liver and kidney failure. But most parents don’t give their children Tylenol and Motrin every single 4-6 hours every single day of their lives. However, adults tend to abuse almost every medication or supplement out there. We tend to never read the actual directions or dosing information and then we end up in a heap of trouble by damaging our bodies. I have patients that take SIX 200 mg Motrins at a time on a regular basis! I get on to them and tell them that they are burning their kidneys up! But just saying that if taken how they are supposed to be taken, then they shouldn’t harm your kidneys or liver.
    
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3. Cris
  
  September 21, 2013
  
  Pretty much every drug has known side effects. Rare or not it doesn’t matter.
  
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Holly

November 14, 2012

I agree with this post, and dont give meds under 102.but as soon as my kids get sick/fever I also make an appointment with the peds. This way they can check to see if there is something other than a bug (ear infection for example) . They check for these things and that’s why they send some ppl home and others they treat. The key is to get your child seen as soon as u can get them in.

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Wilma

November 6, 2012

What do I do? I give Advil because my kids won’t drink, take natural remedies, eat or do anything else when a fever hits.

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1. Joy
  
  July 15, 2014
  
  What about lowering their fever using essential oils rubbed on the bottoms of their feet? Also you can wet some socks with rubbing alcohol (I’ve also heard apple cider vinegar works), then put them on their feet and cover with another pair of socks. This helps draw the fever down to the feet. This might help lower the fever enough so your child would be willing to drink fluids and maybe take an herbal remedy. There are many other home remedies to try for lowering fever, such as a tepid bath or other things, just Google it!
  
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Kimberly Long

November 4, 2012

Please so NOT believe the things you are reading in this. a fever is indication of an infection…. small or big it needs to be treated. do NOT ignore a fever! regardless of age. a fever… at any grade… can cause brain damage, hearing loss, infertility, rash, etc. this person is obviously highly under educated and the “hippie method” as i like to call it is NOT safe!!!

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1. Joy
  
  July 15, 2014
  
  “Infection…small or big, it needs to be treated.” Why? Why should I take my child to the doctor with every little fever (even 101), only to have them tell me, “Oh, it’s just a virus. Give them Tylenol.” How is Tylenol helping treat the infection? It’s not. Many infections are viral and cannot be “treated” as you say. All you’re doing with Tylenol is palliating the symptoms. That may help the child feel a bit more comfortable, but it doesn’t treat the cause of the infection. In fact, it suppresses the body’s natural defense mechanisms.
  To say a fever at any grade can cause brain damage, hearing loss, infertility, rash, etc. is scare tactics, plain and simple. A fever of 101 or 102, even 103 (GASP!) is not going to cause brain damage or infertility in an otherwise healthy child. Perhaps in a medically fragile child, I suppose. But parents of those kinds of children know that normal run-of-the-mill illnesses can be quite serious for their children.
  I hate how the medical community thinks it has the corner market on diagnosing and treating illness. As if they are almighty God themselves and no one else has the brains to know when something is serious or when it’s just a little bug. Give educated parents a little credit for having the wherewithal to observe their children and know when they need to be taken in to the doctor. And whether that doctor is an MD, a DO, or an herbalist or homeopath, is their choice.
  
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  1. Heather
    
    December 27, 2014
    
    A fever as small as 101 can cause harm. No one has mentioned that it’s a lot of times how high the fever is is not the problem but how quickly it rises. My daughter had a seizure at 101.4 because it spiked quickly. And an adult with a fever is far. more at risk than a child. adults can not handle the high temperature and it will start killing brain
    cells.
    
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Athena Magruder

November 3, 2012

My daughter knows that if she has a fever she only gets something to break it at night to help her sleep. Now that she is 17, she does this on her own. She knows that the fever is helping to kill whatever bug is making her sick and wants to be better as fast as she can. Thankfully we’ve never had do deal with a serious or scary temp. I think the highest she’s ever had was 103. Since we seriously limit chemical medicine and she was breast-fed, she has a kick butt immune system and is hardly ever ill. We like to eat cold oranges straight from the fridge for vitamin c and I make a yummy chicken noodle for when we’re feeling bad. We also use golden seal for it’s antibacterial properties. Good stuff.

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Erica Jean Wiswell

October 30, 2012

Great post! I’m comfortable letting anything under 105 run its course, provided there is no accompanying lethargy, hallucination, etc. (which no one in my family has ever experienced). My husband once had a fever go to 106, so he went to urgent care, where they just told him he had the flu, and sent him on his way.

On the rare occassion that I feel a reducer is necessary, we use Herbs for Kids’ Temp Assure.

Thank you for the tip about peppermint tea for body and headaches. I get terrible body aches with fever, so I will definitely drink that the next time I have a fever!

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