Hi DB,

some thoughts for you that MAY help.

First of all, the SWF truly cleans the whole of the digestive system. It does not taste great, at all. I had to chug it, when I drank it but it works very effectively. Convince your g/f it will help her even though it is not the best tasting thing there is. OH and I am not sure how but it does help with cravings!

As for taking the Prilosec, it will only hinder your progress. The cayenne clears inflammation in your body, as well as mucus. So, take a little less initially on the cayenne and work yourself up. It will *ultimately* help with the acid reflux. There is a story in the "Master Cleanse" book by Stanley Burroughs about a guy who had an ulcer. He was told by his doctor not to eat spicy or citrus. When he saw Stanley B. and the MC was suggested to him, he said he couldn't due to the combo. After a few (? do not remember exact amount of days) days, his ulcer started healing.

If you must eat, celery is not bad. Yet, as you mention, it is mind over matter. We are programmed to eat, at certain times and certain occasions during the day. It helps if you find something else to do.

Also, I am going to tell you, when I did the MC, it was back in 2006 for 9 days. It was not easy for me, yet I succeeded. On the 10th day, I was around food I Loved. I allowed my mind to control me :D.

I also have done a juice fast for 12 days, some days it was like a low calorie diet LOL so I know what I speak. Had I utilized these and other suggestions, it MAY have been easier, YET I believe I was not ready due to 'stuff'.

OH and as for the cold, when you go into a cleanse mode, your body is healing itself and your body temperature goes down (for many) dramatically.

Be easy on yourselves. Good luck with your MC!

Peace,
Beth