Here’s a question about one of the more common master cleanse side effects – headaches.
I completed the Master Cleanse yesterday. I am so looking forward the the soup!
I had a headache that seemed to start in my right ear and go down my neck. I would come and go but I seemed to have it almost every night. It became very intense when I stood up from bed. I can actually still feel it now. Will it go away? Do you know what would cause this?
Other than the headache the Cleanse was wonderful. I lost about 12 pounds.
Thanks for all the information.
Cheryl
Headaches usually happen early in the cleanse, and for most people go away after 3 or 4 days. The severity of the headaches varies from person to person, but there are a few common factors that can cause them.
If you drink a lot of cafien you might experience headaches when you do the master cleanse because your body is going through a withdrawal of sorts.
If this is your first time doing a detox diet you’re likly to experience headaches. In the short time it takes to do the master cleanse your body will go through a massive internal cleaning. This is a good thing, but it can be uncomfortable because years of waste that’s been dormant inside your body is now being ushered out by your bodies cleansing mechanisms.
Stress can also lead to headaches. Like I mentioned above your body will be taxed by the master cleanse so try to not to push yourself too hard.
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Hello there!
If the cayenne burns your throat and is too spicy for you, take the capsules! That’s what I did. I hated how spicy it was, and I bought a bottle of capsules from the Whole Foods Store for about 9 dollars. In that, I got 100 capsules. Good Luck!
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I am on my second day… and the headaches are awful… I feel like I’m going to throw up.
Day 1 was horrible? I had punding headaches and was extremely grumpy. Day 2 isn’t that bad. My skin is glowing and some of the sun spots on my face are slowly disappearing. This is my main motivation- besides the weight loss.
Good luck everyone- let’s support each other:-)
Day 1 was horrible!! I had punding headaches and was extremely grumpy. Day 2 isn’t that bad. My skin is glowing and some of the sun spots on my face are slowly disappearing. This is my main motivation- besides the weight loss.
Good luck everyone- let’s support each other:-)
Wow, I am on Day 1, and so far I have severe nausea, pounding headache, lethargy, and fatigue. The only way I can describe it is… it’s like the worst hangover EVER! I am praying that these symptoms go away or at least lessen in severity. Please tell me that it gets better. Also, can I have chammomile tea on this cleanse? I should also mention that I am a coffee addict as in… I drink at least 8 cups a day. This is rough stuff. Need Motivation.
Hi Brooke,
I’m on my day 2 and is hard because I miss my coffee too.
But it gets better believe me.
And you shouldn’t drink other than the lemonade and the smooth move tea.
This is day two for me and I also have a headache just in my right temple. I’m weak also, but still feeling okay. I’m gonna do this, and I love seeing that so many of you are doing it also.
I’m on day 2. My period decided to come as well. I get headaches during my mnestrual cycle. But I usually take excedrine. I need to know another remedy to get rid of this headache fast.
Day 6 of my Master Cleanse – I decided to go a step further and do a body, mind and soul cleanse. I had a bad headache the first day it ended the morning of my second day. I have incredible energy and my face has lightened in color. I had some stress from other people yesterday and I believe that has caused a faint headache. I will limit access these people have to me while on this cleanse. As the Master Cleanser book says you can drink mint tea occasionally while on the cleanse. Good luck to everyone and don’t give up – the rewards are worth it.
Day 1 of the Master Cleanse.
Pounding Headache. I feel it the most in my neck. I have pre-existing neck problems, however this is making it hurt more. I also feel like i might vomit. Is this part of the cleanse?
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