Fever Increases Immune System Defense, Study Shows
A new study adds more reason to why our bodies employ fevers as a defense against sickness.
Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute found that a higher body temperature can help our immune systems to work better and harder against infected cells. The finding was published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.
“Having a fever might be uncomfortable, … but this research report and several others are showing that having a fever is part of an effective immune response,” John Wherry, Ph.D., deputy editor of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, said in a statement. Read More
Dr. Jay’s Note: Fear of fevers has long caused parents to artificially suppress them. Not allowing our natural healing process to do its magic can not only hinder the recovery process but may also increase the risk of relapse. Welcome fevers as a sign that the body is responding in a healthy way.
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