There are basically three phases the body goes through as it strives for a new level of well being. The first is catabolism, the elimination or breakdown of tissue Wastes are discarded more rapidly than new tissue is made from the new food. This is evident in weight loss. The second phase is stabilization. The amount of waste material being discarded daily is equal to the amount of tissue being formed.
Weight remains more stable.
The third phase, a build up period called anabolism, occurs when weight increases. At this point, new tissues are being formed faster. The body's need for the usual amounts of food decreases and we are able to maintain weight and increased energies with less food. Normally a healing crisis will develop within three months of a positive change in lifestyle. A healing crisis may last from a few hours to a few days, rarely longer.