Embrace Fever for Healing

Relying on medications like Tylenol or ibuprofen to reduce fever has become an ingrained medical belief, despite the body's natural response of raising temperature to combat infections. While it may be necessary to relieve discomfort, especially in children, doing so might hinder the body's ability to fight off illness. Research from Johns Hopkins indicates that treating fever in children with chickenpox can prolong their sickness. Additionally, studies from Duke raise safety concerns regarding the impact of acetaminophen on neurodevelopment, suggesting a need for cautious use of fever-reducing medications.