Try mixing the Miracle-Mineral-Supplement with a veggie/grass powder for taste. Also, I have done a single carrot smoothie - a carrot and some water in a blender.
As far as the high dosage ... I think if I were facing a very aggressive health challenge I would be much more inclined to ramp up quickly. But for plain old lack of vitality, or Candida or other pathogen issues, a smaller dose of the MMS will cleanse the body without the detox issues.
I have been taking sodium chlorite for 4 years without any negative side effects whatosever (except for the violent facial ticks ... just kidding). I also know of many, many others who have been taking it also for years, most of whom have achieved a very high level of health. These long-term dosages are fairly low by MMS standards though ... 2 drops, 4 times per day...so the equivalent of 8 drops per day, every day, as a maintenance.