POST-INFECTION & IMMUNE DEPLETION TERRAIN
Understanding Why You Never Fully Recovered
Many people feel “not quite themselves” after a virus, infection, or long recovery period.
The body heals, but the terrain is left depleted, congested, or fragile.
This isn’t in your mind. It’s a very clear pattern in herbal energetics and tissue states.
You may feel like you’ve healed the infection, yet still experience:
fatigue
breathlessness
brain fog
swollen glands
sinus pressure
low stamina
mood dips
digestive flares
flare-ups after exertion
sensitivity to stress
recurring infections
persistent cough
dryness in the chest or throat
This is the post-infection terrain — and your gentle herbal approach fits it perfectly.
COMMON SYMPTOMS PEOPLE RECOGNISE
People experiencing post-infection terrain often notice:
breathlessness on exertion
lingering cough or throat clearing
chest tightness
difficulty taking a deep breath
sinus congestion or pressure
swollen or tender glands
low resilience
sudden fatigue crashes
brain fog or slower thinking
mood changes (especially anxiety or low mood)
sleep disturbance
dry mucosa (eyes, throat, sinuses, mouth)
digestive fragility
recurring “mini flares”
symptoms worsening after stress or emotional events
These symptoms point to a weakened lung–lymph–mucosa–nervous system axis.
THE POST-INFECTION TERRAIN PATTERN
In the Turton Method, post-infection patterns arise when the body has healed the acute stage but is left with:
1. Mucosal Depletion
Viruses, antibiotics, and inflammation dry and weaken the mucosa — the protective lining of the throat, lungs, sinuses, gut and urinary tract.
Signs:
dry throat + mucus
chest tightness
post-nasal drip
dry eyes
sinus irritation
food sensitivities
Supports:
Marshmallow, mullein, linden, rose
Kidney & Bladder Reset
Warm hydration rituals
2. Lymphatic Residue
The lymphatic system often remains slow or stagnant after infection.
Signs:
swollen glands
puffy face
heavy head
headaches
skin flares
“flu-y without the flu”
Supports:
Lymph & Skin Cleanse
Calendula, cleavers
Gentle walking
3. Lung Weakness (“Holding” Breath Pattern)
Many people continue shallow breathing long after the immediate infection.
This keeps the nervous system in low-grade alert.
Signs:
shallow breath
chest pressure
sighing
anxiety
breathlessness
Supports:
Post-Infection Reset (lung-focused herbs)
Mullein, rose, marshmallow
Slow breathwork
Nature-based grounding
4. Nervous System Exhaustion
Infection drains the nervous system.
Recovery requires emotional and energetic grounding.
Signs:
wired-but-tired
overwhelm
insomnia
mood fragility
anxiety
emotional crashes
Supports:
Nervous System Reset
Rose & linden
Warm, slow evenings
5. Digestive Fragility
After infection, digestion often becomes cold, weak, or erratic.
Signs:
bloating
nausea
loose bowels
indigestion
cravings
Supports:
Colon Reset (gentle warming)
Liver–Gallbladder Reset if nausea
Kidney support for hydration
6. Environmental Load / Mould Overlap
Post-viral clients often suddenly become reactive to mould or chemicals they previously tolerated.
Signs:
sinus flares
headaches
sudden fatigue
dizziness
histamine reactions
worsening in damp spaces
Supports:
Mould & Fungal Terrain Cleanse
Environmental Load Cleanse
WHY PEOPLE DON’T RECOVER FULLY
Because the NHS treats the infection, but not:
mucosal repair
lymphatic clearance
liver–lymph drainage
nervous system recalibration
kidney water element
emotional restoration
Your approach does.
WHICH CLEANSE SHOULD YOU START WITH?
This depends on your strongest symptoms — take the quiz to find your pattern.
RECOMMENDED CLEANSING PATHWAYS FOR POST-INFECTION TERRAIN
1. Post-Infection & Lung Reset
Your primary cleanse for:
lingering cough
chest tightness
throat clearing
sinus issues
breathlessness
fatigue
2. Lymph & Skin Cleanse
For swollen glands, brain fog, heavy head, headaches, puffiness.
3. Kidney & Bladder Reset
For mucosal dryness, urinary sensitivity, fatigue, dizziness.
4. Nervous System Reset
For overwhelm, emotional fragility, insomnia, wired-but-tired, chest anxiety.
5. Mould & Fungal Terrain Cleanse
For sinus congestion, brain fog, worsening symptoms in damp environments.
6. Environmental Load / Forever Chemicals Cleanse
For chronic inflammation, sleep issues, hormonal imbalance, fatigue.
7. Liver–Gallbladder Reset
For nausea, irritability, headaches, digestive sluggishness.
THE OXFORD HERBAL APPROACH
Post-infection healing is not about “boosting immunity.”
It’s about restoring the tissues the infection weakened — the mucosa, lymph, lungs, kidneys, digestion and nervous system.
I work with plants that soften, hydrate, warm, move and repair.
Your body knows how to heal.
I help it remember.
→ Take the Quiz and Begin Your Terrain Reset