I kind of lose my poetic streak around Day 10, but I did my best to kind of liven up the MC forum, which I find a little... dead. Thanks, Archus, for playing along. This fast was everything I needed it to be and more. I feel light, clean, clear and my natural energy level is restored. My skin is soft, and everything looks and smells so WONDERFUL! So well worth the process, as ever. To all of you out there cleansing my very best! Somer   [End]
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Of course I begin with OJ. After the OJ comes the soup! Both taste like nectar of the Gods. Life is good! Somer   [End]
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Each to his or her own! I have been fasting for fourteen years, and love to use this simple technique. I have never felt that swishing oil in my mouth stimulates my digestive process in any way. If you swallowed the stuff of course that would be counterproductive, but of course I expell the oil, then rinse and brush and voila! A whole new mouth. My business is food. I find I can taste foods as part of my job, expell, rinse, and have never had any sense that the digestive process, which I think I’m pretty familiar with, has been stimulated in any way. Best to all, Somer   [End]
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I just wanted to mention... years ago we discovered that oil pulling goes a long way to putting your nasty fasting mouth back in shape! Drop in to the oil pulling forum for more info, but basically, you take a tablespoon of good oil like virgin coconut, olive or sesame. Swish it around in your mouth, pulling it between your teeth, for 5-20 minutes. A bunch of nasty bacteria and junk end up in the oil, which you spit into a nearby waste receptical. Then brushy brushy and voila! Amazing how great your mouth feels and smells! Once a day is fine, twice a day if you are an OCD type. ...
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Once you get past three days, you might as well do five. Once you hit five, seven is a piece of cake. From eight to ten is a short hop... Three days is hardly worthwhile if you have the time to do a cleanse, because once you’re over that hump the worst is behind you. If you can stick it out to the ten day mark you receive amazing benefits of clarity and healing that impress me even though I’ve done this many times. I am planning my soup, which is always a wonderful thing. Simple things taste and smell soooooo good at this stage! This should make a good strong break easy--people ...
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Finally figured this one out after a couple years of swilling down a quart of warm salt water... mmmm, yummy! Definitely do the swf on an empty stomach. No excess liquids, because you’re about to tank up. Mix 2 tsp. pure sea salt in one cup drinkably hot water. The closer to hot you can drink it, the easier it goes down. Have three cups room temp purified water standing by. Chug and chase until both the salt mixture and plain water are gone. Voila! Works like a champ. If you are a purist, jump up and down after you drink to mix everything together. Great swf today, L ...
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Bueno, day seven already! Where the heck did this week go? I have been a leeetle quiet on account of we just sat thru a hurricane, no net for five days... Just checking in in an attempt to liven up this dang MC forum, which used to be the cat’s underwear! I don’t know if it was a hot fad at the time or what, but people are missing a trick if they don’t look into this amazing, simple, cheap, elegant cleanse that can prevent problems, heal problems... whew! Must investigate. Technically I have to move to the Modified MC forum because what I wound up doing this trip is a water sandwic ...
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Thanks! I just sat through a hurricane and had no net for five days... I’ll try to be a little more fun from here on. Best, Somer   [End]
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Good to see you here, Linda! I had about given up on seeing anyone hanging around this forum, there were actually a few crickets chirping... You are obviously a dedicated cleanser--my main focus was intestines and I am proud as punkins to report four years of intensive cleansing cleansing cleansing including a whole shitload (fasting jargon) of professional colonics... I had amazing success. I went through menopause without a single symptom! Fantastic. Ten years later I am still doing maintenance, and this ten day MC turned into a water sandwich, which was really good. I find mys ...
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WOW, I admire your strength and determination! I do not think anyone would attempt, or recommend an attempt at water fasting so long and working simultaneously. I cannot imagine what your day must be like! I have done a lot of fasting, 40 days on Master Cleanse with 20 days of juice tacked on for good measure was my max. I have done many shorter MCs, and lots of juice. The longest I have gone on water is 10 days, and I understand that it is very special It requires a LOT of rest, peace and quiet and just plain will. What you describe sounds to me like a fasting crisis, particula ...
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EXCELLENT work! Hang in and it will all pay off in the bank of health. Not an easy thing; take extra care of yourself and great luck to you Best, Somer   [End]
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Excellent video, well worth the time!   [End]
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Great to see you, Southern Belle! I think it took me about six before I passed the mother lode of about 40 beautiful, prune sized and shaped, jade green stones. My health changed for the better in a permanent way after that, and I never saw that kind of flush again. I still do annual maintenance flushes. I am doing a 10 day MC now, and will do a second flush in this series after the break. What a cheap, effective, simple thing to do for yourself! Keep flushing until you know you’re done. Give a nice break between flushes, and keep after it. Well worth the time and effort! ...
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Hmm, I have hemmorhoids (internal) and have done a buncha liver flushes. If you can take a normal poop, I cannot imagine why a life flush poop would be a problem. Anybody else have a comment on this one? If it were me and I wanted to flush, I would flush Best, Somer   [End]
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Holy cannoli! Is this forum dead?? It used to be one of the most active and interesting on curezone... I insinuate that our beloved lemonade is better than CAKE and get no crazy fasting humor slung at me? Not the forum I remember! Well, I am on my first day, feelin’ groovy... The thing about cleansing is that the cleaner you get, the easier cleansing becomes. I know I am in need of this ten day MC, but obviously my past cleanses still count because I have no icky effects, headaches bla bla bla... Also, live and learn, I definitely taper off coffee, which makes a huge differenc ...
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It’s like the Nike ads, guys, JUST DO IT! Either you are going to do it or you are not going to do it... once you figure that one out the rest is easy. The hardest part of a fast is the first three days. After that you start feeling pretty darn light, and clear and clean and you lose the hunger, unless you mess with your own head and it’s a mental/emotional ”hunger”. I’ve done a bunch of MCs, juice fasting and even water (which to me is totally unnecessary unless you just HAVE to go there), and you really have to give yourself a chance to feel the light, clean, clear feelings to ...
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Howdy all you happy fasters! Quick note to dip my toe in the water in preparation for a standard issue, garden variety ten day well overdue Master Cleanser... About a hunnerd years ago I lived on this forum, as super support for a four year mega effort to super clean all my overloaded systems, mainly intestinal. The project was a huge success, and I turned 50 with clean pink innards, scads of excess energy and permanent improvements to my eyesight and skin, to mention a couple items. This year I turn 60. I have kept up fairly well over the years with parasite, liver and intestinal ...
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Good for you!! I definitively cleared up my ”adult acne” with liver flushes, and also improved my eyesight by a full point. Beautiful cleanse!   [End]
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Long time cleanser here.. I had similar junk come unstuck from the walls of my colon over many cleanses and colonics etc. LOTS of room I the colon for five gallons of gunk! Impressive story. Keep after it and you will recover your good health. Best, Somer   [End]
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I see Telman got to you--if you feel you should be flushing, pick a protocol and git on it! I hit the jackpot during my current Master Cleanse. Apparently my body decided to do its very own liver flush, and I passed dozens of peanut sized stones, chaff and stale bile yesterday, and another dozen or so and more bile this morning. I felt pretty horrible until it was all out, but again a plain water enema came to the rescue--I felt nowhere near well enough to do a SWF. After the plain water I feel... pretty wonderful! I am going to a salt pool and steam room this afternoon, which o ...
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Hola chica! How you been?? Yep, still doing the maintenance, our job for life! What a weird cleanse, yesterday my body decided to do its very own liver flush--dozens of peanut sized stones, chaff and old bile, and again today another dozen or so similar stones with a load of stale bile. As they say, Eeeew!!! But as my dear naturopath always says, Better out than in! Strange as it has been, this is a good one, and I’ve needed it. Now I am pondering whether to do an official LF after my break... guess I’ll just wait and see how I feel when all is said and done and go from th ...
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Howdy from Day 4 of the MC... Most interesting, I seem to have done a liver flush! I unloaded many peanut sized stones this morning, along with a fair quantity of chaff and gunky bile. Wow! I am guessing in the neighborhood of 50-60 stones. Strange but wonderful. I have been meaning to do a maintenance LF, and planned to do just that after this 10 day MC, but my body seems to be running ahead of me. I will still do a flush when I have broken this fast. I obviously need it. Meanwhile, I feel wonderful!!! Best to all from the cleansing trail, Somer   [End]
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I’ve done ’em all, and lots of ’em! Juice is so wonderful but a lot more work than the MC. I love the MC for its elegant simplicity, juice for its flavors and support. A day or two here and there on just plain water ain’t bad either! Dry fasting holds no appeal for me, but each to his or her own. By the way, I am not above adding ginger to my lemonade, either... Day 2, feeling lighter already. Loving my MC mojito! Best to all, Somer   [End]
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I have done so many MCs that I’ve gotten burned out on the flavor of the famous lemonade. Here are a couple of tips to make it all go down easier. I drink the cayenne mixed with a little lemonade as a shot, rather than mixing it into my juice. Today, a hot one, I added a big sprig of crushed fresh mint to each glass, and had it over crushed ice--like a virgin mojito! I’ve also been known to freeze my juice and have it as popsicles. Frequent fasters get creative! Best to all, Somer   [End]
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Greetings happy fasters! A quick note to say I am starting a 7-10 day summer cleanup. I didn’t get to my usual spring fling, but... that’s how the lemon squeezes! Anyhow, did a colon flush, made up a big ole pitcher of yummy lemonade, and I’m on my way. I find fasting in warm weather much easier and more satisfying. I look forward to these days ahead and feeling cleaner, clearer and lighter. I can already taste that soup... Best to all, Somer   [End]
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Hola! I am a long time MCer... in my experience a couple things can go wrong with the SWF, which we all love to hate! One, you may be dehydrated. It can be difficult to drink enough water in addition to the lemonade to really hydrate, particularly in summer weather. Many times I feel like I slosh when I walk. Anothing thing... you may be blocked somewhere. I had some fairly major blockages in my large intestine which took four years of dedicated cleansing to remove. I have had luck with a plain water enema to help keep the colon clean during fasting. I added professional colo ...
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Many times the failure of the SWF is a result of inadequate liquid intake. Particularly in these hot months, and particularly doing your workout, there is the distinct possibility of dehydration. You really have to drink WAY more than you think humanly possible at times during a cleanse, as the body uses water to do its work. DRINK DRINK DRINK!!! Hope it all comes out in the end (little SWF joke there), Somer   [End]
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Ah thanks Herb! Same back atcha!!! Day 5, feeling that light, clean, clear feeling that makes it all worth while. Great thing to do in the hot weather! Best to all of you cleansing fools! CHEERS! Somer   [End]
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GREAT, Pepe! I read a bit on the juice page, and you sound really good. I remember craving those strong flavors, and chipotle has to hit the spot in a big way! For your Cuban soul, here’s a post-feast fantasy. You rehydrate your chipotles in a brine of 2 qts. water, 1/2 c. piloncillo or brown sugar and 2 tsp. sea salt for 40 minutes, weighting them down with another pan filled with water. Let them stand in the brine until cool and drain. Slit the side of the chile and remove the seeds and placenta, leaving the stem if possible. Take a ripe platano macho and saute in a bit of b ...
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Hello all! I’m doing my annual hot weather tuneup! This is day 3 and I feel great, just sleeping deeper than usual. It always feels wonderful to lighten up during this hot, muggy weather, and I like to get out and work up a sweat which comes easily this time of year. Drinking LOTS of extra liquids! Greetings and my very best to all. Good to see you, Pepe! Somer   [End]
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I wanted to drop you a quick note--I MC in Mexico, and it can be hard to get maple here too. I have used molasses, and fresh cane juice. Another excellent option if I can’t get the stuff is to drink fresh juices. Just follow the MC protocol, but drink FRESH fruit juices in the am, veggies in the pm. Great for people who work and need extra energy, too. AND I wanted to mention that I also cured my ”adult acne” and ”rosacea” through cleansing. I did a whole bunch of juice fasting, pro colonics... but what really did the trick was persistent liver flushing. It only took me about fi ...
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It is truly amazing the things we learn about ourselves and our bodies through fasting. The more fasting experience you get, the more you understand about yourself and your true health goals. Congratulations on your good work! Best, Somer   [End]
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As a big time, long time intestinal cleansing champeen... I have to have a good long laugh at doctors that say such stuff! My naturopath says she says Dr. Oz, ”America’s Physician”, badmouthing professional colonics like they are a form of witchcraft! ACK! WHAT are they teaching in med school??!! Whatever it is, just rest assured that PILLS AND SURGERY are the answer! NO OTHER ANSWER could possibly have a bearing! Waal, podna... it took me four solid years of hard dang work to remove the nonexistent ”mucoid placque” from my poor abused intestines. The things I have seen in my pe ...
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Pepe is right as usual... I’d like to mention that candida is not always in the intestines. It can travel throughout the body and hole up in the liver, even the brain! A comprehensive candida program is the only way to deal with it. Consult your natural health pro for the correct diet and supplements to rid your body of candida! Best, Somer   [End]
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GOOD FOR YOU!!! Look into Silymarin for supporting that liver. Best, Somer   [End]
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Hola Richard! NUMBER ONE TIP: DON’T BE SCARED!! You can see from this forum that hundreds, thousands of people are flushing their livers and many wonderful changes result. Read the results of the liver flush survey; click at the top of the page and read away. Personally, I am a poster child for body cleansing. I started in at age 46 when my wonderful naturopath informed me that I was full of s$&&$! And I paid her!! So saying, I started in on my cleansing saga. My focus was intestinal cleansing, and many many professional colonics, juice fasts and herbal cleanses later... ...
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Actually an enema is basic Plumbing 101. Really no big deal, and actually not unpleasant, once you get the hang of it. The more cleansing you do, the fewer things seem odd or unpleasant... long as it gets the job done! Happy cleansing, all! Somer   [End]
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Great advice! No matter how bad you feel, know that you can take responsibility for your health and feel better. You may need the assistance of a good natural health professional. They are not all created equal; talk to them with the help of your family until you find one you can relate to who can help you formulate goals and work through them. I hope you find the path to radiant good health. Best, Somer   [End]
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Hola, You should have done any parasite cleansing prior to beginning your fast... If you haven’t, and plan to fast to 30 days, I would say postpone the liver flush until after you do a good strong break with a clean, low fat diet until you are able to do the parasite cleanse. It is senseless to flush a liver that may have live parasites. Have a great cleanse! Best, Somer   [End]
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What are you doing for a colon cleansing routine? Every fasting day you need to assist your body in removing toxins and gunk from the intestines... that’s what your discomfort sounds like to me. Even on day 8 of my recent 10 day maintenance cleanup I was passing solid waste. Keep it moving! Best, Somer   [End]
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Great little Spring cleaning! I feel light, clean and clear, as we should after a good cleanse. The little aches in my joints I was beginning to feel are aaaaaaall gone... I am sleeping deeply and restfully, and my vision is crystal clear. All is well in my world! Hope the same is true for all of you. Special greetings to Pepe --good to see you still moderating; nobody does it better. Hope the rivers are behaving themselves where you are, and you’re getting out to spend time with them when you can. All is well south of the border! Best, Somer   [End]
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Continuing the SWF once or twice a week post-MC was a decision you made on your own that obviously did not work out. The whole object of the MC is to cleanse and rejuvenate the digestive system so that it works optimally on its own. This state is not always attained in one MC, much less in the seven days you began a year ago. In my case it took over four years of dedicated cleansing, including very long fasts, always supervised by my excellent naturopath. It sounds like you have some health issues which may or may not be best addressed through a cleanse such as the MC, which is N ...
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Hola, Tell me, did the weight you lost on your 43 day cleanse stay off? I did 60 days with the supervision of my naturopath with the goal of colon cleansing -- very successful! You can read about that journey on this forum if you like. In the 40s the lemonade finally let me down and I switched to fresh fruit and vegetable juices which carried me through beautifully to day 60. If you find the lemonade doesn’t work at any point, don’t hesitate to switch over. I don’t need to tell you that all this effort will be for naught if you don’t work out a diet and exercise program post- ...
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Hola, Of course enema is not MC protocol, but personally I find them indispensable in cleansing. Many times a plain water enema has stopped a toxic crisis in its tracks for me! If you are on day 4, feeling sluggish and have done a salt water flush... no doubt your body is throwing off lots of toxins, which is precisely why we do what we do. Keep the colon clear using whatever method you choose, every fasting day to assist the process. Enjoy your cleanse! This Too Shall Pass! Best, Somer   [End]
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Hola Phil, It sounds like you have your head screwed on nicely, and are cleansing for all the right reasons. That’s half the battle! I live in Mexico and cannot always get the ”right” maple syrup, or even lemons (the lemon of Mexico is the lime, with which I usually concoct my brew). I have done muuuuuuucho MC, and muuuuuuuucho juice fasts, and I can tell you the grade of your maple really doesn’t carry that much weight in the quality of your cleanse. Your food cravings throughout your first cleanse were more likely due to either psychological factors (it is difficult to cut l ...
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Why lookee there! I wound up on the Kefit Support Forum! Viva Curezone! I see that water kefir is a fermented grain product made with non-dairy milks. I would still stick to freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices while fasting, and add the fermented stuff to a healthy diet post-fast when you are re-building the digestion. Best, Somer   [End]
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I have no idea what water kefir might be, but as far as I know regular kefit is a dairy product. You should save dairy for post fast; juice fasting takes the major strain of digestion off the system to allow the body to heal itself. Stick to juices and herb teas sweetened with stevia if you like. There’s my opinion! Best, Somer   [End]
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Sorry to hear you had nasty crampies... bummer! Does heat help? Great work though, sounds like you’re doing really good work which I believe will eventually tame those rough periods. Have you done liver flushing as well? Nothing like it to even out the hormones. Be well! Somer   [End]
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Parasite cleansing shouldn’t get any really packed in stuff, it should get parasites! If you are seeing ANY, you are not doing very effective parasite treatments. I would not flush a liver with live parasites...   [End]
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Hola! Oh my eyes changed BIG TIME! There was a LOT of black (my gunked up intestines), and a lot of orange (yeast)... my eyes are a beautiful clear hazel blue green, amazing changes! And that’s what I can see in the mirror. My iridologist sees all this in her scope, and it says I have done GOOD WORK! And as I’m sure you know, my eyesight actually improved by a full point, a personal miracle, and a permanent one since it’s been about five years now. Best to all, Somer   [End]
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Greetings from Day 7... Now, you HAVE to love a guy like that! (He could have worse habits for sure.)   [End]
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Hola from Day 7... What phase in your big cleanup are you? Are you still doing major work, or are you just doing maintenance at this point? When I got the bulk of the work done, my periods became a BREEZE! Another thing, they were super RED, and odorless like I said. Pre-cleanup, I would have been terrified of menopause! What a blessing to have such an easy time of it (not that I didn’t pay the dues). You’re doing good work, and your body will thank you! I know mine does... Best, Somer   [End]
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Hola, Good health pros don’t grow on trees! You have to shop them as if your life depended on it! For my part I could not have done what I have without the advice of my amazing naturopath. She has a very special bag of tricks, being a registered nurse who survived cancer only to have her oncologist put her on 45 days of the Master Cleanser. He told her he had put the poison in, now he had to take it out! She said she had never felt better in her life, and the experience put her on the natural healing trail. So she is a naturopath, an iridologist, a colonic therapist, an herb ...
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Good work! As far as color/quantity of what comes out in the ole potty, it all depends on what you have IN THERE! Over four years I unloaded tons of stuff that had been velcroed (I presume) to the walls of my poor abused colon, and I saw colors and quantities you would NOT BELIEVE. If you do quite a bit of juicing or other liquid fasting and still see lots of solid junk coming out, consider a series of professional colonics. You say you do not want to do an enema... trust me, if you have junk stapled to your intestines water is your friend! A professional colonic therapist is ...
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The only time people seem to have trouble with the SWF we all love to hate is when they are not very well hydrated. It’s easy to get in this state while MCing, juicing or whatever... you really do need to drink waaay more fluid than you think earthly possible, and you do have a tendency to gurgle when you walk (lol)... but it’s all for a good cause! Dangit! Much as I DO love to hate the SWF, and much as I do NOT recommend a daily swf as the traditional MC does... NOTHING flushes the digestive system top to bottom better than this. So saying, I line up my ducks and chug-and-chase. ...
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I confess I skipped forward... but I admired his dedication to the topic and got a kick out of the production, which obviously took some doing. Loved it!   [End]
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Hola chica! GOOD TO SEE YOU AS ALWAYS! Viva liver flush! My boyfriend is sleeping for the first time in TWENTY YEARS after his first flush, and improving steadily with each successive cleanse. What a great thing to do for yourself. Beso, Somer   [End]
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Jeez, if you are seeing liver flukes you obviously are not done parasite cleansing, and should NOT do a liver flush until you are!!! Once you get the critters taken care of, do not miss this amazing miracle cleanse. I am a poster child! Best, Somer   [End]
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Cholesterol isn’t my big concern but liver cleansing definitely CURED my ”adult acne” and ”rosacea” (which I had suffered with for many years), and improved my eyesight permanently by a full point! This was five years ago and all is still well on these fronts. I consider this a personal miracle! Now, I did quite a bit of intestinal cleansing along with this, but these two items never cleared up until I got a mother lode of about 30-40 beautiful, jade green, prune sized stones in one flush. Life got real good after that! Good for you, taking personal responsibility for your health ...
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Hola! My personal opinion is that you’re asking for trouble adding a bunch of intense herbs to a juice fast. The body, and particularly the liver, has enough to do without throwing extras at it. I would stick with juice. And I think it would be foolish to drink coffee during a cleanse. Caffeine is one of the items we are looking to relieve the body of, to detox, during a fast! That said, I would NEVER stop drinking that coffee cold. Taper off over three days or so before stopping or risk the mother of all headaches. Been there. Have a great cleanse and remember: FLUSH FLU ...
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Hola! It definitely is a good practice to keep your intestines clear while fasting. The good old SWF is one option, though a daily salt water flush is a bit harsh for my taste. Another excellent option is a plain water enema once a day. I have stopped many a fasting crisis dead in its tracks with a plain old enema. Easier to do than you think, basic equipment. It took me several years of intensive cleansing before the light came on over my head and I figgered out how to do an EASIER, BETTER SWF!!! Dissolve 2 t. sea salt in one cup drinkably hot water. Have three cups room ...
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Hola Sparkly! Day 5 here... I’m right there with ya, feeling lighter and cleaner. I never do SWFs unless I feel The Call, usually once or twice in a ten dayer. I do use a plain water enema now and then as well, after this much cleansing You Know When You Need It! I was reading through some of your old posts, and at one point you had asked about menstruation and the MC. I had a couple of reflections... One of the problems I was having when I started intensive cleansing was very difficult menstruation. Once I got my act cleaned up I was amazed to find my periods VERY easy, a ...
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Hello from Day 4... Sounds like you’re doing great! Same here; it’s amazing how easy it is once you’ve done all the heavy lifting (it only took me four years, but I finally got to the maintenance phase)! I knew I was due when I started waking up with stiff/achy fingers. That’s already gone, and the only effects I’ve felt this trip have been weird sleep, not uncommon. I actually took a conk-out nap, what was it, yesterday? Drinking lots of extra water, and like I say, flavoring my limonada with fresh herbs, which I am really loving. So onward and upward! Congratulations to you ...
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Little late on this reply, but hopefully you´ll see it sometime... YOU DID GOOD!!!!!!!! Congratulations! What a feeling, huh? Ten years later, I’m still doing maintenance cleanses and loving them. Best to all, Somer   [End]
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Hola all, Just dropping in to see how everyone is doing... flush flush flush!!! I continue to do maintenance flushes 2-3 times a year and attribute all my cleansing -- intestinal and liver mainly -- for many wonderful improvements in my health, including CURING my ”adult acne” and ”rosacia”, and improving my eyesight to the point where I no longer need glasses to drive, a full point! These have been permanent changes. I also got my guy on the ball, drinking icky mixtures for his health and thanks to the liver flush he is sleeping deeply for the first time in TWENTY YEARS! His h ...
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Hola all, Back at it for my Spring cleaning! I’ve done so much lemonade over the past ten years, frankly at times I can’t stand the thought of another glass! HOWEVER... on a sudden inspiration I bruised a few stems of fresh mint and added them to my daily brew and voila! Instant excitement! Well, if not actual excitement, at least greatly increased tolerance... It really hit the spot. I have a couple more options in the old garden, namely rosemary and lavender, that just might perk up the next 8 days! I’ve always taken my cayenne separately, and the fresh herbs are really dis ...
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Sounds like you’re on the right track... or should I say the Cleansing Trail! Have a great cleanse and enjoy that light, clean, clear feeling! Best, Somer   [End]
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Thanks for the nice post. Nothing tastes better than that first OJ, unless it’s that first veggie soup... with lotsa garlic...... YUMMMMM!! Good job! Have a great Spring. Best, Somer   [End]
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Hola, I have done many MCs and have eaten lots of extra maple as needed for a lift, extra energy etc. Another great tip is to try blackstrap molasses is you really need extra lift. I always drink a tablespoon in hot water like tea before going to the gym while doing MC. Works great, helps avoid leg cramps too! Have a great cleanse. Best, Somer   [End]
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I was reading up, and it appears some folks feel that throwing the OO/GJ on top of the cream as in the Kelly protocol is too much fat, resulting in nausea. Anyone had success with cream only, and if so, how much? Sounds too good to be true. Best to all, Somer   [End]
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I have an internal hemorrhoid. I have done several very long fasts (one 60 days) and still have the hemmorhoid. Sorry I don’t have better news... whatever your goals, have a great cleanse! Best, Somer   [End]
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Attagirl! You’re coming down the home stretch! It’s funny what cleanses can stir up. Hopefully what you are doing will help you to avoid something more intense down the road. Meanwhile you’ve got a great attitude. Enjoy that light,clear, clean fasting feeling. I am on Day 2 of my winter fast. I wound up doing 15 days back in August and felt wonderful. I am ready for another round to get me back into good habits following the holidays. Cheers! Somer   [End]
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Thank you dear! Same back atcha. Only been going at this for nine years now... but I must say it’s been worth all the juice, all the flushing, all the icky mixtures and running off to the toitie... I am in menopause and have no symptoms at all, unlike most of the women around me who suffer terribly. I think a lot of that is because you can’t drive a car for 50 years without changing the oil. Mainly I stick to a seasonal juice or MC thing, plus liver flushing once or twice a year. I just had my eyes examined yesterday and my eyes are even better than before. That’s amazing! We ...
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Wow! Thanks for documenting and sharing all this information. You are obviously a special case, and as you say, your persistent problems with Candida must hold a key. I trust you live on a Candida diet and have done much work to eradicate this plague from your system; it puzzles me that you would not have achieved this goal by now. I hope you have a good alternative health professional to help you tackle this issue; I could never have done what I have (I went from a terribly impacted colon to a clean pink colon over three years of dedicated mega cleansing and have continued with mainte ...
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Hello all, Just dropping in to share Day 1 with all you Happy Cleansers... I’ve been on the cleansing trail for almost ten years, and this forum contains a good deal of the amazing saga that led to my turning 50 five years ago with a clean pink colon! I am a poster child for the benefits of body cleansing, and owe my current radiant good health in mid menopause to five years of dedicated initial cleansing, most notably long juice fasts (mainly MC), the amazing liver flush, and professional colonics. As I say, I am a real poster child. If I can do it, you can do it, whatever your cu ...
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Hola! Hope you’re having a splendid Day 4 and have kicked all the headaches. If I don’t taper off the one weenie cup of coffee I drink the a.m. I will have a screeeeeaming headache... I have learned to respect that even that itty bitty bit of caffeine is an addiction and must be dealt with respectfully or I pay the price. HATE that headache! I drink half a cup, then a third of a cup, quarter... and by the third day I am ok to drop it. Hard to believe that little could cause so much of an owie! Have a great cleanse, and a fabulous 2011. Best, Somer   [End]
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Hello Petronilla. First of all, nice kitties! Second, congratulations on your willingness to pursue better health. It is possible! I am a poster child. If you search my posts on this site you can read read read about my experiences, about juicing and MC protocol and how I have used them to achieve radiant good health... a long process but a successful one I am pleased to report! A couple of things occur to me in reading your post. First, you are absolutely right about water. It is not for everyone, and in fact in my opinion is not the best option and should not be attempted ...
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Just dropping by to let you all know I am alive and well during hurricane season South of the Border, on day 14 of my seasonal cleanse. Since achieving my initial goal of clean, pink intestines five years ago (which only took four years of intenstive effort)I continue to keep at it, as I say, seasonally. I feel fantastic, though I can see by the production of this MC that I am up for a liver flush, which I kinda knew. Liver flush is one of those things we love to hate, but like the SWF there is no substitute. It has truly been a miracle in my life, and I’ll grin and bear the ”Greek ...
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I have one of those babies from years and years of computer work, long hours in the saddle. Long fasting can definitely be hard on the exit hatch, and it pops out. I just pop it back in. No problemo. Also, I have done several long fasts, and when the lemonade no longer does me I like to switch to fresh juices, which never fail to make me feel like I am drinking jet fuel!!! I continue.... til I’m done and feel like a million bucks. Always an option. Enjoy your long cleanse. Best, Somer   [End]
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