The Healing Fever

Only a health body has the energy to develop a fever. The immune system reacts to pathogens with an acute fever.

At about 38.5°C to 39°C nearly all pathogens become sluggish and can be caught and eliminated by the antibodies. The heat of the fever accelerates the metabolism and activates the so-called "body police". Cleansing and combustion processes are supported. Every reduction in the fever reduces the defence.

Since primeval times people have warmed themselves at a fire and prepared food with fire so that it becomes warming and digestible.

The fire-run is a shamanic annual ritual in many cultures. This archaic seeming custom - running over glowing coals - is an ancient cleansing ritual. Not only does it have the function of an inner cleaning; it also provides the opportunity to confront ancient fears of the fire's power.

In Christian mythology there is purgatory which burns so-called "sins" and cleanses. In western society fire has been pushed out of daily life and replaced with microwaves, gas and electricity. Just as fire has been banished out of daily life, so too is fire being banished from the body.

A fever lasting several days causes fear and terror and instead of understanding the cleansing and clearing function, it is "fought".

Hot flushes are frowned upon, are checked with hormones without understanding what energy potential this is.

Fever convulsions are often responsible for the fear of fever. A fever cramp may be disconcerting to watch, but really it is a harmless event. It is a discharge in the brain similar to a thunderstorm that quickly passes by.

Just as illnesses with fever are necessary for a healthy development, so too is it psychologically important to allow emotions to be expressed whatever form they may take.

The cost of suppressing acute illnesses with vaccinations, antibiotics, cortisone etc. is a chronic disease, which significantly weakens and impairs the life energy.

With protracted chronic illnesses the body is so weakened that it no longer can develop a healing fever.

Homeopathic Treatment

In homeopathy so-called fever medications accompany every illness with fever. The effect of an acute medicine is quickly visible. The medicine relieves the fear, restlessness and physical complaints. After going through an acute illness a developmental jump forward becomes clearly noticeable.