Why You Feel Worse When You Try To Heal, Especially with Supplements
Bloomin' Well Podcast by Dr. McKenzy Brewer
Episode notes
Started trying to heal… and somehow feel worse? You're not failing—your body is overwhelmed.
In this episode, I break down exactly why so many women feel worse when they finally start doing the “right” things for their health. If you’ve ever cleaned up your diet, added supplements, or followed a protocol and ended up more exhausted, more anxious, or more reactive—this will make everything make sense.
You’ll discover:
- Why your body can react negatively to “healthy” changes
- The bathtub analogy that explains overload and symptom flare-ups
- How nervous system dysregulation impacts your ability to heal
- Why supplements like magnesium, probiotics, or B vitamins can backfire
- The connection between detox pathways, histamine, and sensitivity
- Why healing is not linear (and what it actually looks ...
Keywords
stressalternative healthFight or flightnervous system dysregulationburnout