Health Tip: Don't Panic!

Many parents, especially new mothers, are prone to panic when a child gets sick. There is a lot of bad advice out there that helps to cause that panic.

That is why I was pleased to see this tip listed in the Readers Digest.

“ The University of Michigan Health System rates any fever from 100°F to 104°F as beneficial. Fevers ranging from 105°F to 107°F also are considered beneficial, but should be monitored due to higher risks of bacterial infections. Any fever greater than 107°F should be treated by a medical professional ”

In other words, there is no need to panic at a temperature of 104°F. Even 105°F is OK. Just be more watchful and careful as the temperature rises above that.

Too many people panic at temperatures of 100°F to 104°F. These are not dangerous temperatures. This is just the body going through it’s natural function of fighting off infections. When you are sick, fever is usually a good sign. It proves that your immune system is working.

Many doctors around the world have even learned to help the body warm-up by keeping someone with a fever well covered. This usually helps the body to heal even faster.

Just remember that it is important to keep the body well hydrated with water during these healing times. The water helps to eliminate toxic wastes, as well as helping in the regulation of all of the bodies resources.

Remember that health comes from within. We need to give our bodies the resources that they need to take care of themselves.

Just eat a high quality natural foods diet, exercise, drink plenty of good clean water, make sure you get fiber (whole raw foods), get plenty of sleep, breathe deeply, serve others, and have a gratitude attitude.

Your body will take care of you, if you take care of it.

Coach G.