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 DysbiosisEpisode 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 OvergrowthCandida 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 InflammationCellular Antiox

Inflammazyme

Why Detox support is essentialReset Restore Renew Detox packs

Turmeric Lemonade Shooter

Eggroll in a bowl recipe

How the Microbiome Influences HormonesHerbal Immune 

Episode 172: All things Hormones Q&A 

The Importance of Bowel RegularityRelax and Regulate

Phytofiber

Coping with a Candida CleanseSerosyn (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! 

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