OPC-3 and healing reactions
"Dr. Kelly Byam"
Thanks for the discussion on this subject. I was one of those
"know-it-all" doctor types, and when I first took OPC-3, it gave me bad headaches.
I was certain it was some sort of a toxin! I even stopped taking it because the
headaches frightened me. What I know now is that it was a healing reaction.
When I resumed taking the OPC-3, I did get the headaches again, but
they went away after a week and have never returned.
Congratulations to any customer that tells you of their agitation!
That means they are in tune with their body, and will actually be
terrific at noting the improvements OPC will create once they get past
the healing reaction.
I think it is a good idea to warn people about the possibility of a
Healing reaction BEFORE they start taking the product. I don't think the majority
of people have healing reactions. If they do, so much the
better. All that means is that they really,really need the benefits of OPC-3!
Kelly Byam, D.V.M.
Sacramento, CA
--------------------------------------------------I went through heavy detox for several months, similar to what you are
going through with joint flair-ups and more, although not quite the same symptoms.
Since I had been through a year-long detox back in 1993 for previously, I was
aware of the longevity of the process.
This time on OPC and
Garner (MA) after an
advised me to either
our Aloe Vera Juice.
advocate of our Aloe
the reactions to the
the other isotonix, I was fortunate to talk with Dr. Frank
all-day seminar on nutrition, disease and Isotonix/Aloe.
He
slow down the detox by cutting back on the Isotonix or add
I opted to add the Aloe Vera Juice and have been a STRONG
Vera Juice ever since. It helped me through the intensity of
detox and continues to help support my health.
I must admit, I did try other Aloes as I had in the past, even mixing
ours with other certified organic brands, but have come back to ours
EVERY time.
I am now thoroughly convinced that ours is the best (or one of the
best) available. Our Aloe is a necessary supplement in my daily
regime along with the Isotonix. I still take 2 caps of OPC morning and most late
afternoons with the others for additional support.
I don't know what your health issues are or have been, but mine have
been chronic and at times, debilitating. I have relied primarily on
alternative care practitioners most of the past 20-25 years so I really can't put
"disease" labels on what my issues are, but they have been challenging. The
Isotonix and Aloe continue to support some profound "healing" that is occurring
inside my body. For example, it took over 14 months for me to get any relief from
endometriosis, for example. I've heard many women feel some relief in a couple
months, but they may not have other challenges.
Anyway, I am so grateful to Dr. Garner for suggesting adding the Aloe Vera Juice
to my detox and daily routines.
Hope this helps you and others.
Rosalie Henry
Portland, OR
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Detoxification or Healing Crisis: What is It and What Should I Do About It?
By Dr. Gary Fischbach, M.D.
"A multitude of factors come to bear on each of us daily, creating billions of
destructive free radical molecules. These in turn signal a chain reaction which
ultimately leads to many of the degenerative processes we are all too familiar
with.
"When we now send 'the cavalry' antioxidants in to confront these demons, an
understandable war ensues. Depending on the size of the enemy, this battle can
rage for quite some time.
"As well, depending on the size of the cavalry, many casualties may be released at
once in the form of toxins. This detoxification or 'healing crisis' of the body is
sure to be felt for a variable amount of time, and in my experience takes one of a
few forms. "The following is a list of the most commonly experienced
detoxification symptoms:
Sinus congestion Constipation Cough Diarrhea Fatigue Fever Cold symptoms Gas
Headache Irritability Moodiness Rash Itchy Skin Flu symptoms Stomachache
"This conglomeration of symptoms range from mild to severe and may last from one
day to a few weeks. Gradually building the doses ... will minimize the likelihood,
severity, and duration of this detoxification.
"... my experience has shown me that the older the individual and the more severe
the medical problem(s), the more profound is the detoxification period.
"If one experiences any of the above detoxification symptoms, it is actually a
good sign that the compounds are working. However, one now has two choices.
The first, is to maintain the recommended dosaging schedule ... and tolerate the
symptoms for as long as they may last. During this time, it is important to drink
a lot of water to help flush out the toxins.
The other option is to back off the dose that initiated these symptoms and then
build back up more slowly. Even increasing from saturation to double saturation
(dose) may initiate this reaction necessitating a drop back and then slower build
up.
"Whichever option you choose will depend on your individual tolerance, yet keep in
mind that either way, your dosage goal will eventually be achieved."
Dr. Gary Fischbach, M.D. was born and raised in New York City. He attended one of
the most prestigious private high schools in the country, the Riverdale Country
School, in N.Y.C. a school also graduating such notables as John and Robert
Kennedy, and professional football great Calvin Hill.
He received his B.S. degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO., majoring
in Biology. He then attended one of the finer medical schools in this country,
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1979.
This was followed by an Internship and year of residency in Internal Medicine in
the Georgetown/V.A. Hospital system. From there he spent two years in
Ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Georgia.
He has been in private practice, both Family Practice and Ophthalmology, in a
small Southeastern town for the last 13 years. For the first 11 years of this, he
was a partner in the highest volume group practice in the entire country. He has
since moved on to his own solo practice in the same town.
He has remained on the active staff of his local hospital for these last 13
years, has been Medical Director of a local nursing home, and is an active member
of the AMA and his State and County's medical societies.
He has over three years clinical experience in the use of natural products. He is
a founding member of the Fairborne Institute and remains a pioneer in the use of
natural compounds in medical practice.