Viral Fever: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Food and Nutrition

Food to be taken:

Drink as much as water
Freshly prepared fruit juices
Soups
Curd rice
Boiled milk
Chapatti
Khichidi
Oats
Boiled potato

Food to be avoided :

Spicy or greasy foods
Red meat
Junk food
Red meat
Carbonated drinks
Ice creams
Alcohol
Oily and high cholesterol foods

Yoga and Exercise :

Breathing exercises can lower body temperature and alleviate discomfort.
Just sitting quietly and breathing deeply can have a relaxing effect on the nervous system.

Home Remedies :

Apply a cold compress, or an ice pack directly to the forehead
Soak in lukewarm water for about 5 to 10 minutes a couple of times in the day
Dress in clothing that is light and cool; it should not aggravate the skin rash
Consume a lot of fluids, especially water, fruit juice and hot soup
Eat foods that are bland (lacking taste) and are cooked without any oil or spices
Gargle with salt water and suck on something sweet like a hard candy