1. Initial Body Reaction
The supply of active enzymes, nutrients and fibre to our body, as well as the regulation of physiological functions during detoxification, activates our body's metabolism processes. During this period, you will feel more energetic. For most people, there will be no signs of insomnia, fatigue or listlessness.
2. Effects of Detoxification
When our body is undergoing acidic metabolism and detoxification, the frequency of our bowel movements will increase. There may also be occasional coughing and signs of excessive "heat" in the liver.
3. Pain and Revitalization of Energy and Blood
A balanced detox diet revitalizes energy and blood, unleashing our body's self-recovery functions. During this time, some parts of our body, which are afflicted by diseases or chronic aches, will feel more intense pain. However, this is a symptom of recovery and it will only last for a few days.
4. Cellular Regeneration and Lethargy
During the detox diet process, we may occasionally feel tired and drowsy for a short period but the fatigue will go away very quickly. It is a change for the better which TCM physicians refer to as "vertigo".
Some people may experience more severe symptoms like headache, excessive "heat", pustule, eczema, joint pain, high blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, vomiting and poor appetite but these symptoms will diminish and disappear very quickly.
After going through the four stages of rejuvenation, our body is replenished with nutrients and our various physiological functions will be restored. You will feel more energetic and radiant. Eventually, you will experience the true wonder of staying healthy and youthful!
