Detox Programs and Wellness Keys with Fred Busch (VIDEO)

In this video Fred Busch, master of Yoga and Nutrition, discusses The American Nutrition Institute's Detox program and some very potent keys to success in weight loss and stress relief.



Fred is the co-founder of The American Nutrition Institute and leads Trainings and Certifications around the world!

Special note for those about to begin a detox program - Don't let those nasty symptoms discourage you!
Healing Crisis, aka; The Herxheimer Reaction - Feeling worse before feeling better

The Herxheimer Reaction is a short-term detoxification reaction in the body. As the body detoxifies, it is not uncommon to experience flu-like symptoms including headache, joint and muscle pain, body aches, sore throat, sinus problems, general malaise, sweating, chills, dizziness, nausea or other symptoms.

This is a normal — and even healthy — reaction that indicates that toxins, parasites, fungus, viruses, bacteria or other pathogens are being effectively killed off and/or in the process of being eliminated. The biggest problem with the Herxheimer reaction is that people break the cleanse that is causing the reaction, and thus discontinue the very treatment that is helping to make them better. Although the process may not make you feel particularly good, the Herxheimer Reaction is actually a sign that healing is taking place and toxins are being broken-up and circulated for elimination.

Defining the Herxheimer Reaction?

The Herxheimer Reaction is an immune system reaction to the toxins (endotoxins) that are released when large amounts of pathogens are being killed off, and the body does not eliminate the toxins quickly enough. Simply stated, it is a reaction that occurs when the body is detoxifying and the released toxins intensify current symptoms or create their own symptoms. The important thing to note is that worsening symptoms do not indicate failure of the cleanse in question; in fact, it's usually just the opposite.

The severity of the Herx reaction is often an indicator of just how much toxicity there was in the body to begin with and is an indicator of the effectiveness of the cleanse. It is actually a sign that the body is restoring itself to good health.

The reaction times, if indeed there is any reaction at all, are strictly dependent on the individual doing the cleanse. Duration of the reaction also varies widely, from an hour or a few hours to days or even a week in extremely rare cases.

A few suggestions to lessen the discomfort of the Herxheimer Reaction

• Drink plenty of water.
• Get plenty of fresh air and sunshine if possible.
• Minimize excercise and get plenty of rest whenever symptoms are severe.
• Keep the bowels, lungs, skin and urinary tract clean and clear.
• Take Epsom salt baths and/ or steam baths and saunas. 

The most important advice in relation to the Herxheimer Reaction is to “bear with the process”. The reaction is usually over within a few hours up to a few days and is well worth the cleansing and healing results. Plus, it is a sure sign that the cleanse is doing its job and working to help restore your body to a state of vibrant and natural health!


Keep this in mind and "bear with the process"

*A word of caution... Although rare, any serious symptoms such as cardiac irregularity; breathing difficulties due to chest, lung or throat constriction; significant swelling; or other severe symptoms should be given immediate medical attention.