Vaccination Detox Part 5: Wrap up and Reminders

Hopefully by now you are feeling completely empowered to combat the negative effects of vaccination on your body and have a great jump on things you can do this summer to make sure you're sitting comfortably well before next fall's vaccination season starts.

Today I want to wrap up with a few seemingly obvious lifestyle choices that tend to be overlooked but strongly impact your ability to stay healthy.


Get Enough Sleep - Everyone's busy, and kids/pets/work can seem to conspire against you, but when fighting off disease and investing energy in repairing itself, your body needs extra rest. Carve out time to go to bed early or take a nap for at least a couple days after getting vaccinated. The benefit to your body will be worth the inconvenience.


Go Easy on the Exercise -  While working out keeps your body in good condition to fight off attacks - bacterial, viral and otherwise - it's best to go light for a few days post vaccination. Let your body focus all its energy and resources on fighting off infection and shedding toxic metals.

Drink Water - Your body needs extra water to flush out toxins, so keep your water bottle handy (and not just for decoration!). Remember - no fake sugars! If you need to flavor your water, throw in a pinch of stevia and a splash of lemon juice.

As always, remember that every person's body and circumstances are unique to them. Pick what works for you, in your situation. Don't feel guilty or get frustrated over the ones you can't do or can't afford, and don't assume that the combo that works best for you is the same for everyone else.

It's not uncommon to get headaches, be a little sore or otherwise feel a bit under the weather post vaccination, so give yourself a little extra grace and breathing room.


Ultimately, the most important thing is to acknowledge that vaccines dump a huge load of infectious agents, toxic metals and other nasty debris in your system and to take action to intentionally clean these undesirables out as soon as possible!

Thanks for reading this series. Do you have any favorite detox measures that I missed?

Vaccination Detox Part 4: Fighting Back With Food

When fighting back against the onslaught of junk dumped in your body by vaccination, a few aspects of the Weston A. Price Foundation's dietary guidelines are especially important to abide by. 

Homemade Bone Broths - Be generous with the bone broth in your diet! Whether you eat soup or just sip a cup of chicken stock at some point during the day, bone broths are packed with nutritious and immune system boosting properties you need. (Note: the stuff you buy in a box at the store doesn't count. If you have never made broth, pick up a copy of Nourishing Traditions. It's super easy to make - you can even use your crock pot!) 

Probiotics - This is one of the simplest ways to detox yourself! Many grocery stores now carry Kombucha in several yummy flavors, and you can buy cultures to make your own for $12. Yogurt - alone or in a fruit packed smoothie - is another easy option. (Make sure you're using full fat yogurt - preferably raw - with no artificial sweeteners!)

Reduced Sugar Intake - Refined sugars and artificial sugar substitutes damage the body and are especially hard on the immune system. Keep your sugar intake low and, where you need sugar, substitute a small amount of whole, natural sugar like honey, maple syrup or molasses. 

Eat the Rainbow - Greens and brightly colored veggies are crammed full of exactly the kind of vitamins, minerals and detoxing substances you want right now, so dig in! Eat salad (topped with a healthy olive or coconut oil based dressing), snack on raw veggies, or indulge in a green smoothie. (If you're really pressed for time or on the road, Bolthouse Farms juices are available at most grocery stores and any of their fruit/veggie juice combos would be a good substitute.)

Tip: If you have any interest at all, summer is a great time to start experimenting with making your own bone broths and kombucha! Bone broth can be canned or frozen, and (especially if you have a family to detox instead of just yourself) it will be significantly cheaper to brew your own kombucha rather than buying it pre-made. So start now!

If you can't or aren't interested in making your own, do a little scouting to make sure you have reliable sources for these detoxifying, nutrient-dense foods. Preparation goes a long way - especially if you're likely to get short notice from an employer on mandatory vaccinations.

Tomorrow's post: Wrap-up and Reminders

Vaccination Detox Part 3: Using Oils

Today's post covers one of the more infrequently discussed detox tools: oils. 

Coconut Oil - Although this isn't specifically intended for detoxing, it is a vital part of a healthy diet. As pointed out in Part 1 of this series, starting out healthy is crucial to the fight! (Read more on this at The Healthy Home Economist.)

Oil of Oregano - I ran across this for the first time in Healing Spices (which I highly recommend). It is safe, very purifying and available for purchase online through places like Vitacost and Wilderness Naturals. 

Thieves Oil - A popular immune booster, this oil isn't cheap but it goes a long way. Many people swear by it. (Available through Radiant Life or Amazon.) 


Fermented Cod Liver Oil - Available as gel caps or liquid, straight or flavored with kid-friendly essential oils like peppermint and cinnamon, this is a fantastic immune booster and detoxer! Don't let the price fool you - a very little bit goes a long way! It's worth noting that the benefits of fermented cod liver oil far outweigh the regular stuff you see on store shelves, so consider investing in the good stuff, even if you only use during detox.

Using Oils

Obviously you should read the dosing instructions that come with whatever oil you choose to use. Some are recommended to take straight, and if you get them in gel cap form it's a no brainer. Others, like coconut oil, can be drizzled into your morning tea/coffee or stirred innocuously into breakfast options like oatmeal. Don't be afraid to get creative if you need to, but remember that heating (as in cooking) the oils will diminish their impact.

Purchasing Notes:
1. You'll notice I've given online purchasing links for most of these. Chances are you won't find good quality options at your local stores, unless you are blessed with an especially awesome health food store. To save on shipping and simplify your life, I recommend selecting the options you think are most appropriate for you/ your family and ordering them all at once. Stick the box in a closet or cabinet (nowhere too safe - you want to be able to find it again!) and clearly label it "detox". That way, when the time comes that you need it, there's no scrambling or temptation to shell out for more when you can't find something.

2. I am not making money on any of these supplier links. They are simply the most reliable purveyors I am familiar with, and I felt it was worth sharing. I do recommend starting with Vitacost; they don't have everything, but they do boast an excellent search feature that allows you to omit products with common allergens like soy and wheat. They also tend to run free shipping and frequent coupons and we can all use to save money where we can!


Tomorrow's post: Fighting Back With Food

Vaccination Detox Part 2: Supplements & Soaks

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, one of the keys to detoxing from a vaccination is planning ahead. You can't use what you don't have, after all!
There are a handful of supplements you can purchase ahead of time and keep on hand that will help your body fight back against the viruses, bacteria, heavy metals and other undesirables found in vaccines.


Vitamin C - big doses of Vitamin C for a week after being vaccinated (and even beforehand if possible) help flush nasty toxins from your system, specifically the mercury which is extremely important!


Milk Thistle extract - Protects and detoxes the liver. (Credit is due to the Amazing Glutathione website on this one, as I have not seen it listed anywhere else.)


Colloidal Silver - I've heard great things about this in general as an anti-bacterial and immune supporter, and it seems very appropriate here.

Sunshine - Technically this isn't a supplement, and you can't buy it bottled anywhere (I wish!). But sun exposure directly promotes your body's production of Vitamin D, which is a great immune booster and body/mood balancer. So, if at all possible, get some extra sun!

In addition to supplements, saunas and soaks can help your body detox faster.

Saunas - Half an hour in a sauna will cause your body to sweat out a lot of the heavy metal toxicity. Just remember to drink plenty of water before and after! (Note: I realize that not everyone has access to a sauna, and that they are not appropriate for everyone. I felt it was worth listing, however, and encourage you to use your best judgment.)

Soaks - Take a bath with epsom salts or soak your feet in an epsom salt solution. The salts will pull toxins out of your body, and you'll get to relax besides! Bonus points if you throw a few drops of a soothing or clarifying essential oil in while you're there. 

That's plenty to think about for today! If you thought there were some oils missing from the supplement list, it's because they're featured in tomorrow's post on using oils!

Vaccination Detox Part 1: Planning Ahead

Our rainy spring is beginning to roll in to summer (finally!), but it's a comment I heard recently about fall that has been nagging at the back of my mind. It was an innocent comment, really – just a passing note that mass vaccination days are already being planned for this fall. My husband is in the military which means, among other things, that opting out of getting vaccinated is not a choice for him. At least once a year, he comes home from work have been shot full of viruses, bacteria and heavy metals.

And that bothers me. A lot.

We eat a very clean, very healthy diet and my husband is in excellent physical shape. But I still wish every year that I could do something to actively fight back against this threat to his health. So this year, I did something!

I collected all the little bits of information I've seen various places on how to detox from a vaccination and wrote them down in one easy-to-reference spot. Then, I went online and bought a couple things that I don't tend to keep in the house but will want on hand specifically for this purpose when the time comes. I feel tremendous relief knowing that this time I'll be prepared.

I know that nurses, teachers and others may find themselves in same boat we do – unable to refuse vaccination and keep one's job – and I want to make the information I've found available so that you, too, can be prepared before next fall's vaccination season starts.

Because I found a useful tips, I've decided to break this up into a series of posts rather than one huge long one.

First, let's start with this awesome comic on the subject from xkcd. I had to laugh because I literally know people just like this!

Second, it is worth knowing that nearly all vaccinations are now combination shots. Most including two or three often very different things. It is worth asking beforehand exactly what you're getting so you can be informed and make good choices.



Okay, now the detox info: only one tip today, because it's important enough to merit the emphasis - detox starts before you ever get vaccinated!

Dumping toxins into an already overloaded, overtired and under-fueled body is bad news. Summer is an ideal time to start cleaning up your diet and giving up bad lifestyle habits, because the sun is (usually) shining and the farmers' markets are piled high with fresh, nutrient rich (and delicious) summer produce. If you're not already on the road to eating clean and getting healthy, start now! Being healthy to begin with is the best possible foundation from which to launch a detox campaign against vaccination toxins.

Check back tomorrow for Part 2: Supplements