The Master Cleanse - Just Do It
Jun 3rd, 2008 by Raylen
I get questions about the master cleanse daily, and I do my best to answer them all, but something struck me as I read the following question and I think it’s something that can help a lot of people who are thinking about trying the master cleanse.
“Hello,
I have some questions about the Master Cleanse program. I turned 25 in early April and then quit smoking 52 days ago. I smoked for 10 years at about a half a pack per day. Will the Master Cleanse help clean up my body from the smoking. Can I use distilled water instead of filtered water? Can I add a tablespoon of sugar free cranberry juice? Can I add 1 dandelion root tea bag? Can I add benefiber? Can I add green tea? I have EGCG Powerful Green Tea Extract Pills can I continue to take them while on the Master Cleanse. Can I exercise while on the Master Cleanse? Have you tried hoodia gordonii plus? Which hoodia product do you think is better hoodithin or hoodia gordonii plus? Is there anything I can eat on the Master Cleanse? Do I have to drink regular water along with the Master Cleanse? Can I drink anything else along with the Master Cleanse? Can I add fish oil? Can I add flax seeds or flax seed oil? Can I add a tablespoon of fresh organic orange juice? Can I have any soy while on the master cleanse? Can I have a 60 calorie, sugar free snack pack pudding while on the master cleanse if I am really starving? Could I have Jello? Can I have any caffine?
My mom is 49 and has high blood pressure and wants to do the Master Cleanse with me. Can she still take her blood pressure pills? I read the Master Cleanse Secrets and I am very confussed on exactly how to make it? Should I make it hot? Should I make it cold? Can I make one batch and use it all day? How do I make a single serving? How do I make a whole days worth so I can put it in a container and just pour it as I use it? Is there an ultimate recipe for making the Master Cleanse tastes great and work at the highest performance? I want to lose 100 lbs that I have gained over the last 5 years and I want to use the Master Cleanse as my starting point. What is the longest period of time anyone has been on the Master Cleanse? Can I use the sea salt & laxative tea at the same time? How often should you use the Master Cleanse? Please email as soon as possible I am very eager to buy everything I need and start the Master Cleanse.
Thank you,”
First I want to thank this person for taking the time to write. I also want to say that I completely understand wanting to understand all the steps before doing the cleanse, and the search feature on the left hand side of this blog will let you search my entire archive of posts and find the answers to most of the questions listed above.
But as long as you’re in good health (check with your doctor) and don’t over exert yourself on the cleanse the best advice I can give is to just do it.
I’ve posted this before, but it’s worth repeating - It’s best to follow the master cleanse to the letter. You’ll experience the best results by sticking to the steps posted here > how to do the master cleanse. But even doing a “less then perfect” cleanse is better then doing nothing at all.
If you start the cleanse and feel you can’t continue without adding a little cranberry juice to the lemonade, then by all means add the cranberry juice. The same goes for nibbling on some food. Of course you won’t be able to eat a whole pizza, but if hunger is getting the best of you and you feel it’s either eat or quit then by all means have a piece of fruit or a couple crackers, it’s will interrupt the cleansing process a little, but if it keeps you from going off the master cleanse completely then it’s the best thing you can do for yourself.
I hope this doesn’t seem like I’m picking on the person who asked the question above. I just want to express that even if you cheat (a little) on the master cleanse you can still get some amazing results.


I am going to start the master cleanse tomarrow and I had a few questions. Ok, can I make the lemonade the night before? Also can I freeze it(I was thinking it might make me feel like I was eating) and can I heat it up?
Also what do you think about children drinking the lemonade once a day to keep them healthy too?
Thanks, Raine
I am on my 4th day and I am feeling constipated. I have had 2 extremely small movements in the last 3 days. This is not normal for me, what should I do? My breath is horrible and I feel like I need to go, but can’t.
Hi, my name is Lisbeth, i just started the master cleanse, and i’m on my third day and counting, but I have a question, i’ve been using contraceptive pills, and right now i’m on my 7 days break, and doing the cleanse, will it affect my period, and most important thing a want to know, I have to go back on my pills on a couple of days, while still on the cleanse, Will it affect the effectiviness of the pills? should i use extra protection? please i need to know asap, thanks a lot
My question is about the water. Can I use bottle distilled water?
hey, i have a question, is it okay to chew gum while on the cleanse? if anyone knows please reply
Hi, I went on a 3-day mini cleanse exactly the way you said to. I’m now on my 4th day and I have a few questions…:
The psyllium husks pills - it says take 4 pills 1 to 3 times a day for regularity. I’ve been taking only 4 plus another laxitive when it calls for me to take a laxitive twice a day.
How much should I be taking to benefit from the fiber? I haven’t noticed any bowel movements like I did with the laxitive tea and sea salt flush.
Also…
I’ve only lost about 2 lbs. so far, will I lose more?
4th day of the 10-day cleanse, that is.