Detox Symptoms: Don't hate em. They're Milestones

[cleen1]

Thanks peanutter for the hug (needed). My family certainly doesn't get it. And they're ordering pizza tonight! Also, thanks for the advice about saving the transition for the weekend. I thought of actually starting tomorrow, Mon, since I don't have to teach till Wed. However, your nudge might make me go another week. I too think I'm probably nicer now after detoxing.

[mzladymac]

The problem is, if anything like this happens to me again at work next week (I'm a teacher), I'm doomed. Since it takes a few days to go back on food, I'd better start the transition on Mon at the latest, which will be day 20.

Did you ever do the fast during the school year? I am starting my first fast, which will continue into the first week of school. Since we are required to stay in the classroom, when class is in session, I am concerned about movements during the day.

[peanutterb]

Since we are required to stay in the classroom, when class is in session, I am concerned about movements during the day.

if you do the swf and make sure you give yourself enough time to get it all out in the morning, you should be ok. the only thing is having to pee tho. while on the cleanse you're going to pee more than a pregnant woman.

[cleen1]

Had very dry, flaky skin for a few days on my face. This morning after a bath, it just rubbed off and the skin is smooth and clear underneath.

My tongue develops these unattractive sores and deformations on or near the edges where it's turning pink. On some I can see the blood just below the surface, but they seem to go away after a while.

[Res]

Almost every detox symptom is normal in one way or another. Usually if you don't experience it while off the cleanse it's detox.

I'm really proud of everyone who pushes through the symptoms to get to their goal. It's not easy but it's worth it!

Love,
~Res

[Kallie]

Hey HealthyBiz: I was out of town all weekend, so pardon the late reply...Im glad to hear others have the crazy dreams as well! On the traveling, I just went on a trip this weekend, and can share tips with you. It depends if you're driving or flying. Flying, I think would be pretty darn hard to stay on the cleanse. But driving is definetly do-able. I had a 6 hour drive to my destination. I had to work Friday and drank 5 lemonades during the day. Then, I made up two 32 oz bottles of lemonade for the trip. (I accidentally mis-counted and ended up drinking 13 lemonades that day...oops!) If you have the nice little insulated bag sold on this site, it makes for a nice trip. I put my drinks in the freezer so they were nice and slushy, and they stayed cold for the trip. I made sure to bring all the water, lemons, cayenne, maple syrup, salt, and teas that I would need for the weekend. My friend that I stayed with was pretty understanding about me making lemonade everyday. That is my $.02. Hope it helps!
Happy Juicing!

[HealthyBiz]

On the traveling, I just went on a trip this weekend, and can share tips with you. It depends if you're driving or flying. Flying, I think would be pretty darn hard to stay on the cleanse.

Hi Kallie,
Great to hear from you! Thanks for sharing your story. I was beginning to believe no one travels while on the cleanse, but there you were off on an adventure. I leave tomorrow and probably won't check e-mail while I'm gone. Yep, I'm flying. I won't have a car when I get there, so I'm packing water, too, plus lemons, cayenne, sea salt and my citrus juicer. Oh, and my measuring spoons, too, of course! Good thing I've had time to plan and think about this. I'll be in San Francisco and will have to miss out on all the yummy SF food. However, if my bag gets lost in transit, nope, not going there. Everything will go well and I'll stick to the cleanse while there. Right? I'm just a little nervous about this.

Hey, I love the tip about freezing the lemonade so it will be slushy and fresh for the trip. I would have never thought of that on my own. Never. Next car trip I take, or if I have to make a batch ahead of time, I'll try it.

About Detox symptoms, I have been so lucky. Nothing unmanageable, but I was close to losing the SWF before it could work thru my system this morning *Day 8*. I've also had some joint and nerve pain return. Being free from it for the last few days has been a godsend though. Today is the first day I've been cold, Brrrr..., good thing it's almost 100 here today. I just leave the A/C off and I'm fine! LOL I've also been pretty tired, but so calm. I was verbally attacked in a meeting today and I just stood my ground, and explained why she was wrong. Nothing is rattling me these days and I've had lots of stressful stuff pop up. So that makes the Detox symptoms pretty easy to live with.

BTW, I'm starting to miss the vivid dreams a bit. They were scary, but entertaining! *LOL*

[Moosegirl]

Just wondering.....I noticed today and yesterday that my pee is "foamy". I'm on day 28, so is this a good sign of detox, or should I worry about something?? Thanks for any advice.

[rachel_honey]

Hi All,

Got my first detox symptoms today(Day 4)...intense nausea. I'm trying to stay positive & embrace the feeling, after all it's proof this is working isn't it?

I do feel awful though, I'm really cold & shaky too I just want to go to bed

rachel_honey x

[HealthyBiz]

hi Rachel Honey,
Yup, all typical detox symptoms. Go to bed, if you can afford to today, and certainly don't work any longer than you need to. When I'm tired on the MC, I'm amazed at how quickly I can drop off to sleep. Even a 1/2 hour nap when I can grab one helps make me feel better.

Hang in there!! It gets better!