Hi there,
I, too, live in England and have done the cleanse twice before - the first time with some quite spectacular results but they didn't come until day 8 cos I was so blocked up - about four hours after my SWF (Salt-Water-Flush) that morning. I won't forget it...
So two things:
- hang in there, it might just mean that it'll take longer your first time. On my second cleanse a year later I produced nothing as remarkable as on the first, but more and often!
- Do you have a Holland and Barrett near you? They sell a product called 'Regucol' which is mostly psyllium husk and I think something else. Anyhow, at the time I asked some people on this forum if that would be ok and was assured it would be and it seemed to do the trick. I know you can cleanse without the shakes but I think it helps get things moving if you're a bit blocked. I took two a day, following each one with another glass of water. Be warned, though - it's like sawdust!!
Best of luck
Anya