Yogic management for the above mentioned problem

Fasting with total bed rest in a quiet place is the best way to cure a simple fever, while eating is a sure way to prolong it. Short bouts of fever occurring periodically, especially during change of season, or following a period for overeating or indiscretion, are truly nature's blessings. They compel rest and enable the body to quickly read just. They should not cause alarm as they are not sickness and no treatment is needed except rest. They indicate that health is strong and vital resistance is high.

During the fast, pure or boiled water should be taken. In cases of continuing fever or diarrhoea, a watery preparation of sweetened boiled barley can be safety taken. This interferes minimally with the elimination process while helping to bind the loose bowels. When the fever has passed, the fast can be broken with fruit or vegetable juices or thin vegetable soup, followed by light Khicheri.

In general, the hatha yoga kriyas are contraindicated during states of fever and acute illness. It is better to allow the body to eliminate wastes and purify itself at its own rate. Neti, Kunjal are useful in more chronic states of disease or degeneration, where the body's ability to mount an acute purifying reaction is reduced. Here the need is to slowly and gradually build up the depleted vitality levels so that the body will again be capable of mounting its own purifying crises and acute reactions.

This process of rejuvenation from states of debility and chronic illness can be greatly accelerated by yoga practice including intelligent use of the cleansing kriyas.

Asanas

Matsya Kridasana and Shashankasana are useful in relieving stomach cramps and pain. The best posture in which to sleep is matsya kridasana. Yoga nidra or abdominal breath awareness should be practised daily. Anuloma viloma and meditation provides an effective means of diverting the mind away from pain and discomfort.

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