What is a Healing Crisis? What to expect after a wholistic healing session.
You may experience a temporary worsening of symptoms at some point during the 48 hours after the session. You may experience a headache or “flu-like” symptoms. If you feel worse, you may think the session is not working, but this type of response in fact means the treatment work is indeed doing its job and helping the body to rid itself of toxins and impurities.
A healing crisis is what people experience after many alternative or wholistic healing techniques. During these techniques, trapped toxins are released and elimated from the body, The body eliminates toxins in lots of ways - The Skin is the largest elimination organ of the body - rash or irritations may appear. The bowels and unitiary tract are the most thought of elimination methods. You may experience constipation or diarrhea. The urine may change color. Excess toxins in the system may cause headaches. As always, if these symptoms last for more that a few days seek established medical attention.
Drink plenty of water to help wash these toxins from your system.
There are different ways people may respond after receiving a session.
Generally clients feel relaxed, energized and calm.
Some of the responses you feel might not be very comfortable. The severity of the responses usually depends on the degree of the imbalances in the body. Most common responses are due to the fact that the body is cleaning itself and getting rid of toxins and waste.
IN ADDITION YOU MAY EXPERIENCE:
Increased urination
Increased mucous
Frequent bowel movements
Increased perspiration
Improved sleep
Headache
Tiredness
Feeling energized
Discomfort or soreness in muscles
TO ASSIST THIS PROCESS, YOU CAN HELP BY:
Drinking plenty of water, juice and herbal tea
Resting or napping to help the body restore more quickly
Avoid stressful activities
It is always good to drink lots of water after a session as it helps with the cleansing process and toxin elimination of the body.
Repeating: if these symptoms last for more that a few days seek established medical attention.