The healing crisis is the period of change which a person passes through in order to cleanse regenerate and become healthier. It is often accompanied by the vigorous elimination of toxins (wastes) which can signal the temporary re-emergence of old symptoms as they finally become resolved.

A healing crisis is triggered when a person moves in a healthy direction. Once the decision to become healthy is made and a person takes action toward that end, the mind and body are able to dispose of the old toxins more readily.

As the many organ systems of the body eliminate toxins, the mind releases old structures and habit patterns, and unwanted emotional states can be expressed ad cleared. This is the process of cleansing and healing which allows stagnant material on all levels of experience to surface and be eliminated.

There is usually some discomfort in the initial stages of the crisis as the body begins to purge itself. Each of the natural cleaning functions is working overtime to drive out stagnant impurities and this can make one feel “sick”. Dependending on the individual this process may show itself in several ways.

There could be mucus elimination, a clod or chronic draining, headaches, body aches, tiredness, fever, irritability, sleeplessness, constipation or diarrhea, and even skin reactions. Sometimes several of theses things may occur and they are the good signs showing that the body is strong to work at cleansing itself.

Once this process is allowed to follow its natural course health is regained as a tremendous feeling of wholeness, strength, and vibrancy may be expected.

Along with the physical purging, a corresponding mental and emotional clearing takes place which old emotional states, such as memories of painful experiences or simply feelings of anger, grief or fear, surface in order to be resolved.

These feelings are often at the core of the physical disorders and the healing crisis is an excellent time to deal with them. Seeking spiritual counseling and inner guidance can be helpful as can individual counseling, support and therapy groups, churches, study groups, classes to explore your interests, arts crafts or simply learning more about yourself and the process your are going through.

Obviously, the more desire one has for a state of vibrancy, health and inner harmony, the more effective a healing crisis ca be. In fact, going through a healing crisis ca make a person fell as if he is ‘staring life over again’.