Posted By Charlottechick (Charlotte, Nc) on 11/08/2018

Greetings, Everyone! I just discovered Earth Clinic; thank you so much for the life-changing care and information. I just took my first two drops of gum spirits with 1/4 teaspoon of castor oil. I'm nervous and excited! My alternative chiropractor has me on a heavy metals detox, and after reading about turp's abilities to break down biofilms, I thought it'd be a good idea to start with a small dose of turp to help clear out any heavy metals a biofilm might be hiding? The only herx reaction I'm experiencing now (day 14 of the detox) is fatigue. I'm in my 60s with good general health overall; the only meds I'm on is for thyroid disease. I think I read somewhere to take turp two hours away from my thyroid meds? I plan to dose turps/castor oil twice a week. I'd appreciate any input anyone has.

Thank you!

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