Stanley Burroughs' Master Cleanse is one of the most powerful ways to cleanse heavy metals and candida from the body for optimal health and quick, healthy weight loss.
Cleansing is necessary to keep our bodies functioning at their best. Pollution from the environment, oxidative stress, and additives (pesticides, chemical colors and flavorings) in our water and food are stored in organs and fatty tissue and build up in our bodies over time. Cleansing this toxic load can help to boost the immune system, improve vitality, get rid of headaches, allergies, fatigue, pain, arthritis and other symptoms, and can result in substantial weight loss. One of the most powerful dietary cleanses is the Lemon Cleanse or Master Cleanse.
Where the Lemon Cleanse Began
The lemon cleanse was developed by Stanley Burroughs and is laid out in his 1976 book, Healing for the Age of Enlightenment. The book addresses several unconventional aspects of health care, including Vita Flex reflexology, color therapy, and the lemon cleanse. A smaller book by Burroughs, The Master Cleanser, covers only the cleanse.
Despite the wealth of information about the master cleanse that is available on the internet and by word of mouth, it is advisable to read one of these books before attempting the lemon cleanse to get the details right and avoid adverse effects.
What is the Master Cleanse?
The master cleanse consists of 6 to 12 glasses a day of:
This protocol is used for at least ten days, although the cleanse may be followed for up to a month. The cleanse is completed when white buildup on the tongue fades and it appears pink again (showing all candida is gone).
Food is not consumed during the cleanse; instead, a glass or two of the “lemonade” mixture is consumed whenever hungry. A laxative tea is also used during the cleanse.
Special protocols are laid out for coming off of the master cleanse which should be followed completely.
Maple syrup is one of the few unprocessed good sugars that provide micronutrients as well as calories to the body. It is high in minerals including zinc and manganese. For the Master Cleanse, Burroughs recommends grade B because it contains more minerals than the lighter grades of maple syrup. It is also less likely than grade A (light) syrup to contain formaldehyde.
If you prefer, agave may be substituted for maple syrup in the master cleanse.
Is the Master Cleanse a Fast or a Starvation Diet?
No.
The master cleanse is more gentle on the body than a fast. Most cleansing fasts leave a person incapacitated or in bed for their duration. On the master cleanse, the only inconvenience is making sure to have ready access to the ingredients. Many people report high energy levels and productivity even during the cleanse.
Maple syrup provides for the body’s caloric needs even as the lemon, cayenne, and high water intake encourage toxins and buildup to leave the body. Minerals and vitamins are provided by the mineral-rich maple syrup and lemon juice (which is high in vitamin C and other nutrients). The master cleanse is not intended to be used permanently, but it is completely safe in the short term provided the directions are closely followed.
The Primary Goal of a Cleanse Is Not Usually to Lose Weight...
...but substantial weight loss can be one result.
If you don’t want to lose weight or find you are losing weight too quickly, add more maple syrup to each glass of “lemonade” or increase your intake in glasses per day.
The master cleanse is not for everyone. Please read Burroughs’ book and consult with an expert before beginning the cleanse.
The copyright of the article The Master Cleanse in Holistic Nutrition is owned by Victoria Anisman-Reiner. Permission to republish The Master Cleanse in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
I think the diet was a great ideal but do i eat with this drink?
May 1, 2008 3:30 PM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
No, while doing a proper master cleanse you should eat/drink NOTHING except
for the lemonade beverage and the tea prescribed for the cleanse.
I highly recommend that anyone considering doing such a cleanse read one
of Stanley Burroughs books and reread the lemon cleanse instructions
thoroughly to be sure to get the entire process right!
May 3, 2008 12:01 AM
Guest :
I do not always have access to real lemons. Can lemon juice be used? If so
how much?
May 8, 2008 4:45 AM
Guest :
I started the master cleanse and only lasted 3 days on it. I developed on
the 3rd day a sort of urinary tract infection. I stopped drinking the
juice at night that day and just drinking water and through the night
continued urinating. My urine became normal looking and no more burning
sensation by the morning time. I most definetely had an adverse reaction
to the ingredients. I will be going to the doctor this morning anyway to
tell him this same story. My younger sister did the diet and lasted the
whole 10 days. She had no adverse effects. Janet/Boynton Beach, FL
May 8, 2008 6:16 AM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
In response to "Guest," who asked about using "lemon
juice" instead of "real lemons":
No, I would not
recommend it. Most bottled lemon juices have other ingredients, either
sweeteners or preservatives. Even if you can find a packaged lemon juice
that contains nothing but lemon, the contents will not be the same as
fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Juicers are often told that fruit and vegetable
juices begin to lose their potency as quickly as ten minutes after being
pressed. Anything bottled is not as "alive," for lack of a better
term, than juice that came straight from the fruit.
I would
recommend holding off on doing the cleanse until you have reliable access
to fresh lemons for at least a ten day period.
May 13, 2008 10:39 PM
scrappnut :
My husband and I both started this cleanse today. We both have had 7
servings, when are we suppose to see the cleanse happen? What is the cyenne
pepper suppose to do? I know that it happens with time, but is this
something that is going to make us constipated? Sorry, that is the only way
I know how to put it. Thank you. :)
May 14, 2008 11:25 AM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
Hi scrappnut,
I would highly recommend that you read either The
Master Cleanser or Healing for the Age of Enlightenment by Stanley
Burroughs, which details both the instructions for the proper cleanse and
answers all of the questions you've asked. Briefly:
The cleanse
takes 10 days or more to complete, but most people notice a change within
their bodies in the first few days.
Cayenne pepper is cleansing
and provides heat to the body, while you are not consuming much.
You should not feel constipated if you are using the laxative tea that
Burroughs recommends, or a similar product.
Best of luck with
your cleanse!
May 16, 2008 7:14 AM
Guest :
I am on day 3 of the cleanse today. I am a BIG food lover, and since I have
a low income as an international student studying in the US, I generally
eat what is cheap and filling. (Ususlly the over processed foods such as
$1.25 frozen pizzas, the $0.33 burritos, and the good old $0.13 ramen
noodles. Other than that I aet taco bell, churches chicken, chinese food,
Jamaican patties, Wendy's etc... Nevertheless, on my day 3 I am not
hungry. I hear that the body detoxes itself when it needs to and does not
need the master cleanse to do so...but at least I am giving my body a break
form food digestion, and I am getting my colon cleaned. (plus shedding a
few pounds)
Jul 11, 2008 11:17 PM
CherryMoon1986 :
I've been on the master cleanse for 3 days now and I've drank 3 glasses of
the laxative tea and still nothing has happened. Am I doing something
wrong?
Jul 12, 2008 6:59 AM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
Dear CherryMoon,
That depends! What do you mean by "nothing
has happened"?
If you are following the directions laid out
in Stanley Burroughs' book, or in The Complete Master Cleanse by Tom
Woloshyn, then you're doing just fine.
It sounds, however, like
you may be following an incomplete set of instructions. Why have you had
only three glasses of laxative tea, instead of six? You should be drinking
the tea (or doing an internal salt water bath) morning and evening during
this cleanse.
I highly suggest you refer back to one of the
books that details how to do the cleanse properly, if you truly feel that
"nothing is happening."
Aug 19, 2008 12:45 PM
Guest :
Just 2 weeks ago I cleansed my bowels for a colonoscopy. (I have them
every 2 years due to ulcerative colitis but have been symptom free for 4
years after starting the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.) My question is... if
I do the Master Cleanse will it continue to pull more toxins from my body
than magnesium citrate will do? I'm assuming mag cit. will just empty the
bowels not remove toxins?? thanks, Heather, age 37
Aug 21, 2008 11:45 AM
Guest :
I can't get my hands on the book about the master cleanse, if I follow the
advice and answers on this page (although I know it's not your place to
give andive on the cleanse and you'd preffer I reffered to one of the
books) would I be doing a okay? Following the instructions and amounts and
ingredients, using the tea day and night ect.
thankyou!
Aug 21, 2008 9:07 PM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
In response to "Guest" of August 21, 2008:
No, I
wouldn't suggest beginning a cleanse based on the information on this site
alone. There are a lot of details and particular strategies for the cleanse
that you're only going to find in one of the books devoted to this cleanse.
If you can't find Burroughs' book, I highly recommend The Complete Master
Cleanse by Tom Woloshyn - it may even be a better guide than Burrough's
original writings. But please don't begin the cleanse without the book or
supervision from an expert.
Sep 2, 2008 9:46 AM
Guest :
I started the Master Cleanse yesterday and I followed the directions on how
to make the cleanse drink but I cant drink it. It taste like nasty lemony,
spicy water. Did I mix it wrong or not enough, can someone help me?
Sep 5, 2008 7:44 AM
Guest :
zippy Sept. 4. 2008 I started the Maaster Cleanse because of hives
and some other skin rash that the dermatoligist and allergist couldn't
figure out the cause. Since I have been on the cleanse, Day 3, I have had
small blotches all over my body and hives in places I didn't have them
before I started the clense. I am not discouraged. Should I be concerned?
Sep 6, 2008 6:27 AM
Guest :
Will doing the cleanse for a day or two have any benefits for your body? Or
is it only good if used for the entire period?
Sep 27, 2008 9:05 PM
Guest :
I thank you for providing an in depth, informative article on the cleanse.
It has received so much flack that it's been hard to find real details and
instructions. However, I have two questions: I'm hesitant to
include maple syrup while doing the cleanse. I'm afraid that consuming it
in this way will make me queasy. I'm not a big fan of syrup unless it's on
pancakes. If I leave out the maple syrup, will the cleanse still be worth
doing and be effective? And second, would it be okay for you to
provide one or two recommended tips provided by Burroughs for coming off of
the cleanse? I do not have access to his book(s) at the moment. Again
thank you very much for your help, Victoria.
Sep 30, 2008 8:10 AM
Guest :
i j ust got off the lemondade diet 3 days ago and i feel great !!! i lost
12 pounds in total !and still losing as we speak... its the 2nd time i do
the diet and it really makes u feel awesome !Im only 19 years old and i was
wieghing 220 pounds (way to much) so me n my mom did it and we lost weight
quickly !!! people deffinetely saw the difference in my face and hips !itz
great and the best part is its not a diet its a cleanse !but u get 2 in one
! first couple days are hard but u can do it trust me !and once you do
!you'll be bragging !!! its deffinetely great !clears acne, cellulite, and
makes skin smooth !!! go for it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 1, 2008 4:16 PM
Guest :
I love the way the drink tastes, as I'm a pepper freak. I must be sick in
the head, as so many people complain about it.
I take a blood
pressure pill once daily - a very small dose. This shouldn't be a problem,
should it?
By the way, I'm going to do the whole 30 with a
girlfriend.
Oct 1, 2008 6:06 PM
Guest :
hey can you drink as much tea as you want?
Oct 6, 2008 3:13 PM
Guest :
I am considering the cleanse to detoxify my body and get rid of my chrinic
hives - I've seen the post from Zippy with no answer: "zippy
Sept. 4. 2008 I started the Maaster Cleanse because of hives and some
other skin rash that the dermatoligist and allergist couldn't figure out
the cause. Since I have been on the cleanse, Day 3, I have had small
blotches all over my body and hives in places I didn't have them before I
started the clense. I am not discouraged. Should I be concerned? " -
Should I be concerned???
Oct 17, 2008 12:42 PM
Guest :
I just did the cleanse and it was wonderful. I didn't feel hungry and I had
as much energy as I do when I eat. My digestive system got to rest for 10
days and I have lost 17 lbs. I feel great. I defintitly want to make sure
my eating habits are better than they were before the cleanse. I highly
recommend it if you are serious about your health and you have discipline.
It's certainly a "mind over matter" challenge. Good luck!!
Oct 17, 2008 10:21 PM
Guest :
I am about to finish my 10 day cleanse. How soon can I do the cleanse
again?
Oct 20, 2008 6:53 AM
Guest :
can i continue smoking while doing the diet?
Oct 27, 2008 8:25 AM
Guest :
What kind of laxative tea is used with this cleanse?
Nov 16, 2008 3:34 PM
Guest :
For anybody who has posted questions to this post about the master cleanse
I would suggest, instead of waiting for a reply., go and purchase the book.
Like Victoria has stated to recent post, it is the best way to understand
the process. The book is only 6.50 at borders!, it's only about 50 pages.
I read it over the weekend and plan on starting on tomorrow. It answers
every question on here and lets you know what to expect and how to safely
come off of the lemonade diet. Please if you are really interested in the
master cleanser, GET THE BOOK! try borders.com for less expensive used
copies, but honestly...6.50 is not bad!
Dec 14, 2008 1:41 PM
Guest :
i tried it... i lasted one day, it was too hot. do you have to use the
cayenne pepper?
Dec 14, 2008 3:09 PM
nikki :
I tried the cleanse for two days and i just couldn't stand how hot the
pepper was. I used less than 1/10 per glass but it was still too hot. Do
you have to use cayenne pepper at all or maybe is there a substitute?
Dec 15, 2008 9:37 AM
Guest :
I also cannot stand the pepper taste, so instead I'm going to try taking
cayenne pepper pills that are available at vitamin stores
Jan 2, 2009 4:10 PM
Guest :
is there anything I can eat while on the master cleanse that won't ruin the
process??
Jan 2, 2009 6:32 PM
Guest :
healthandlight.com/TheMasterCleanse.pdf That is the book online copy
it and paste it in your address bar
Jan 4, 2009 8:39 PM
Guest :
Me and my wife want to start the cleanse, should I tell her not until we
get that tea. I mean is it a nessity that you have the tea.
Jan 9, 2009 7:25 AM
Guest :
i have tried doing this lemon cleanse and it really works. i felt really
good, inside and out!
Jan 15, 2009 5:24 PM
Guest :
Guest: Is it possible to substitute fresh limes in place of the fresh
lemons?
Jan 30, 2009 11:19 PM
Guest :
Is there any other substitute for the cayenne that will be effective -
Cayenne is the one thing I am allergic to - other peppers do not bother me;
please advise if there is an alternative Thx
Jan 31, 2009 10:42 AM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
I don't know of any substitute for the cayenne - it really is a very
important part of the cleanse.
I suggest speaking with a
holistic practitioner in your area who can advise you. For your
information, Tom Woloshyn, a disciple of Burroughs, advises people to do
the cleanse in its entirety even if you are allergic to cayenne - you can
learn more from his book, The Complete Master Cleanse, reviewed at
http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_complete_master_cleanse
_review
Jan 31, 2009 10:42 AM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
Yes, fresh limes can be used in place of lemons. But no other citrus can be
substituted.
Feb 15, 2009 7:34 PM
Guest :
can yuo still workout normally and also can you still drink water in
between the mixes also do you have to take the tea laxatize to achieve the
same results
Feb 20, 2009 9:49 AM
Guest :
I started on Monday and it is now the middle of Friday the same week. I am
down 12 pounds. For those who cannot stomach the taste of Cayenne, you can
also get it in pill form. It is much better. I not only have lost weight
but am still lifting weights and am not craving anything. I am able to eat
lunch with coworkers without temptation to go off the diet. This is
awesome. I have fasted for 40 days on a few occassions but have never lost
weight this fast before.
Feb 20, 2009 5:13 PM
Guest :
I'm interested in this diet. But do I have to go to the bathroom often once
I start this diet?
Feb 23, 2009 8:00 PM
Guest :
This master cleanse buisness is crazy-sure if you eat a surplus of maple
syrup it will "provide for your caloric needs" but what about
vitamins and minerals-protien is absolutley vital for healthy cell
function. What about eliminating where the toxins and chemicals are coming
from? Sure organic food is expensive but so is cancer. Lemon water daily
and fresh, organic, local food is better-and stops problems before they
start. Healthy habits=Healthy body.
Feb 25, 2009 7:44 AM
Guest :
Such critics...
Anyway, I'm on my third day of the cleanse. It
has helped me to realize I tend to eat out of habit and not hunger. I have
had moments of weakness to snack (on my usual healthier options) but I
didn't give in. My girlfriend decided to do the cleanse with me so it makes
it much easier to have the support.
I have moderate to severe
asthma, so for the past few years I have made drastic changes in what I
eat, how I eat and how I treat my body. It's bad enough I have to take
these medications, but this cleanse has been a relief in more ways than
one.
I already appreciate the fact that I want to be even more
careful with food choices as I exit the cleanse.
Mar 1, 2009 8:46 AM
Guest :
Hi there, I have an important question about using this cleanse with my LPR
reflux. I no longer take medication. To my surprise I discovered that if
I drank GreensFirst every morning the symptoms don't bother me at all. I
say suprise because I started taking after I had pneumonia to cleanse my
liver and boost my immune system not as an antacid. I also noticed when I
DON'T drink it for even 1-2 days that I have alot of symptoms. That brings
me to the question of this cleanse: is the cayenne going to aggrevate my
acid problems? And if I'm not allowed to drink the GreensFirst (all
organic veggies and herbs) what if I start to have LPR symptoms? I plan to
get the book today, but I don't know if this concern will be addressed.
Mar 1, 2009 10:27 PM
Guest :
So I buy actual lemons, slice them in half, and just get a little bit of
juice for my drink? Ha, sorry I am just confused a little bit. Can I
do this without the tea drink??
Mar 2, 2009 2:33 PM
Guest :
What is the best Laxitive tea to use? What actually causes the BM's the
laxitive tea or the lemonade or both? please help cause i have drank 4 cups
of tea in the past two days and nothing has happened yet! Thank you
Mar 5, 2009 10:09 AM
Guest :
I am on two daily medications and I also take a multivitamin every evening.
Can I still take this during the cleanse? What about smoking?
Mar 6, 2009 6:17 PM
Guest :
hi, this is ailce. i just want to know if i have to prepare the lemon drink
fresh everytime i have to drink it or can i prepare it in advance like lets
say ill make a liter of the juice or make a juice good for a day then put
it in the refrigerator? thanks
Mar 10, 2009 7:30 AM
Guest :
Regarding Teeth... I've been on the cleanse for a little over a week
and have noticed that my teeth (on the tops of the molars) feel
gummy/sticky. At first I was worried that the lemon juice was eating
at my tooth enamel so I began drinking the lemonade through a straw. I'm
sure the gummy-ness was from the maple syrup...and the feeling is much less
noticeable now that I'm using the straw. I'm a bit of a teeth freak,
and I assume that others are too, so I thought that I'd post this. Good
luck everyone.
Apr 3, 2009 4:47 PM
Guest :
Hi everyone. I am on day 3 of my cleanse and I HIGHLY recommend reading the
original book by Stanley Burroughs or going to Peter Glickman's site
http://therawfoodsite.com/index.html. I found that the Burroughs/Glickman
books and the website answer all the questions. Plus they include blogs of
individual's concerns and questions. The one thing I have found is that the
recipe MUST be followed exactly with no changes or exceptions for this to
work. That means fresh organic lemons only, grade B maple syrup
only,cayanne pepper to taste or 1/10 of a teaspoon, and you absolutely HAVE
to do the salt water flush. I am on day three and have lost 4 pounds and
feel pretty good. Good luck to everyone!
Apr 7, 2009 9:44 AM
Guest :
I have been on it for 7 days now, and feel fine, and seeing results. I
have customers coming in, and I have several dinners I must attend and my
boss will not be happy if I don't eat...will fasting all day and having
small amounts be ok?
Apr 8, 2009 6:32 PM
Guest :
Ok, first off. You DO NOT have to follow the ingredients EXACTLY like it
says. There is an alternate diet for people with or at risk for diabetes.
It replaces the Grade B Syrup with Agave Nector, which tastes a whole
helluva lot better! Second, I am just using it to lose pounds before my
Military Physical Training Test comes around. So I've been using Aquafina
Grape/Raspberry flavored water to help negate some of the monotony of
lemons lemons lemons. I've been on it for about 6 days and have lost a
solid 10lbs. So if you can't find the instructions for this product
online, then you need to have someone help you, because all I see are
people in here trying to sell the book.
Apr 9, 2009 3:04 PM
Guest :
can I take protein pills or powder drink in correspondence witht the
cleanse to build muscle and lose weight and can I also stay on the diet for
at least 40 days
May 2, 2009 2:00 PM
Guest :
i was wondering how this works for a 17 year old who is over weight and has
school Monday to Friday that starts about 8:30am till 2:50pm. The major
concern is about the laxative tea and how it will effect me during the
morning as i am getting ready for school.
-Angus
May 18, 2009 7:44 PM
Guest :
I hope Victoria Anisman-Reiner didn't get hit by a bus. it looks like
neither she nor anyone else has bothered to address any comments since the
end of January. Maybe the cleanse got to her!
May 19, 2009 8:42 AM
Victoria Anisman-Reiner :
Dear Guests,
I'm still around, and your comments are being read!
However, I'm just not able to respond to every comment. Most of these
questions repeat things that have already been answered in my original
article or in the comments above, so I suggest you read this page
thoroughly.
As for the rest, I highly recommend that you invest
in either Stanley Burough's Master Cleanser, Healing for the Age of
Englightenment, or the new book The Complete Master Cleanse by a student of
Burroughs. You just can't do this cleanse properly without knowing all the
details beforehand. Best wishes to all.
May 25, 2009 4:13 PM
Guest :
do you have to take the tea during the master cleanse, this is my 3rd day
& i haven't ate anything . & Ive been reading that you need to take
the salt flush in the morning & the tea at night . i havent been taking
any of them & ive just been doing the lemonade. Do i have to take the
salt flush & the tea or can i continue with just the lemonade through
out the day?
Jun 4, 2009 8:00 PM
Guest :
I just started the master cleanse and I was just wondering if taking
multivitamins as well as working out at the gym ok while on the cleanse.
Please advise.
Jun 9, 2009 2:02 AM
Guest :
I was wondering, is the water from a brita purifier pitcher adequate to use
for this cleanse, or should distilled, purified water be bought to use? Thank you!
Jun 12, 2009 7:24 AM
Guest :
I am on day 3 of 20. I have done the cleanse 3 times before. never
this long. I am not a fan of the cayenne. so what I do it take 1/4
teaspoon of it and put it to the back of my throat and swig hard on the
juice,. If you do it right you don't get the heat but still the
benifits. then i drink the juice with out it till lunch and repeat. this way i can intake more cayenne as well
Jun 18, 2009 4:54 PM
Guest :
for the individual that mentioned burning sensation when urinating maybe
you used to much cayenne pepper or something. i have never heard of that
reaction before
Jun 19, 2009 7:00 PM
Guest :
I have been on the clense now for three days with no bowel movement. Is
that normal, and when should i expect to see something?
Jun 23, 2009 9:02 AM
Guest :
i did this 3 times. the last time for 21days. the lax tea is essential. the
third week i still had pencil thin tar like stringy elimination. i quit the
fast when i started to chew normal food and spit it out. figured nature was
telling me to stop it. follow the book on breaking the fast also.
amazing
Jun 23, 2009 9:04 AM
Guest :
In response to some questions on this board:
I do not always
have access to real lemons. Can lemon juice be used? If so how much? Yes.
Although, lemons ARE recommended, limes can be used to replace them when
they're not available. They both share cleaning/antimicrobrial properties,
and can get the job done.
I've been on the master cleanse for 3
days now and I've drank 3 glasses of the laxative tea and still nothing has
happened. Am I doing something wrong? You either 1) may be constipated 2)
may not have much in your intestinal tract to release. My suggestion is to
use a mild natural laxative like bentonite OR drink some natural green tea
(YOGI ENERGY). You should also be doing the salt water flushes as
recommended by Burroughs.
i tried it... i lasted one day, it was
too hot.do you have to use the cayenne pepper? YES. YES. YES. However,
cayenne capsules are a great alternative to powder. Many people do not
enjoy adding this pepper to their drink and see the same benefits in taking
3-4 100mg capsules per day. They are available along with the Cayenne
tincture (an easier way to measure on the go).
What kind of
laxative tea is used with this cleanse? Smooth Move by Traditional
Medicines has the best reviews.
I am on two daily medications
and I also take a multivitamin every evening. Can I still take this during
the cleanse? What about smoking? You need to ask your healthcare
practitioner. Most likely, if the meds are vital to your health and
well-being, you need to continue taking them. You should not smoke during
the cleanse. One of the key goals during the cleanse is to eliminate the
bad habits and addictions that your body has grown accustomed to.
Jun 23, 2009 8:13 PM
Guest :
smooth move is good lax. when things are going to plan, u will need to be
close to a bath room. doing it 3 day once than 7 days nex, i found out if
you can last 10 days your brain says you dont need that yucky food!I did
this as a cleasner, and like i posted earlier, i still had eliminations
after 21 days!!!! i only quit b cuz i quess i was getting out there as i
chewed regular food but didnt swallow it, spit it out!. crazy Huh? well
after a few days of that activity, which by the way ,it wasnt that
unpleasant, I did decide that mayb just mayb,it wasn t cleansing or eating
so i stopped and broke the fast.3 days like the book says.all in all about
26 days no solids. I felt great, had good eating habits.BUT need that
cleaning and discipline again.Not the most pleasant experience but ! OH!
almost forgot why i posted again. i think to do this correctly for whoever
i woul say to continue as long as u hav eliminations or 30 days or
whatever. if u quit while still having eliminations,,than have u
completely! cleasned? so next time i do this that will be my goal. believe
me while doing a cleanse, you main focus will be elimination of all those
toxins leaving ur body ..mahalo this has given me the will power needed to
do the cleanse once again
Jun 25, 2009 11:45 PM
Guest :
couldnt find cayenne pepper. ima take a chance and use acai juice
instead. we shall see. hm. :)
Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM
Guest :
If you can't find cayenne pepper it's probably because it is usually
labeled as ground red pepper, the vast majority of grocery stores carry it
in their spice section.
Jul 9, 2009 11:54 AM
Guest :
I am currently on Day 6 of the Master Cleanse and I am doing a 10 day
detox. I did really well in the beginning and then somewhere I started
feeling hazy and sick. I decided to keep on it and I realized that the
reason was not the cleanse at all but because I wasn't mixing it with
enough water so I had become dehydrated. I drink it every 3 hours, 6 times
a day and it is working really well. I got back on track and so far I am 8
pounds lighter as of this morning. I have not been able to get past my
plateu no matter what I did but this detox is helping me achieve the weight
loss so necessary to my health.
If you feel like you can't make
it, you can. You really can. If you want a good routine, buy the July 13th,
2009 issue of First for Women magazine. It helped to incourage me and
figure out what I should do. It even has a plan where you can eat some if
you don't want to go full liquid, and still get results.
Good
luck to all of you ^^
Jul 16, 2009 12:04 PM
Guest :
does it matter how old you are?
for instance, im 16. and i would
like to shed a few pounds
Jul 25, 2009 10:43 AM
Guest :
For those of you asking about substitutes for the pepper, i believe it is
only added for flavor. if you don't like it, leave it out
Jul 30, 2009 1:53 PM
Guest :
I tried the master cleanse on Tuesday and because I did not eat at all on
Monday before the starting the diet, I could not continue after 12:30 so,
yes I broke it and had a small piece of chicken and two pieces of broccoli.
However I bought enough supplies for me to start tomorrow and hopefully I
will last this time.Mother always said try and try and try until you succed
and that I will do. I will let you know how well I did soon.
Aug 3, 2009 11:57 PM
Guest :
the cayenne pepper inhibits the weightloss, it cleans you out and helps
burn fat from the body. If the pepper bothers you, try to find it in
capsule form, and take one with the drink.
Aug 5, 2009 6:14 PM
Guest :
ok so i just started the cleanse today and i wanted some advie....i got
someone to buy me my ingredients but im not sure if they are the ones i
should be using.
i got camp pure maple syrup grade a (couldn't
find the grade b) bought some lemons from the normal grocery
store(should i buy them some where else) i bought the sea salt and not
tea(should i use another laxative instead of the sea salt wash)and if i
drink less than needed will it have ant bad affects. what are the effects
of drinking to much and not drinking enough?
i wanted to
ask how much i should consume perd day
Aug 18, 2009 7:17 PM
Guest :
does anyone know the name of the tea and where do i get it?
Aug 20, 2009 3:26 PM
Guest :
You can find laxative tea at your local health food grocery store. Also,
if you do not feel the laxative is working you can use the alternative for
salt water flush. I use the salt water flush, I find it works better and
quicker. It is not tasty, be forewarned. :) 1 tsp to 1 tbsp sea salt
(depending on what amt works better) to 1 liter (32 oz) of water It
can work as soon as 5 mins to 90 mins. Make sure you do this in the time of
day where you can stay at home and not run errands. Be prepared to sit in
the bathroom for awhile, dont drink it and leave for work/school because
you might have an accident! Good luck!
Aug 25, 2009 10:19 AM
Guest :
what if you use pure organic lemon juice instead of fresh squeezed
lemons
Aug 30, 2009 8:48 PM
Guest :
i am doing the cleanse and instead of adding the pepper to my drink i take
it in the form of a pill. and i got the non burning pepper tablet so i get
the same nutritional benefit but withought the taste and the burn. so for
everyone who hates the pepper go to your nearest organich store (where i
found it) and get the tablets. makes it all so much easier.
Oct 6, 2009 5:35 AM
Guest :
I am Bonnie Jo, and am interested in doing the master cleanse. I am not
doing it so much to loose weight, even though that is my ultimate goal, I
am doing it as a restart. Hoping that it will help with the cravings for
food that I have been having lately! I was just wondering if anyone else
has had success in the cleanse helping with food addictions like they say
it will help other addictions? Thank you in advance!
Oct 13, 2009 1:01 PM
Guest :
Hi, Bonnie Jo. I am only on day one (halfway through)and was really
sceptical yesterday that I would not last because I truly enjoy food. Food
is wonderful in all its forms and I have all this fresh, teriffic fruit,
seafood, salad, veggies, etc in my refrigerator right now (we generally eat
healthy) and thought this morning that I would be wanting it SO bad. However, not the case! Have had 4 glasses (doing it about every 1-1/2
hrs) and no hunger. When I do start feeling a little hungry, drink plain
purified/bottled water and it's gone. You can drink regular water all day
while you're doing this, just as long as you're sticking with your lemon
drink intake as needed. Plus the tea can help too, which mixes it up a
little so you don't get tired of it. I'm doing this purely to shed a
couple pounds and eat less and it is totally working so far. I am
optomistic that I will be able to keep this up. Good luck!
Oct 16, 2009 9:58 AM
Guest :
I am on Day 1 of the cleanse. This is the recipe I've found and am
following. Add 7 tbsp of FRESH lemon juice and 7 tbsp of maple syrup and
1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper to a 1 liter container, then fill to top with
distilled water. After I finish the first bottle I will prepare another the
same way and finish that. I will also be drinking room temperature water
throughout the day. I will do the sea salt water flush (2 tsp added to a
quart of water) in the morning.
I learned that the water and
lemonade drink shouldn't be cold. I also read on several sites that there
is no mineral or nutritional difference between Grade A and Grade B maple
syrup. The lemon gives you important minerals as does the maple syprup,
which also gives you necessary calories. The cayenne pepper gives your body
heat since you are not digesting food during the cleanse.
Also,
what I think helped me was my pre-cleanse regimen, which last ed 3 days.
The first day I ate only fersh fruit and vegetables. The second day I ate
only the juice of fruits and vegetables and some vegetable broth for
dinner. Then the 3rd day, yesterday, I drank only fresh squeezed orange
juice mixed half and half with water to prepare me for the liquid diet. So
far today I am not hungry at all and feel great. Much better than starting
cold turkey!!!
Oct 18, 2009 3:40 AM
Guest :
The reason this cleanse is effective is that it stimulates bile production
in the liver and helps the liver process the toxins out of your body. Also
the liver is the only organ that can process the excess fat in your body
and release it through your urine. The lemons or limes stimulate the bile
(which process the fat and toxins), the water flush the toxins out of the
liver, the maple syrup provides the glucose (energy) that your body, organs
and brain need to function on a daily basis. The reason they tell you to
drink the laxative tea is because during this fast you are not consuming
fiber so the tea or the the salt water is the substitute for what the fiber
would do in your body (bowl movements). If you really had to eat food
during this fast because of a social occasion, etc. a raw vegetable only
salad would not have an adverse effect on your liver because the raw
vegetables have the same effect as the lemon and pepper in stimulating the
bile in the liver and the raw vegetables provide the fiber that the tea is
a substitute for. What you will want to completely avoid is all other
sugars (except for the maple syrup or agave), all processed foods, flours,
preservatives, flavourings, etc. because all of these greatly inhibit the
liver bile production process. As for medications, if they are necessary
then do not stop taking them without talking to you doctor first but for
vitamins keep taking the ones that are beneficial to your liver to aid in
the cleansing process like Omega 3, B vitamins, etc.
Oct 21, 2009 2:15 PM
Guest :
By taking this, will our body lose muscle mass?
Oct 22, 2009 11:42 AM
Guest :
Victoria, I am on day four of the MC. The first day right off, (I'm
guessing due to the drink) my body purged itself of waste. I did use the
SWF and did not get anything happening from that so I added the laxative
tea and really nothing happened with that..could this be due to having been
on metformin for the past two years and having loose bowels from it and it
cleaned things out? Also, my tongue went from quite pink to covered in
white, this means toxins are ridding them self from the body correct? Can't
wait for it to go away...
Thanks!
Oct 22, 2009 12:59 PM
Guest :
I am on day 3 and I already feel sooooo much better! The evening of day
one was awful, but once I got past that I slept better than I have in
months and I have so much more energy, I am thinking clearer, less hot
flashes....it is truly amazing! I'm not hungry and I'm not cold like on
other fasts, I think that because of the cayanne pepper. I can hardly wait
to see how I feel after 10 days!
Oct 28, 2009 10:51 PM
Guest :
Can somebody answer me what the recipe for mixing it in advanced is.
because, i've tried this before and was unsucessful. i think because i
hated having to make it alot throughout the day!! so if i alredy had it
made up it wouldnt be as hard... Let me know.
Nov 2, 2009 2:54 PM
Guest :
Hi all, this is Sandi. Tha main thing to remember about the MC is that it
is not a fad diet to drop weight or get skinny quick. It really is a
lifestyle change. The will power and habits you get during the cleanse and
especially when you break the cleanse and begin eating solid foods again
are really important to keep. We tend to eat cuz we crave, or cuz food
tastes good. Not because we actually need food. Keep this all in mind after
the cleanse is over.
I am on day 1 of the cleanse, this is my
second attempt on MC, last time I couldnt do it because the pepper made me
feel so sick, I just couldnt stomach the mixture. This time I found out
about the cayenne capsules and it is so much better. You still feel the
little burn in your belly but not the same.
My question is
about the measurements for the cap... I have 450mg capsules, does anybody
know exactly how much this equals out to?
Nov 4, 2009 10:43 AM
Guest :
HELP! i cannot find the proper SYRUP anywhere in my area? (northern VA)even
the health food stores....(well i found one, but they were charging well
over a $100 for a 'normal' sized bottle) are there any online
resources?
