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This Is Why Headaches Happen When You Are Detoxing

Headaches can occur while detoxifying as a result of your body's own natural cleansing processes. In this article, we are going to illustrate what causes these headaches AND specifically how to stop them cold. 

We are born into environments that are literally swarming with chemical and biological toxins and diseases. 

As we age, our bodies absorb more and more of these harmful toxins. Your immune system does it's best to fight off the foreign invaders but due to the sheer mass of toxins encountered, it can get overwhelmed.

This kind of accumulation can result in the development of vaccine-resistant viruses and bacteria. Antibiotics can be used, but have also been rendered nearly useless against highly adaptive viruses that have "learned" how to bypass their effectiveness. 

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On the other hand, some antibiotics are so powerful that they can actually stop the viruses and bacteria from spreading. Keep in mind though that antibiotics make no distinction between harmful and helpful bacteria in the body. 

They just tend to destroy everything in sight.

The diseases that you can get infected with sometimes leave tiny versions of themselves called antibodies behind. This is their way of preserving the viral "gene pool". 

Your eating habits may also enhance their chances of survival. 

Viral antibodies cannot be purged out if you continue to consume fatty and low fiber foods, instead of fresh fruits and vegetables.

What Is A Healing Crisis?

When you fully commit to a total body detoxification process it will be easy to release harmful toxins and viruses that accumulate in your body. During the detox process, you may feel symptoms such as fatigue, body aches, fever, and headaches. 



Don't panic, this is the healing crisis. It's only because your body is working at full capacity to eliminate the toxins. 

It's an indication that your body is cleaning itself up from all the toxins. The more toxins present in your body, the more intense your symptoms may be. Just remember that it's likely an indication that the therapy that you've been using is effective.

The human liver releases a huge amount of toxins into the blood and the kidneys try to filter these toxins out through normal elimination processes. You may feel sick with headaches, restlessness, and even stomach aches.

You need to drink an ample amount of water to force these toxins out of your colon and liver. These symptoms are usually temporary and typically fade away on their own.

A healing crisis can intensify when you undergo a total body detoxification regiment by going on a fast. It is by far the most effective means of detoxing. The reason for this is because your body, specifically your digestive system, is more relaxed than even when you are sleeping. 

Fasting keeps the body stabilized from having to constantly process foods in between meals. During the detox process, it can also bring on the symptoms of a healing crisis.

How To Reduce The Effects Of The Criss


You can offset these symptoms by simply drinking the recommended daily amount of water and by not overeating. 

After your cleansing process is completed, you should consume only light meals, comprised mostly of low fiber fruits and vegetables. Choose broths over meats to allow your body time to re-acclimate itself to solid foods. You should also drink organic teas. If you feel very tired, try to get the sleep that your body needs. 

You can also undergo meditation, acupressure therapy or massage to reduce the impact of the discomfort. 


It's very important you understand that such symptoms can occur as a result of the healing crisis. Some underlying health problems may also trigger these events as well. This is why it is essential that you get a thorough medical check up before you start any type of diet plan including fasting. 

The headaches, cramps and certain discomforts that are associated with total body detoxification can be reason enough to not wanting to try cleansing your body, but don't let that stop you. Keep in mind what your ultimate goal is: to stay healthy and to live as long as you possibly can.

Let us know if you need any advice regarding fasting or cleansing. Comments are now are now open for anyone who'd like to share their thoughts on this subject.



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