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Master Cleanse
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At day 5 of my master cleanse my tongue is completely white and covered in huge blisters and soars? Do I quit the cleanse? 3 answ.
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Can I take vitamins and/or medications during the Master Cleanse? 8 answ.
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Is it safe to do Master Cleanse / Lemonade Diet while breastfeeding? 18 year 0 answ.
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Can Master Cleanse help with elimination of eye floaters?
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Maple syrup is cloying and I wondered if organic honey can be substituted. I'm in day 6 of the fast and feel wonderful but dread the maple flavor. 4 answ.
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I would like to do the master cleanse, but suffer from low blood sugar, so I can't fast. How can I cleanse, which I know would help my liver and pancreas, and maintain my blood sugar level as well? 5 answ.
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Can you continue taking prescription drug for thyroid, blood pressure, hormonal therapy while on the Master Cleanse? 2 answ.
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How many 8oz containers of the Master cleanse should I be consuming daily? 3 answ.
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Is it ok to have ANY food - a cracker, something very small or does this entirely eliminate the purpose of the cleanse? 1 answ.
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Does the Master Cleanse have a lasting effect on your metabolism? Does it cause it to slow during and/or after the diet? 17 year 0 answ.
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Can I continue to take my daily birth control pills while doing the Master Cleanse? 1 answ.
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I'm on day 4 of the master cleanse, my head is pounding with a head ache and I have, what feels like, a cold. Lots of mucus and my eyes are super dry. Is this normal? Should I drink more? 1 answ.
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I am on day 3 of the master cleanse and I have only had one bowel movement. I jhave been drinking the smooth moves tea night and day and nothing. I have read horrible stories about the salt water flush. I am afraid to try. Can anyone offer me advice??? 4 answ.
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Day # 3: My tongue is already all fuzzy white, is it true that you are ready to go off the cleanse when your tongue is nice and pink? 1 answ.
17 year
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Day # 3: Embarassing question: Does anyone out there notice burning around the anus. maybe realted to cayenne? How can I help this and get some relief? 1 answ.
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Is the Master Cleanse recommended if you have an issue with Candida? 1 answ.
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I completed MC for 32 days. Can I still continue with lemonaide in the mornings only? Is it safe for childrens? 1 answ.
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When on the master cleanse, is it ok to do the salt water flush at night instead of the morning? Wondering why morning is the suggested time because the evening would be much better for someone who works during the day. 17 year 0 answ.
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Is MC dangerous for people who have problems with low bloodsugar ? 17 year 0 answ.
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I started the cleanse yesterday, but around 3pm I started with a headache that put me in tears and caused me to vomit. Is this normal. 1 answ.
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Im on my sixth day and had a sandwich as I paniced..still I want to contunue will it damage my fasting? thx 1 answ.
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Can you do a colonic before or during MC ? 17 year 0 answ.
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My 13th day on the MC and haven't lost any weight ... although I did the MC to get my body cleaned out, I thought I would lose some weight too. Is this normal? 2 answ.
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Question about sweeteners - Out of desperation while at work yesterday I used artificial sweetener (sweet n low) in my tea, and today I wanted more lemonade but didn't have maple syrup with me, so I used some sweetener again. I had my concerns about it anyway, and after reading some things here I'm realizing I shouldn't have done so...Have I affected my fast negatively by doing this? 2 answ.
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Can I use the SWF after the MC if I am constipated? 17 year 0 answ.
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Will I loose too much weight on a 28 day cleanse? 17 year 0 answ.
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Is the MC safe for people who do hard labor 10-14 hrs a day and sweat a lot? 1 answ.
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Am I going to have a lot of diarhea throught the entire fast or just for a few days? Will my BM's eventually turn solid? 1 answ.
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This is probably personal but have any of the female fasters developed vaginal discharge or infection from this fast. I'm in day three and I've noticed an increase in discharge and maybe even a funny odor. 1 answ.
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Will my birth control pill still be effective during a cleanse? Is it a good idea to start the cleanse when I have my period, or will I be to depleted, I have a history of mild anemia. 17 year 0 answ.
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Is it necessary to do the whole 32 oz for the saltwater flush? I'm 5' tall with a very small build, and I can't drink that much of anything in one sitting. Will 1/2 or even 3/4 of the recipe be enough to flush out my system? 17 year 0 answ.
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I have gastric problems. Is it ok to to do the Master Cleanse diet? 16 year 0 answ.
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I'm on day 3 and have been cold especially my feet all day. Does this mean my blood pressure is too low. I worked out this morning and still had a cold sweat, never really warmed up. 1 answ.
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Will the metabolism slow down even if one is consuming at least 1300 calories a day from the drink? 16 year 0 answ.
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I started with the tea monday night and this is Thursday and I still haven't had a solid BM. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? How do I know if its working? 3 answ.
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Can I add peppermint tea to the SWF to improve the taste? 16 year 0 answ.
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Will I get the same result if I use less cayenne pepper- it really burns going down? 1 answ.
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I read that the salt water flush is 2rounded teaspoons of salt to one quart of water, I did that but drink was almost unbearable and did'nt move me, now what? 2 answ.
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Can I workout while on Mastre Cleanse? Jogging? Will I have the energy to jog every day 3 miles? 1 answ.
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I am having surgery for hyperparathyroidism 6 days after I complete a 10 day cleanse. Is this safe? 16 year 0 answ.
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Can one do the master cleanse while breastfeeding? I imagine now, but I need a cleanse pretty bad. Lots of candida and LG issues. 1 answ.
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On day 6 - planning on doing the 10 days - have a huge eating/drinking event to go to on day 13... HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO EASE BACK IN AND CAN I SHORTEN THE PROCESS SO I'M READY BY DAY 13? 1 answ.
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I have not had a regular bowel movement since I completed the Master Cleanse inOctober. I have to take a laxative to have a bowe movement. Is this normal. 16 year 0 answ.
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I wanted to do a gallbladder/Liver cleanse (1-2 day, not the long ones) then do the master cleanse... is that safe or is it too much cleansing? 15 year 0 answ.
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I started The Master Cleanse on Monday. Today is Wednesday. I realize there is to be no eating while on this diet and that one is to only consume the "Juice" and the salt water or laxative tea. However, each day I had a piece of toast one each day (3 days) (sourdough). After I realized I could have gone without. Either way I ate the toast and was wondering what to effects will be? 15 year 0 answ.
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HOW EFECTIVE WOULD DOING THIS DIET FOR FEWER DAYS BE? IS THERE ANY BAD THINGS THAT WILL COME FROM ME SHORTENING THE EXPERIENCE 15 year 0 answ.
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DRINKERS!?i can stop for 10 days but would there be any serious reprocutions from drinkin alcohol after or am i basiclly starting over with a clean liver? 15 year 0 answ.
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I am starting the MC tomorrow. Is there anyone out there willing to give me some online support? I am a bit skeptical and afraid to be on such a restrictive fast. 15 year 0 answ.
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DAY 5....day 1 and 2 I had a severe headache and vomitting....next 2 days were great. First time cleansing...ever! Today my teeth started hurting. They are aching and are very sensitive...brought tears to my eyes when brushing them this morning....ever heard of this??? 15 year 0 answ.
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when doing the MC can you make ice cubes (with purified water) and put them in a blender with the lemonade to make a slushie type drink? or is it best just to stick to the regular lemonade? 15 year 0 answ.
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I have a wonderful little son who has a terrible disease, its called Juvenile |Ossifying Fibroma of the |Jaw This is a kind of bone tumor.His left |Mandible started to grow.This is a slow growing but-it began 4-5 years ago and now is already big.|In this time |we tried so many different healing therapies,operation etc. with no luck.|Please if anyone who know some therapy or know someone,please help my son. |A heartbroken |Mom. 1 answ.
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I am on Wellbutrin for depression. I have gone off before and it is a dark place....do you think it will prevent the desired results of the MC if I keep taking it during the cleanse? 15 year 0 answ.
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I was hit by a car about four months ago and had surgery to fix a compound fracture in my lower leg. Would it be safe to start the MC? 15 year 0 answ.
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I have a very high sensitivity to sugar- it makes me crave more and spikes and then drops my blood sugar- so it seems that the master cleanse would be a bad idea for me. At the same time, i like the idea of the cleanse and think it is a simple and cheap way to start cleansing. Any suggestions? 15 year 0 answ.
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I am on my 6th day of the MC and i have not had a bowel movement at all. Is that normal? 15 year 0 answ.
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i am allergic to orange juice and it says that when coming off the diet you need to drink orange juice, Is there a substitute i can use. please help.thank you. 15 year 0 answ.
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Can i take acne pills when Im on lemon juice diet 15 year 0 answ.
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I'm on day 2 of my first attempt at the Master Cleanse. The salt water flush did not work for me last night and I have yet to have a bowel movement since I started. Any advice? 1 answ.
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I'd like to start the Master Cleanse, but I'm taking penicillin for a latent syphilis infection.. any limitation here? 15 year 0 answ.
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Can i do the MC if I have gastric? what sort of fruits can we eat during doing the MC? 15 year 0 answ.
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So, I've heard that one will experience extreme levels of fatigue during a fast of any sorts, and that it's best to get plenty of rest and not exert yourself. I'm a server, however, and constantly running around. I dont have the option to take off work for the sake of cleansing my body. Would I be safe to go ahead and fast reguardless? 15 year 0 answ.
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Should I drink the salt water flush every morning? 15 year 0 answ.
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Can children do the master cleanse diet? 15 year 0 answ.
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What will happen to my birth control on the master cleans. i get the shot. will it make it stop working? will i have to go and get a new shot when im done? 15 year 0 answ.
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I am having an extremely difficult time with the SWF- It takes me 30+ minutes to drink even half of the quart.. what options do I have? can I double up on herbal laxative tea instead? help 1 answ.
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I want to go on the master cleanse but i have a few challenges. I live in a landlocked Southern African country where I will not be able to get maple syrup or the salt specified for the cleanse (I may be able to get these products but at great expense which may outweigh the benefits). Can I substitute honey for maple syrup and refined iodised sea salt for the unrefined, non-iodised sea salt. It's been six months delaying the start of my master whilst I looked for these and nothing has been forthcoming.
Many thanks. 15 year 0 answ.
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I am on day 2 of the master cleanse; and, I am breastfeeding a 7 1/2 month old who is partly on solids. I have done this fast once before successfully; and, it revitalized me and helped my irritable bowel. This time I felt faint and shaky to the point of passing out so I ate some crackers at the end of day 2. Should I discontinue this fast? 1 answ.
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Is the Master Cleanse recommended if you have an issue with Candida? 15 year 0 answ.
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My 3 friends and I successfully completed our first 15 day master cleanse and are now very inspired to make an iphone application. We found one already but it's pretty awful and doesn't really stay true to Stanley Burrough's method. Do you think it's a good idea to make a really good app? If so, what would you like to see on it? 15 year 0 answ.
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Is it safe to do the Master Cleanse if suffering from Candida? 15 year 0 answ.
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I plan on doing the cleanse for maybe up to 40 days. I want to know if one can drink the laxative herb tea every night for the full 40 days? 15 year 0 answ.
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Is there a cure for eye floaters? 14 year 0 answ.
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Can I substitute fresh chilli pepper for the cayenne?
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Are herbal and spice teas OK if they contain no caffein? 2 answ.
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Silly me - I should have put "can I substitute fresh chilli peppers (such as cayenne) for dried cayenne pepper", and "...contains NO caffeine" rather than "...no caffeine". (:\ 14 year 0 answ.
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Is it safe to do Master Cleanse if i have acid reflux? 14 year 0 answ.
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I am preparing for the cleanse and bought herbal laxative senna tea but it is chocolate flavored...is this okay? 1 answ.
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Why does Master Cleanse make you constipate? 14 year 0 answ.
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Can I give the lemonade drink to my 13 year old son..he does athletics & it was suggested that in between competitions for the day he should have a liquid meal before an event instead of solids. Is this drink okay to give to him in morning & afternoon. He does approx 6 events on a saturday or at State competitions. 1 answ.
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I AM ON THE 5TH DAY AND I FEEL STILL WEAK/FATIGUE. WILL THAT PASS BY SOON? ITS KIND OF HARD WITH A JOB. DID NOT HAVE MUCH OF HEADACHES VERY LIGHT ONES. BUT A LITTLE DIZZINESS. 1 answ.
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IM ON 7TH DAY AND MY TUNG IS SO WHITE, IT FEELS LIKE A SLOW PROCESS FOR ME. IS THIS NORMAL AT THIS TIMING? I HAD A VEGGIE BROTH YESTERDAY WITH SEASONINGS, MAYBE A CUP BUT THATS ALL, IS THAT OK TOO? 14 year 0 answ.
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Cleansed for 17 days but didn't seem to benefit as much as expected except for weight loss. Should I have cleansed longer? 1 answ.
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I'm on 10th day and my tung still is so white, they say if still white myabe continue longer? i am ready to quit, lost 5#, should i continue? 2 answ.
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This is my 3rd day on the master cleanse and im not sick yet how long does that take to happen I just want to make sure im doing everything right. 14 year 0 answ.
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When can we start the master cleanse again after the first cleanse? When can you start the second time? 14 year 0 answ.
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I inadventently added paprika my lemonade diet instead of cheyenne pepper, so I added the cheyenne pepper, would this do any harm? 2 answ.
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Day 4 of MC, i have only had liquid movements since i started as if i am only expelling the liquids i am ingesting. i was expecting significant solid movements daily the shape of my intestines! how do i know i am expelling toxins? does this mean i am doing it wrong or that i have no toxins to expel!? please help soon so i can know if i need to abort for health reasons... 2 answ.
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I am on Day 3 of the Master Cleanse and finding the drink quite sickly so am drinking it heavily diluted, is this OK? I am drinking about 3 litres but 3 diluted litres per day. I have low blood pressure (before I started) and am over 110kg, but not finding that I am hungry. Any help much appreciated. 1 answ.
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