Detox and Die-Off: The Herxheimer Reaction

Did you try a detox program and have a bad reaction? Here's what you need to know, and what you can try.

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Timestamps 
0:05 What is detox and die-off (Herxheimer reaction)
0:24 Symptoms of die-off
0:50 My experience with detox
1:48 What to do 
3:06 What herbal remedies are good for detoxification? 

Today we're going to talk about detox and die-off. Another name for this is the Herxheimer reaction.

What is detox and die-off (Herxheimer reaction)?

With this, you're likely using a medical antibiotic, a natural herbal antibiotic, a probiotic, or some type remedy that's killing microbes. There are certain things that are being broken down and released, and your immune system is reacting to this. 

Symptoms of die-off:

• Flu-like symptoms
• Achy—inflammation
• Fatigue
• Sore throat
• Rash 
• Lung mucus 
• Coughing 
• Swollen glands
• Headaches 
• Fever 

Your own immune system is creating these symptoms, not the microbe. It's creating an inflammatory state. When it comes to detox programs, it's best to start small and see how your body reacts. 

If you started a detox program (this doesn't apply to antibiotics) and you have a reaction, this is what you may want to do:

1. Cut back or stop
2. Go really slow
3. Take activated charcoal
4. Take molybdenum
5. Take NAC

What herbal remedies are good for detoxification? 
• Herbal remedies that kill off microbes (for example oregano oil, garlic, thyme, black walnut hull, clove)

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[lookfeelbehealthy]

As a nutritionist, I can tell you that although your body does create inflammation and an 'autoimmune-like' effect during a detox, the die off effect you experience when going up too high too soon has nothing to do with the inflammation. It has everything to do with the fact that your body pulls microbes and other toxins from your organs into your bloodstream prior to getting rid of them through sweating, urine, and stool. It's during the time that those microbes and toxins are in your bloodstream that you experience the die off symptoms, and your body doesn't know the difference between live toxins/microbes and dead ones. This is what creates the immune response, which causes the die off effect. This is different from inflammation causing it. If that were true, people who have chronic inflammation, which unfortunately is all too common these days for a few different reasons, would be constantly in a 'die-off' effect, which is obviously not the case.

[ceilconstante]

Love how Dr Berg covers a variety of topics

[halihorror]

I have yeast overgrowth and tried doubling up on my probiotics to treat it...and almost had to go to the hospital. Thanks for the advice on going slow, Dr. Berg! It REALLY matters!

[Midnight_Lantern]

This video is an answer to prayer right now, thank you.

[terryhill]

Sweating like in a sauna or wherever is one of the single best things I've done to detox my body and also taking milk thistle

[dutyofcall]

I have lyme disease and had Herxheimer-reactions yesterday including tachycardia, anxiety, chills and nausea. It was like hell and started 2 hours after taking my antimicrobial medication but at the end it's good because it means the bacteria dies off.

[thereisaseason]

This is helpful, I just started monolaurin for Lyme disease and EBV, so I’m going very, low dose and slow with it because I have to function every day at work.

[bestill]

I had a herxheimer reaction to a probiotic and it was hell for two weeks until I did a salt cleanse and the next day I was right as rain.

[ritalafleur]

I'm giving my son whom is being chelated through a clinic benenoit clay and activated charcoal. He came down with a cold. Your AWESOME Dr. B.😅

[TamraDL]

Dr Berg, you are my favorite. Years of hearing good info from you - thank you!

[annev]

Had this when I started taking Lauricidin. Felt very run down and had a sore throat that turned into tonsillitis. Not fun. Lesson learned but I haven’t been sick since then.

[hannahbaker]

Perfect timing. I started a fast last week and had to break it because I got sinus issues and achy body and sore throat. I need to go really slow I guess.

[lightoflife]

This is an extremely timely video for what I'm experiencing right now.
It hasn't been pleasant.

[naturetrails]

Thank you, Dr. Berg for your valuable information

[hanknelson]

Garlic resolves a multitude indiscretions. That's why it is called the king of herbs. Ginger is perhaps second to garlic.

[optimizewithscience]

This is a little bit how I felt when I jumped into the ketogenic diet the first time after eating years of high carb :D

[daniellomez]

Hey Dr. Berg, just wanna say thanks for all your videos. I've started watching them recently and have learned a lot about nutrition and all the processes of the human body. A lot of this information is helping me on my weight loss journey. Thanks!

[SarahMJordan]

Thank you! Activated charcoal helped sooo much.

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I've had negitive reaction to "treatments" in the past. Maybe that is what was going on
!!! **Dr. Berg.... He's our MAN.... if he's covering I'm gunna watch*** !!!
Did I say Thank You? lol

[Ele]

If you're taking something to cause die-off and you're getting all these symptoms, it just means what you're taking is working and just let it process. I've been going through a treatment and going through die-off/herx for almost 3 months.