Recently, many patients have come in with colds and coughs, and everyone knows: sooner or later it'll be time for them to go back to daycare...
Sure enough, last night Da Lu suddenly became upset, touched her forehead, and found it had spiked to 39°C ! 😰

Fever-reducing patches are not working, what should I do?

Da Lu was not interested in the anti-pyretic patches of "Lin Zizi" and "Qing Lili" at all, and simply said, "No!"
Left with no other option, I turned to the old-fashioned method of "Traditional Chinese Medicine Dad" —taking a hot shower to cool down .

How to "rescue" sensitive and irritable skin?

When I have a high fever, my skin becomes very sensitive; it cries at the slightest touch. How can I possibly take a shower?
The secret is to first give him a firm hug to make him feel safe , and then proceed gradually:

1. Apply a hot towel to the feet and head : Gently apply a hot towel to relieve discomfort.
2. Gradual showering : Slowly help the child remove their clothes, shower them with hot water, and observe them change from "koala mode" to being willing to stand up and shower on their own.
3. 15-minute stable cooling : Once you see that Qu's spirits have returned and the chills have lessened, keep it up and shower for another 15 minutes to completely cool down.

A "small reward" after the temperature drops

After showering, of course, we should give Da Lu a cup of Joy Lab Chrysanthemum Tea to help him dispel wind and relieve his sore throat and cough .
To make it easier for him to accept, I added apple juice in a 1:3 ratio to "hide" the herbal taste. It also has a slightly sweet fruity aroma, and he was so happy he exclaimed, "It's delicious!" 😂

Mom and Dad need to rest too.

Seeing that Da Lu is finally relaxing and sleeping, we adults can finally get some precious rest time too.
This night seemed to bring a touch of ease and peace of mind to the whole family's health. 💤

Tips from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Dad:

1. Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemum Tea Recipe : 3 grams of honeysuckle + 3 grams of chrysanthemum, brewed with hot water. Suitable for children with fever and sore throat.
2. Hot towel cooling method : Remember to start wiping from the feet, which helps improve peripheral blood circulation and help cool down.
3. Easy-going wellness philosophy : Prepare simple and healthy products for daily life, such as Joy Lab herbal tea bags, which are a great helper for parents in their busy lives!

A healthy life doesn't have to be complicated; sometimes a cup of tea and a towel are enough. Traditional Chinese Medicine Dad's Diary helps you easily maintain your health every day! #LightHealth #TraditionalChineseMedicineDadLuluPigDiary

Next episode preview: Lulu gets sick, TCM dad urgently prepares a remedy! (Part 2) | Pediatric massage to relieve headaches . TCM dad teaches you to press the Fengchi and Taiyang acupoints, plus push the Tianhe water and the three gates to help Lulu relieve headaches and reduce fever. Stay tuned!