The Herxheimer Reaction is an immune system reaction to the toxins (endotoxins) that are released when large amounts are killed off and the body does not eliminate the toxins quickly enough.

Simply stated – it’s a reaction that occurs when the body is detoxifying and the released toxins either exacerbate the symptoms being treated or create their own symptoms.

The important thing to note is that worsening symptoms do not indicate failure of the treatment in question; in fact, usually just the opposite. As the body detoxifies, it’s not uncommon to experience flu-like symptoms including headache, joint and muscle pain, body aches, sore throat, general malaise, sweating, chills, nausea or other symptoms.

The biggest problem with the Herxheimer Reaction is that people stop having PEMF sessions that are causing the reactions, and thus discontinue the very treatments that’s helping to make them better.

Although the experience may not make you feel particularly good, the Herxheimer Reaction is actuall y a sign that the body is setting up to heal itself.  Not every person experiences this reaction, but it is a possibility.