How to cure from fever

Take your temperature

If your temperature is below 102°, no treatment is necessary beside waiting for the fever to pass.

Take an over-the-counter medicine such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) 

Follow directions on the packaging for doses. Aspirin can be taken, but it is not advised to give Aspirin to children younger than 18.

Cool down your body with targeted measures. 

Help your body fight the fever by: Taking a lukewarm shower or bath.Be sure to keep the water warm enough. Bathing in cold water may lower your core temperature too much.

Putting an ice pack or damp cloth on your forehead. This will cool your body down temporarily. You could also soak a washcloth in a bowl of cool water, then place it on your forehead.

Applying a damp cloth to legs, feet and neck. Only apply until the cloth is warm because excess application only makes the situation worse by causing shivering, thereby increasing the core body temperature.

Dress in light comfy clothes.Dress in something that is warm without being too warm. Avoid layers. If the fever causes the person to get the chills, drape him or her with an extra blanket for the time being.

Stay hydrated. 

Have the feverish person drink lots of water in order to stay properly hydrated.

Know when to call a doctor 

Most fevers pass quickly and uneventfully. Look for the following signs, seeking immediate medical attention if the person has:

• A history of serious illness such as AIDS, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes, or if the person is taking immunosuppressant drugs.
• A fever above 103° F (39.4° C).
• Feels extremely hot but is no longer sweating.
• A stiff neck, is disoriented, or has trouble staying awake.
• Severe pain in the lower abdomen or in the stomach.
• Is repeatedly vomiting and passing diarrhea.
• Skin rashes, blisters, or a red streak on an arm or leg.
• Pain with urination, back pain, or shaking chills
• Coughs up blood or has trouble bleeding.

Home Remedies From the Refrigerator

Drink plenty of liquids. 

Make sure to get lots of water in your system. If you feel good enough, try some Ginger Ale. This really feels cool and soothing on your throat. If you're over 21, enjoy a hot toddy made by adding honey, lemon, and whiskey to hot water (but don't take the whiskey if you are taking some Tylenol later. They should not mix).

Eat cold foods.
 Get a bowl of ice cream or a popsicle. This will take your temperature down. Don't worry about your diet; calories consumed while you are sick don't count. Your body is burning a ton of calories having a fever.
If you are having the reverse issue and experiencing the chills, you may want hot chocolate.

Add blackberry vinegar to water.
This is a great fever elixir, but it takes several days to prepare. Pour cider vinegar over a pound or two of blackberries, then cover the container and store it in a cool, dark place for three days. Strain for a day, since it takes time for all the liquid to drain from the berries, and collect the liquid in another container. Add 2 cups sugar to each 2 1/2 cups of juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes while you skim the scum off the top. Cool and store in an airtight jar in a cool place. Mix 1 teaspoonful with water to quench the thirst caused by a fever.

Drink fruit juice.
Any fruit juice, including lemonade, will replace the fluids lost through sweating.

Steep lettuce.
Pour a pint of boiling water over an entire head of lettuce and let it steep for 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten the liquid to your preferred taste. In addition to keeping you hydrated, this lettuce infusion may also help you sleep better.

Part Two: Remedies From the Cupboard

Soak garlic in hot water. 

Sip the contents slowly. This can reduce the chance of another fever and alleviate the symptoms of the current fever.

Take angelica root. 

If boiled and infused in water, this will help bring down a fever.

Add cream of tartar to liquid. 

Make a tea of 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 1/2 cups warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon honey. Drink this for 4 to 6 ounces at a time.

Eat fresh pineapple. 

Pineapple is not only an anti-inflammatory agent that can fight fever, but the juice also prevents dehydration.

Mix raisins in water. 

Put 3/4 cup chopped raisins in 7 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the water has been reduced by one-third. Drink a little of this several times a day to keep yourself hydrated during a fever.

Mix basil in tea. 

Mix 1 teaspoon basil with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Put the mixture into a cup of water and add 1 teaspoon honey. Drink this two to three times a day.

Enjoy oregano tea. 

 Steep 1 teaspoon each of oregano and marjoram in a pint of boiling water for 30 minutes. You can drink this warm a couple of times each day.