You are on track Eve...the runs are the rule during the Master Cleanse. You should only be doing the SWF (Salt-Water-Flush) in the morning, on an empty stomach. You can use the lax tea as a substitute, but NOT do both. The lax tea is used at night just before bed to also aid in eliminating toxins. If you are having cramping and *too* much releasing, steep your tea for a less amount of time.