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Headache


Use heat or cold. Depending on your preference, heat or cold can improve your headache when applied direct to the skin. You can try one or the other, or even alternate between hot and cold:^[11]

• Cold: Apply ice packs. Ice packs have been used for years to treat headaches and they still work. You usually find ice packs at your drugstore. A cold rag on your neck or forehead can also work wonders.
• Heat: Use a moist hot pack (but not too hot) to loosen up tense muscles. Or apply a warm cloth to the forehead of back of the neck.^[12]
• A cold or warm bath before lying down might be helpful.
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• Take a commercial headache preparation (analgesic) available from a pharmacy or supermarket.
• Common painkillers for headaches include aspirin, anti-inflammatories, and acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol, etc.). Always follow the instructions precisely as indicated on the product; not doing so can mask or worsen your condition.

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Sore Throat

Sore throats are not usually serious and the condition often passes in three to seven days. There are some treatments you can use at home to relieve your symptoms.

Painkillers

For treating sore throats, over-the-counter painkillers (analgesics), such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, are usually recommended. These may also help reduce a fever (high temperature).

You should not take aspirin or ibuprofen if you have (or have had in the past) stomach problems such as a peptic ulcer (an open sore in your stomach) or if you have liver or kidney problems. Paracetamol should be used instead.

Children under 16 years of age should never be given aspirin. Instead, paracetamol or ibuprofen should be used.

Take painkillers as necessary to relieve your pain. Always read the manufacturer’s instructions so you do not exceed the recommended or prescribed dose.

Self-care tips

If you or someone in your family has a sore throat, the tips below may help relieve the symptoms:

• Avoid food or drink that is too hot as this could irritate your throat.
• Eat cool, soft food and drink cool or warm liquids.
• Adults and older children can suck lozenges, hard sweets, ice cubes or ice lollies.
• Avoid smoking and smoky environments.
• Regularly gargle with a mouthwash of warm, salty water to reduce any swelling or pain.
• Drink enough fluids, especially if you have a high temperature (fever).

Antibiotics

The use of antibiotics (medication to treat bacterial infection) is not usually recommended for the treatment of sore throats. This is because:

• Most sore throats are not caused by bacteria.
• Even if your sore throat is caused by bacteria, antibiotics have very little effect on the severity of the symptoms and how long they last, and may cause unpleasant side effects.
• Overusing antibiotics to treat minor ailments can make them less effective in the treatment of life-threatening conditions.

Antibiotics are usually only prescribed if:

• your sore throat is particularly severe
• you are at increased risk of a severe infection, for example because you have a weakened immune system due to HIV or diabetes (a long-term condition caused by too much glucose in the blood)
• you are at risk of having a weakened immune system, for example because you are taking a medication that can cause this, such as carbimazole (to treat an overactive thyroid gland)
• you have a history of rheumatic fever (a condition that can cause widespread inflammation throughout the body)
• you have valvular heart disease (a disease affecting the valves in your heart, which control blood flow)
• you experience repeated infections caused by the group A streptococcus bacteria

A 10-day dose of a penicillin antibiotic called phenoxymethylpenicillin is usually prescribed in these circumstances. It is important to finish the dose even if you feel better. If you are allergic to penicillin, another antibiotic such as erythromycin or clarithromycin may be used.

Side effects

Antibiotics may cause side effects, including:

• nausea (feeling sick)
• vomiting
• diarrhoea

Antibiotics can also interact with some types of contraception, making the contraception less effective. Use additional contraception while you are on the antibiotics and for seven days afterwards if you are a woman and you are:

• taking the combined oral contraceptive pill
• using the contraceptive patch

For more information on all the different side effects and interactions of your medication, see the patient information leaflet that comes with it.

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Hangover

Here's How:

1. Sleep. Rest is your best friend at this point to give your body a recover. It is best to stay in bed so call in to work if you have to, tell them you have the stomach flu. You will sound so horrible on the phone they may believe you (unless they saw you at the bar, not a good idea then).
2. Replenish your body with fruit juice and water.
3. Avoid caffeine. A weak cup of coffee may be okay but a lot of caffeine will continue to dehydrate you, the opposite of what you want right now.
4. Drink orange juice for Vitamin C.
5. Drink a sports drink like Gatorade or Powerade.
6. Eat mineral rich food like pickles or canned fish.
7. In Poland, drinking pickle juice is a common remedy. Barbara Rolek, About.com Guide to Eastern European Food, has more Hangover Food suggestions from this region.
8. Drink a Bloody Mary. While the popular phrase “hair of the dog that bit you” may sound logical with a shot of whiskey left in the bottle next to your bed, it’s only temporary. Try a Bloody Mary instead, while your blood is dealing with the new alcohol it is ignoring the old and in the mean time tomato juice and celery are full of vitamins. If you drank the last of the vodka make a Virgin Mary. Another spicy morning after drink option is Hair of the Dog, in which gin and hot sauce are sure to bite your hangover back. Yet another classic option, sans spice, are the aptly named Corpse Reviver drinks: #1 (brandy), #2 (gin), #2011.
9. Take a shower, switching between cold and hot water.
10. In Ireland it was said that the cure for a hangover is to bury the ailing person up to the neck in moist river sand.
11. Try Alka Seltzer Morning Relief. One reader says that it's all that he and his wife have found that really works for them. He stumbled across this "cure" while his wife was still suffering after two days, within 15 minutes after taking the Alka Seltzer she was fine.
12. Get some exercise. Another reader suggests doing some sort of physical activity. He writes, "In the rare case of having hangover I usually drink about 1-2 liters of water and go outside to do some exercise like mountain climbing, swimming, cycling or just about anything that keeps me sweating." It takes willpower to move like that when standing seems like a challenge, but it is a good theory.
13. The side effects of aspirin, Tylenol and ibuprofen can be magnified when alcohol is in your system, so it is best (even though it may be the first thing you reach for) to avoid them to kill the hangover pain. Aspirin is a blood thinner, just like alcohol, and can intensify its effects and Tylenol (or acetaminophen) can cause more damage to your liver. Ibuprofen can also cause stomach bleeding. So be cautious when going for the quick relief.
14. Watch the video: Hangover Remedies. Jonathan Stewart demonstrates how to make a blended hangover remedy. There are a more than a few ingredients so you may want to have everything organized prior to overindulging.
15. As an antidote, one reader takes a little extra multi B vitamin and drinks a lot of water before going to sleep.

http://cocktails.about.com/od/healthsafety/ht/hngovr_rmdy.htm

Common Methods For Treating a Fever

1. 1
   Remove any excess clothes or blankets. The environment should be comfortably cool.
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2. 2
   Dress in comfy clothes. This is no time to be a fashion diva. Drag out your rattiest, most comfortable nightgown or pajamas and robe. Put on some socks.
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   Put an ice pack or damp rag on your forehead. This will cool your body down temporarily and reduce the fever faster. You could also soak a washcloth in a bowl of cool water, then place it on your forehead. This will help your body to lower it's temperature, thus reducing the fever faster.
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   Get someone to massage your head, neck and back. If you can get them to do your arms, legs, hands and fingers, it will feel really good and help reduce some of the aches related to the fever. If you don't have someone to rub you, then just use an electric massager.
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   Apply a damp cloth to legs, feet and neck. Only apply until the cloth is warm because excess application only makes the situation worse by cause shivering which increases core body temperature.
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   Take a cold shower. You may think a hot shower makes you feel better, but it actually makes your body temperature higher. A cold shower for 15 minutes can reduce your fever.
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   Stay in an air conditioned room. You want to have a constant cold room temperature because this also helps lower your body temperature.
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   Let the fever run its course. As long as the fever does not exceed 102 degrees, it actually helps your body to fight infections and eliminate toxins.

Remedies From the Refrigerator

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   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).
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   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.
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   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.
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   Drink fruit juice. Any fruit juice, including lemonade, will replace the fluids lost through sweating.
5. 5
   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.

Remedies From the Cupboard

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   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.
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   Take angelica root. If boiled and infused in water, this will help bring down a fever.
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   Take Motrin (Ibuprofen), Tylenol (Acetominophen), Alleve (Naproxen) or Biogesic (Paracetamol). These are fever reducers which really help There is a kind for kids and adults. Follow the directions on the package on dosage information.
4. 4
   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.
5. 5
   Eat fresh pineapple. Pineapple is not only an anti-inflammatory agent that can fight fever, but the juice also prevents dehydration.
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   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.
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   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.
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   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.
   
   

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