Recently my three year old came with fever and sore throat from school.i gave him herbal drink with tulasi,pepper,dry ginger and palm jaggery.gave him hot water to drink, fresh lemon juice with honey and made him to rest with cold compress. But i was seen by all as unmotherly creature for not taking my kid to hospital.
I tried explaining that fever is just a symptom and that body could fight infection. But in vain. Really where are we heading our children and society. I am not against doctors or medicines. Myself being a naturopathy and yoga therapist,i know the life saving skills of doctors. But that doesn't mean a sneeze and a cough needs an anti biotic or paracetamol. There are conditions when a doctor save our life. But till then we could use home remedies which is non intrusive and soothing to body. Mild steam inhalation with basil leaves, hot water gargling,sponge bath,cold compress,bland porridges can do wonders. Only that we should give time and rest for the tired body.treat your bodywell..it will take care of our mind andsoul..
