Herxheimer or Herx Reactions are a short-term (from days to a few weeks) detoxification reaction in the body. As the body detoxifies, it is not uncommon to experience flu-like symptoms including headache, joint and muscle pain, body aches, sore throat, general malaise, sweating, chills, nausea, or other symptoms.

In a die-off reaction, there is a release of toxins, proteins, and oxidizing agents that results in an increase in inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, and interleukin-8.

The symptoms of a die-off reaction are generally a worsening of the underlying symptoms of Lyme disease and its associated infections. A majority of Lyme disease symptoms are actually excess inflammatory cytokine symptoms.

In a die-off reaction, there is a worsening of many Lyme disease symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, muscle and nerve pain, chills and sweats, memory, and thinking effects.

Ways to help a Herx Reaction:

• Epsom Salt Baths
• Lots of Water
• Alkalete from Yoli
• Liposomal C
  • Liposomal Glutathione
• Course and Quicken (herb)
• Ozone Therapy
• Colloidal Silver
• OmniCleanse Capsules (supports phase 1 and 2 of liver detox)