Detoxification is an adjustment made by the body to purge waste material from within. The elimination of stored toxins, sometimes called a "healing crisis," is part of the body's healing process. During a healing crisis, toxins are pulled out of the body tissues and into circulation to be eliminated.

These are temporary positive cleansing signs; NOT side effects. We need to understand the changes that arise from introducing higher-quality foods, or by reducing the use of stimulants such as coffee, tea or chocolate.

Hering's Law of Rebuilding the Body

The definition of the healing crisis, or "Hering's Law of Cure," has gained wide-spread acceptance over the years: All cleansing begins from the inside out, from the head down, and in reverse order as the symptoms have appeared.

As you use the products, sometimes within days or even hours, a burst of energy and well-being may be experienced. Your body is infinitely intelligent and if given the proper tools - good nutrition, fresh air and water, adequate rest and positive mental attitude - will manage to work itself through a healing crisis and "miraculously" heal itself.

Normally, a healing crisis will develop within three months of a positive change in life-style. A healing crisis may last from a few hours to a few days; rarely longer. A young person will detoxify quicker than an older person. A person may experience more than one healing crisis to fully discharge toxins from the body tissues. Each healing crisis is followed by increased vitality and greater physical well-being. Perhaps the greatest challenge of a healing crisis is not to become discouraged, but to learn from the experience.

Positive Cleansing Signs

Understanding the cleansing symptoms - how they arise, how to relieve them and how to interpret them as part of the pathway towards vibrant health - is essential. Any health care practitioner who deals with cleansing and rebuilding knows that as the body is cleansing, people may suffer mild headaches, cramping, light skin rashes, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, gas or bloating. (As with all health products, always check with your doctor prior to use.) Reduce dosage if cleansing becomes too severe.

Mild Cramping

As the muscles in the bowel start to work again, it may seem like cramping, but it's actually your large intestine beginning to work properly. This cramping can be reduced by drinking more water - 8 to 10 glasses a day is recommended. Make sure you drink 1 to 2 glasses of water when you actually take your colon cleanser. Avoid carbonated beverages. They will slow down the cleansing process and increase the cramping. Regular exercise will also help reduce cramping. Even a walk around the block can be a great relief. Reduce dosage of products if cleansing is too severe or becomes too uncomfortable. Remember, cleansing signs happen to very few people and they are temporary.

Mild Diarrhea

Watery diarrhea occurs when the bowel has been severely limited in its ability to reabsorb water and the extra water passes directly through the bowel. If you experience watery diarrhea, decrease the amount of colon cleanser you are taking. This will allow the bowel to cleanse gently and effectively without the inconvenience of diarrhea. Loose stools and diarrhea are cleansing symptoms that pass with time as the toxins are eliminated from the bowel. Reduce dosage of products if cleansing is too severe or becomes too uncomfortable. These are temporary positive cleansing signs, not side effects.

Mild Gas or Bloating

Bloating or gas can happen when the body is cleansing and eliminating old fecal matter and parasites. It's like cleaning the inside of an old house. If the air in our house is dusty and stale, you open the windows to bring in fresh air. Bowel cleansing is like letting out the old dusty, stale air. Many people who have been suffering from auto-intoxication for a number of years may have a high parasite count living in their body. This can produce foul smelling gases as they are being eliminated by the parasite cleanser. After completing the cleansing program, many people stay on the maintenance program, and expelling foul smelling gas from the bowels becomes a thing of the past. Reduce dosage of products if cleansing is too severe or becomes too uncomfortable. These are temporary positive cleansing signs, not side effects.

Mild Headaches

As your body cleanses and starts to rebuild, you may notice some mild headaches. This usually means toxins are being cleansed from the body and the toxic levels in the blood are slightly elevated. This can also mean that toxins are clearing from the brain, sinuses and various other areas in the upper body. Many people who have had regular headaches in the past will find that they will experience a mild return of these headaches temporarily. This is due to the toxins clearing from the body. Staying consistent with the products inevitably provides positive results as the toxins clear from the body. Remember to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. If you are still uncomfortable, reduce your dosage of the cleanser. These are temporary positive cleansing signs, not side effects.

Mild Flu-like Symptoms

This involves fatigue, light-headed spells, and just a general yucky feeling. This is quite common as the body is cleansing toxins. Toxins in the blood stream can cause many different symptoms in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to drink a lot of water while the body is cleansing. Drinking water will also help to reduce stress levels. Flu-like symptoms can occur more than once during the cleansing process. Reduce dosage of products if cleansing is too severe or becomes too uncomfortable. These are temporary positive cleansing signs, not side effects. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water daily helps remove toxins from the body and speed the cleansing process. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables or even juicing them is extremely important. You will notice a difference by incorporating this into your diet. Also, remember to rest, rest, rest! Whenever you feel a little tired and it's convenient, take a nap. Many times, the reason you feel tired during the cleansing process is that your body is using its energy to cleanse the toxins out. Extra rest also helps the body to rebuild when you are cleansing.

Important Points To Remember

1. Understand that as your body is healing, cleansing, and rebuilding, you need to rest and take good care of yourself. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.

2. Stick to the basics and use common sense. Reduce dosage of products if cleansing is too severe or becomes too uncomfortable.

3. Persistence pays off. Stay on the products. Many people see life-changing results when they stay on the products long-term for a minimum of 6 months. For added support, encourage your family and friends to use the products and let their testimonies serve as added motivation.

4. Keep track of your result. Remember to write a letter to the person who shared these products with you. Let them know all the wonderful and positive improvements you have noticed in your health. Your success will influence and inspire others to continue spreading the message.

5. Remember: Stay consistent!

Extra Tips

Reducing stress will help the healing crisis pass faster. Some people may need to evaluate their daily stress levels which can include a poor diet, smoking, caffeine, sugar, white flour and other lifestyle elements that contribute to poor health.

Drink plenty of pure or distilled water (8 to 10 glasses per day), exercise regularly, eat lots of fruit, whole grains, and raw or lightly steamed vegetables. The best results are seen after 6 to 12 months. Stay consistent for better results. The longer you stay on the products, the better the results will be.

Exercise is Important

Exercise aids in the detoxification process. Find an exercise program that is fun and not so ambitious that it is impossible to adhere to. Many people begin an exercise program with the best of intentions, only to find that it is either too difficult or requires too much time. Find an easy activity and gradually increase your level of exercise. Remember, a little exercise is better than none at all. One of the best exercises is walking. Toxins cause stiff and aching muscles and are eliminated through the sweat glands. Your walking distance and pace can be upgraded as time will allow. Walking 20 to 30 minutes, three to five times a week, will help prevent toxins from overloading the system, being reabsorbed, and will allow the body to eliminate more toxins. The skin is an important organ of elimination and toxins can be released more efficiently it if is in proper condition. To aid this process, try the detoxification bath described below.

Using a body brush, stimulate lymph and blood flow by dry-brushing the skin from the ends of the limbs toward the heart, including the abdomen, and repeating daily until the crisis passes. Many health professionals suggest daily brushing of the skin to help keep the lymphatic system in optimum condition. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program.

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