Re: Herxheimer

Once after returning from a trip to India, I started this method of detox. Someone there recommended it for sinus congestion and gum/teeth problems. Even tho I was feeling very energetic and good health-wise,thought I´d give it a go! On the first pull/swishing with organic sunflower oil (if I remember right!) I inadvertently swallowed some oil a couple of minutes after starting. The change in my well being was pretty dramatic - felt incredibly tired, sluggish and almost exactly opposite to what I´d felt the day before.... Thank heavens this reaction disappeared after a few days and continuous swishing - was of course very careful not to swallow!
Since then I end the ´´session´ with a warmwater gargle to which I add half a tsp Seasalt /Sodium bicarbonat mixture (1:1). Also spit this out into whatever container (glass or plastic bottle) that can later on be thrown away. And FINALLY brush teeth with the same mixture as above, gargling with plain warm water. My teeth and gums feel ever sooooo clean and fresh after this procedure.