Hello, I recognize the techniques explained but would like to add more information. The series of postures is called shankaprakshalana. It is the yogic version of saltwater flush. But the proper process is to drink 2 cups of the salt water mixture followed by the 5 asanas, or postures, 3x for a total of 6 cups of water, 48oz. A quick search on YouTube or Google will guide you through the postures. But the correct order should be done as each specific posture has a directed action to move the water through your system. All the twisting in different postures moves the water through speci ...
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I agree 100% with your statements. This is a cleansing process that has the byproducts of weight loss. It only works properly for both cleansing & weight loss when done by the book. The literal book that was written for it with complete recipe guidelines over 70 years ago. It was not meant to be revised. The lemonade diet protocol should not be changed when a person wants to reap the real benefits.   [End]
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If I multiply the recipe in the book ”master cleanser with special needs and problems”, copyright 1993 alisa burroughs, 19th printing 01/04: 2tbsp lemon or lime juice 2 tbsp maple 1/10 tsp red pepper medium hot (spring or purified water) and ”10 oz. glass and fill with medium hot water” Wouldn’t this make: 6tbsp lemon or lime juice 6 tbsp maple 3/10 tsp red pepper (or however much you can stand) 30 oz water   [End]
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Greg is right. I just spoke with Tom Wolshyn as he helped out a friend of mine. He states to drink the lemonade mix within 10 minutes of cutting the lemons open, or you lose the enzymes. The enzymes are what help cleanse, and pre made drinks are kinda pointless. Why not just take the lemons with you to work. Just passing on what I was told.   [End]
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You are pretty much on point with your aim and attitude cept for the calorie counting part. Forget calorie counting and make your "lifestyle change" focus about quality nutrient dense foods and >balance< and not quantity/calorie counting.   [End]
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I whole heartedly agree with this post. When I decided to embark on the MC about a week ago the weight loss aspect was definitely appealing. However I wasn’t going to kid myself. The reason why I was overweight was because I ate unhealthy foods in large quantities and rarely exercised beyond walking. The actual reason why I decided to commit a whole month to the MC (especially during the holidays when there is ample delicious food around) was because I needed a LIFESTYLE change. I was lethargic, unhappy, mean, and all aroud displeased with the negative outlook I had towards my weight, and ...
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I agree. Somehow I will be careful with apple juice ...It soften the stone, but I think we need to keep hydrate in our system too. I fail 3 times, vomiting out lemon and oil ( terrible, terrible experience, and I was scaried that I would not be able to do the liver flush again, and knowing my liver is full of stuffs) At that time, I didn’t use epsom salt because I use Julia’s (sensiblehealth) recipe, but but...I think the stone is too big so after few time I follow her recipe which the outcome was astonishing, I need to change back to the epsom salt. Apple juice or lemon or without epso ...
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The MC is very specific and works in a very simple and elegant way to "cleanse" your system >Anything< that you add will interfere with it’s simplicity by either keeping digestion active which can possibly affect it in several ways. Since digestion is active it keeps you constantly hungry. It can keep you from going into ketosis and then instead of using fats for energy which is how any cleanses/ fasts work, since most toxins are stored in fat or it can affect the alkilizing effect of the lemon because the system has to produce other gastric juices to digest deal with any ...
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Here is a very easy way to go bulk if you ever want to share this is the way i did it on my first cleanse. Start with a gallon of water (128 oz) Use the first 32oz for your salt water flush This leaves 96oz or enough water for 12 drinks Add 12oz of lemon juice, 12oz of Grade B and 1 tsp of cayenne and your in business for a day or two! Tom Wolshyn who i mentioned in my other reply to you is fairly religious about making the juice fresh to maintain the integrity of the enzymes. Not sure how much difference that makes but i have been trying to go fresh whenever possible this time aroun ...
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  The only "hogwash" here is your misquoting Burroughs and your lack of comprehension of what is written in the FAQs which is a distilation of YEARS of discussions on this forum There is not a single line in the whole post that states that one will not loose weight on the MC. It is a comprehensive explanation of how it works and how to use it >>>>SUCCESSFULY<<<<<< as >>>>>PART<<<<< of a weightloss program. On it’s own the MC is NOT a weight loss diet, period. THE END . Without a follow up ...
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Hi there, Long time master cleanser-er here, and wanted to put it out there that for me, the Master Cleanse has been exactly what the creator, Stanley Buroughs, said it is: THE BEST REDUCING DIET OF ITS KIND. Granted, in order to keep and increase the benefits you need to adopt a healthy diet once you come off of it, but to tell anyone it is not a good reducing diet is hogwash and I am standing here at a gorgeous 118 lbs (from 200+ lbs) telling you so! And I’ve kept it off so there. Also, as a side note, I did one salt water flush in my life and promptly threw it up, so I am also here t ...
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Thanks for the lesson and I’m glad that  I could facilitate the venting or your "psychosis" ;+D It should have been pretty obvious since it wasn’t mispelled in every occurance that it was an unintentional typo. I’m a lousy 2 finger hunt a peck typist and I’m sure there are a number of other typos and all kindsa other crap that I’m not gonna loose any sleep over.   [End]
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You’ve put a lot of great stuff there. Very helpful. Now let me tell you about my own particular psychosis. For some reason it drives me crazy that so many people misspell the word ”lose.” It is always misspelled as ”loose.” Lose is a verb, with the letter ”s” pronounced like the letter ”z.” Eg. Don’t lose your glasses. Loose is an adjective, with the letter ”s” pronounced with the ”s” sound. Eg. Drinking too much alcohol can give you a loose tongue. It can also be a verb, as in, to let loose. In every case loose has an ”s” sound and not a ”z” sound. But one does not loose weig ...
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Thank you! I’m just gonna continue with the P&B shakes. But, can I start the Master Cleanse right when I stop the shakes? Lou ;)   [End]
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I, too, have had a marvelous experience with the cayenne issue. After posting on another MC forum about this and wondering what on earth I was going to do about it, I just forged ahead, likewise, committed to ”doing it by the book”. The cayenne I used was even that 90,000 units or whatever the measurement is.... just hotter than Hades, in my opinion and IMPOSSIBLE. Well, .... mixed it up. Put a little of the cayenne in with 60-62 oz.... and just did it. I don’t mind it at all! And I am much happier knowing I am ON TRACK, doing it like it is supposed to be done. As annoying a ...
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Wow! Thanks so much! Rebuilding health has turned out to be a lot like learning a new language. The more you learn, the more you are aware that you don’t know yet. This website is really good because, for every problem or query, there’s someone who’s experienced something similar and can point out options and solutions. It really is a complex: Mind, body, emotions, all interactive. All working in harmony to support life. Thank you for your kind words! PC   [End]
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Excellent post Cat. This should be required reading not for just anyone doing the MC but for  any cleansing protocol on this site. Something that plagues Curezone and I guess the alternative health movement in general is the innordinate amount of people that come not just to the MC forum but to all the other cleansing forums  that don’t understand the principle that there are no compartamentalized issues that exist independent of other body functions and see the different protocols discussed on Curezone as a "cure alls" for whatever ails them and they fail to see the bi ...
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  Commonly asked question:  What do I do after finishing the MC? The first thing to do is avoid thinking of one particular aspect of the MC.  Loosing weight is good, if you are overweight, but only if you keep it in perspective with your overall perspective, which should be BUILDING HEALTH .  Removing toxins is good, especially if you have a history of toxicity (poor diet, live in a city etc) or symptoms and signs of toxicity, but I suggest even this takes a backseat to BUILDING HEALTH.  Rebuilding damaged tissue or seeking to reverse the symptoms of dam ...
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I agree 100% with Zoe! I would like to point out that unless one is regular in the first place I would never suggest doing a swf off cleanse. Americans already get about 5-20 times the sodium they should. If one is plugged then the swf will be ’processed’ by the body and the sodium absorbed. BP through the roof? As for the lost flora, I think that is a serious point, as it takes the apendix about a week to naturally replenish the bodies necessary probiotics. Daily flushing would of course interupt it, possibly over taxing the apendix. Even with probiotic suppliments, the apendi ...
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The salt water flush is a good thing...some people just latch on to it and have not looked past its initial effect. Unfortunately, I have shared with others my own success Master Cleansing, and it seems that a few times too many, what they took from the experience IS the SWFing and they come back to me telling me that after a night of drinking too much and eating too much, a SWF takes it all away and so, if you ask me, someone who uses it every day for 27 years has also been abusing it. Flushing the contents of one’s body daily is not healthy, and also it seems, that there ma ...
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Thanks, MC Mod... ~~Ailsa   [End]
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No problemo Ailsa I know you meant well. You have been a great asset on this forum with your good advice and support. Questions on the SWF on this forum are constant and I do believe outside of the daily routine while eating regular  the link contains  very good explanation on the SWF.  I have added  your post with caveat with the addition of Zoe advice regarding the potential for abuse  to the FAQs at the top of the page. MC Mod   [End]
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Thanks for posting the warning message regarding using the salt water flush when not cleansing... I wasn’t meaning to give bad info... ~~Ailsa   [End]
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As usual great advice Zoe. I had just finished adding a warning caveat to the post and when I came back to the forum I saw your post so I went back and edited the caveat and added your part about the potential for abuse. You’re the best MC Mod   [End]
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I would disagree that using a salt water flush every day for 27 years would be a positive thing to do. My understanding is that it washes out the good flora in the stomach and so, while it is appropriate to do while fasting, and solid food is not being ingested, or needing to be digested, when you begin to eat solid food again, probiotics, kefir, yogurt or other sources of good gut bacteria are important to take to replace the bacteria which have been washed out by the salt water flushing. I also think there is a tendency to abuse the Salt Water Flush by those who are constipa ...
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This was originally posted on the MC Forum by AilsaRose Moderator Caveat - While the link below contains a good explanation on the SWF personally I don’t agree with using the SWF on a daily basis when eating regular l ike described in the link below as I believe that it will wash out  some of the beneficial intestinal flora and and possibly cause dehydration if you are not drinking half your body weight in oz of water daily. Please use caution and common sense if you decide to follow the links advice when eating normal and more so if you suffer from high blood pressure. If for ...
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What is a B&P???   [End]
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did you get an answer to this, I’m looking for the same answer?   [End]
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I’m pretty new to this, what is B&Ps? I’ve looked all around and can’t find it.   [End]
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Under "ideal" conditions you would be correct but most  of us lead busy lives and it’s just not "practical" to make it by the drink. Personaly I also think doing it bulk helps many stay on track and stay on the cleanse by having the drink readily available every time they feel hunger or need an extra energy boost or gets a head ache etc. If someone is teetering on quiting. I think if the had to make the drink first each time they would be more likely to quit   [End]
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According to what recipe? Are you talking about? According to Burroughs recipe it is 10oz per drink and the bulk recipe I’ve posted is interpolated "exactly" from Burroughs recipe. 60 Oz as per the recipe = 6 drinks which is the minimum recommended daily amount. Max is 120oz = 12 drinks.  Personally I start with making 60oz and if I need more that day I’ll make more   [End]
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It’s hard to find juicy lemons at certain times of the year. I find that food coops are best and the quality varies. Some general tips: get a good juicer. I own a Champion and found it works extremely well and holds up to abuse. Juice your lemons at ROOM temperature. You will get more juice. Also, another trick is to roll them on a counter/table exerting a little pressure before you juice it. Every drop counts sometimes!!! The enzymes are more active if the juice is used within two hours...but is not always practicle. I haven’t seen much about the maple syrup...but B grade is th ...
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Pepe- Thanks for responding. Needed clarification on something. Acc. to recipe, 32 oz.= 3 drinks and 64 oz =6 drinks. Aren’t each drink eq. to 8 oz. or are they in fact app. 10-11 oz as they turn out to be w/ these figures? I just wanted to find daily figure -how much do you make a day - 64 oz., or more. Moochas Gracias!   [End]
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How is everyone getting fresh organic lemon juice in bulk. I must have squeezed a thousand lemons yesterday????   [End]
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Lighten up dewd it’s all in good fun. No offense meant or implied. Maybe I should just call you "666" Now wouldn’t that be special ;+D " A serious man is like a clown without make up" It’s called having a little fun. Attitude schmatitude Direction schmerection when it comes to ANY of this is all about the "doing of" everything else is a waste of time................................. You do it, you adjust and you keep moving  FORWARD--------------->>>>>>>>>then you do it again and learn from the last one and even th ...
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your story is truly an inspiration.  i am doing this cleanse to get closer to my Lord and Savior.  I don’t want there to be anything keeping me from Him.  i also believe that God clearly tells us in the old testament which foods to eat and which to stay away from.  After this cleanse, i will be staying away from those foods which were not meant for me to eat.  Thank you again for your story.  I am currently on day 4 of a 10 day or so cleanse... until i need to stop.  i would like to lose maybe 10-15lbs but I believe that that will come naturally, probably ...
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That’s they way I see it, too. 2 things we agree on. Donald is pompous, arrogant, flings personal attacks. Of course, I mean that in a good way. Rosie, sometimes speaks out of turn and may say things out of emotional reaction without thoroughly analysing the truth of what has been said or done in the past. In all deference to r0oberta, you treat me with a little more respect (for starters, stop calling me Stevo and I’ll go back and re-read our exchanges to see what was actually said) You and I are coming from 2 different directions and that has signifant affect on perceptions. I re ...
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    PLEASE... NO ONE TAKE OFFENSE... I think this needs to be said so that we can get on with talking about the important things like Detoxing and the Master Cleanse. I have noticed that every so often, someone gets offended here.  One thing I really enjoy about this forum is that people can log on and post questions - some intelligent and some not so intelligent.  Who cares?  It’s really nice that others respond to the questions.  You’ll almost always find several answers are given for each question.  Sometimes someone states thier opin ...
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I’ll "The Donald" and you can be Rosie.........................................;+D   [End]
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I haven’t been insistant. you are just not listening to all the information I’m passing to you.  I ain’t just pulling this stuff out my butt bud.  Like I said before I bet you won’t find a single instant when I pointed something out without a comprehensive explanation. Not once. You’re just a stuburn hardheaded sumbitch ;+D You just lock on and it don’t matter what or how I try to pass the info. You’re only hearing what >you< wanna hear ;+D Stevo I’m on my 8th MC and I’ve done 5 40 dayers aaaand I have been around this forum on and off for 5+ years.  I might just have ...
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It’s the attitude you got. It wears thin after a while. It’s like Rosie vs Donald But, you did beat me to the punch at that last point. In the context of a normal run of an extended MC, that light bulb did turn on, with that exact realization. But, you have been insistent on morning only, period. So, just on principal its nice to actually hear you say timing is irrelevant (when not part of the MC). OK, so we’re both at an understanding. Call it a draw on that one. Let me ask you this. I’m set on the absolute necessity of hydration prior to the flush. When do YOU SWF and when and how ...
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Take a chill pill dewd. I was just making a joke fercrhistsakes. Stevo, stevo, stevo  OI! Yeah the SWF will work no matter what time of day you do it, but on nothing more than just plain ole common sense you are washing out all the nutrition and goodness of all necesary components from all the lemonades you had before the SWF. It appears like common sense is simply not your best quality and once you get some notion no matter how much it’s explained to you and that this is a procedured that is hundreds of years old and add the common sense explanation you’re ju ...
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It is not appropriate to do the SWF in the afternoon while Master Cleansing. It is also not appropriate to debate this point in the Master Cleanse Support or FAQs forums. While you wish to experiment and modify the cleanse, you need to post about your experiences in the Master Cleanse debate forum. http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=722 The Master Cleanse support forum is only for support of the Stanley Burroughs MC. be well, Zoe -_-   [End]
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You just don’t know when to quit, do you? My week is going exactly as I had planned it out, including another successful AFTERNOON SWF.  I’ll post my final results Friday. So, you’re admitting that you never did have any  " actual educated  mechanical knowledge of the MC"?   [End]
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Consider this your lucky day and for all of us that have been in and out of this forum on the last 5 years a rare and unique opportunity that someone with some actual educated mechanical knowledge of the MC has laid it out. I am going to propose this for the FAQs So Stevo you done "dicking around"?? ;+D Are ready to jump in or whaaaa’?? ;+D Ready to join our bunch of "reckless holligans??   [End]
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Excellent post! THAT is what I was hoping to get. For once, Pepe and I agree.   [End]
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Great info!! At least we have some "educated" input on all this. The gist of what I have been saying is not to curb inquiery but to encourage to actually DO the MC and not talk it to death. That there is enough empirical evidence that this is an extremely beneficial protocol that will not cause harm. Without the training to preform the measuments properly and reliably and having the educated knowledge of what the numbers mean within the context of fasting, the whole inquiery will not provide any reliable or definitive and real world "practical"   ...
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Thanks for the interest in and listing the blood glucose level concerns. I am currently have my first level certification as a Nutritionist and our class has been experimenting with the Master Cleanse. I am on day 8. So far so good. I haven’t check my blood sugar levels but I will start to do that now and list the results. We have modified it to cleanse the intenstines more intensively by adding a psyllium, bentonite (with water and the lemon drink) shake 3 times a day. The results have been fantastic! As far as blood sugar levels go, we are being taught that the MC has a healthy app ...
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You have gone one on some kind of defensive and are now swinging wildly with blindfolds on.  You are making so many erroneous assumptions and things that are just not so in this post that I’m not going to address any of them. Bottom line Stevo anybody with any real world experience will tell you that each and everyone of the MCs that they have done they have reacted diffrently in symptoms and effect. You would have to make a lifetime study and have control of every single aspect of things that could affect the outcome like for example time of year, current temperature, ...
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That rant wasn’t directed at you, personally. I actually liked yours. You asked some reasonable questions. It just became a springboard. Notice I said "To All"     [End]
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I am so sorry if what I said offended you.  I hope you will consider that I was actually tryng to just share my own personal experience.  What you had been writing kind of struck a familiar note with me and I thought that I kind of understood where you might be coming from.  It seems that instead, somehow... without even the slightest inclination that I might be even getting near it - I seem to have at least grazed a nerve.  You seemed to be looking for support and I tried to give it.  Sorry... I will reread what I wrote and attempt to figure out what it wa ...
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To All - I don’t have any MAJOR health issues. I haven’t looked at the MC in isolation. Like many here it is one of many protocols that I have encountered. I have done over 3 dozen Liver Flushes, I have been Colonix cleansing for over 2 years (with breaks). Despite testimonies to the contrary, though I have expelled the usual cast of characters through these processes, they did not cause me to lose weight (that came with a lot of exercise and a controlled diet) or to lower my cholesterol (and have avoided most cholesterol containing foods during this time), during some of these periods ...
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My suggestion, again, is that if you have concerns to fast with the supervision of a health professional. Perhaps it is not the right way for your body to cleanse at all! A pro can help you outline your goals and strategies considering all the pertinent details. For the average person in good health, however, there is nothing in a ten day MC that will hurt them, and many thousands have benefited! Best, Somer   [End]
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What is it that you hope to accomplish through use of the Master Cleanse? You’ve made it very clear that you are concerned with blood pressure, and blood sugar... Do you have specific health issues that you are actually experiencing?  ...or have you spoken with someone about the Master cleanse who has expressed concerns?  Is that why you’re interested in these tests? I have several people in my family who are medical practitioners (nurses, doctors, etc...) who made comments to me while I was doing the MC, so if that has happened with you also, I can relate.  ...
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Good luck finding "numbers" In the 5 years I’ve been around I seldom seen anyone post figures.  The times I recall seeing any figures at all are pre fast and  post fast and in my recolletions all the figures post fast all showed major improvement. The other consideration is that the tests were preformed by "trained personel". 99.999 percent of folks are either not obsessed by these numbers or simply don’t have the knowledge to preform these tests and like I said to you before to have the training interpret any of these figures in the context of a fast. ...
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I think it is wreckless to not monitor what your body is doing regardless of the protocols you are using. If there is a normal deviation, I would like to know that. And I can only know that by sharing my numbers and having others share thier’s. No one should be doing anything here on blind faith. I would also note I never would have re-attempted the SWF had I not read the numbers from other’s postings. And if I make errors and get bad results from deviations of protocol, I believe it is instructive to those who may read this. FYI - My morning BG did return to 110, around my recent no ...
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Got to agree. Either you are up for it or... not! The ”numbers” really don’t figure into fasting for the very reasons Pepe mentions. Everything gets shook up! That’s the whole idea! However, if you have serious concerns perhaps you should have your fast supervised by a sympathetic natural health professional with some experience in fasting, as I did on my very long runs (I have fasted 60 days and am here to tell the story). I am another whose life cleansing has changed, for the radiantly healthy better! I could never have accomplished my personal health goals without juice fasti ...
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Dunno what you are refering to when you say I roundly critized you  but I will tell you that rarely if ever  will I point something out to someone without a comprehensive and or detailed explanation. So you might wanna check that. When I say about adjusments I’m not talking about doing the SWF in the middle of the afternoon which is what I suspect you are refering to. That being the case I gave you all kindsa comprehensive info regarding that. If it was something else then check and see if I didn’t give a detailed expalnation. The adjustments I’m taking about are adjustm ...
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Believe it or not, I do appreciate your comments, but I also know that I am not the only one who looks at this with an eye of caution and hasn’t thought about it. Many posts say start slow, listen to your body. I don’t want to put my head in the sand, where anomolies are concerned and just blindly accept that everything will be OK. What is normal? What is to be expected for my particular circumstances? It may be much ado about nothing. So the call goes out to other pre-diabetics to share their experience on this subject. I don’t think that a sustained high sugar level is something to be ta ...
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You asked for comment soooooooo my personal opinion in that you’re driving yourself nuts with this obsesion with testing this and that.  All these numbers you are fretting over are for when eating and functioning normal. You will be fasting and all bets are off. You are changing your body chemistry and things will operate differently. Fasting has been around as a healing modality for thousands of years and it also used instinctively by most it not all mammals. You’re not gonna reinvent the wheel ;+D The MC has been around for more that 50 years and hundreds of thousands have ...
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Hello, You know alot about the MC which is great. This is my first time tryng MC. I have been on the cleanse for 19 days, I lost 15 pounds and feel great. I am doing it to give my body a healthy new start and to lose weight. I hope you can answer a question, what happens to the body during fasting when there is no protein? Does it start losing muscle mass?? Thank you   [End]
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I live down under and use the metric system.  So seeing as there is not (as far as I can tell) a bulk guide for us I am posting mine. I really hate to make up single glasses.  The cleanse calls for 6-12 glasses per day. I like to make up 2 days worth estimating 10 glasses (nice round figure) per day. Some days I drink more, others less. I have played with the figures slightly to make it sooooo much easier to make. All details will be here so don’t worry. This is going to be quite detailed so you can follow easily. Original 1 glass recipe: 1 empty glass = 1 ...
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I don’t do well on the Master Cleanse, personally. I do better on just a raw fruit and vegetable juice fast for 10 days or so....then begin to introduce some raw apple first, and then raw foods OR vegan soups, etc. I like drinking lemon juice each morning but not with maple syrup. The maple syrup is not good for me.   [End]
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Since posting this about Himalayan salt, I have heard that H.S. is a SCAM. It’ apparently NOT from the Himalayan mts. and it’s from Turkey and bad quality. May have dangerous metals in it. I will never use it again.   [End]
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Have you ever had stomachaces on the MC?   [End]
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Lemons vary in size and juice contentso to keep the recipe consistent and not vary the amount of lemons as per Mr Burroughs one should use TBLSP or OZ measures. Your 8 tblsp per 32oz (quart) is correct 8 tbsp = 4 oz. In short 1oz each of lemon and syrup per 8oz of H2o   [End]
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YES!!!!! Thank you very much!!!   [End]
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i am someone who has been a caner on alcohol and drugs for over 20 years i am desperate to change my life and the master cleanse is very compelling to me i do have some health problems both mental and physical but i have a very stong constitution i would like to know is doing a master cleanse going to be detrimental to me obviously i know i have to quit the hedonism and i really want to are there any ex caners who have succesfully used a master cleanse to right their lives am i delusional to contemplate this path now please dont quote the obvious just unequivocal advice for someon ...
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I am on my 6th cleanse, I had put it off because of how much the cayenne pepper bothered me. I made a personal choice based on a lot of reading here, as well as other homeopathic sources, to try this cleanse using capsules. I am glad I did. Although I agree, it is better to follow the book as close to the instructions as you can, I might not have done this cleanse if I didn’t have this alternative. The longest cleanse I have done was for 15 days. My goal for this one is 30. I believe I will make it based on this modification I have made, and I know it will direct my path on a healthi ...
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Well Mr. self proclaimed "Expert"  "math major dewd" looks like you got cheated on your math degree.  Below is the E_L_E_M_E_N_T_A_R_Y math 2 Tbsp = 1 oz  24oz H2O = 3 - 8oz cups 2 Tblsp per cup = 6Tblsp 6 tbsp = 3oz   Worry not you could prolly get a gov’t job with your "expertise" but definetly keep a low profile otherwise you might get investigated for  (drum roll please) Keeping weapons of "math delusions"!!!!!!! Bada Boom!  ;+D   [End]
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As far as cayenne goes, I’ve had it with hot water, or as ”cayenne tea”. It’s delicious, you can have as much cayenne as you’d like in the water. It’s invigorating, warming up. Better than taking it straight, I think. Best of luck!   [End]
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This is interesting. I did the fast for 10 days and I just felt the physical symtoms of headache, dizziness, and so forth. I on the other hand did not see anything weard with my bowls. I had yellow butt pea and that is about it. I’m a very healthy eater and a vegetarian, Could that be the reason I didn’t detox so severly? hkool   [End]
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Hi, I just started looking into the body clease/detoxification diets and am very eager to try one. I just need a little direction. Does anyone think they could help me? I’m curious what did your diet consist of, just water for 28 days??? How did you deal with your appetite? Is it safe to exercise while on this cleansing diet? For the past month I have felt tired,depressed, and just not in the mood to do anything and I really feel it has to do with my body. I feel like I need to be cleansed and I will feel much better both physically and emotionally and at this point I am willing to ...
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Actually pepe, you’re wrong about the recipe. you add 2 tbls of lemon juice and 2 tbls of maple syrup to an 8 ounce glass of water. so 24 oz of water, which is 3-8oz glasses of water, requires 6 tbls of both lemon juice and maple syrup. believe me, i’m an expert on this subject. also a math major. see ya   [End]
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I didnt’ think you were supposed to make it up ahead of time.   [End]
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Hi Pepe, I thought the formula for 32 ounces was: juice of 2 lemons, EIGHT tablesppons of maple syrup (not the six you have listed) and the appropriate cayenne... can you confirm which is correct? Thanks!   [End]
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Do I detect that Pepe thinks I posted the wrong measurements...???? IN FACT... they were HIS MEASUREMENTS! I did the follow-up for the GALLON into cups as it equally measured out too. Water 24 oz x 4 = 96 oz = 12 cups Lemon Juice 3 oz x 4 = 12 oz = 1 & 1/2 cups Maple syrup 3 oz x 4 = 12 oz = 1 & 1/2 cup DUH.... that’s a REAL HARD ONE GUYS! Now where’d I get MY MEASUREMENTS from .... a la PEPE! I actually posted his entire POST from the FAQ ... I really resent being linked into the catagory of ”where these people get measurements from, I don’t know!” ...
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Pepe you mo’ da bomb than the cayenne caps! what do you think the max dose should be in an mc cocktail? I try to adhere with the Colon-als original recipe,though have great results doing a double+ pinch in the afternoon... is there a cap to the cay? I mentioned in previous posts that I heard Stanley on Elliot Mintz 20 some odd years ago and he ate it by the tablespoon. (3 alarm!) whataya think? Mahalo&Aloha, dave   [End]
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E = mc^2-cayenne I usually add the cayenne when I am ready to drink ,or it’s gonna be a hottie! Sometimes a hottie is cool... I have a thermos that has a ’creamer’ compartment in the lid...everyone laughs when I pour my drink and then open the cool little compartment & scoop out the C with a baskin robbins spoon...! thank you Pepe! Was that 24 oz or 28? aloha...dave   [End]
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Hi...everyone’s different....sometimes it may get a bit rough, though ya gotta go through it. This is the first time in your life that your body is going through a cleansing process. Think about how many years of toxins that are being washed away. You can expect the symptoms...if you are a coffee drinker/addict then that could have a bearing on it ,too...sorry you have to go through that. otherwise ride it out...you are on your way to feeling soooo good! Drink lots ,including water in between, to help the toxins along. keep us posted aloha...d   [End]
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After reading the preceding posts I was convinced that I should do a liver flush immediately following my 10 day MC. I know every body is different, but I want to explain my experience for anyone who is thinking of trying this for the first time. My experience was horrible! I ended my 10 day fast, which went very smoothly, and on day 11 sipped apple juice until 2 pm and then started the liver flush process. Problem was that I was so dehydrated (and I was drinking PLENTY of water on the MC--at least 3 liters per day along with at least 9 servings of lemonade drink) and my electrolytes ...
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Hi, the headaches come from the body detoxing itself. Drink plenty of water, light exercise if you can tolerate it and plenty of rest. The headache is a sign that the cleanse is starting to work. Mine lasted 3 days, but was bearable by the third. Day 4 and you’ll feel GREAT! Hang in there, be kind to yourself, important work is going on inside of you. Good Luck HH   [End]
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This is my first time to follow the MC, and I am into my second day, and it is amazing how hunger doesn’t even come into the mind! My question is ... why the horrific headache? I have followed all of the instructions, but I also had a really bad bout of vomiting last night. I did feel tons better afterwards though. But my friend (we both started at the same time)are still suffering from horrible headaches, even this morning. I know this sounds gross, but aside from the headaches, it feels absolutely fantastic to have all of this ”mess” leaving the body. Stomach already feeling great, and t ...
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i read about some people doing or using B&Ps. Just wanted to know what they are. Thanks   [End]
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As I get older, I have large pores. Is that what you mean? Can that be helped by diet or is it just genetic? (or because of oily skin). Interesting...   [End]
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hi, congrats! what does that mean, parasites in your ’china god’?? i don’t understand. also, the other gal said saomething about no Grade A maple syrup. i do better when i don’t use maple syrup, is that what she meant? have you heard that before? i also don’t like to use the salt--messes with my electrolytes too much. i do take a 1/4 tsp. of Himalayan pink salt in my drinking water. just wondering about these things! thanks!   [End]
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I didn’t like the cayenne either so I tried the capsules. If nothing else, I wouldn’t use them again because they seemed to make my chest feel like it was burning. Maybe it is because the capsules are so much stronger in one dose versus taking cayenne in your lemonade a little bit all day long. Also, I made the lemonade with limes just to mix it up every now and again... and the taste of the cayenne in the lime juice is hard to detect. It is so much better than with the lemons. It’s like the lemons made the cayenne have a stronger flavor. Anyway, it’s something to think about. And I’m almo ...
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It helped me little bit...but didn’t excactly understand your routine of MC...I need steps what you do for MC & where do you shop..??? Can you give me the routine which you followed please! So, I should drink Lemonade water with salt and black pepper three times a day...and also I can drink OJ too..I am right??? what else..more on P & B shake too...thnx! Also, Wahts the point if one gains weight back...isn’t it better to eat wisely and excercise...instead of spoiling metabolism?? Really..I need to improve my health and any advise is appreciated! Kavita   [End]
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I am on day 3 of the MC and i’m having a really really hard time fighting all the food cravings i’ve been having, particularly chocolate and pizza. Any advice for your food cravings and how you have handled them so far? Thanks   [End]
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Tracey, I’ll be finished with my 10-day MC in 2 days and I saw your info on the liver cleanse, which is what I want to do. I have not been using bentonite and psyllium, so I don’t know if that would present a problem. Bottomline, you started your liver cleanse on the last day of your MC and finished it the next day; right? It looks simple enough to me. Thanks so much for your answer! Betty   [End]
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Tracey, You say to start with the liver cleanse. But Dr. Clark states its useless unless you do the parasite first. Im new and confused. Any help or insight appreciated.   [End]
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Your message was so inspiring. I am 24, 180lbs (I gained 5 pounds over the holidays, ughs). I was doing well at eating a decent amount of raw foods before I left for vacation but fell hard off the wagon. I had attempted to do the master cleanse in December and it was too difficult with the holidays and food as well as the lack of support. I really want to try again and after reading your message, feel really motivated to do so. Thanks so much! Zoë   [End]
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The best thing you can do is to let nature and your body’s innate wisdom do the work of regulating the metabolism. Just as the body will automatically slow during a fast, it will gradually speed up when eating is resumed. The most important thing you can do is not to go back to your old eating habits. After fasting you will need to very gradually increase your caloric intake and your exercise. You may need to eat only about 500 calories a day for the first week. You can do this by eating a lot of raw fruits and veggies. Later introduce cooked greens to your diet. These are nutrient dens ...
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That is wonderful I plan on doing the mc the day after xmas Ihave diabeties ,high blood presser,and back and leg pain and i take enough meds to own my own pharmacy the Mc sounds like it will hwlp me a lot even help me to stop smoking I am looking forward to it I don’t know how long I can stay on it because of the diabeties .bit reading the results from others i’m hoping It will work for me i am 64 and not ready to leave here i want to get healthy.and off the medication I would love to hear from any one with diabeties that has done the MC and their results .because I am a little afraid   [End]
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Consuming the SW was not all that bad for me, it was the uncomfortable feeling of having a full system of salt water and waiting for it to exit – I had cramping (it didn’t last long) the cramping actually symbolized the end of the wait. The elimination feeling was great!! I implemented a pre-fast diet for three days prior to starting the MC, included was a liver flush every morning followed by a diet of high raw foods and fiber supplement. I plan to do a liver flush at the end of my cleanse. As everyone has mentioned, I too was mesmerized by what came out of my body during my liver ...
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I keep seeing all these different figures for making the lemonade in bulk and I have no idea where folks are getting their figures from or if maybe they’re just very bad at math ;+D. Below is the "correct" amounts for making bulk quantities of the lemonade. To make 30 oz or approx 1 quart (32 oz) 3 drinks 24 oz water 3oz lemon Juice 3oz maple syrup 3/10ths tsp cayenne (approx 1/4 rounded tsp) For 60 oz approx half gallon(64oz) - 6 drinks - Multiply quart recipe x2 For 120 oz approx 1 gallon (128 oz) = 12 drinks - Multiply quart recipe x4 ...
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I posted this on another forum, but since so many people lately seem to be enthusiastic about doing the *Ultimate* Fast, {which is doing Psyllium & Bentonite shakes while on the Master Cleanse}I thought I’d post it here to. Hope it helps someone. :) ____________________________________________ The Master Cleanse is remarkable on its own at detoxifying and cleansing your body. P&B shakes are also good at what they do, but they are also very dehydrating & binding to begin with. I think doing the shakes while on a restricted calorie/nutrient program is asking for ...
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I have to respectively disagree with the advice to do a liver flush during fasting of any kind. It is true that fasting, or even an ultra low fat diet will increase the chance of liver stones being produced. When there is no fat in the diet the production and release of bile is greatly reduced. The bile that remains in the liver and gallbladder can continue to condense and trap toxins. In time it will form stones than can lead to a badly congested liver and severe digestive problems. However, fasts need to be broken with no fat and the fat intake gradually increased after a few days. I am ...
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Not only are they not part of the original cleanse but just from from a ”common sense” and ”logical” point taking into account how the digestive system works the capsules are not a good idea at all and possibly harmful. The way digestion works is that it starts with the saliva which contains digesting enzymes that are necessary for proper and complete digestion. That’s one of the reasons you’ll find in many books and nutritional regimens that they recommend that you hold and swish liquids in your mouth before swallowing or as they call it ”chewing your liquids. When the heat of the c ...
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For you dieters out there you hafta keep in mind that there are no shortcuts or magic potions and that no form of fasting, water, juice, MC whatever were designed as weight loss diets, PERIOD!. Fasting is meant to take the burden from digestion and all the energy that goes toward it and let the body repair and heal itself. Stop looking at the numbers on the scale they are meaningless and you can easily become obsessed. Lose the scale!! You will know you are losing weight by the way your clothes fit and most of all by the way you feel.  No amount of wishful ...
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Thanks for that!! I keep reading how people just can’t ”stomach” the SWF. I’ve done it and it just isn’t that bad. I couldn’t figure out what the problem was. Having said that...now I won’t be so hesitant to try the liver flush, after what you said. If there is that much benefit, who cares if it’s a bit unpleasant?! It’s not like I have to live off it forever! It’s only a few days!! Thanks for ranting...   [End]
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The Frustrations of Colon Cleansing http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=153&i=847 Everything you need to know about Bentonite and Psyllium drinks http://www.curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=105&i=979 On the benefits of Bentonite:  http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=219&i=772 The Many Causes of Constipation http://www.curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=5&i=1120 Richard Anderson speaks about Mucoid Plaque:  http://www.curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=5&i=1185 Options that I know of for Bowel Cleansing: B&P’s Holistic Horizons (no herbal laxatives) Read Zule’s post: ...
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"Detox Stages" from a book by Tom McGregor called "Fasting to Freedom" What Are The Effects Of Detoxification On The Body? A single cell within the human body is more complex than the most modern supercomputer. The process of removing a hundred thousand antigens, each with unique molecular properties, from trillions of functioning cells is indeed a complex process. Imagine three trillion cells being repaired during the function of countless biochemical processes needed for life. Even the best mechanics have to turn off the engine. Yet, the body has ...
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As I drive down the backroads here on the mountain I notice that two men I am acquainted with are building new homes. ”C” who lives a couple of miles down the road is a skilled carpenter who has helped build many fine homes. ”D” is notorious for not working, not bathing and not brushing his teeth. ”C” is not wealthy by any means, but he is carefully searching out the best products he can afford. He carefully planned his new home and prepared the lot before the first yard of concrete was poured or the first nail driven. ”D” has scavenged around building sites and collected scrap lumber and ...
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Question: Are thet any success stories in using Lemonade Diet? Answer: Yes, there are hundreds of stories archived on this web site. Read recommended messages in archived Master Cleanse forums. Some of those messages are placed in reply to this message. Read replies:   [End]
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Hi All; I posted a little of this information yesterday, but the heading was different, and there are so many questions here regarding SWF that I thought I’d post it under a different heading. I also forgot a couple of important details in my post yesterday to make your SWF a little easier. Hope this is useful information: I was taught about the SWF years ago by my yoga teacher who is an older Indian guy who has also been an ayurvedic doctor for years. According to him, it’s very important to use the right amount of salt (2 tsp salt/4 cups warm (not hot) water). The reason he ...
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Hi everyone. I just got home from my back doctor. After 7 days on the MC, I have lost 14 pounds! That brought my total weight loss to 29 pounds. He was very impressed, and I got to tell him how I was losing it (juice fasting, raw foods, and the MC lemonade diet). I am now released to look for work (I’ve been on state disability since Feb 03), but not to return to my current job - 1.5 hrs too far to commute! So I get more time off to complete my cleanse, and I can start looking for a job that’s within a 1/2 hour from me. He also decided NOT to refer me back to the neurosurgeon, ...
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I started on the MC in the 60’s to cleanse. I now believe the body cleanses itself but I still use it to lose weight. Once I stayed on it 22 days. This is not a good idea. I now have it down to a science. If you want to lose weight you go on it for 10 days. You come off with orange juice, the homemade soup for the next two days and then back on if you want to lose more weight. It is safe and healthy. You get all the nutrients you need. You have moments of hunger but they pass. Please don’t take vitamins or use Grade A syrup. I do 3 glasses a day and drink water. You can do more and still l ...
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In April, I did my first master cleanse for 12 1/2 days and lost 20 pounds. When I finished, I felt lighter, energetic and healthier. I enjoyed doing it and liked the results I got. For awhile, I ate raw foods and then watched what I ate and kept the weight off. Unfortunately, I went back to overeating and eating a bunch of junk since then and regained 10 of the pounds. Now, I’m ready to do my second master cleanse. I hope to go longer this time, but ultimately I’m going to listen to my body. And, afterwards, I plan to eat raw, living foods and some other low fat vegan (liked beans ...
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Can you End or Break Lemonade fast (Master Cleanse) with liver flush? I am doing 40 days lemonade fast and I am wondering if it is OK to break it with liver flush? Is it Ok to do 1 week lemonade fast, do the flush, and then continue 1 more week lemonade fast, do the second flush, and so on the next 40 days ? Is it OK to end 10 days fast with liver flush? Is it OK to end 40 days fast with liver flush? Any suggestions? Can I Break or End 40 days of juice fasting with liver flush? MC Answer: Dear MC, Many people have combined Lemonade fast (Master Cleanse) with liver f ...
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After a migraine headache (my first ever) on Days 2 and 3, on Day 4 the clouds parted. I even exercised for the first time in ages, during which I almost cried out of happiness just for feeling good enough to be moving. I’m really looking forward to the coming days to see how much better this gets! I have really reduced the syrup in my lemonades. Two tablespoons was just too sweet, even when I added more water. I’m down to about 3/4 of a tablespoon. Will this be a problem? I’m feeling great, not hungry at all.   [End]
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First off, I’d like to say that I never would have made it all the way without the support of this forum. Although I never posted during my fast I read the forum everyday for encouragement and reinforcement. I first heard about the master cleanse from a couple of former coworkers who swore by the cleanse and encouraged me to give it a try. I have been pretty unhealthy the past few years (college: drinking, drugs, poor eating) and I desperately wanted to detox and live a healthier lifestyle. After investigating the master cleanse on this webpage I thought it would be a great starting ...
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I just finished my first 10 day MC yesterday and went for a colonics treatment today. Wow did I ever pass an incredible amount of guk. Between the ropes I passed during the cleanse and what I passed today during my colonics I must have lost at least 3-5 lbs. I feel great - as if something (I guess it has) has been lifted from me. I must say that the fst was not an easy experience for me. My wife and two chlidren had to endure a ”grouchy” old man at times. Thelast three days were quite tough but it was worth it. I have a new perspective on howto take care of my body. After going ...
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I hope this gives insight to those considering the MC (and other procedures on this website) from someone who did them. MY HISTORY I am a 36 year old female. I was pretty active as a teenager, played lots of sports in high school. I wasn’t too concerned about my weight or health for that matter because I hardly ever ate veggies (only french fries). I wasn’t completely happy with my body’s composition (my upper arms, waist and thighs were thicker than what I wanted). I am 5’8”. I didn’t really keep up with my weight then, but I think I was around 135-140. I continued working ...
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Yesterday was Day 6 for me, and I went to my friend’s wedding last night. I managed to get through the entire evening without eating a single thing. I knew I wouldn’t eat anything but I was worried about people noticing that I wasn’t eating. I haven’t told ANYONE that I’m fasting, not even my husband. I said no thank you to all the pre-meal foods they passed around, like ziti, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread, etc. Then when my meal arrived, I started cutting up the chicken and potato, acting like I was eating it, but I never actually put a bite in my mouth. The other eight people at ...
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Hello everyone, I just finished my 10 day fast and am sipping on orange juice. I thought I would tell you all briefly about my experience, since this site has really been a support to me (especially you Tracey!). I had let myself fall apart the last few years, gaining alot of weight, eliminated exercising, and really poor diet (even though I am a vegetarian). I was depressed, felt funky all the time, and was using food as my reward system. So I decided to try and clean up, and what better start than a cleansing. The first few days I felt terrible, like I had the flu. I followed the ...
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So...you want to start cleansing, but you’re not sure where to start? You can really do the cleanses in any order...start with a Liver Flush if you want and move into a bowel cleanse/parasite cleanse then continue with Liver Flushes every 2 weeks. OR start with a bowel & parasite cleanse...then do your liver flush....etc. It just depends on if you’re itching to do the liver flush or not! If you don’t have acute gallbladder problems I say do the bowel & parasite cleanse first. Bowel Cleansing options: Bentonite & Psyllium Shakes: http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp? ...
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Hello all...I would just like to share with you the latest good news. A friend of mine (he’s 64) has had allergies for many years. Hay fever. Can’t cut the grass ever...when he does he sneezes and wheezes. Has taken anti-histamines forever. Lately, though, it’s been really bad. For one week he was sneezing and wheezing, his eyes were red, his whole face looked irritated by something just beneath the skin. Not good. He had to sleep sitting up some nights because he would wake in the middle of the night unable to breath - his lungs were closing up. Well, I visited on the weekend and g ...
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Hi everyone! I just finished my first liver flush after my first MC. I have to say that it was really painless. The ES, even though I mixed it with apple juice, was almost intolerable for me, but I chugged it down. I actually liked the olive oil/grapefruit juice. The ES really flushed me out. Actually, it was almost the same as a salt flush for me, but the liquid that came out was not bright yellow, but a much dirtier color. I took my first dose last night at 10pm and I am still getting fluid out. I had absolutely *no* discomfort doing this. No pain, and I slept well. In fact, I ...
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Hi everyone! Well, today is day 20 and I decided to end the MC today. (Actually, last night I nibbled a bit too!) Today I had a lemonade and some diluted orange juice, and I just had some vegetable soup. It was a very mild soup with celery, sweet peppers, carrots...I drank a lot of the broth and chewed up the veggies really well. I’ve also had a couple of very yummy dates :-) When I first started the MC I thought I would do only 10 days, but then I decided to add the B&P shakes after day 10. It felt good so I just kept going. Now as many of you know from my other posts, I had a bad ...
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For the last 2-3 years, the first thing I do every morning is make fists with my hands to assess the pain. About 2 months ago, one of my knuckles swelled so much that I could no longer wear the beautiful ring my huz gave me last Christmas. I couldn’t open plastic twist-cap water bottles (or anyting else). My knees hurt too much to exercise, and the rest of my joints just plain ached. I was exhausted even after a full night’s sleep and craved sugar constantly. Today, for the first time in years, my hands don’t hurt. Really don’t hurt at all. I put on my ring. Plus I have lost 6 o ...
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Okay Slim! Here are some key posts for you to read: Ultimate Cleanse: http://www.prostate90.com/program/ultimate_fast.html Key points: do not mix the B&P’s with the lemonade - mix them with water - and always chase with another glass of pure water. Info on Bentonite and Psyllium: http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=153&i=1061 Remember to drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water a day when doing the B&P’s - if you don’t - watch out...constipation! My Experience: http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=105&i=297 Top off your Master Cleanse with a Liver Flush? Why not! ...
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I have read through quite some number of both the current posts here and the archived ones, and I would like to thank all of you who have posted your questions, and those who have given their support and advice. Halfway through Day 2 I had ”lunch” with a good friend. That was tough. Unlike many of the generally health conscious people here, the foot-long hotdog with mustard, chili and onions appealed to my palate a whole lot more than my lemonade;-) I made it through it, but I thought that I might share some of my thoughts. This is intended to give people who might otherwise th ...
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Well gang I want to thank you for all your support thru out my 40 days. I have lost 42 pounds in my 40 days. And feel a whole of hell better than I have felt in years. I am continuing the fast till wed. I am in a middle of a move and don’t want to lug my juicer with me everyday. So I should be settled in by wed. Then I will go on a green juice fast for 14 days then I may do the MC again till I m at the weight I want to be and plan to eat respectably to my body needs not my addiction to ”mind” food. I have gotten so use to it actually I could go another 40 days. Perhaps life. Well gotta go ...
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Hello gang, I just wanted to say thank you for helping me accomplish my goal of three days then adding 7 more and doing 10. I NEVER saw myself as a person who would willingly not eat for 10 days. I want to confirm what everyone says about feeling more energetic, more peaceful, and much clearer minded. I never felt this way not with any drugs (pharmecutical or otherwise). I am continuing on with a parasite cleanse soon and then liver so I plan to still be here with you all as I struggle and succeed with taking control of my own health. To those just starting or new... YOU CAN DO ...
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Hey Juju! I have flushed while fasting. Twice in fact - on day ten and day 24. If you go to the liver flush forum, find a post by me and click on it and then go to the top of that post and click on ’show all messages by tiratu’, you will be away. When I was thinking about doing it, I read all the archives and everything I could find and I only found two others who had done it and they did not say anything about their experiences. What I have read on this site in general is that it is very rough on the system mid fast and the recommendation is to do it at the end of a fast. T ...
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Hey everybody!!! Well, I have to say, I never thought this day would arrive. I am on day 20 today, which for me is a major accomplishment. I have suffered alot as a very toxic, post-partum mummy, but I was so determined that I was going to get back on track. Alot of people find the goal of 40 days to be very excessive, and some find even the Master Cleanse to be plain starvation. I read in someone else’s post that it is interesting to see how people react to you with their insecurities. I have always known that some people like it better when you don’t succeed, as it makes it easie ...
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Hi Everyone! Everyone said that you ”just know” when it is time to stop and now I just know. I began drinking water melon juice today. Actually, had a carrot juice last night too. I spoke with a naturopath about the nausea I was feeling drinking the lemonade and he said it was toxins and to add a little ginger juice and that would deal to the nausea. I did not get around to trying this in the end, but someone else may like to! It feels a little strange stopping, but also much like when I began this fast. I found this site, something clicked and I started the next day. Last ...
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My husband and I did the cleanse for 16 days, we should have done it longer. Anyway, he jumped on the band wagon because he had high colesterol. Anyhoo, his dropped 87 points and the doctor is dumbfounded, he was trying to get jason to take drugs.   [End]
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Hi...RetroBeast! Did you read the page on the Master Cleanse? Apparently...the only thing you lose is toxins and bad stuff...you won’t lose nutrients or anything you truly need. Another tip is that if you don’t want to lose weight you can add more maple syrup to your lemonade. But, also...most people gain back some weight from the MC and I’m sure that whatever weight you want to be...you shall be it! You’re getting all sorts of goodness from that lemonade, RetroBeast (had to say it again) Here...I made some information for friends and family about it’s benefits...here it is (taken from som ...
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Hi! I just went through the MC fast. I’ve been thinking about doing a cleanse for a while, and some friends recommended this as one they do regularly. After doing some research on the different types of cleanses, I thought the MC sounded like the most basic (and probably effective) and would be at least a good place to start. A few things I found out: My office-mate and another co-worker were also doing cleanses. I believe that made it a lot easier. They were doing herbal detox-type cleanses, so were on some solid food, but the camaraderie and the fact that there was less around t ...
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this is my story of a little enlightment due to a master cleanse i did last yr: i have been a single mom for 12 yrs, so i had to cook when i was fasting! surprisingly it didn’t bother me, it didn’t bother me in the sense that it wasn’t unbearable as i thought it would be and it was actually fun, enlightening and very educational. you see, i have always avoided the kitchen. being on the road nearly all my life, and spending time with dad fixing his car before mom could get me into the kitchen, i never really cooked or enjoyed cooking. it was a terrible hassle and i usually went out ...
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Hi John...I felt the same way. I didn’t want to come off my short fast (8 days), but had to (birthday party). Immediately upon eating some fresh juices, then vegetable broth I felt very heavy and earthy...and kinda sad that that fasting feeling was gone. What I found so interesting was that during the fast (with B&P drinks) my energy felt so *right*. I felt completely grounded, yet light at the same time. Much better than I have felt when I am eating regularly...sometimes I feel that I am expending more energy than I have and feel very light, but *not* grounded. So, these feelings were ver ...
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Hi all! I just did my very first liver flush on the 8th day of my first MC fast...and it worked!! yay! For those of you who would like the details (I know I would) here they are: On the morning of my 8th day on the MC with bentonite and psyllium I had some freshly juiced carrot juice, then graduated to the more flavourful carrot, apple, beet & ginger juice. I just wanted to make sure that my body had dealt with something other than lemonade before it had to deal with the olive oil and grapefruit juice. From 4pm on I only had a few sips of water, to keep me hydrated. After 7pm I didn ...
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Wanted to go a little longer, but my body was telling me it was over. As opposed to my last lengthy fast when I was about 1/2 my present 64 yrs of age. I lost energy instead of getting more. Not sure if it was the age or the fact that between the metals and candidiases that I was trying to get rid of this time it took everything out of me. My last 21 day fast I started gaining energy on the 5th day. At the time, I was working a minimum 8 hrs of heavy work every day. After the 5th day I could hardly wait to get home to go run 21/2 to 3 miles at a good 7 minute mile. I just couldn’t seem ...
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It helped in my case, so be patient. I saw the difference during the second 10-day cleanse, which I finished with a liver cleanse. My faced improved greatly. After that second cleanse, the redness is gone and I only get ocasional pimples that disappear quickly. As for the open pores, they are still there... I hope to see some improvement soon. I will keep doing the cleanses (I am on my third cleanse now) until my face is completely cleared. So, keep the hope alive! Greetings, Betty   [End]
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Hey Moon, I recently finished a 40 dayer a few weeks back and all I can tell you that it was prolly the coolest thing I’ve ever done. The mental aspects of it were like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I originally planed to go 2 weeks and I was feeling so good physically and mentally that I kept going and on the 40th day I did a liver flush and that was extra neato cool too. It was sucha great mental or spiritual place to be if your leaning are such, that I just didn’t want it to end. I thought I’d go for 60 days. Well getting towards the last week near 40 days seemed as if I had ...
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I have been on the MC fast for 40 days and this morning I went through my eleimination process from Dr. Hulda’s liver cleanse program I did last night and Holy Guacamole Batman!!! I was amazed at the amount of stuff that has accumulated in my liver and gallbladder. Unbelieveable!!! If I had done the flush while eating regular I mighta thought that it coulda been some of the food I was eating but since I have not touched solid food in 40 days the stuff is downright scary!!. All these little yellow,green and black things.YIKES!!! I had looked at pictures of stuff/stones people had ...
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I did not mean to imply nor did I claim to have been healed by a simple fast. My doctor was ready to schedule me for surgery on both knees, my elbows hurt so bad I couldn’t shoot a piece of wadded up paper and my shoulders were so bad I couldn’t raise my hands. I do not trifle with doctors. I was a medic in the Army working in operating rooms and had to quit the field over my disgust with doctors. So I have no blood work to share. I fasted for 29 days to give myself a chance to heal. After the fast I changed my diet and took so many supplements I don’t think you’d even beli ...
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