Help...i'm trying a healthier diet and keep getting sick.

April 22, 2002

Hi,

I've got a question. I've drastically changed my diet (for about 3

1/2 weeks now). I've eliminated all meats except fish, and nearly

cut out dairy. I've been trying to purchase organic products. My

diet has focused on Fruits, veggies, rice (mainly brown and long-

grain wild) and nuts/seeds. I drink herbal teas and water mainly.

I'm taking some herbal remedies (essential oils for baths and

a " triphala Internal Cleanser " ) and some supplements.

Here's the question...since I've started this I've come down with the

stomach flu, and now a cold. Am I doing something wrong? I thought

this would strengthen my immune system, but it seems to be weakening

it. Any suggestions/advice would be super.

Thanks, cathy

April 22, 2002

Over the years I have always found the same thing -

especially if I start a new exercise regime too. I

always put it down to the body eliminating the rubbish

once it starts getting what it needs.

Lynda.

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Hi,

I've got a question. & nbsp; I've drastically changed my

diet (for about 3

1/2 weeks now). & nbsp; I've eliminated all meats except

fish, and nearly

cut out dairy. & nbsp; I've been trying to purchase

organic products. & nbsp; My

diet has focused on Fruits, veggies, rice (mainly

brown and long-

grain wild) and nuts/seeds. & nbsp; I drink herbal teas

and water mainly.

I'm taking some herbal remedies (essential oils for

baths and

a & quot;triphala Internal Cleanser & quot;) and some

supplements.

Here's the question...since I've started this I've

come down with the

stomach flu, and now a cold. & nbsp; Am I doing

something wrong? & nbsp; I thought

this would strengthen my immune system, but it seems

to be weakening

it. & nbsp; Any suggestions/advice would be super.

Thanks, cathy

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April 22, 2002

Hi Cathy,

This is totally normal. When you start to cleanse and detoxify your body

will often go into what is called a " healing crisis. " Your body starts to

bring up and eliminate old toxins stored in the body. Keep with it! It will

get better! I first started cleansing about a year ago and got very sick

for a couple of months. Now, I'm taking the next step and am now in my 3rd

week of doing Doc's total body cleanse and he explained to me that the

echinacea and total tonic are included in the program to help prevent the

body from experiencing the effects of the healing crisis. You might want to

add these 2 things as you cleanse to keep from getting sick. So far it's

worked for me!

Ann

--- cuppa_pt <cmagdis wrote:

> Hi,

> I've got a question. I've drastically changed my diet (for about 3

> 1/2 weeks now). I've eliminated all meats except fish, and nearly

> cut out dairy. I've been trying to purchase organic products. My

> diet has focused on Fruits, veggies, rice (mainly brown and long-

> grain wild) and nuts/seeds. I drink herbal teas and water mainly.

> I'm taking some herbal remedies (essential oils for baths and

> a " triphala Internal Cleanser " ) and some supplements.

>

> Here's the question...since I've started this I've come down with the

> stomach flu, and now a cold. Am I doing something wrong? I thought

> this would strengthen my immune system, but it seems to be weakening

> it. Any suggestions/advice would be super.

> Thanks, cathy

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

> remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and

> to

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