This process is disturbing to some because they
do not understand why they are feeling bad when they are doing so many
good things for themselves. Also, because we have developed the habit
of running for something to stop these symptoms as soon as they start. You must realize that when you DO get "sick",
this is your body trying to save itself. All the avenues of elimination
increase - we don't like it, so want to run and get something to stop
it, when it may be better to just let "nature" take it's course, and
let the body do the work of healing itself.
When you start a cleansing program, or lifestyle
change, like dramatically improving your diet, exercising,
discontinuing a habit like smoking or drinking caffeine, etc., you are
likely to experience symptoms of detoxification.
These symptoms may
include headache, stomachache, cough, diarrhea, constipation, skin
eruptions, rashes, clogged sinus or draining sinus, fever, feeling
rundown, flu-like symptoms.
How long these symptoms last and
uncomfortable you are may indicate how much your body needs cleaning
out.
Usually these symptoms last a few days, then subside. Then they may return later as your body cleans some more. The body will continue this cycle if you are committed to your program, but more and more time will go by between these uncomfortable bouts. If you are particularly uncomfortable, you may be trying to do too much too soon. Change your diet for the better a little at a time (ie. if you stop coffee suddenly, you will have headaches, better to decrease a little at a time), and add your supplements, increasing amounts gradually. Call your nutritional health care advisor if you are discouraged. Be sure to dring enough pure water. A general rule of thumb is to drink 1/2 your body weight IN OUNCES each day.
One thing interesting about this whole cycle of detoxification is that when you are feeling your best, your body may, in the next day or so, begin another cleansing cycle. This is because it again has the energy it needs to cleanse itself. It is very important that you rest as much as possible when your body needs it - don't push yourself.
DON'T GIVE UP!! It is very common for people when
they feel the slightest discomfort to want to give up. If you are
confident that your feeling the affects of detoxification, don't do
this - you have invested time and money into putting together your
health program. You owe it to yourself and your body to be committed to
carry it through.
Some helpful products specifically designed for detoxification that I and others have used include the following, please contact me for FACT SHEETS on any or all of the following using the form below:
Liquid Cleanse
Bowel Detox
Dieter's Cleanse
Tao He (Chinese) Cleanse
Thai-Go Drink
If you are taking any of the many powerful anti-oxidant drinks that are available on the market today, you may also experience some symptoms of detoxification. One that I love, and is comparable to a lot of what is on the market today with a lot of care in manufacturing included is Thai-Go Drink. It does not only use the juice of one type of fruit, but other herbs and phyto-nutrients are added that enhance the properties of this drink.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and do not prescribe or diagnose disease. If you decide to do a cleansing program based upon this article, you are responsible for your decision, and the consequences.