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A Flare-Up occurs when mobilized toxins exceed the body's elimination capacity, requiring a balance of detoxification pacing and nervous system support.
TYPES OF REACTIONS THAT MAY CAUSE A FLARE-UP:
Detox Reaction
Die-Off Reaction
Herxheimer Reaction (“Herx”)
DETOX REACTION:
A detox reaction can occur when you are utilizing detox therapies, supplements, or are supporting your body's natural detoxifying abilities. Opening drainage pathways during the beginning of a protocol may cause a detox reaction. It is almost like opening the floodgates after years of having a stagnant drainage system. It's necessary, but can be uncomfortable at first. If this is the case, slow down on supplementation.
Detox reactions may also occur when taking too much detoxification support. If the body cannot keep up with a detoxification protocol, it may react. Going slower with your detox protocol as needed will ease detox reaction symptoms.
DIE-OFF REACTION / HERXHEIMER REACTION:
If you're on an antimicrobial supplement and symptoms flare up as you build up your tolerance or dosage (and if they continue the longer you are on it), then you are likely not doing enough drainage, binding, and detox work to eliminate the pathogens and pathogenic byproducts that are being killed/released. This is also referred to as a "herx" reaction.
Many people experience undesirable symptoms when their body is clearing pathogens. This is a fairly normal part of the process, but there are steps that can be taken to help you manage! Our goal is to mitigate and reduce the amount of these reactions.
If you are on a detox protocol with supplements such as Cellcore products, Para 1, 2 or 3, you can add more supportive detox support supplements such as binders, TUDCA, KL-Support, Lymph Activ, and/or increase the dosage as the practitioner recommends. In some people, these can cause more reactions, so listen to your practitioner to see if these supportive supplements are for you.
Other supportive tools include: rebounding, coffee enemas, castor oil packs, dry brushing, infrared sauna, epsom salt baths, and drinking plenty of water.
However, sometimes overusing these tools can cause too much detox as well. Binders may be used to help grab any toxins that are being mobilized when using these tools. If using these tools are making die-off symptoms worse, back off. Certain external therapies can liberate a lot of toxins at once, contributing to flares.
A great example is coffee enemas, which can cause the gallbladder to purge. The gallbladder is a hotspot for stored toxins. For some people, liberating all of these toxins in the gallbladder can cause reactions like nausea, digestive upset and headaches. There is a balance between supporting drainage and also managing the speed at which we remove toxins. This will be different for each person, and we would love to help you find your balance!
NERVOUS SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS:
Incorporating practices to calm the nervous system is another tool that can be very helpful in managing flare ups! Sometimes when the nervous system is already taxed, starting a protocol can aggravate it further. This is a common problem for those with a history of trauma or mold exposure. It may lead to symptoms like trouble sleeping, anxiety, trouble digesting, fatigue, or increased food reactivity.
We like to incorporate things like EFT tapping (click the link) and breathwork. We like to utilize the 478 breathwork pattern.
Here's how to practice 478 breathwork:
Find a quiet and comfortable place to sit or lie down.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose for a count of 4.
Hold your breath for a count of 7.
Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth for a count of 8.
Repeat this pattern several times, at least three to four cycles, or until you feel more relaxed and centered.
Neurofeedback, binaural beats, meditation, and walks in nature help calm your body and brain. This can help you to be more resilient towards stressors and toxins.
The key is to strive for a balance of killing, binding, and eliminating in a way that makes symptoms manageable while also continuing to lower your toxic load and eradicate pathogens. If you are experiencing moderate flares during your protocols, stay encouraged- many people have some level of increased discomfort on their way to feeling better.
This will pass, and we're here for you every step of the way.
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