The Fears of Fever

Fever Fears: your child wakes up in the middle of the night, screaming in pain. You rush to their room to see what is wrong and feel as if their whole body is on fire. A temperature reading indicates fever.

You are anxious – what should you do?

• First, you need to understand the purpose of a fever. Fevers are a perfectly natural function of the body’s immune system, it is the trigger to activate a battle against bacteria or a viral infection. Fevers are a natural defense mechanism of the body, fighting against infection and enhancing the body’s immune system to protect itself from invaders that could harm your child.

Why would you want to hinder your child’s natural defenses by artificially lowering their temperature?

• While some parents worry about the risk of seizures associated with high fever (Fever Fears), only 4% of children with fever ever experience convulsive activity. When seizures occur, although they can be very frightening for those who witness them, they rarely result in long-term damage to a child’s natural development or decrease their mental capacity.

=>If you interfere with the natural progression of fever by administering a fever reducer, you may actually prolong the recovery time!

It is important to remember that fever is just a symptom, not an illness.

Have your child evaluated if he or she…

• Experiences seizures

• Has difficulty waking up

• Complains of neck pain with fever

• Is drooling or unable to swallow

• Children with fever often present subluxations and therefore often respond favorably to chiropractic adjustments of the spine. Many parents have noticed a measurable decrease in body temperature within 1 or 2 hours of having their child adjusted. Goodbye to Fever Fears and without any pharmacological intervention.
• So the next time your child has a fever, think natural. Call our office! 937586314 and you can experience it too.

Marc Bony, DC quiropractica1.com