Kombucha is a detoxifying agent, so introduction to your system can have immediate and occasionally dramatic effects. For this reason, start slowly to minimize the likelihood of a Herxheimer Reaction.
START WITH:
- 4oz in the morning on an empty stomach. Follow with a glass of water.
- If that goes well, try another 4oz serving before dinner.
- Drinking water is critical to the cleansing of toxins. Without water, your body will reabsorb them.
THEN:
Listen to your body. If you find you crave it, have some. Should you experience a healing crisis (rash, headache, depression, runs, etc.), cut back the amount you are consuming and drink more water until the reaction subsides (usually a day or two). This is rare but normal. As the toxins release into your bloodstream, they may express in these symptoms.
TIPS:
- Drinking Kombucha 20 minutes prior to your meal will help to curb your appetite. Or drink it after meals to improve digestive function.
- If you drink “too much” Kombucha, you will just pee or poo it out.
- Consistent over-consumption can be taxing on the system so use good judgment and listen to your body!
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