Detoxification and Healing Process

UNDERSTANDING THE DETOXIFICATION & HEALING PROCESSES
Ø Many people are caught off guard and fail to understand and interpret the symptoms and changes their bodies go through as they improve their lifestyle habits and begin to detoxify. Many of these symptoms and changes are unpleasant, but they usually don’t last long, and are easier to accept knowing they are a necessary part of the healing process.

Ø The benefits of cleaning the body of toxins and disease elements are vitally important. These bacteria, viruses or toxins are going to show up sooner or later. You can either have a healthy body handle them on your terms, or they will eventually overpower your weakened body unexpectedly.

Ø Isn’t it better to go through a small healing crises when you’re mentally and physically able to handle it, than a full blown health crisis that happens when you least expect it, and when you may not have the strength or immune support to get through it healthfully?


There are many physical and emotional changes that can happen, and there are reasons why they happen as we begin to detoxify:

§ The body and mind begin to show changes because the quality of nutrients coming into the body is of higher quality than the tissue of which the body is made. The body begins to discard the lower grade materials to make room for the superior materials.

§ Indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, bloating and burping may start soon after you start your colon cleanse and healthy nutrition and supplement program. This happens because your body is not used to digesting these nutrients, which often indicates that you have been deficient of these nutrients for a long time. The body's digestion usually improves in a week or two. Taking digestive enzymes with meals will often help.

§ Suppressed body functions will be stimulated to detoxify the body, and the discarding of the material can come through the bowel causing diarrhea, through the kidney causing back ache, through the respiratory system causing a cold, through the immune system causing fevers, or through the skin causing warts, boils, acne, rashes, or psoriasis, to name a few.

Ø The skin is the largest eliminating organ, so the concept of toxins coming out through the skin is easily understood, even if it is hard to face.

§ Also, aches, pains and arthritis will often get stirred up, even if you haven't been suffering with them for years. This happens because uric acid and toxins aggravate these conditions as they are cleansed from the body.

§ When you cut out any artificial stimulants such as sugar, chocolate, coffee, tea, soda, tobacco, caffeine or recreational drugs, nervousness, headaches, fatigue, irritability and depression often occur.

Ø You will not get the desired result if you give up one artificial stimulant but start on another. All must be avoided as you stick with the Colon Cleanse and Anti-Aging Nutrition plan. You will be amazed at how your cravings will lessen more and more as you continue the detoxifying process!

§ Again, all of these symptoms and conditions are part of the healing process. The body will return to at least the same level of health as before, or most likely, superior health, UNLESS you do something to suppress this progress, like quitting before the detoxification is complete.

§ It’s important at this time to rest and sleep more. Once the artificial stimulants are eliminated the body is ready for the building process. You will see that the energy of a healthy, well nourished body is superior to any artificial stimulant.

§ Moderate weight fluctuation often occurs (either weight loss or weight gain). If you continue the healthier lifestyle the weight will stabilize.

§ If you are in doubt about whether what you are experiencing is a normal part of detoxifying and healing, contact a competent health care professional.

Dr. Cindy Bates