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Have you ever had an amazing energy healing or deep massage, only to wake up the next day feeling worse than before?  Maybe your pain initially disappeared, but then suddenly came back stronger.

If this has happened to you, don’t panic—it’s a normal part of the healing process! This reaction, often called a healing crisis or detox response, happens because your body is releasing toxins faster than it can eliminate them. But the good news? There are ways to ease the process and support your body while it heals.

Let’s break it down. 

1. Toxins Are Being Released Faster Than Your Body Can Eliminate

When you receive energy healing or a deep tissue massage, it stimulates cellular detoxification. This means stored toxins, metabolic waste, and emotional blockages get released into the bloodstream. If your body isn’t eliminating them fast enough, they can temporarily cause:

• Muscle aches
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Inflammation

What to Do:

✅ Drink plenty of water with lemon to support detoxification.
✅ Eat fiber-rich foods (chia seeds, greens, flaxseeds) to help flush toxins out.
✅ Take a binder like zeolite or activated charcoal to prevent toxin reabsorption.

2. Your Immune System is Activated 

Energy work can stimulate the immune system, triggering an inflammatory response—especially if you have chronic infections, yeast overgrowth (candida), or gut imbalances. Your body is working hard to heal, but in the process, it may feel worse before it feels better.

What to Do:

✅ Reduce inflammation with omega-3s, turmeric, and magnesium. 
✅ Get plenty of rest to let your body recover.
✅ Drink herbal teas (like ginger or stinging nettle) to calm inflammation.

3. Toxins Stored in Fat Cells Are Being Released 

Did you know that toxins love to hide in fat cells? When you receive energy healing or massage, it can mobilize these toxins into circulation, temporarily making you feel worse.

Common symptoms include:

• Joint pain
• Brain fog
• Fatigue
• Skin breakouts

What to Do:

✅ Sweat it out! Try a sauna, hot bath, or exercise to help move toxins out.
✅ Dry brushing stimulates the lymphatic system for better detox.
✅ Take activated charcoal or zeolite to absorb and remove toxins safely.

4. Dehydration & Electrolyte Imbalance 

When your body releases toxins, it can flush out essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and sodium. This can leave you feeling:

• Lightheaded or dizzy
• Sore and crampy
• More fatigued than usual

What to Do:

✅ Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drink coconut water or electrolyte-rich drinks.
✅ Add Himalayan salt to your water for natural minerals.
✅ Eat mineral-rich foods like bananas, avocados, and leafy greens.

5. Emotional Detox & Energy Shifts 

Energy healing doesn’t just detox the body—it also releases stored emotional trauma. Old wounds, suppressed emotions, and stress patterns may rise to the surface, making you feel:

• More emotional (sad, anxious, angry)
• Overwhelmed or restless
• Energetically drained

What to Do:

✅ Practice deep breathing & meditation to calm your nervous system.
✅ Journal your emotions—writing can help release emotional energy.
✅ Move your body gently with yoga or stretching to process stored emotions.

Final Thoughts: Detox Pain is Temporary! 

If you feel worse after a healing session, don’t panic—it’s just your body clearing out old energy, toxins, and emotions. Think of it like a storm before the calm—a sign that your body is healing, not hurting.

• Listen to your body—rest when needed.
• Support your detox pathways with hydration, nutrition, and movement.
• Be patient—healing takes time, but it’s always worth it.

✨ The pain is temporary, but the healing is life-changing! ✨

Have you ever experienced a healing crisis? What helped you get through it? Comment below!