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The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition
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reactions and symptoms, then you are very likely experiencing a detoxifying reaction, which can last a few days. Please contact your herbal practitioner if this is the case, or simply apply a few practical self-help procedures: • Drink plenty of water; increase the amount to help flush through the toxins. • Try performing an enema — enemas quickly rid the body of toxins and can help reduce uncomfortable feelings (see below in this chapter). • Rest, relax, and sleep as much as possible. The body is working hard, and rest will help its ability to keep going. • If you feel very overwhelmed physically, then it can help to take some immune-boosting herbs (such as echinacea), which can help reduce the level of inflammation and generalized microbial reaction within the body.