1. Healing isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual.
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People often experience anxiety, mood swings, and emotional shifts during detox or dietary changes.
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These aren’t always signs that something’s wrong — they can be signs the body is releasing and recalibrating.
2. Symptoms may temporarily worsen before they improve (“die-off”).
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Fatigue, brain fog, or digestive issues can flare as toxins or pathogens are cleared.
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This is part of the body’s deep clean — uncomfortable but often necessary.
3. Electrolyte balance is a moving target — especially on carnivore or keto.
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More isn’t always better — some people improve by reducing sodium or potassium, not increasing it.
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Blood pressure meds, weather, fasting, and diet changes can all shift how your body uses minerals.
4. Quality matters — but so does quantity.
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Nutrient-rich foods like broth are great, but undereating can still cause fatigue and tissue breakdown.
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Healing bodies need fuel — especially during physical activity.
5. Your body may crave softer, gentler foods.
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Some people digest soft-cooked meats and broths better than pan-fried or dry cuts — listen to your gut.
6. Context matters when interpreting labs and symptoms.
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Low sodium on bloodwork might be due to fasting.
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Elevated cholesterol? Look at HDL, LDL, and triglycerides — not just the total number.
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Symptoms don’t always mean deficiency — it’s about patterns and the whole picture.
7. Magnesium and minerals affect more than muscles.
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Karen recommends bioavailable forms, like liquid magnesium, and sometimes higher doses than standard RDA.
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Fulvic acid can help, but it’s potent — start slow and watch for emotional/neurological reactions.
8. Healing can stir identity, especially during life transitions.
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Men in temporary housing or unstable life phases (like Devin) often struggle with loss of control.
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Karen encourages surrender — to “be, not do” — and trust the unfolding process.
9. There’s no one-size-fits-all — bioindividuality is key.
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What works for one person might backfire for another.
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Healing requires experimentation, observation, and recalibration.
10. Symptoms are messages — not enemies.
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Racing heart, dizziness, insomnia — these are clues, not just problems to fix.
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Treat them like breadcrumbs guiding you toward deeper healing.
11. The body speaks in whispers — learn its language.
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Healing is like learning a new language: subtle shifts in energy, sleep, digestion, and mood are your feedback.
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With practice, you become fluent in your own body’s wisdom.
12. Healing is nonlinear — and that’s okay.
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Progress isn’t always a straight line. There are ups, downs, pauses, and breakthroughs.
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Trust the body’s timing. You’re not broken — you’re evolving.
13. Community and validation matter.
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Safe spaces like this Q&A help people feel seen, heard, and not alone.
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Healing happens faster when you’re not doing it in isolation.
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