DIE-OFF 101: WHAT IT IS + WHY IT HAPPENS
- shelleybholisticnu
- 33 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Parasites are capable of accumulating toxins and pathogens (up to eight times their body weight) both within their bodies and the biofilms they produce. When parasites die, they release these toxins, which consist of heavy metals, mold, viruses, candida, microplastics and more. So when you start killing them off, your body isn’t just clearing parasites... it’s also unloading all the other garbage they were hiding.
That’s a LOT for your system to handle, especially if your drainage pathways (kidneys, liver, lymph, colon, skin, etc.) aren’t open and flowing well. If your drainage pathways are sluggish, the toxins recirculate and create “die-off” (or herxing) symptoms.
Even with good drainage support, die-off can still happen. It’s your body working hard to push through layers of stored toxicity. Uncomfortable, but fixable.
TOP DIE-OFF SYMPTOMS + WHAT TO DO
🧠 Headaches
Hydrate + add lemon
Use Frankincense or WO China Healing oil on temples
Try Turmeric + extra minerals
💀 Aches + Pains
Gentle movement + rest
😴 Fatigue
Sleep 8–10 hrs
Cut intense workouts — try stretching or yin yoga
Support with B vitamins + adrenal support
😵💫 Anxiety + Mood Swings
Breathe (Buteyko method), sunlight, EFT, Bergamot oil
Tools: BrainTap, Gupta, DNRS
Get outside + ground
😬 Cravings
Add healthy fats (avocado, coconut)
Peppermint or ginger tea
No sugar, grains, processed foods — they feed parasites
🌫 Brain Fog
Hydration + drainage support
Binder + lymph movement
🦷 Phlegm / Sinus Pressure
Oil pulling (coconut oil)
Neti pot or saline rinse
Add lemon or Frankincense oil
💩 GI Upset
Ginger, aloe, castor oil packs (use code SHELLEYBHOLISTIC for a discount), green juice
Digestive essential oils (topical)
🌡 Fever / Chills
Stay hydrated, rest
Infrared sauna if cold; bath if hot
😵 Insomnia
Castor oil packs before bed (use code SHELLEYBHOLISTIC for a discount)
Diffuse Cedarwood, black out your room
Avoid screens + stimulants before bed
😬 Skin Breakouts or Rashes
Dry brushing (daily)
Coconut + tea tree oil
DIY detox mask: clay + ACV + honey + lavender
SUPPORT YOUR DRAINAGE LIKE A PRO
Liver/Bile Support
Coffee enemas
Castor oil packs
Dandelion root tea
Lymphatic Love
Rebounding (mini trampoline)
Dry brushing (always toward the heart)
Contrast showers (hot 3 min / cold 1 min)
Lymphatic massage (DIY or pro)
General Detox Tools
Epsom salt or magnesium chloride baths
BioActive Carbon binders (CellCore or similar)
Green juice, bone broth
Hydrate (add trace minerals + lemon)
STAY SANE THROUGH IT
✔ This is temporary
✔ It means it’s working
✔ Rest. Support. Don’t push through it
✔ You're not crazy. You're detoxing.
NEED EXTRA SUPPORT?
Detox can be emotional, too. Ask your people for help, reduce your load, and stay in a healing mindset. You've got this, and I’ve got you.
