Ethics & Health

How should one treat themselves during fever?
 

Steps to be followed: (Children to old age people)

What should be eaten during fever?

There is a saying called, "லங்கணம் பரம ஔஷதம்""Langanam parama oushatham"

Which means "Fasting is the best Medicine" If you cannot fast, you can follow the below list of food items :

• Unsalted plain rice kanji with onion.

• chew and sip juice of Mosambi (Do not intake as juice from juicer).

• Drink Sukku Malli kashayam.

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Practices to follow during fever: Uthanapathasana :(Exhale and hold)
 

Lay flat on the ground, facing upwards...

• Exhale and lift your both legs.(lift only for 1feet distance)

• Hold your breath and both legs in lifted position (Exhale & Hold)

• Inhale and bring your legs down.

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Note

1.In all the three steps make sure your body and breath is united.

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When to bath after fever?

            Once your body temperature stabilizes, your sense of taste and appetite should return. Take a warm bath around 4 pm, following these steps:

• Pour warm water over your feet, knees, waist, and shoulders.

• Wash your face.

• Finally, pour warm water over your head.

Note:
     One should not bath in hot water during Amavasai, Sundays & Shankranthi days

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What to consume after fever?

Initially, consume Rasam rice and gradually introduce mild food items.
Avoid the following foods:

• Idly

• Dosa

• Chutney

• Rasam (except as mentioned earlier)

• Multigrain mix

• Cereals

• Pulses

• Biscuits

• Bun

• Bread

Restrict salt intake during fever to facilitate a faster recovery .