I understand. Things are unbalanced for you. You’re here, you’re there, you’re a little everywhere. You are working the protocol but still feel off.
This is good, things are unsettled. It’s in these moments that we can create the best kind of change!
Getting stuck in the limbo of one day feeling good and another day feeling bad is MOTIVATING. It’s like a fire is lit under your bum, pushing you to get back to the self-care practices that are game changers (like your Castor Oil Pack).
But an important companion to your practice is hydration. When you are dehydrated, which so many of us are, the Castor Oil Pack simply can’t work well.
You see, because Castor Oil Packs help balance stress and inflammation and support cleansing, the body begins to move things out, and water is the universal solvent. Without it, things can get stuck and feel uncomfortable.
For most people, drinking more water and ensuring they are hydrated during the day of their Castor Oil Pack helps. When this is addressed, they begin feeling better and their results improve over time.
The most important thing is consistency in your practice. Ideally your Castor Oil Pack is done daily with sufficient water intake to help support the body’s natural cleansing processes.
If you have any concerns about your experience, please contact care@queenofthethrones.com. We would love to support you on your journey!
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