Most of us have been taught to reduce a fever as soon as we notice it, but fevers are actually an important part of our immune response:

• Lots of fear around fever
• Febrile seizures: no brain damage or increase in the risk of epilepsy
• Not harmful, just scary
• Fevers help your immune system ramp up to fight infection
• Increase in white blood cell count
• Makes pathogens weaker
• Important immune defense

What to do with a fever:

• Touch base with your provider for guidance
• Fast on only liquids above 99.5 degrees to focus energy on fighting infection
• Take a hot/warm bath
• Rest and hydrate
• Consult your provider for pain relief and immune support

Once your fever is broken:

• Try Carrot and celery broth for electrolytes
• Start with protein, like steak or chicken
• Consider chicken soup
• Be prepared to lose some weight due to muscle breakdown

Symptoms that require medical attention:

• Dizziness and inability to walk
• Racing or irregular heartbeat
• Constipation or headache

Bielor Broth recipe:

• Ingredients: zucchini, celery, garlic, green beans, parsley
• Steam zucchini, green beans, and celery, then blend with parsley
• Optionally add garlic to stimulate the immune system

Digestion actually starts in the brain:

• State of the Nervous System affects digestion
• Parasympathetic - Rest and Digest
• Sympathetic - Fight or Flight

Tips to promote parasympathetic while eating:

• Avoid multitasking and screens
• Take time to sit and eat mindfully
• Breathe deeply before eating
• Connect with your food

Ways to improve digestion:

• Probiotics
• Reduce stress
• Eat colorful foods
• Increase fiber intake
• Include fermented foods