Starting a gut healing protocol sounds straightforward until symptoms flare, digestion slows, or your skin freaks out. Do you protocol harder? Do you completely stop? Or is there a middle ground?In this episode, Erin and TFN Practitioner Nicole Antes are breaking down what die-off (aka a Herxheimer reaction) actually is, why it can feel downright gnarly, and how to tell the difference between a normal detox response and a sign your body needs more support.You’ll learn about the most common die-off symptoms and why mineral status matters much more than you realize.In this episode:Why hydration can make detox symptoms worse if your mineral status isn’t addressed firstThe difference between normal die-off and a sign your body is asking you to slow way downHow constipation amplifies skin flares, fatigue, and brain fog during gut protocolsThe overlooked role of bile flow and liver support in clearing toxins When binders are a powerful tool, AND when they’re the wrong move that adds more stress to your systemResources mentioned:Episode 393: 5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Gut Healing ProtocolApply to work with us 1:1 here!Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health.Order The Gut Panel.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/397-herxheimer-reaction Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)Bon Charge (25% discount through the end of December)