Re: I'm giving up on cleansing

Hi Deedee!

I'm going through the exact same sentiments as you...in fact I'm so happy that you posted this topic! I have environmental illness, IBS and Fibromyalgia- and every attempt at cleansing provokes severe reactions in me...I often get so sick that I have to quit and then spend the next month 'recovering'- but I never get back to where I was before. My biggest problem is my bowel, and I am always in bad pain. It is physically and psychologically devastating to not be able to eat what will nourish you and what your body is craving- i.e. proteins, salads, fruits...not bad stuff either! But then grains make me weak, probably because of candida an parasites....but seriously, how much longer can I scrutinize EVERYTHING I'm putting in my mouth???? I AM HUNGRY!!!

So now I'm trying to get on a good multivitamin, and am thinking about pine bark extract....though I am so sick of buying supplements....half of them end up not being good for me, but I can't return them once they're open. I really feel that there are two types of people: those whose illness stems from excess in terms of food, lifestyle and such, and those that are sick because of deficiencies- i.e. vitamins, weak genes, organs, not enough nutrition. A friend of mine who studied Chinese medicine explained this to me. If I keep cleansing and cleansing, and I don't have the reserves for my body to deal with it, I'll just weaken myself further- which happens every single time.

Of course, it is such a double edged sword that when you are too sick to eat properly you need nutrition the most......

I hope that's not too depressing! Just listen to your body- I've really learned how important that is! If anything, that's what ilness is all about- getting back in touch with yourself and your inner guidance!

I wish you the best,

Terry C xoxo.

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