The Healing Crisis - It is Time to Get Rid of the Trash The body has an amazing capacity for storing toxins and suppressing the effects of poor eating and environmental pollution. Years of accumulated toxins may be held deep within the tissues of our bodies, waiting for an opportunity to be released. If that opportunity never comes, the toxins continue to build up—eventually causing sickness and disease. Until there is enough available energy, the body cannot work on the removal of these toxins. Dietary supplements and lifestyle changes which supply the body with extra energy, provide an opportunity for the body to finally remove stored waste. This is what is known as a “Healing Crisis.” This process can sometimes be uncomfortable as toxins are dumped into the system to be expelled. It is often accompanied by fatigue, headaches, fever, bad breath, body odor, skin eruptions, irritability, nausea, diarrhea and/or flu-like symptoms. It can last from as little as a few hours to several days, depending on an individual’s health. Healthier people experience shorter periods of discomfort with fewer, if any, symptoms. The “crisis” refers to the onset of healing and symptoms usually disappear once the body adjusts to the process. After that, detoxification can continue without noticeable symptoms. Colostrum is one of those supplements which can provide significant amounts of cellular energy which the body wisely uses to expel the buildup of accumulated toxins. A good portion of waste is stored within fatty tissue and it is no wonder that many individuals struggle with excess weight. Fat actually serves to keep toxic buildup away from other tissues of the body. When toxic build up is removed, the fat often fades away, too. Ultimately, this results in greater energy and weight loss for some. It is important to understand that this process is short-term and that it is normal, natural and healthy. The uncomfortable symptoms result as the immune system sends out an army of white blood cells to engulf the waste materials which have been suddenly let loose into the blood and lymphatic systems. This is the same thing that happens when the body attacks a virus or bacterial infection. Mucus is produced, joints become stiff and sore, headaches result and fatigue sets in. If you experience a healing crisis, you can either reduce the level of colostrum for several days and give your body a chance to catch up with the detoxification process, or you can support the crisis by doing any or all of the following:
Helping your body through a healing crisis can make a difference in how quickly and how thoroughly you are able to detoxify. Taking over-the-counter remedies for symptoms will either prolong or stop the process. Drugs may produce temporary relief, but they often drive toxins back into the tissues. Once through the “crisis,” your body will begin to function more efficiently and the resultant level of vitality will be well worth the effort. |
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