I posted a reply but I must not have actually sent it so let me try again.

I've only heard of soul loss, but I'll read up on it more. Thankfully, the trauma I've been through has been pretty well worked through. It's taken years of therapy and processing, but I'm in a good place mentally. No ill will towards anyone who did anything to me... They were obviously not well, and I've learned not to take their actions personally. I hope they got the help they need and I'm thankful for what I've learned about myself in the healing process.

I definitely have a lower gi absorption issue. I found that out from my osteopath the day before my first Kambô session. That first time was all downward purging, with just a little throwing up, so I feel like the healing went exactly where it was needed most. I felt miserable during the most active part of the treatment, and frankly wondered why I'd volunteered myself for it. But, I understood later. Just 5 dots got a strong response. The second time, 6 days later, I got 7 dots. Threw up more, but no bowel movement! But, I found that after about 20 minutes, I could barely move and I got scared. So I asked that the dots be wiped off. Maybe it was too much of a jump ahead. It was suggested to me that next time (which is a week away) I get 5 or 6 dots, perhaps along with rapé..? I may do that, provided I can get more info about it.

I never got that rush of energy, or the pain relief I've heard people talk about. I did feel much lighter, spiritually... Like opening a curtain in a dark room. It was subtle, but noticeable. My dreams became more meaningful, my tolerance for other people's decisions and actions was greater, and it's affected the decisions I make for myself. It's like, after going through the icky part of Kambô, why would I make choices to do things that aren't good for me? It just makes the medicine work harder, when my goal is to make the path to healing as simple as I can.

Kambô is infinite in itself. I get why people say that Kambô is a Searcher. I'm glad this forum exists, because it's one of the few places where people don't think you're crazy when you talk about it like its a being. I've learned so much from the people here.. Not just about Kambô, but other things as well.  There are some smart damn cookies in this forum!

I have just started doing smoothies, using Nutiva vanilla hemp protein, Pure Encapsulations fiber powder, GlutAloeMine powder, digestive enzymes, a probiotic, a tsp of SunWarrior raw liquid multivitamin, fruit, greens, and almond milk. I'm considering adding turmeric to them as well, in the near future. My focus is on gut healing, so I can absorb more nutrients. I'll probably be adding a host of other raw methylated vitamins and antioxidants in about 3-4 weeks. I'm staying away from gluten, dairy and highly acidic foods and refined sugars. I'll give the oregano oil and the baking soda water a try. I do live in a seasonal location, but I learned about grounding and its benefits many years ago, so I try to do it as much as I can. Often in the winter, I'll go into a bright room and get a sunlight bath.. I'll tend to my plants and flowers, too. Just getting my hands in the soil feels good.

I am thankful and grateful for your input.
 

I have read differing theories on women who are on their period using Kambô... Some say do not do it during menstruation. Others say "go easy." Does the vasodilation cause an increase in bleeding? Is there an increased chance of becoming more depleted of water-soluble vitamins? is the female body just not as accepting of the medicine during this time? If anyone can offer insight into this issue, I would appreciate it.

Cheers!

Hi,
I know this is an old post, but I didn't want to start a duplicate thread. I have fibromyalgia, type 1 diabetes, migraines/cluster headaches, chronic joint pain/inflammation that often leads to tendonitis, as well as mild anxiety and depression. I have been on disability for 3 years. I'm only able to work about 12-15 hours a week. I'm not house bound, but I'm not highly functioning either. I've been fighting to regain more functionality for the past 7-8 years.

I'm going to receive Kambô for the first time in 5 days. I am hoping for a physical transformation, definitely, but I'm also looking for a spiritual one as well. I've been told that it will greatly help me, and I've read it as well, but after looking for medicine that works for so long, and being let down when I thought I'd found it... Well, I'm skeptical. I'm going into this with a "whatever happens, happens" kind of attitude. I'm hopeful, but uncertain. Spiritually, I think I've been lost for awhile.. I never really found my purpose. If this works, I'll be a huge advocate for it. I've dealt with emotional trauma via some really intense therapy, so I'm not the walking definition of ptsd anymore.

I'm wondering if Kambô really will help me. I'm excited to do it, definitely. I've always found shamanic healing very fascinating for its esoteric properties. Surely if no one else has the answer, Spirit does, right? So, my intention is to find my real purpose, and be healed enough physically to carry it out.

So, do people with chronic issues like mine typically need multiple treatments? I've done the emotional work, I've gotten off all the non-essential medications (I was taking a lot of stuff!), and I've started meditating. I believe with every fiber of my being that I'm meant to do good things, spiritually, even if I haven't figured out what that is yet. I've even been on a crazy elimination diet for the past three weeks. Is there anything else I can do to make myself ready to feel good again?