Herxheimer or Herx reactions are detoxification reactions which can last days to a few weeks.

For some people this is a reaction when their body starts to release toxins, proteins and oxidising agents .  This may result in our bodies releasing inflammatory cytokines. It is not uncommon to have flu like symptoms, including headaches, joint and muscular aches, sore throat, general tiredness, sweating, chills, nausea. in this die off of bad bacterium and release of stored up matter and chemicals. All of our the bodies will react differently dependant on the lives we have led. Keep this in mind when you are cutting out certain dietary foods, drinks and generally making better lifestyle changes. Our bodies store toxins in tissues, liver , gall bladders and kidneys if released really quickly a Herx reaction may happen.

To help this reaction have daily Epsom salt baths, lots of filtered water, herbal teas and lots of breathing exercises. This will aid quick recovery and easier release of these built up toxins and you will feel fantastic after this recovery. Remember you will come back a stronger , cleaner body so keep going!