“But I started dieting to get healthy. So why do I feel worse?” You can replace the word ‘dieting’ with anything you like, such as ‘working out’, ‘eating better’, ‘stopped drinking caffeine’, etc.
It doesn’t happen to everyone, but most people I have met who have undergone any type of change for the better, in regards to their health, has gotten sick either right away or within weeks of making changes. Why is that?
Understand that, with the lifestyles we have been leading, there are undoubtedly plenty of toxins just laying in wait to come out and play! When you pile crap onto more crap, nothing moves. Unless you manage to get a disease or two out of it. What happens when you start uncovering some of that mess in your body (the toxins), they get released into your body – mainly your bloodstream. It is then up to your body’s natural toxin removing capabilities, to do its job. Unfortunately, the longer you’ve been accumulating the crap, the longer it will take to remove, and in most instances, overwhelm your body. Remember also that your body’s natural ability to remove these nasty buggers, which are now flooding your system, has become lazy and may not work properly anymore. So while that lovely “detox” is supposed to make you feel better, it may not. At least not right away.
So what should you do?
Plenty of rest, water and good foods is usually all your body needs to get back to it’s high performance self. You may also discover that, up until now, your thinking has been cloudy as well (though that may be another reason you’re detoxing!). That will clear up in time, with proper rest and nutrition.
Warning about supplements:
If you’re taking them, you may be flushing money right down the toilet! Why? It’s likely that your colon is packed with yucky black rubbery stuff that has been there for years. No nutrition of any kind is going to get past THAT barrier! Personal experience has taught me that a good colonic can work wonders on ‘getting things moving’! Of course, it takes more than one time, so discuss the options with the person who is going to help you correct your health in a gentle way. This is not the same as a Fleet enima, or drinking teas with senna – those can be dangerous if used for too long. Supplements are great, when used correctly, and when they are actually absorbed into your bloodstream. While you’re detoxing, it may be a good idea to cut those out for a while, give your body a rest, and possibly take a good probiotic while your body heals itself.
For more information on your colon and other health information, here is a link to the woman I used for my colonic experience: Sarah Moore
Of course, you can still get healthy without having warm water put ‘up there’, and then let back out….. Depending on your body and which avenue of restoring your health you choose to use, your body may detox just fine on it’s own.
The main thing is to be gentle with yourself. You only have one body. Do your research, and ask a professional or two. It’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor if you’re on any medications. Sometimes changing your diet is a key component to getting off the meds for good!
Take some time to RELAX – meditation, watching TV, listening to your favorite uplifting music (not speed metal!), hanging out with family and friends – anything to make your mind and body happy. LAUGH! A lot……It’s amazing what laughter can do for your health and vitality. :)
Listen to your body – before it stops talking to you….
