More sensitive or under-dressed people can catch a variety of colds, usually accompanied by fever. At such moments, we like to take body temperature meters - thermometers - out of drawers.
Body temperature is body heat measured in degrees Celsius (° C). It tells us what the difference is between production and loss of body heat. Body temperature is determined by the thermoregulatory center in the hypothalamus, the central nervous system. Here come notifications of receptors located all over the body that communicate information about core and body surface temperature. Based on this information, the hypothalamus decides to produce or emit body heat to achieve a balanced body temperature. It maintains a constant, set body temperature, similar to a thermostat in technical terms.
When we have a fever, clothes made of natural materials that are airy and absorb moisture well are recommended. The temperature of the living space should be between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. We can cover ourselves with a light cotton blanket to more easily release excess heat to the surroundings.
When we have a fever, we need more fluid due to metabolic changes and sweating. Dehydration of the body additionally raises the body temperature, so we must drink as much fluid as possible at an elevated body temperature. It is not necessary to heat the drinks, as the drink warmed up to room temperature is more pleasant. We can drink anything, even plain water. Some recommend natural remedies for this purpose, e.g. beetroot juice, linden tea, jasmine fruit juice and the like, which have long been known in folk medicine.
At an elevated body temperature, we can also use natural cooling methods:
1.Lukewarm covers We wrap ourselves in a sheet that we previously soaked in lukewarm water and drain. Cover the “cover” with a dry sheet and wait a few minutes. The process can be repeated 2 to 3 times and then wiped well and dressed.
2.Lukewarm baths
Climb naked into a tub filled with water heated to a temperature of 36 to 37 degrees Celsius, then gradually cool it by adding cold water until a temperature of between 29 and 34 degrees Celsius is reached. After a few minutes, get out of the tub, wipe well and put on fresh laundry.
3.Wiping the body with lukewarm water
The water should be between 29 and 32 degrees Celsius. Gradually wipe the body with a damp cloth or sponge. Compresses on the forehead and legs can be left. The process can be repeated several times, then wiped well and dressed. We should never use too cold water, as there is a big difference between water temperature and body temperature stress for the body, in addition, on the surface of the skin veins constrict, which worsens the emission of excess heat and thus cooling.
We must be aware that the reduction of heat after such cooling is fast, but only short-lived, so we must combine it with antipyretics.
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In case of bacterial infection, high temperature helps fight bacterias. As fever is a natural reaction - it is generally good. It may facilitate other physiological reactiond to self healing. High temperature might not be helpful to kill viruses or in some cases.