The Healing Crisis

During this program, your body can move through various stages of cleansing and repairing. Cold and fl u-like symptoms, sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, sweats, fevers, aches and pains are all natural methods used by the body to detoxify (release toxins) and heal itself. When the natural healing process or ‘healing crisis’ is in progress, it should be helped along and monitored. This expelling or purging is referred to in many health journals as ‘Herring’s Law of Cure’, or simply the healing crisis.

Healing crises (also referred to as ‘cleaning cycles’) can last one hour, one day, three days, one week, or even up to three weeks; it depends on the level of toxicity a person has accumulated. These cycles are all great signs that your body is responding well and busy cleaning out the toxic obstructions, allowing for the renovation of weakened areas to take place.

During the cleansing and healing process, old symptoms of past dis-ease, and/or infl amed or weakened tissues may return and then disappear as the body heals that particular area. These are old toxic problems that have built up due to being suppressed, and now, the body having been given the chance to unpack and clean these areas, can now start to rebuild and restore normal tissue function. You may also feel areas of weakness that you never even knew you had! Don’t panic, simply relax, trust the process, and let your body continue its journey into vibrant health.

NOTE: If your kidneys are not filtering your cellular acids properly, your condition will be slow to correct.

What to actually expect & hacks to help you manage through.

Please don’t let the array of aforementioned healing crisis alarm or deter you. While It’s not uncommon to experience many side effects during detoxification, the typical range and severity can be narrowed down to a select few. I offer you these in the following pages, along with management strategies, for your peace of mind.

NB: If your illness is chronic/severe coming into this process, and you are not an enrolled member, I strongly encourage you to book a consult with us prior to commencing [Book Here]. Enrolled members will have many discussion opportunities.

Typical symptoms of healing can include cold and flu like experiences, changes in bowel movements, aches and pains of various types, fevers, heartburn, lung congestion followed by expectoration, energy loss, energy gain, swelling and itching, and in rare cases, vomiting. We will always encourage you to continue on through these effects, providing they don’t exceed your tolerance, as they are part of the road to the ‘Rome’ of regeneration!

Those who work with us directly through our online courses or signature programs typically have stronger detoxification signs a lot faster, though sometimes it may take several weeks to achieve such a response. It can depend on the individual and the level of issue but, regardless, keep your detoxification process going as it’s the only way to truly heal.

Reiterating the ground rule: if you feel unsafe or unsure within yourself, don’t hesitate to visit the emergency department of your nearest hospital for peace of mind and report it to us as soon as practical.

NB: you will find more on this in the online course media under: The Healing Crisis.

Cold and flu-like symptoms

As the body begins to clean its lymphatic system, the sinus cavities, lungs and most other body tissues will become active in the cleaning process. Do not stop this process! It is important, natural, and the only true way to increase the function of your cellular actions which, in turn, kickstarts your body along the regenerative path.

You will begin to see mucus discharging from your body, often there can be quite a lot of it. It can be clear, yellow, green, and even brown or black. Occasionally you may notice blood in the mucus — don’t panic, this blood has been there for a while, locked in amongst congestion, as congestion is acidic and will cause inflammation and bleeding of tissues. Its elimination is welcome and indicates a healing environment is being established.

The throat can get very sore. This is simply mucus and toxins in the tissues trying to get out. It is best not to use cough drops, however if you must, use only natural cough drops, like those made with slippery elm. We sell heal all glycerins, lung glycerins and teas that are excellent for this purpose.

The effects of the cleansing process and range from very light (a runny nose and minor cough) to heavy (deep bronchial and lung expectoration). These deep cleansing processes can become uncomfortable and sometimes scary. Trust that your body knows what it is doing!

The body will eliminate through any orifice that will be beneficial to it, including: skin, ears, nose, mouth, kidneys and bowels. If you detox too quickly and you are extremely toxic, the body has the potential to split the skin and push toxins out through the opening it creates.
The body may feel achy all over. Relax. Conserve your energy so your body can do a thorough job cleaning itself.

Welcome these purgative healing processes as they are essential to recovering vital health.

Changes in bowel movements

It is vital that you have at least one bowel movement per day, however two or three would be much better. Optimum bowel health, in our world, means having a bowel movement 30-45 minutes after you eat. Many people move unnaturally 3-6 times or more per day from what allopathy call Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a catch phrase for inflammation of the GI tract.

If your stools are too loose, or runny, use a good herbal bowel formula made with slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, and/or chamomile. These types of formulas will help firm your stool, while removing the toxicity and inflammations that cause diarrhea to begin with. Some formulas may contain bentonite clay and charcoal, both of which are acceptable.

Constipation is a common problem among most people and refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. This is very hard on the body in many ways, compounded by the absorption of toxic by-products produced through the putrefaction of foods that are being held in the intestines. Putrefaction is the process of bacteria breaking down dead matter. Picture the carnage you would arrive home to if you forgot the meat defrosting in the sink and went on a six-week holiday… Yep, exactly, nature’s waste disposal system (putrefaction) in full flight in all its wrenching stench glory. When this occurs within the bowel, the quantity and concentration of toxins being pulled through the bowel wall into the blood stream (absorption) is catastrophic. The destruction of the intestinal wall can also begin as a result, especially if those food residues become impacted. The knock on from here is a decline in the bowel’s structural integrity, and an increase in inflammation; all states of bowel disease are now a potential outcome.

Chamomile or peppermint tea is great for inflamed bowels. Both teas soothe smooth muscle tissue. The consumption of 60mL (2 oz) aloe vera juice three times a day can help alleviate constipation. This method may cause diarrhea.

To help relieve irritation and inflammation of the bowels: Make a tea out of marshmallow and slippery elm (1 teaspoon of herbs to 1 cup of water). Boil the tea for 8 minutes, then steep for five minutes. Strain and drink 1 cupful 3-6 times per day.

Aches and pains

There can be many aches and pains during the cleaning and healing process. Wherever there is a toxic overburden and subsequent weakness in the body, it will show itself through aches and pains. The body will yank the toxicity right out of itself as you provide it with the power to do so, and it’s not uncommon for a new ache or pain to be experienced as this yanking action occurs within degenerated/decaying areas. These aches and pains are a positive, progressive, a normal part of the process, and should not be feared.

Most will last anywhere from a few hours to a week or more. After the cleaning cycle has completed a lap, you will notice that particular area becoming much stronger than before.

Pain is the result of acidosis that has created inflammation. This can stimulate or degenerate the nervous system (pain that stops you in your tracks vs numbness). Pain also develops where the energy becomes blocked in the body from toxins, clots, cholesterol, acid crystalline deposits, and chemical medications.

We have been taught to ’treat the pain’ or ’get rid of the symptom.’ Drugs that block the pain can also block the healing crisis and set the body up for future degenerative issues. The goal should always be to correct the cause of the symptom, not suppress the symptom itself.
For particularly painful situations, alternating hot and cold compresses can be used. Arnica oil, used topically, can also help. Castor oil packs may also offer some relief. When these methods are not enough, significant pain should be monitored by a healthcare professional. Always remember that pain is communicating an acidic terrain (internal environment), the process to repair always remains the same but the management may flex.

Arnica oil and castor oil packs can be purchased from us at by searching ‘arnica’ and ‘castor’ on our website: invictusapothecary.

Vomiting

Most people do not vomit unless they are extremely toxic or have been on many chemical medications, which can accumulate in the tissue of the stomach. Vomiting is quite normal when the stomach needs to eliminate toxins and mucus quickly. Some people vomit worms and/or parasites that have developed in the upper GI tract. However, vomiting is a rare occurrence on this program.

Ginger, mint, or chamomile tea can help soothe the stomach and ease spasms. These teas can also help promote liver and intestinal function, aiding in your relief.

Fevers

Fevers are a natural process that your body uses to eliminate toxins quickly, including mucus, parasites, and even unserviceable cells. Your skin is your body’s largest eliminative organ. According to the American Medical Association (AMA) the body eliminates 900 grams or more of wastes through the skin in a 24 hour period. When the body is cleansing, a higher elimination capacity is called upon.

Most adults will develop fevers under or around 39°C (103°F). Always drink plenty of pure water and fresh fruit or vegetable juice. Never let the body dehydrate. You can use cold showers, baths, or a cold washcloth on the back of your neck to help cool down.

Children can naturally have fevers of 40-41°C (104-105°F), so don’t panic. The most important thing will be staying hydrated. Many parasites are killed during these high fevers through both heat and the increase of white blood cells.

The body has its own intelligence; we only need to understand it. Never fear a natural process that the body uses to help itself stay healthy. Fevers are just one mechanism used to accomplish this. If there is anything to fear from fevers, it is dehydration. Most people, through acidosis, are dehydrated to some degree. Learn all you can about the ways of nature as this will help you immensely on your journey toward health and vitality.