Thx for the advice on the tea. I usually feel very good during a MC. It seems I am also very alert, so I guess we are some of the lucky ones. My point on the gum deal is that of all the evils out there, I think gum would be on the lower end of the scale. None of us are going to do anything for very long that we dont enjoy...such as weight training or exercise. Therefore, if a little gum helps Womack, I dont think it is the end of the world. I am in the midst of a very successful Master-Cleanse at the moment, and I am chewing gum right now. I am not trying to ruffle any feathers, and I realize there are some strong feelings on this. I just feel that if some gum helps, it is better to do a Master-Cleanse with a little gum than no Master-Cleanse at all.