some symptoms you might see when taking wheatgrass
Contra Indications - NONE
Normal Reaction Possible Causes
1 Pain in joints & muscles
Wheatgrass contains Potassium & Vitamin E etc., which allows for the expansion of
blood vessels. Pain might occur during the process, but will eventually disappear with daily consumption.
2 Itching of the skin
When the skin pores expand, some people experience itching of the skin. It will stop
when blood flow improves.
3 Change in Blood Pressure
Wheat grass is able to adjust & harmonize the body's working system. It will return to the optimum condition after a short period of time.
4 Menstrual blood clots.
Wheatgrass will effectively clean blood in the uterus resulting in a thorough menstrual flow.
5 An irregular menstrual cycle
This happens as the result of the adjusting of hormones.
6 Hunger This is a normal effect as the digestive system improves.
7 Thirst, Constipation
Caused due to a lack of water consumption. (Men: at least 2 litres of water
8 Pimples
During this time, the facial skin is excreting toxins and you should continue to consume the product for its full cleansing effect. Please drink more water.
9 Painful outbreak of old injuries
Wheatgrass expands blood vessels, while repairing tissues. The pains will disappear
as time passes.
10 Difficulty in falling asleep
The cleansing of body toxins and the high rate of cell replacement increases vitality. If you have this problem, avoid consuming wheatgrass at night.
11 Tiredness
Due to a change in hormones & the body system. It may occur within 2 months or
within a week. Each person differs.
12 Slight tendency to diarrhoea
Wheatgrass is able to clean the intestines effectively and excretes faces through the large intestine. This is a normal occurrence.
13 Hiccups and wind
Hiccups are caused from gasses escaping from the stomach. Wind is created in the
large intestine, from incomplete digestion, which has been aided. Wheatgrass assists
with better digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
14 Perspiration
People, who over-consume the product, cause a high rate of over stimulation of their metabolism resulting in perspiration & hot flushes. If this occurs, please cut down on the amount consumed.
15 Running nose This varies according to the health of the consumer. As wheatgrass cleanses the body, toxins are secreted from the mucosa of our mouths, throats and noses. This will reduce with time and constant consumption.
16 Increase in phlegm
Phlegm is the secretion that results from the cleansing and fighting off of bacteria in the mouth, throat and nose.
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