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Posted 12/29/2016 1:13 PM (GMT -5)
I added red root into my detox two days ago. Today, I have a lot GI issues (since I first woke up) and then started with fatigue, fever, and an overall weird feeling. Even my coworker said I don't look good.

Wondering if it could be a side effect from the Red Root? I've tried to look it up but can't find anything on side effects.

Or could it be a Flu/stomach bug? (I think there is one going around the office.) I still don't understand the response our immune systems have to colds and flus (ie, it's considered good to get one?)

I ate and started to feel a little better. I don't feel horrible or like I'm dying. I do feel like I should be in bed though....maybe my streak of good days is coming to an end?!

Maybe it's a New Moon flare?
Posted 12/29/2016 1:36 PM (GMT -5)
Possibly? We do get complaints of herxes from it. Have to quit taking it? Cut back? Wait until you feel better before going back to the dose that may have started this. Just to be on the safe side. If you can get through a lesser dose, if that's even possible to do, I would do that.

Do eat lightly, in any event, and keep up the de-toxing while limiting your activities and stress. And don't neglect water. That should help you get through anything.
Posted 12/29/2016 1:44 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks, July. I went very light and only used 1-2 drops since this is really the first thing I've done for the lymph system and thought it could have an effect. I will hold off like you said.

Oops....just remembered I did start L-Orthinine this morning (only 1 capsule though) because I really don't want that head pain/pressure to come back. Maybe the fatigue and fever are from that? And the GI stuff from the Red Root? (I stopped the doxy because I thought it was bothering my stomach, but it hasn't made a difference.)
Posted 12/29/2016 2:11 PM (GMT -5)
Uh oh, you started 2 things at once and now you can't tell. Best to quit one and see how you do just taking the other. Then add in the other at a small dose later, like in a week???

Hope you feel better.
Posted 12/29/2016 2:26 PM (GMT -5)
PeteZa, yes, I know nono lol But I really was just having stomach issues this morning and didn't feel that terrible, so I took the L-Ornithine (because it has to be taken on an empty stomach).

I had some soup and toast and feel a lot better. And I'm upping my detox tea and took an extra alka seltzer gold.

Can you explain, though, if it is the virus going around, why it's not the full blown version of what everyone else is getting? I just don't understand it.
Posted 12/29/2016 2:38 PM (GMT -5)
PMM,

Oh no. You were doing so well.

I think we don't get full-blown because our immunity is lacking and doesn't have what it takes to push something out at full force.

I have a head cold this week but not convinced it isn't an allergy to the Christmas tree, paint toxins or something else. Feels like a real cold though.

Red Root: This happened to me. I herx at pretty much everything.

I had no immediate herx when I began then I felt fatigued and could feel my lymph nodes and felt achey all over. I stopped Red Root and Red Sage. I upped detoxing.

I was advised to do two drops in water and drink it in four batches throughout the day. That is what I have been doing. I have no issue now from Red Root. I still feel the Red Sage but it's tolerable.

Feel better!! I will include you in my prayers and wish you are herx free start to 2017
Posted 12/29/2016 3:23 PM (GMT -5)

Huddie said...


I think we don't get full-blown because our immunity is lacking and doesn't have what it takes to push something out at full force.

I have a head cold this week but not convinced it isn't an allergy to the Christmas tree, paint toxins or something else. Feels like a real cold though.

Red Root: This happened to me. I herx at pretty much everything.

I had no immediate herx when I began then I felt fatigued and could feel my lymph nodes and felt achey all over. I stopped Red Root and Red Sage. I upped detoxing.

I was advised to do two drops in water and drink it in four batches throughout the day. That is what I have been doing. I have no issue now from Red Root. I still feel the Red Sage but it's tolerable.

Feel better!! I will include you in my prayers and wish you are herx free start to 2017


Oh...that makes sense! I'm actually feeling okay now after two cups of yogi detox tea and an extra alka seltzer gold. I was ready to take the next couple of days off of work....still wouldn't mind that though! lol

It's good to know that these herbs really do have some power. I was such a non-believer in herbs at first!

I hope you feel better soon!! I know you are dealing with so much right now, too. Here's to a herx-free 2017 for all of us!

xo
Posted 12/29/2016 3:58 PM (GMT -5)
A few days off sound heavenly. Maybe use up those days before the new year?

Cheers to a herx free NYE and start of the year.

I wear glasses to read. I woke up yesterday and was putting my herbs into water. I'm up to about 30-40 drops each of Stephania/Elu in the morning. Well I noticed that the herbs appeared a bit darker in color (I'm extremely aware of subtle color/hue differences). I then put my glasses on and saw that I was adding 30-40 drops each of Red Sage and Red Root. I think it would have killed me. skull

So do I think they are powerful? YES!

Moral of story: Read those labels.
Posted 12/29/2016 4:18 PM (GMT -5)
OMG....thank goodness you realized it!!
Posted 12/29/2016 7:31 PM (GMT -5)
My first reaction to Red Root was that I knew exactly where the lymph nodes in my neck were.

It wasn't painful but I knew it was getting that lymph moving.
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