Episode 210: Herxheimer Reaction and Coping with a Cleanse

Have you attempted a gut cleanse or functional medicine treatment and felt terrible? So bad that you weren’t able to complete the protocol? In this episode we cover the topic of Herxheimer Reactions which are setbacks or symptom flares that occur during a treatment plan. In a gut cleanse, this is due to the endotoxins released by yeast and microbes when they break down during antifungal or antibiotic treatment. When the body becomes overburdened or overwhelmed by a sudden release of toxins the immune system goes on high alert, triggering systemic inflammation. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how to cope with a gut cleanse as well as elimination diets and other functional approaches that can drive Herxheimer Reactions. They will cover the influence of the microbiome on disease and what can happen when pathogenic organisms are not regulated. Learn about the importance of anti-inflammatory and detox supporting compounds in supplements and diet as well as lifestyle support to aid in successful outcomes.  

Also in This Episode: 

• Past Episodes on Dysbiosis
  • Episode 22: Candida Albicans and Yeast
  • Episode 60: Dysbiosis and the Microbiome
  • Episode 87: The Gut Brain Connection
  • Episode 131: Candida and SIBO Deep Dive
  • Episode 147: Beat the Bloat cleanse
  • Episode 198: So You’re on an Antibiotic
• Symptoms of Dysbiosis and Candida Overgrowth
  • Candida Quiz 
  • Probiotic Challenge
• The Beat the Bloat Protocol and how to level up if needed 
  • Beat the Bloat Cleanse
  • GI Reset 
• Breaking Biofilms and Reducing Inflammation
  • Cellular Antiox
  • Inflammazyme
• Why Detox support is essential
  • Reset Restore Renew Detox packs
  • Turmeric Lemonade Shooter
  • Eggroll in a bowl recipe
• How the Microbiome Influences Hormones
  • Herbal Immune 
  • Episode 172: All things Hormones Q&A 
• The Importance of Bowel Regularity
  • Relax and Regulate
  • Phytofiber
• Coping with a Candida Cleanse
  • Serosyn (5-HTP Blend)
  • Ultimate Detox
  • Sleep Support
  • Relax and Regulate
  • GabaCalm
  • Calm and Clear
• The Importance of Phase 2: Rebuilding the Gut!
  • Bacteria Rebuild Bundle 
• Check out our Gut Health Series on YouTube! 

Sponsors for This Episode:

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