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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Raising the Temperature with Medical Assistance
• Method 2 of 3: Raising your body temperature at home
• Method 3 of 3: Foods That Raise the Temperature
• Warnings

High temperature is a natural defense mechanism of the human body. It can fight unwanted viruses and bacteria in the body and even regulate metabolic processes and hormone levels. Raising the temperature at home can be risky, so be very careful. It is possible to raise the body temperature without causing intense heat, and it may even be beneficial for the body. If the temperature rises above 40 degrees Celsius, damage to important proteins in the body can begin.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Raising the Temperature with Medical Assistance

1. 1 Check with your doctor. If you decide you need to raise your temperature, you will need to talk to your doctor first about it. Make an appointment and ask your doctor how you can trigger a fever. Your doctor will tell you about the pros and cons of artificially raising your temperature and what you can do. Sometimes the temperature rises with certain medications, but this is usually seen as a side effect similar to an allergic reaction.
   • Vaccinations (for example, against diphtheria and tetanus) can also cause fever.
   • These drugs increase the temperature by speeding up the metabolism or the body's immune response. The drugs can cause other side effects as well.
   • If the doctor decides to raise the temperature with the drug, he can use the bacillus Calmette-Guerin (tuberculosis vaccine).
   • If your doctor advises you not to raise your temperature, you should listen to his opinion.
2. 2 Use a medical sauna or hyperthermia device. Look for medical or alternative medicine centers that use hyperthermic therapies. As a rule, in such places there are infrared saunas (that is, devices for hyperthermia therapy). Follow staff instructions when using such devices. Typically, the patient is asked to warm up from the inside before starting the procedure. Ginger root tea or ginger cayenne pepper capsules are suitable for this.
   • Before entering the sauna, you will need to undress and apply a herbal remedy (often containing ginger) to your body.
   • Wrap yourself in a towel and lie down in the sauna. The standard procedure lasts 60 minutes, but if you do not have a negative reaction, the procedure can be extended up to 2-3 hours.
   • During the procedure, you will need to drink water, especially if you intend to spend several hours in the sauna.
   • If you do not have a sweat in the first 10 minutes, or have any other unwanted reaction, your procedure will be short.
   • After the procedure, if all goes well, you will be asked to take a cool shower to close the pores.
3. 3 Take fewer antipyretics. There is still debate about the possible benefits of fever, and some doctors recommend taking less antipyretic drugs (such as aspirin). Due to this, the temperature will be moderately elevated, which will allow the body to activate the immune defense processes.
   • The hormone endogenous pyrogen enters the brain and causes a rise in temperature.
   • This can provoke rapid muscle contractions, which will allow the body to generate more heat. Nerve cells can constrict blood vessels, which can lead to less heat being released into the environment.
   • Fabrics can split to generate heat.
   • Feel free to wear something else or drink a hot drink, which will also raise the temperature.

Method 2 of 3: Raising your body temperature at home

1. 1 Take a bath according to the Schlenz method. This procedure is also called a bathtub to raise the body temperature, and this method has been used for many centuries to activate the body's natural immune response.You can take these baths in special institutions, but you can arrange a bath at home. Drink 1 to 2 cups of hot herbal tea (such as ginger, lemon, peppermint, elderberry, or goldenrod tea) before taking a bath. If you have a weak heart, add a few drops of hawthorn to your tea to reduce the chances of heart problems while taking a bath.
   • Fill the tub with hot water. The temperature should be 36-37 degrees Celsius.
   • Submerge your entire body in the bath. If you cannot fit entirely, bend your knees so your head goes into the tub. The nose and mouth must be above the water for you to breathe.
   • The temperature should not drop during the procedure. Add hot water if necessary and maintain the desired temperature. Let it rise to 38 degrees with each new addition of water.
   • Soak in the bath for half an hour. Ask someone to help you stand up if you feel dizzy or feel like you are about to pass out.
2. 2 Try a different bath therapy. Besides Schlenz baths, there are other bathing methods that can raise your body temperature. There is a method that, according to its creators, allows you to fight cancer. You need to draw hot water into the bathroom so that the temperature is such that you can withstand. Take a bath for 20-25 minutes, adding hot water as needed. During the procedure, drink ginger tea to warm the body from the inside and outside at the same time.
   • Be careful when getting out of the bath. If you feel faint or dizzy, ask someone to help you.
   • Don't towel dry your skin - let it dry on its own.
   • Cover the bed with plastic wrap to prevent wetting of the bedding, and lie down with plenty of blankets.
   • Lie down for 3-8 hours. You will sweat a lot. Stay in bed until the fever develops.
   • Typically, the fever goes away in 6-8 hours.
   • You can repeat the procedure once a week for 6-8 weeks.
3. 3 Try to practice tummo. This is a special type of meditation that Tibetan monks practice. This meditation can raise your body temperature and cause fever. Studies have shown that tummo meditation can raise the temperature to mild to moderate fever. An increase in temperature is observed during the exercise "powerful breathing", and how long the temperature will hold depends on the neurocognitive factor (visualization during meditation).
   • Find an experienced master and ask you to teach you how to meditate with this method.
   • The Power Breathing exercise can also be done at home to correct body temperature.
   • The principle of tummo is to inhale clean air and exhale about 85% of that air. This allows the lower abdomen to swell.
   • You can combine meditation with visualization - for example, imagine a flame bursting from your spine.
4. 4 Exercise to increase your body temperature. Exercise and heavy exertion will increase your body temperature. If you're serious about exercising on a hot day or wearing multiple layers of clothing, it will be harder for your body to cool down and release all the heat. The body temperature can rise by several degrees. Be careful as there is a risk of provoking heart problems, including heat cramps and heatstroke.
   • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
   • Know the symptoms of heart problems: dizziness, nausea, arrhythmias, visual disturbances.
   • If you develop any of these symptoms, stop, cool off, and wake up.

Method 3 of 3: Foods That Raise the Temperature

1. 1 Prepare yourself some brown rice. A serving of rice with every meal, or at least for dinner, can raise the temperature in a few days. Brown rice is a complex carbohydrate that puts a strain on the digestive system.The body has to work hard to digest rice, and this heats you from the inside. Remember, other whole grains like quinoa and buckwheat have the same effect.
2. 2 Eat ice cream. A serving of ice cream daily can gradually raise your body temperature over several weeks. Coldness in the body forces the body to generate extra heat to keep the temperature from dropping. In addition, foods high in fat, protein, and carbohydrates heat up the body as the digestive system tries to process all the elements.
   • Fat breaks down slowly and the body heats up due to prolonged effort.
3. 3 Use cayenne pepper. Add a quarter teaspoon of cayenne pepper to food daily. If you can't eat as much at a time, divide the peppers into multiple meals. Cayenne pepper contains a very pungent substance called capsaicin. It is responsible for the heat you feel when you eat peppers, but this release of heat does not raise your body temperature.
   • The body temperature rises as the pepper is digested.
   • Jalapeno peppers and habanero peppers have similar effects, but this has not been proven.
4. 4 Eat more ginger. A thumb-sized slice of ginger can quickly raise your body temperature. If you don't feel like eating it, you can make tea by leaving the same piece to simmer in water for 5-10 minutes. Ginger stimulates the digestive system and increases body temperature.
   • Other root vegetables can help you as well. If you don't like ginger, try carrots, beets, or sweet potatoes.

Warnings

• Even if you plan to be treated at home, you should talk to your doctor before raising your body temperature, especially if you have heart, digestive, or immune system problems.