Can someone help describe what the herx reaction might look like on the skin? I'm fairly certain my son is detoxing something, his skin looks much like a sunburn rash and is itchy to him. It's showing up in places that have not had oils applied directly to them previously. Frankincense and roman chamomile test strong for him in those instances.
On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Ginny Eiseman <ginny@kpunet.net> wrote:
Regarding Herxheimer reactions. Because of Lyme disease, unfortunately, I'm very familiar with herxheimer reactions. We call them herx. I was told (by two very expensive specialists) that when you get herx it means that you are going to fast. With Lyme it is a gradual stepping up treatment so you go back to the step where you didn't herx. In doTERRA that means you stop what you are doing and significantly lower the drop quantity and slowly try again.
When I see herx I usually check to see if other oils are being used, especially Slim & Sassy and often we'll back off on those first to see if we can proceed. Balance seems to help.
Things that really help... water with lemon oil. Drink a ton of it. 65% of your body weight in water at a minimum. More is better. You don't have to put lemon in all of it. Absolutely no artificial sweeteners. Sugar in any form aggravates it. Black pepper, wheat and refined foods aggravate it.
When herx crops up a daily PB Assist really helps. Most people with Lyme or autoimmune have to take a daily PB Assist for life.
gin
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*NOTE: The advice shared here has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help.
On 2/2/2014 8:59 PM, gardenmom2002 wrote:
You are correct Na, its called a Herxheimer reaction. My body was getting rid of it so fast it started coming out my skin! Not fun!
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