You may even find that the detoxing process causes you to suffer the old symptoms that you have had that the body has suppressed. You may think that you are becoming ill but it is important that you continue with the detox and don’t take any medications to help with the symptoms. The aim to flush chemicals from the body, not introduce more!
A healing crisis occurs when the body tries to expel toxins at a faster rate than they can be properly disposed of. The more toxic your system is, the more severe the healing crisis may be. Healing crises are characterized by a temporary increase in symptoms during the process of detoxification. You may actually feel worse for a time and conclude that the detox program is not working. However, the opposite is true. The symptoms are a sign that the treatment is effective and that the body is cleaning itself of all the old, hidden, accumulated toxins.
This reaction is temporary, and usually passes within one to three days. To cope with the healing crisis, it is important to drink plenty of fresh water, and herbal teas. These will help to flush the body of toxins. It is best to use pure water, and not water that comes from the tap. Bottled spring water is ideal. Drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day. If you are feeling lethargic or tired, the body is telling you that you need to rest.
Hot showers may be very helpful. Have the water as hot as you can stand it and scrub the skin well. This will help to eliminate toxins through the skin.
Do not eat too much through the crisis. Eat light meals that are easy to digest. Increase the amount of fiber that you are eating and take supplements that cleanse the colon and kidneys.
