Kath, I take breaks from hydro every 6 weeks and I do it because i think my body might need sometime to its self or to clense myself from these things. Everytime I do this I get really shakey the most recent time was a couple of weeks back and I go 10 ten days but for me after like 5 things start to feel better and its so hard when I have a bottle in my house and Im just neglecting them. The pay off is huge and when you decide to go back on the power of the hydro will increase intensley. I would say good luck here normally but you are a very smart perosn and the last thing you need is luck so take care and we will talk soon or if you have any questions you know where to find me...bye