Re: Master Cleanse Survey

Thanks for your work. Some of the data is fascinating, such as the percentage who rate it highly and the number of pounds expected to be lost and actually lost.

Overall, I thought it very interesting.

There were a few points that you may want to consider for the future:

In the introduction, the minimum recommended time for the Master-Cleanse is 10 days, not 8.

Question 5 asks what problems were encountered and then lists dizziness, cold extremities, and mood swings. These are not "problems" in my opinion. They are the normal experiences of fasting.

The explanation on questions 8 and 9 appears to be out of sequence. I think the "cure" question should come before the "improved" question.

Question 20 talks about "oil pulling" and I think you meant "master cleanse."

I tried to go back and use an "other" blank, but the program wouldn't accept it. I presevered and eventually got back into the survey where I left it (I had to erase the info I put in the blank and choose a number.), but another person probably would have left it incomplete.

I felt the tense in the reaction questions (friends, relatives, MD) was too limited. I would say "I didn't discuss The Master Cleanse with friends and relatives before I did it, but have since." You have "I have not discussed the Master Cleanse."

The time zone map was very confusing. I think you'd be better off asking people what state/country they live in.

Best wishes,
Peter Glickman Tweet