Master Cleanse Blog

For most people it’s giving up their favorite foods that have them stressing out about the Master Cleanse. This reader was wondering if she had to give up drinking alcohol while doing the cleanse…

I have done the MC once before and plan on starting for the 2nd time tomorrow. I’m going to Vegas for my birthday in just 14 days and hoping to be able to fit into my jeans I was just able to fit into 8 months ago…I’m hoping to shed some pounds. I got wonderful results the last time and looking forward to them again! This time I plan to be on the full ten days maybe a bit longer….does anyone know if you can drink alcohol on this cleanse? (weird question I know but I’m turning 21 and can’t very well not have a drink!)

While there are some health benefits to drinking in moderation (especially red wine), in order to reap the biggest rewards on the master cleanse it’s best to stay off the sauce. Having a drink is not as bad as eating a whole pizza or quart of ice cream, but it will still interfere with the detoxing process

Today a reader asked if you can still benefit from doing a 3 day master cleanse instead of the usual 10 days.

Reading this blog it appears everyone is doing the 10 day plan. I can only do 3 days due to a long planned vacation out of the country. Will only 3 days work???
Thanks

The answer really depends on what you are hoping to achieve by doing the master cleanse. 3 days on the master cleanse can certainly do a lot of good. It can energize your body, clear your mind, and even help you lose a little weight.

In my book I talk more about the benefits of doing mini-cleanses and give tips on how to get the best results.

But if you’re looking to cleanse and detox your body then you’re going to need the full 10 days.

Are you thinking about trying the master cleanse, but aren’t sure if you can do it? If you are the following story from Arlene might change your mind….

“Hello everyone,
I did 10 days of the master cleanse just last month.
I did it for health reasons. A day before I have this abdominal pain so excruciating that I could hardly walk. I have known about this cleanse from my co-workers but I always thought I could never do this because I have this belief that if I miss a days meals I would surely expire! Well I got the book and I did a lot of reading before I start the cleanse.

While on the cleanse I was still preparing meals for my family. In fact I enjoyed the whole process of the food prep even though I knew I was not going to eat it.In some psychological way it kept me sane and normal, because not eating for ten days did not feel normal for me!

My sense of smell, sight and touch was heighten!

I can’t believe that I made it in 10 days! I feel wonderful!
The only draw back was that the lemonade starts to get boring on the 8,9,10, day for me.

I have lost a total of 20 pounds in 10 days! when I broke the cleanse which is 2 weeks ago I have gained 5 pounds back which is expected.Today my eating lifestyle has completely change!”

Here’s a comment from a blog reader that I want to share because it really shows the many health benefits of the master cleanse. Most people know the master cleanse can be used for detoxing and weight loss, but this reader has experienced a reduction in migraine headaches, and is sleeping better which is not something most people think the master cleanse can help you with.

Here’s the comment…

“I read about this cleanse and also heard about it from my friends. I was hospitalized for a medication overdose in April of this year. Since being released I have been on MANY medications for depression, chronic insomnia, fibromyalgia, and other issues. I started the cleanse on Tues. Aug. 19 which has been exactly 7 days, and I have lost a total of 18 pounds so far. This system does work so far for me. I use grade a maple syrup, pure lemon juice and bottled water, and still have experienced this success. I have even eaten during this process. I get severe migraine headaches regularly and this 7 days has been the best that I have felt in a VERY long time. My daily migraine headaches are now reduced drastically and usually respond to excedrin, as opposed to a prescription. I am even going to bed at 11pm every night (this is early for me; I am usually up until at least 4am). I don’t do the laxatives, any of them, because I don’t need them. Nothing works for everyone, but I have a lot more energy than I have had in years due to the fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I will continue on as long as I feel is necessary for me. Good luck to all of you.”

If you’re interested, here’s a link that will show you more master cleanse benefits