Hello all! Well, I have one more week until I start my new job, so I thought I would perhaps start a fast, or at least some sort of cleansing program.

I've read alot of the stuff on here, but I'm by no means knowledgable yet. That's where my questions come in. Y'see, every time I think I want to try some recipe or cleanse or whatnot, it seems there's always a * at the bottom that says, "but first, make you do/have/buy _____". I feel a little overwhelmed, and like I would have to have a cupboard full of stuff and a big hole in my wallet.

The first thing I read about was the master cleanse, but then that said I should have something like the B&P shakes, but then I need a probiotic and a laxative, etc etc. Could I get a suggestion or two on how to start?

I'd just like to start out with one thing, if that's possible, and add in other 'procedures' one by one. I tried reading up on it, but like I said, I just feel like it's suggesting more than I can easily financially afford, if I could even find half the stuff in the city. I'd like someone who knows what they're doing and sort of interative here to help me out, if I may be so bold as to ask.

So I guess I just want to know where I should start. As for any problems, I have no constipation, I may have a bit of IBS, my father has Crohn's Disease, and my whole family has a history of I guess just bad guts. I've been eating really well the past two weeks, cut out fat and sugar, been eating pounds of fruits and vegetables. So, um, what now? Thank you so much to anyone who can help, and sorry again for asking so much in the forum.

BJ