-6-: I have fasted several times before, but never anything close to 40 days. I would love to share with you my experience, and to answer specific and even personal questions, if you have any. However, at the moment I feel it would be premature of me to ”look back and summarize” my experience, as it’s not yet behind me. Breaking the fast is a sensitive part of the whole process and may change my overall view on it. Also I’m asking myself whether assuming I’ll practice a ”perfect diet”, the benefits of the fast will remain. I did achieve significant and scientific benefits fr ...
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Hi, Welcome abroad... First, you don’t have to buy the book. You can simply download it here: http://www.blackdoctor.org/TheMasterCleanse.pdf As far as preparation for the fast, I don’t know of any special preparation. The book will request to take the laxative tea the night before the fast. So practically, you begin the fast at night... Saying that, maybe because of the reaction to the salt flush, you’d rather try to eat as little as possible prior to the fast. It may make the 1st day or two easier (?) Blood sugar level: Hmmm... I don’t think it’s a problem. If you fee ...
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Hello, I accomplished 40day fast 2 days ago. Yesterday, as the book requests, I didn’t do salt flush and sometime afternoon I juiced and drank organic oranges. It felt very heavy on my stomach, despite the fact I diluted it with water. Several hours later I drank more, and it caused a stomach ache the lasted until today. When ache relived today afternoon, I drank another squeezed glass of oranges, and now I feel somewhat sick. My stomach feels heavy and it brings me down. I consider 2 options now: 1. Avoid the oranges and tomorrow go back to the fast for couple of days a ...
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Hi, I write this post as a suggestion to the subject dharrison brought up in his post from earlier today: * Loosing weight and particularly muscle weight during the fast * Until day 33 or 34 of my fast, I kept working out on regular basis (daily), including pull-ups, swimming, flexibility, some yoga and so on. Due to weakness on day 33-34, I stopped working out. From nearly day 36 I started to lose significant muscle weight. Yet I didn’t loose it as long as I worked out. I remember that in a previous fast, I lost so much muscle weight within 10 days, and it took me a wh ...
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Hi, I heard ”double” or ”add a day” to the book’s breaking advice. If I get it right than this is what it looks like: - The 41th day from beginning the fast equals the 1st day of breaking it. Therefore, from the 41th day (day 1 of breaking), I do NOT do salt flush (or laxative tea) anymore. Day1 - Drink orange juice (slowly) in addition to the lemon recipe. Drink water as desired, with or without the orange juice. Day2 - Same as day 1. Day3 - At afternoon make the vegetable soup. At evening have mainly the broth. A little vegetables allowed. Some rye wafers allowed. Qu ...
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Pepe, Thank you very much for your response. I’ll finish my 40th day (tomorrow) and on Monday put some orange juice in my mouth... From your answer it sounds like what haven’t happen in 40 days just won’t happen and it’s subject to look for boosts of health from other cleanses. I saw in your other posts that you recommend the Hulda Clark liver flush, after a month from breaking the MC. Overall it makes perfect sense to me. Thanks again, Haggai   [End]
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Hi, Throughout the entire fast (Starting from day 1 more or less), my tongue was coated. In the first 20 days, it was heavily coated. Afterwards it varied. Always been coated but some days more than others. Yesterday it almost cleared, but now it’s very coated again. Is it a sign that the body didn’t finish cleansing yet? How shall I react, to your opinion? For instance, shall I go beyond 40? Or shall I plan another long-term fast soon? Do you know of any interpretation for the coating? I.e. what the color/pattern/location indicates? Thanks, Haggai   [End]
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Hi, The book states 2 things: 1: Lemonade concentration must be 10-13% of the amount of water (1.06oz per 7oz-10oz of water). 2. Must be taken 6-12 glasses of 10oz. Can we take more than 12 glasses a day? Why to limit 12 glasses daily? Do you think it’s a problem to consume lemonade in separate than the maple? Haggai   [End]
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Thank you DETour. I’ll indeed look at your past posts. Your writing and content are highly appreciated. AS far as burning fat, let me bring up the facts: I started the fast 5’11 and 160lbs. I’m now 148lbs. I lost most of my weight in the 1st-2nd week and than my weight stabilized. Fat in my body was 12% when I started the fast, so to begin with, I didn’t have much to loose... yesterday was tough. Today, 35th day is so much better. I don’t know what went wrong, but I’m back to myself! Thanks again, Haggai   [End]
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Hello, How do you know if it’s a legitimate challenge or the body’s last warning? I’m on day 33. I feel overall good and clear. Yesterday, as usual, I swam and kept my regular routine. However: When I woke up from the couch earlier, I almost felt. I was way heavy and saw dark. It lasted for several seconds, until I sat down again. I noticed in my writing earlier that i was exceptionally unclear, which indicates poor clarity. My pulse is around 35 and that may explain the symptoms? I wonder if I’m experiencing the red alert of ”stop the fast”? I can keep going, but I d ...
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Hello, The book states that in severe cases you are allowed to go even more than 40 days. How much is the longest that’s safe to go? I’m in day 31, fortunately, not loosing anymore weight, sharp, swimming and living just my regular life, feeling great. My body doesn’t give a sign of breaking up, though I heard that sometimes specific systems may collapse. So how much is the longest we can go safely? I don’t recall the book stating a specific number. Please let me know if you fasted for longer than 40 days, or if you know how long is safe. Thanks, Haggai   [End]
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Hi, Have anyone really healed from a severe decease due to the MC? Other than better energy, better digestion system, better eating habits thereafter, did anybody really heal from, let’s say Cancer? or Diabetics, for instance? How about healing from high blood pressure for eternity? The book talks about great healing properties. I would like to hear from people that really experienced it. Please share your story with me and us. Thanks, Haggai   [End]
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Hello, I’m on my 24th day and feel great. I swim, workout on regular basis and the fast is as easy as it gets to me. I only lost 12 pounds, which is great. I don’t have much to loose to begin with :) I wish the fast would have healed my sinuses already, though I still have another 17 days to go. I target 40 days and at this point of time, there seem to be no barrier from accomplishing this goal. My mental and physical abilities are great. However, my friend, which is a biologist, says that the body can suddenly collapse, even without any prior sign or warning. She claims that g ...
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Hello, The book requires to put 1oz of Maple, 1oz of Squeezed lemon along with 1/10 of cayenne and add 8oz of water. If I recall, the book allows to vary the amount of maple, but doesn’t relate to varying the amount of lemon. For me the suggested concentrations are way too high, and I’d rather drink less concentrated juice. 1. Is it o.k. to drink a more diluted lemonade juice? 2. Is drinking total of 16oz of lemon (diluted in lots of water) o.k. or is there ”too much” lemon throughout the diet? Thanks, Haggai   [End]
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Hello, Try to avoid the laxative tea. It may be the cause. Give it a few days and see how you feel. Of course you must do the salt flush. Good luck, Haggai   [End]
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Hello, Actually my sinus infection was the motivation to starting my current cleanse. I’m now fasting for 12 days and still have the sinus infection going on, though within the first 7 days is was reduced drastically. Last time that I did the cleanse, I was sick due to allergies. I couldn’t stop taking the anti-histamine, because I just got sicker. Doubling the dosage helped a lot (from 10mg to 20mg). In the contrary, this time I stopped taking the anti-histamine on the day of the cleanse, and I don’t have allergies. Maybe it’s coincidence, or related to the time of the year. D ...
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Yesterday I measured my heart bit (and blood pressure), at wal-mart, where they have quiet reliable machine. My blood pressure was as usual (110x70) but my heart beat was 46. I measured again after a while and it was 42! Usually my blood pressure is the same, but my pulse is normally in the high 50’s, probably due to very athletic lifestyle. Is 42 a normal pulse (considering caring a cart at wal-mart right beforewards)? I made a calculation: If digestive system consumes 33% of the body’s energy, then due to the fast, I may need ~25% less heart beats, which would make sense in my ...
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Sonya! I can’t wait give a yes to you, as I’m now entering to my 10th day. Tomorrow though, I will qualify for more then 10... I plan lasting for 30 days or more. I haven’t lost any weight since I started the fast (maybe 4 pounds when started and since then - weight is the same). As I’m 5’11 and 157lbs, I’m very happy not loosing weight. I also haven’t changed a thing about my lifestyle yet. I manage people at work, in a position that demands clarity of mind and good human skills. And last but not least: I didn’t reduce my athletics activity, which means I swim everyday and do ...
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Hi, I just like to clarify: In Las Vegas (Henderson), Wfoods sells the 365 organic maple syrup grade b for $18.99 + tax (I’m relating to 32oz which is the cheapest price/quantity). Prior to the price increase nearly a month ago, the price was $13.99. This is the inexpensive brand. The other brand cost $22.99, by the way. Trade Joe’s indeed sells its maple for $12.99 and haven’t increased its price. However, it’s not organic. In regarding to buying lemons and costco, I’m looking specifically for Organic lemons, which I find hard to believe they carry. As far as purchasin ...
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Hi, I would like to hear your opinion about working out while cleansing. My normal routine in life includes swimming, running, push-ups, pull-ups, flexibility, yoga etc. I wonder if I shall avoid working out during the cleanse, or if I listen to my body and feel I can do it, that would be o.k.? Don Tolman said that after doing 40 days of -water fast- he ran a marathon. Do you think it’s even possible? Thanks, Haggai   [End]
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Hello, I used to purchase Organic Maple Syrup Grade B in wholefoods. They’ve just increased their price in 35% and I’m looking for alternatives. Would you please suggest where can I order organic maple syrup grade B? I’m now ending my 8th day and may go up to 40, so I won’t resist to purchase a gallon or two online. Same question relates to organic lemons. If you may recommend an especially good salt, i’d highly appreciate it too. Thanks in advance, Haggai   [End]
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Thank you for your input. I actually read somewhere that indeed seeds can cause damage to the appendicitis by sticking to the intestine walls beyond removal. I’m not sure what exactly it means. However, I stick to plain juice now. Yet, if any other opinion is on the board, please sound it and let us know and grow. Thanks, Haggai   [End]
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I’ve done the master cleanser for 14 days before. Now I’m on my 5th day. I would like to go for 30-40 days this time. I wonder if it is recommended to swallow or eat (i.e. bite and swallow) the lemon seeds / pulp or peel? A few days ago I started to swallow the seeds, but as far as I noticed, at least certain amount was eliminated ”As is”, which indicates no benefit to the body, to the best of my understanding. Then I started ”eating” the seeds and they taste like a peach seed (quiet bitter). I wonder if this is a good thing or shall I avoid it? At first, I saw that lemon or gr ...
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