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For most people, consuming Essiac Tea is considered safe with minimal side effects, except for those who are taking pharmaceutical medications. Although some would caution pregnant and nursing mothers from drinking Essiac Tea, we have found that none of the ingredients are specifically harmful if taken during pregnancy or while nursing. People react differently to pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. While some people experience adverse side effects, others experience no problems or side effects at all. Negative side effects of taking the tea are possible, but not probable. As with any herbal supplement, you may want to consult with your naturopath before using Essiac Tea. Based upon your health history, your naturopath may have a good reason why you should not drink Essiac Tea at this time. We highly recommend that anyone drinking Essiac Tea for the first time start out with very small doses and work up to the recommended amount of 2 oz. of the concentrated tea, with 8 oz. of boiling water added to each dose, twice a day on an empty stomach.
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A full stomach of undigested food or consuming beverage just before taking the remedy, especially tea or coffee. As waste materials build up in the body, it attempts to eliminate them all at once. This could create extreme discomfort in the digestive tract, occasionally to the point of vomiting. A tumor may increase in size (as metastasized cells are gathered to original site) and could cause a [blockage](https://openclipart.org/search/?query=blockage) in some vulnerable area of the body before it softens and [GlucoLife Website](https://schreinerei-leonhardt.de/glucolife-supplement-comprehensive-overview) reduces in size. "When any discomfort occurred, Rene always cautioned her patients to stop taking the decoction for several days until they felt better. Then they were told to begin again with just half an ounce every other day and gradually to increase the dose to one ounce each day. 1. Start with a small dose (½ an ounce once a day) to see how your body reacts. 2. Take the tea on an empty stomach.
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First thing in the morning and an hour before bed are good times. 3. Drink plenty of water to aid in the removal of toxins. 4. Stick to a reasonable dose, paying attention to how your body responds to each increase in the amount Essiac Tea consumed. Most Essiac Tea side effects are caused by taking too much. It is ultimately up to you to decide what is best for your body to heal. Other side effects, such as diarrhea, a mysterious lower-back kidney ache, flu-like symptoms or upset stomach may be caused by using too high of a dose and not drinking enough water. Anyone taking Essiac Tea should increase their water intake, due to its detoxification properties, which cause the release of toxins from tissues and [GlucoLife blood sugar support](https://schreinerei-leonhardt.de/glucolife-supplement-comprehensive-overview), excreting them via the intestinal and urinary tracts. The toxins must be diluted as they are released from the body tissues or they become concentrated, causing stress on the liver and kidneys which can lead to headaches, nausea and a general feeling of ill health.
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We recommend that you drink a minimum of half your body weight in ounces of purified water daily in addition to the Essiac Tea. Dehydrating drinks such as soda pop, black tea, coffee, and juice do not count in that amount. In fact, you should completely avoid drinking soda pop, coffee and alcohol while drinking Essiac Tea. According to Chris Corpening, R.N. "Diarrhea has been the main side effect I have seen, although it is not a common side effect. Gastrointestinal discomfort has also been reported to me on various occasions. According to herbal literature, turkey rhubarb is a laxative and if the body can not handle it, diarrhea will result. Diabetics who are insulin dependent may need to adjust their dosage, as well as those on anti-diabetes medications. We recommend that diabetics monitor their blood sugar closely while on this tea. Some of the constituents in this tea are known to affect the way glucose and insulin are taken up by the cells and utilized.
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