"I'm having symptoms, what do I do?"
Most symptoms are expected and part of the particular phase of your healing journey, so there's no need to worry.
Here's what to do:
1. DON'T PANIC. Your symptoms are likely part of the anticipated and expected responses relative to the stage of the program that you're in.
2. Click on your particular symptom below for guidance to reduce your symptoms in between treatment sessions or regimen stages.
3. If you wish to use a solution that's not listed on this page, contact Dr. Alexis and let her know, even if you've used it in the past without difficulty. The same symptoms you've had in the past can have different causes now that you're in this program and therefore different solutions to manage them. Using the wrong solution at the wrong time can cause additional uncessary symptoms.
4. If you'd like to get a headstart on some support solution essentials to manage common symptoms, visit my SUPPORT REGIMEN Amazon page. Nearly all of the supplements in this collection will be used during the program, but having them on hand early also allows them to be used to manage symptoms in early stages as well.
Common Symptoms
This is likely a back up of acids that need to be released from the body, waiting to pass through the liver on its way out. When acid release from other areas is happening faster that the liver's ability to process and eliminate it, reflux and heartburn symptoms can occur.
Solutions to try:
Calcium citrate - we recommend this for a less processed solution to neutralizing acids versus tums or other over the counter meds. Take 1 serving every 3-4 hours until symptoms subside.
Frankincense essential oil - rub 3-5 drops on the chest every 2-3 hours until symptoms subside; we recommend Plant Therapy or Revive brands (we are not affiliates, we just like the brands). Mix with a bit of olive oil to prevent or reduce skin irritation.
Calm powder (magnesium carbonate) - take a double serving every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, the cramping may be from the issue passing through the intestines or vessels around your abdominals on its way out of your body.
Solutions to try:
Ginkgo - if your current regimen is focused on hormone elimination, take 2-3 servings every 2-3 hours until symptoms subside; refer to the preferred brands list for brand recommendations.
Lavender essential oil - rub 5-8 drops on the belly every 2-3 hours until symptoms subside; we recommend Plant Therapy or Revive brands (we are not affiliates, we just like the brands). Mix with a bit of olive oil to prevent or reduce skin irritation.
Calm powder (magnesium carbonate) - take a double serving every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, this commonly happens when you've cleared something from a body organ, but there's difficulty clearning it from your body completely. Water retention is a common protective mechanism to prevent unwanted substances from being absorbed back into tissues and orgrans where they can cause dysfunction again.
Solutions to try:
Essential oils - rub 3-5 drops on the belly every 2-3 hours to reduce symptoms. Common oils to reduce gas and bloating include: black pepper, peppermint, frankincense, geranium, lavender, lemongrass, turmeric. Choose which ever oils you have that sound appealing to you; feel free to mix a few of these together and use as well. Plant Therapy brand is recommended. Mix with olive oil if needed to avoid or reduce skin irritation.
Calm powder (magnesium carbonate) - take a double serving each morning
High pH water - a lot of bloating is related to having too much acid in the body, alkaline water helps to neutralize the acid for easier elimination
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, this commonly happens when you've cleared something from a body organ, but there's difficulty clearning it from your body completely.
Blurry eyes may occur becuase the eyes are highly fluid based organs. As toxins pass through the body fluids on the way to being eliminated the concentration of toxins "clouds" body fluids, which may be experienced as blurry vision.
Solutions to try:
Liver cleanse - Take 2-3 extra daily (if already included in your regimen) for 2-3 days until symptoms reduce
Milk thistle - Take 2-3 extra daily (if already included in your regimen) for 2-3 days until symptoms reduce
Here's what you can do:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, the body aches may be from the issue passing through your blood and fluid on its way out of your body. Since your vessels travel throughout the body, detox can sometimes feel like body aches and joint pain.
Solutions to try:
L-Glutamine - 2 capsules every 6 hours until symptoms reduce
Calm powder (magnesium carbonate) - take a double serving 1-2 times a day until symptoms reduce
Castor oil - packs or rubbing directly into painful areas every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
YOU AREN'T "GETTING SICK."
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. In fact, this is the NUMBER 1 MOST COMMON DETOX SYMPTOM experienced by our clients.
If you're in Protocols 1-4, your symptoms are likely due to germs and toxins being released from your organs and traveling through your blood and fluid vessels on their way out. Because of that, the immune system responds with an alert to the body of an "invader." Part of the alert and response system are the most common cold and flu symptoms - cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, etc.
Your regimen has the solutions to remove these germs and toxins from the body instead of allowing them to be absorbed back into your organs.
Solutions to try:
Lemon essential oil - drink 3-5 drops in water (Plant Therapy brand recommended) or rub 8-10 drops on the belly or symptomatic area. Mix with olive oil if needed to avoid or reduce skin irritation.
ALA (alpha liponic acid) - 1-2 capsules depending on severity of symptoms every 2-3 hours. ALA is also in Piping Rock Liver Cleanse Complex so if you have that, you can also take 1-2 of those.
Here's what you can do:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain tells you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
Constipation is the second most common symptom that's experienced during the healing journey. And here's a fun fact: there are over 10 different causes of constipation. So you can be experiencing it for one reason or a combination of reasons. The reasons will likely be related to the current healing stage that you're in and will likely require different solutions.
Here's what you can do:
1. Contact Dr. Alexis IMMEDIATELY if you've gone more than 2 days without a bowel movement so solutions can be recommended; they will be based on the healing stage you're in and other symptoms you may be experiencing.
2.Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
3. Rest and drink plenty of water, preferably high pH if you can. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
4. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain tells you to.
5. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
6. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
If you're currently in a regimen to eliminate a germ or toxin, diarrhea is common when the specific invador is physically leaving your body.
Diarrhea is also super common when the body is in an overly acidic state.
Solutions to try:
Calm powder (magnesium carbonate) - take a double serving 1-2 times a day until symptoms subside
Essential oils: ginger, peppermint, corriander, fennel, cardamom; rub 3-5 drops on the belly. Repeat every 2-3 hours until symptoms subside. Plant Therapy brand is preferred. Mix with a bit of olive oil to prevent or reduce skin irritation as needed.
Sip alkaline water to balance out acid levels
Avoid sugar, carbs, citrus fruits red meat, and processed foods to keep acid levels reduced
Incorporate food that are low acid:
greek yogurt
lemon essential oil in alkaline water
resistant starches like day old rice and potatoes
cucumber
eggs
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contack Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. The detox process sometimes requires a lot of energy for your body to perform. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, the fatigue you're experiencing may be due to that.
Solutions to try:
Magnesium malate: take 1-2 servings before bed with water
Essential oils: lemon, bergamot, eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary; rub on 4-5 drops on the belly. Plant therapy brand is recommended. Mix with a bit of olive oil as needed to prevent or reduce skin irritation.
Here's what you can do:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, the issue passes through your blood and fluid on its way out of your body. If blood or fluid flow is slow or if there was a lot of toxin cleared from your body, a back up of toxins in the head and neck area can be felt as a headache. We consider migraines to be a symptom letting us know that brain tissue is a little more inflammed. That doesn't mean things are worse; it just gives us a better clue of where the problem is.
Solutions to try
Fennel - take 3 every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Liver cleanse - take 3 every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Calm powder (magnesium carbonate) - take 1 serving every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Alkaline water - sip plenty of clean water to help flush the body of what it's likely trying to eliminate
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, the issue passes through your blood and fluid on its way out of your body. If blood or fluid flow is slow or if there was a lot of toxin cleared from your body, a back up of toxins in the head and neck area can be felt as a headache. We consider migraines to be a symptom letting us know that brain tissue is a little more inflammed. That doesn't mean things are worse; it just gives us a better clue of where the problem is.
Solutions to try
Bromelain - particularly helps with itchiness; take 2 every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Lemon balm/Melissa - particularly helps with itchiness; take 2 every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Essential oils: lemon, fennel, eucalyptus, peppermint, frankincesnse; rub on 4-5 drops on affected areas every 2-3 hours as needed. Plant therapy brand is recommended. Mix with a bit of olive oil as needed to prevent or reduce skin irritation.
Alkaline water - sip plenty of clean water to help flush the body of what it's likely trying to eliminate
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
Intense menstrual cramps - often related to a build up of bacteria or acids (sugars, hormones, proteins) that can't be fully eliminated, leaving them stuck in body fluids of your abdominal and pelvic area.
Heavy bleeding, longer bleeding or spotting - blood is a highly used detox pathway to help the body get rid of toxins. If you've released germs or toxins from other organs, your body may use the normal blood elimination of your menstrual cycle to rid itself of those toxins, resulting in bleeding heavier than normal or more often in between normal cycles.
Solutions to try
Ginkgo - take 2-3 servings every 3-4 hours until symptoms reduce
Fennel - take 3 every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Calm powder (magnesium carbonate) - take 1 serving every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Essential oils: lemon, fennel, eucalyptus, peppermint, frankincesnse; rub on 4-5 drops on affected areas every 2-3 hours as needed. Plant therapy brand is recommended. Mix with a bit of olive oil as needed to prevent or reduce skin irritation.
Castor oil pack applied to the belly
Alkaline water - sip plenty of clean water to help flush the body of what it's likely trying to eliminate
Increase soy intake if you tolerate it (milk, tofu, etc) to balance out drops in estrogen levels that occur during menstruation
Addtional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. Though it's not the main one, your skin is your body's largest detox related organ. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, your breakouts may be becuase your skin is overloaded with toxins released from an organ and needs help elimnating it from your body. The area of the breakout is often over the organ the toxin was released from.
Common breakout areas:
Groin - clogged lymph nodes may need to be cleaned out
Arms - clogged lymph nodes in the armpits may need to be cleaned out
Back or chest - liver or spleen may need to be cleaned out
Face - breakouts on the face correspond to other clogged areas in the body. Check out this illustration:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nq3em5hMa7lg651ZGtH5eaS2JsqJZm7w/view?usp=sharing
(Image from: WTF? Why the Face: A Practical Guide to Understanding Health & Personality Through Facial Diagnosis by Dr. Todd Frisch)
Solutions to try:
Lemon - best for groin and under arms, rub 5 drops into each area daily with a bit of castor oil until skin begins to clear
Frankincense - best for groin and under arms, and particularly ezcema. Rub 5 drops into each area daily with a bit of castor oil until skin begins to clear
MSM/Sulfur - 2 daily until skin begins to clear
Charcoal - 3 daily until skin begins to clear
Bromelain - particularly helps with itchiness; take 2 every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Lemon balm/Melissa - particularly helps with itchiness; take 2 every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Why is this happening?
This is likely a detox symptom from your regimen. Vomiting is the body's FASTEST detox pathway. If your regimen included resolving an infection, inflammation, or overload, if any of those issues were in an organ closer to the mouth (v. the "other end") your body may pick that direction to get toxins out quickly.
Solutions to try:
Flaxseed oil - 2-3 1000mg capsules or 2-3 teaspoons every 2-3 hours until symptoms reduce
Essential oils - drink 1-2 drops OR 3-5 drops rubbed into the belly; we recommend peppermint, lavender, or bergamot. Repeat every 30-60 mins until symptoms subside. Plant Therapy brand preferred. Mix with a bit of oilive oil when applying to skin to aboid or reduce skin irritation.
Peppermint tea
Additional suggestions:
1. Take a breath. We know the symptoms probably don’t feel the best, but they’re common because your system is cleaning itself of unwanted compounds. It’s like taking out the trash. The trash smells bad when you take it out of the trash can and carry it to the curb. But the house is cleaner when it's done.
2. Rest and drink plenty of water. That’s the best thing you can do, besides continuing with your regimen to continue the process and clean out the body.
3. Don't "hold it." If you need to use the restroom, GO IMMEDIATELY. You'll signal to your body to store waste if you hold it and don't release it when your brain signals you to.
4. Focus on binders only for 1-2 days and hold the rest of your regimen. Binders typcially include minerals, charcoal, and clay based supplements. If you need to know which specific parts of your regimens are the binders, contact Dr. Alexis. Binders are used to help elminate toxins from the body. Focusing on elmination and holding off on the cleaning for 1-2 days often helps to reduce symptoms.
5. If you're only 2-3 days away from your next session when your symptoms started, it's very likely that your body is ready to move forward to the next step of healing, so your symptoms are a rejection sign, telling you "switch it up, we don't need this anymore." You can hold off on the existing regimen until your next session and we will figure out your next steps to move you forward at that time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the regimen make me sick?
THIS IS THE NUMBER ONE QUESTION I AM ASKED. EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT SYMPTOMS THEY CAN EXPECT THROUGH THE PROGRAM.
While there is no clear answer that would be right for everyone, the info below can shed some light on expectations for symptoms throughout your healing journey.
Symptoms of detoxification, killing off of germs, and eliminating waste can cause some clients to experience symptoms. Each of our organs have a limited number of symptoms that they manifest to alert us to an endless number of problems. What this means is even though you can be on the road to progress your symptoms may feel similar to when you were sick before you started this healing journey. You could experience new symptoms that you've never had, and you can experience no symptoms at all.
All of these occurrences completely normal.
Symptoms can indicate the location of the problem, a back up in elimination, alert us to a factor that's holding back progress, or reveal the next issue that needs to be resolved, among other things.
This is not an all inclusive list, and there can be no guarantee whether any or all of these symptoms will be experienced because it's based on each client's lifestyle and current health status.
Common symptoms experienced include:
headache
constipation or diarrhea
difficulty sleeping
brain fog, difficulty concentrating
rashes, acne, bumps, redness, eczema
abdominal pain or cramping
nausea or vomiting
joint pain, body aches
cold and flu like symptoms
swelling and bloating
gassiness and burping
acid reflux/regurgitation
sugar or other food cravings
nose bleeds
increased menstrual bleeding or spotting
itching
The most important characteristic of any symptoms you experience will be whether or not they are appropriate and expected for you and the phase of your healing journey that you're in. This is why the single most important factor for your success in the program is communication. Messaging me with any concerns about symptoms will allow me to assess them and guide you appropriately.
When should I take my regimen?
Unless otherwise instructed, you can take your regimen at any time. If you happen to have a number of capsules that you feel is too much to take at once, unless otherwise, instructed, you can split them up into any manageable amount, and take them any time.
Do I need to take my regimen with food?
Unless otherwise instructed you do not need to take any of your regimen with food. Most of your supplements need to be absorbed directly into the linings and organs of the body and food will reduce that absorption. This is different from a prescription medication that often has toxic additives that food helps to neutralize when taken. More natural solutions like the ones I recommend don't need food to balance it.
What do I need to do to make the most of this program?
Your best chance for effective and efficient progress through your healing journey is by doing three things: ordering your supplements as quickly as possible, taking them, according to your provided regimen as soon as they arrive, and communicating with me immediately if you have any concerns along the way.
What do I do if I have a symptom flare up?
If you have any symptoms that cause you to be concerned, don’t hesitate to reach out via email so that I can assist you accordingly. Email dralexissams@gmail.com
What if my skin reacts to the oils?
If you know, you have sensitive skin, makes any of the essential oils better to be rubbed on the body with a little bit of olive oil before using it. We typically don’t have sensitive skin, but develop small if you can still add a little olive oil to reduce those symptom. If you have any questions regarding the use of oils, don’t hesitate to email or text me.
Do I need to be on a specific diet while on this plan?
Unless otherwise instructed, there are no specific foods that need to be eaten or avoided to achieve your goals. Your body will naturally reject any foods or drinks it doesn't want for any reason. Things will taste bad or cause abdominal symptoms if your body doesn't want you ingesting it.
Otherwise, just focus on eating as fresh and whole foods as possible. Minimize things that come in bags, boxes, or packaging. Things labeled "fat-free" or "sugar-free" have artificial additives, so try to avoid those in general as well.
Additional Information
All product brands have been tested by me and I stand by their quality. If you receive anything that seems substandard definitely let me know.
Some people have questions and concerns regarding ingesting essential oils. Many bottles are label to avoid ingestion, because they are sold directly to the consumer and the oil company cannot assume that the consumer is under the care of a wellness professional while using their product. So the statement to avoid ingestion is largely to reduce risk of location to the oil company. Therapeutic grade essential oils that are not primarily used for aromatherapy can be safely ingested however, I would not recommend taking more than what is recommended in any regimen that I provide you.