Starting a gut healing protocol sounds straightforward until symptoms flare, digestion slows, or your skin freaks out. Do you protocol harder? Do you completely stop? Or is there a middle ground?
In this episode, Erin and TFN Practitioner Nicole Antes are breaking down what die-off (aka a Herxheimer reaction) actually is, why it can feel downright gnarly, and how to tell the difference between a normal detox response and a sign your body needs more support.
You’ll learn about the most common die-off symptoms and why mineral status matters much more than you realize.
In this episode:
- Why hydration can make detox symptoms worse if your mineral status isn’t addressed first
- The difference between normal die-off and a sign your body is asking you to slow way down
- How constipation amplifies skin flares, fatigue, and brain fog during gut protocols
- The overlooked role of bile flow and liver support in clearing toxins
- When binders are a powerful tool, AND when they’re the wrong move that adds more stress to your system
Resources mentioned:
Episode 393: 5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Gut Healing Protocol
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