21 Day Sugar Detox – Cleansing Reaction
Well, Folks, sometimes when you do what it takes to improve your health, the changes are easy and elegant; sometimes not. But, the one thing you can be sure is that what your body needs to change in order to come into balance will happen when you are willing to keep your commitment to shifting something in your diet, hydration, and/or exercise program. That’s why I want to tell you about the cleansing reaction I’ve been dealing with as I came off refined sugar during our 21 Day Sugar Detox.
What’s a Cleansing Reaction?
When John Wright and I talked about the 21 Day Sugar Detox and since I mostly was off refined sugar until the holiday season, I didn’t think I’d have much problem. So, I discussed writing a daily blog in the hopes that what I could share about my experience would help one of our readers. What happened instead is that my body went into a Herksheimer (cleansing) reaction, and I ended up dealing with a low grade fever, chills, aches, headaches, swollen glands, and a sore throat for the last two weeks. These symptoms can generally occur when your body is dumping toxins faster than they are being eliminated.
How Did You Deal with Your Cleansing Reaction?
The first thing I did was upped the amount of water I was drinking. Since I like hot drinks, I made myself hot toddies and drank 3 cups of echinacea detox tea every day. Another great alternative is switchel, especially for those who like cold drinks when they are feeling under the weather.
The next thing I did is eliminate everything from my schedule that wasn’t necessary so that I could rest more. One of my wellness mentors, Dr. Carolyn Dean, calls this lying down therapy.
I upped the amount of minerals I take as well as started taking at least 2 tbsps. of Liposomal Vitamin C. I was lucky I had already made a batch and had it in the fridge.
Next, I started eating small meals throughout the day including fresh fruit salad (filled with vitamins) and homemade chicken soup (Bone broths are mineral rich, and chicken soup made with a bone-in organic chicken is ideal .).
Finally, I alternated between detox baths, using 2 cups of Epsoms Salts with 1/2 cup of Bentonite clay, with hot showers, using our honey body products.
Self-Care is the Key to Moving
through a Cleansing Reaction
I encourage anyone who is going through a cleansing reaction, like I did, on the 21 Day Sugar Detox, to practice self-care and try some of the support I am using. By giving my body the break it wanted and helping it move more toxins through my skin and urine, I feel I’m on the other side of the cleansing reaction.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me below. QueenBee
