The nutritional products you have decided
to take will have a detoxifying effect on the body. You may, therefore, experience some
uncomfortable symptoms. These are known
as healing reaction. The most common
symptom individuals report is a temporary reduction of energy. You may also find yourself sleeping
longer. Some people report aches and
pains in various parts of the body, headaches, gas, constipation, diarrhoea or
other complaints.
These symptoms may occur because the body
is ridding itself of the substances that have been making it toxic – not only
the materials that have accumulated in the colon, but also the antibodies and
toxins that have built up in individual cells, interfering with their normal
function. As these substances are
ejected out of the tissues, they are dumped into the system making the body
temporarily more toxic until they can be excreted.
This can be minimised by following some
simple guidelines. The most important is to drink six to eight large glasses of water
every day. This will help flush out the toxins. It is also helpful to eat plenty of fresh
fruit and vegetables. These are easier
for the body to digest, leaving more energy for the healing process. If possible, have plenty of rest and fresh
air.
Even though a person may experience these
symptoms, they should be a welcoming sign that the healing process is well on
the way and that toxins are being removed from the body. If the symptoms are uncomfortable dosages can
be reduced to slow the process down. As toxins are stored in the fat, a
reduction in body fat and weight loss will release toxins into the blood stream
and some symptoms may occur.
Many people have no symptoms what so ever
and these are generally people who drink the amount of water recommended. If possible drink filtered water, as fluoride
and chlorine are toxic.
