Hello, I hope you’re all doing well.

There’s been lots of good feed back on this blog. It’s nice to read about your experiences with the master cleanse, and your comments have prompted the writing of today’s newsletter.

It’s about the side effects of the master cleanse.

When you do the master cleanse you’re almost certainly going experience some side effects. Your body will be going through a major detox, and it’s going to affect you.

Fatigue, aches, and headaches are the most common, but each persons experience is unique.

There are some things you can do to lesson the negative effects of the master cleanse, but before I get that I think it’s important to restate the advice I give in my master cleanse guide….

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Always pay attention to your body, and don’t be afraid to stop in the middle of the Master Cleanse if you start to feel any adverse effects. Remember, the goal is good health, and you should not jeopardize your current health in the obtainment of that goal.
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I know how hard it can be to stop in the middle of the cleanse when you’ve got yourself pumped up to finish it through, but if you’re not comfortable with how you feel sometimes it’s the best thing to do.

But to help lesson those uncomfortable feeling you can follow these 3 tips…

1. Take it easy while on the cleanse. You want to avoid physically demanding activities and stressful activates. The master cleanse does take a toll on your body, and you won’t have the strength and energy you normally do so you’ll want to take it easy.

2. Drink lots of filtered water. You can drink your fill of water, but it’s important you drink filtered water. Tap water and bottled water contain chemicals, and the master cleanse is all about detoxing your body not putting toxic material back into your body.

To save on filtered water you can use a home filtration system like the Aquasana that which gives you filtered water for just 9 cents a gallon.

3. Make sure your adding enough maple syrup and lemon. The master cleanse ingredients provide your body with nutrition and it’s important that you don’t leave anything out or skimp on certain items.

Following these steps should help lesson the side effects of the master cleanse, but please remember not to push your body to hard.

I hope this helps makes your master cleanse experience a little more pleasurable

217 Responses

  1. Hi, my name is Bernice. I just finished my master cleanse for the first time. I was excited the whole time through it. I did not experience no side effects and had energy the whole time. I got through it by prayer. I do a 21day fast once a year on fruits and veggies. But this was quite different and somewhat challenging. I will do again.

  2. It’s funny you sent this newsletter today, I was aiming for 5 days on the mc and today is that day. Lots of lifting in my job and I do feel the extra fatigue, so I decided about an hr before reading this that I will start easing off now. I’ll shoot for 10 days next time. Thanks for all the advise!!

  3. As someone who has lost weight and is finally winning the battle of the bulge, I thank you for this great post!

  4. Hmm, after reading all the comments I wonder about the SSF. I took it last night and this morning – I had no problem drinking it but used cold water. I see maybe I shouldve use warm? Doesn this make much of a difference because I’ve had less movement than I do on a normal day.

    Oh and coffee is a BIG no no or just a suggestion? I drink only organic coffee and just had 1 cup instead of 3 this am (day 1 of the MC).

  5. I tried to do it in the weekend. But my headaches were so bad this was only day one. I wondered, can I take anything for this? I didn’t realise you needed filtered water. I only had tap water! I also couldn’t do the Sea salt flush I tried for an hour, nearly vomitted then had the tea instead.

  6. I’ve been on the master cleanse for 16 days now and i feel really good so I’m going for 40 days.. I’ve lost 13lbs in 2weeks and I also do the Sea Salt flush every 3 days.. The only side affect that I experience with The Master Cleanse is my monthly cycle is real light but other then that I’m good..I even go to the gym 6 days out the week and i haven’t felt any weakness in my body… ? I love it!!!

  7. Today is my last day of the ‘ease out’ process and I have been juicing my fruits and veggies and haven’t had any problems. As for taking it easy while on the cleanse, I did on my very first cleanse. When I did the cleanse this time around, I was able to go to the gym every day starting on day 3. I did weight training ( light weights) and I did a Zumba class twice a week. I didn’t feel tired afterwards and in fact, I had a lot of energy!!

  8. @ Hanna A: are you easing out of the cleanse? Don’t skip that part or shorten the ease out time! If you are still having trouble, I would try to drink the smooth move tea to see if that helps or take a pro-biotic 🙂

    @Charles: I am on day 2 of TMC and I haven’t been doing the SWF. I’ve done it in the past and it is really awful. However, last time I did the cleanse without the SWF it WAS much harder. I think I will just brave the pain and do the flush tonight!

  9. On day 4 of my first attempt at the cleanse and I had an epiphany yesterday evening. I was having a miserable experience with the cleanse up until yesterday with head aches, back aches, fatigue and mental cloudiness. Keep in mind, this was day three and I had not yet done the salt water flush. After reading all the negative things people were posting about their experience with the SWF, I opted to see if I could do the cleanse without it…big mistake. Now, although the SWF is promoted as a means to help your body flush toxins from your body, there is another benefit that it gives, and that is it offers a way to introduce sodium into your system while you do the Master Cleanse.
    Again, prior to doing the SWF yesterday, I was feeling miserable with all the previously listed side effects. After doing the flush around 6pm, by 9pm I was starting to feel normal again. Aside from the relief experienced from the intestinal flush, my headache subsided, as did the metal haze. After experiencing such a “night and day” shift, I decided to do some research on what happens to your body when you deprive it of sodium. Turns out you get exactly all of the symptoms I was feeling.
    Then I had my “no duh” moment when I realized there is zero sodium in the lemon/syrup/cayenne drink. So basically my sodium intake dropped to zero for three straight days. So if you’re considering putting off the SWF because of its negative attributes…don’t. It is an esential part to the cleanse for more than just flushing the system.

  10. I’ve lost 20lbs on the master cleanse which is great. My problem is every time I do the master cleanse I get constipated after. Any solutions??????

  11. I’m glad I read the newsletter today about pushing your limits. I get severe migraines, last night around 9:00pm I started feeling extremely weak and developed a migraine. I gave in and ate some fruit (grapes were handy) and drank water (filtered), a cup of herbal green tea. I felt a little better (the weakness), but I woke-up this morning with a severe migraine and had to take the medication I usually take for the migraines. I’ve been in bed all day with pain (headache). “This is common for me, so I can’t totally attribute the pain to the Master Cleanse side effects”. I’m not sure if the headaches will surpass for “me”. I had to eat fruit for breakfast, salad for lunch and a half of a turkey sandwich during the early evening. I’m thinking about re-starting the Master Cleanse. I wonder if it’s ok to do the Master Cleanse and continue eating fruits, water, and Green Goodness juices (by Bolthouse)? I’m just hoping staying on the Master Cleanse won’t make me worse considering the potential headache side effect. The plus side is the cleansing effects of day one I’ve lost 3 pounds (in 1 day!).

  12. I’m on my 5th day of the master cleanse, I feel pretty good so far and I’ve have a substantial amount of energy , however I’m a little concerned because I have to continue working while on this and my work is fairly strenous-not to mention I ride my bike everywhere instead of drive…….my muscles are begining to cramp alittle bit. Any advice?

  13. I’m on my fourth Master Cleanse and have switched from maple to molasses syrup because my teeth are sugar sensitive and the mix of the sugar with the acid was too much for my teeth. It worked well enough on my 3rd cleanse but since I’ve never seen this alternative listed in any of the readings I’ve done on the cleanse I wanted to ensure that it is okay. Please let me know at your earliest convenience as I’m currently on day two. Thank You!

    Regards,

    Monica

  14. Every video I see people working out during the cleanse, so I did to and now I think on day 15 I may have tho stop.I’m extremely wiped out.

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  16. Hi(:
    I’m on my second day of the fast. Day one, I experienced extreme fatigue, but I’m assuming that’s common.
    However I do have a question. When does one start experiencing the breakouts? Is there any way to control them?

  17. I am on the 8th day of the master cleanse and on day 6 I got a really bad sinus headache that is affecting one tooth like and my eye. Both hurt really badly. Is there something I can take for the pain?

  18. I’m on day 9 of the master clean and I’m feeling greater then ever was able to lose 26 pds..on day 3 I notice that I was having more energy then usual…this is something that I will be doing for maybe three times out the year…

  19. I am on my first day of MC and the nice thing is that im looking forward to day ten i think it will help me to just think about day ten then I will go through the other days with ease,but I want to know if you are allowed to have gum while on MC and what type of gum would be more suitable

  20. I’m on day 3 and am experiencing back pain which started this morning. I’ve had lower back problems in the past and I feel like the lack of protein in my diet may be causing the pain now. I haven’t had headaches so far but my theory on that is it’s because I don’t normally drink coffee or much caffeine anyway. So I don’t have any of that withdrawal. Anyway, the back pain sucks but the hunger is manageable. All of the holiday food around the office has added an extra feeling of accomplishment. I haven’t noticed the white coating on my tongue yet, so I’m kind of waiting for that to happen to see more physical results as weight loss hasn’t been very noticable. My pants are feeling a little looser which is good, but I guess I’ll just have to wait and see how the rest of it goes. Good luck all!

  21. What is a complete list of zero calorie/negative calorie foods?. . what would happen if that was all you ate?. ok well heres what i know negative calorie foods, they take more calories to digest than are in them. zero calories burns the same number of calories as in the item.

  22. Ok, I’m on day 10 and loving it, so far I’ve lost 16 pounds, it would appear mostly from my belly, I did experience hunger the first evening, and a little bad mood the first day, after that, I’m glad to report that it was smooth sailing.

    I seriously cannot understand how a person can go with no food for this long, but it is possible, good luck to everybody starting or in the middle of it.

    And thank you MC.

    Marco

  23. This is my 3rd day of MC. My headaches are bad. i hope that I can continue. This morning, i was so hungry I was shaking and had an apple to get me through. I hope that didn’t just compromise all my efforts. I have lost 2.5 lbs so far and I’m excited! I’m hoping that tomorrow morning will show better results!

  24. I’m on day 11. It’s not my first time, I’m going for 17 days. But, for the first time I caught a cold and worried about taking medication. I ended up taking neocitran. Other than the cold feeling good with 6 more days to go. Anyone else get a cold or illness while on the cleanse? What did you do?

  25. Hello everyone, I’m almost done with my second day of the mc, I havnt had any headachs or any other pains. Yeah I get Hungary but its livable. I think its more of a habit to want to eat then actually being Hungary. I did have a little anxiety today and I definitly miss having my couple glasses of wine. I drank some chamomille tea to subside the anxiety feeling. I’m ready for day 3, hopefully no anxiety tomorrow.

  26. I’m planning on starting Master Cleasnse this upcoming Monday, here it is Thursday. I have to go out of town so it wouldn’t be advantageous for me to start right now. I’ve been preparing myself by drinking herb teas & bitter tonics. I have high Bp & the doctor told me that I was obese at 199lbs/64inches. I have a muscular build, I lift weights & do cardio BUT according to the doctor I am OBESE. Regardless, I feel full of toxins and want to clean my insides out. So far I believe Master Cleanse is for me, I am still doing some studying especially when it comes to replacing the good stuff that I need in my guts. It’s all coming together for me and I like the discipline of giving up all ‘the bad. I have to go shopping over the next few days, eating light is the key prior to starting on the program. Just have to get through this weekend spending a lot of my time driving.

  27. Hi again, checking back in at end of day 4 in case this helps anyone cruising by. Energy level is through the roof, I couldn’t nap if I tried. Rise early, focused and working hard all day- feels great.

    Low back pain update: still noticeable, but manageable with morning stretches and lots of ice at night. As others have previously mentioned, exercise has been non-existent these past few days. Many thoughts of food come and go during the day. It’s toughest to manage at night. Day 10 and food consumption seems very far away. One day at a time I suppose. I love the benefits of cleansing, but an increased sense of smell has also made ignoring food difficult.

    All said, I’m glad to be de-toxing and am hopeful about completing another cleanse. There’s really a great feeling of accomplishment at the end of this. I will focus on that and the distant rewards that come from even more self discipline. Cheers!

  28. HI all, great comments for those of us in “mid-cleanse,” Thanks! For me, it’s day 3, and all is positive (this is my 4th cleanse in as many years) except for LOW BACK PAIN- ouch. I sure hope this passes. I don’t remember this from any other cleanse. Headaches- especially day 1- are tolerable, but I had to leave work early since I couldn’t sit in my desk chair.

    I have chronic low back issues anyway, but I suppose this could be kidney detox… don’t know, but if it persists throughout the remainder of the week, I may be calling it quits. Still positive, still feeling awesome, and I hope I haven’t brought anyone down. Go for it! You deserve this!

  29. Hi, I am at the end of day seven on the MC, this is my first time. Had a bit of a headache day 2 but nothing since. I thought the sea salt flush would be hard but it isn’t at all. I hope to continue at least until my tongue is pink. I decided to do the cleanse because I keep gaining weight no matter how little I eat. I know it sounds looney but it is true. I was totally inactive because of broken bones from an accident and I think my metabolism must have slowed to a halt. I also felt tired all the time. I believe in fasting and cleansing and decided the MC might be just what I needed to wake my system up and get it moving again! I hope I feel better when it is all said and done. I am still waiting for energy surge so many folks have said they experience…

  30. HI,

    I have two questions. I have high blood pressure. I know that sodium elevates blood pressure. Can I take the sea salt flush? If not, What can I do in place of it? Also, I do deep breathing exercises each morning. Can I continue that?

    Thank you.

  31. I fast the first day….wake up in the middle of the night feeling very weak and nauseus. I started the master cleanse lemonade and still feel nauseaus and I’ve been vomitting water…is this normal??

    Thank you.

  32. I am starting the cleanse today. I have been working out lately and I am hoping that I can continue while on the cleanse. I’m a little irritated that I went to a doctor appointment yesterday and my weight was 155 and today it’s 158…. Its ok. Im sure its just water weight… Wish me well. I wish you all the best and hope you all make it through your ten days!

  33. i am starting the cleanse tomorrow with my hubby so i wont have to worry about cooking which is good. i hope the side effects arent to bad. if anyone has any advice let me know. oh and is it ok to drink decafe tea while doing this?

  34. This is day 6 for me on the MC- just 4 more to go. I’ve really been struggling the last couple of days. I really want to CHEW something. I’m not craving a whole lot except for my favorite sandwich. I didn’t realize how much food is a part of our daily lives. I mean, I know we all eat, but have you thought about how many food commercials there are on TV. I haven’t had much energy for the last 6 days, so I’ve just been hanging out. I did have a bad headache about 2 days ago but took 1 IB and that helped. I didn’t want to but it was turning into a migraine. Good luck, fellow cleansers!

  35. Hi everyone well today is my first time trying mc. Last night I drank the laxative tea and woke up with really bad cramps. Is this normal ? Then I tried the swf (HORRIBLE) It came right back out anyone know a trick to keep it down ? Then the lemonade the pepper and the syrup bothers me. Can I put less pepper and syrup I really want to make it to the tenth day. So if anyone know please let me know I want to correctly finish the mc. Thanks you to whoever can help.

  36. Day one of the diet. It’s not too bad. I hope I can make the 14 days. The hard part is I am the cook in the house and I am not looking forward to making my family dinner. I might starve them as well! 🙂

  37. all set to start but just wondering if i can continue taking my protein shakes while on the MC.thanks

  38. I’m on Day 2 and feeling pretty good. Lost 3 pounds, but I’m mostly doing this for the cleanse at this point. I’m wondering about coming off the cleanse. How important are those 1 to 3 days after finishing the Lemonade Diet part of the Cleanse? If I start to feel really sick at any time, will I be ok to resume my normal diet (which is pretty healthy)?

  39. Gioconda,
    its great that you are preparing yourself mentally for the MC. That really helped.. I tried it before without mentally preparing and I didn’t last for more than 2 days.. This time around, I actually planned a month in advance. It is so much easier. I’m only on day 4 and I will not give up. The results are amazing and you will feel so much better. Good luck!

  40. Hi Everyone,
    I’m on day 4 of the MC. Day 3 was the hardest for me, I was feeling lightheaded, but once I drank more H2O and more of the tea, I was great. Today is day 4 and I’m already down 10 lbs. I am so excited and I will definitely finish this to the end. What has helped is keeping a journal. Each day I write down my thoughts, the way I feel, and that has really helped….. If I follow the directions when I come off the cleanse, is it likely that I will keep the weight off? My body feels so much better already, I feel lighter, and I honestly can’t go back to poor unhealthy eating habits. It was amazing to see all the stuff that I’ve been storing in my body…………. How soon can I get back on? My wedding is in July… Good luck to you all!!

  41. Hey everyone. I want to start in my cleanse in 2 weeks. I am excited and at the same time I am afraid of the effects. My body is very sensitive. I am tried vegetables juices and as soon as my body starts deriding I get terrible nausea and headache. My question is , is that happens with the mc what should I do to feel better without stoping in the middle? Another question is if mineral water is just as fine cause I do not a spring machine? Kind regards

  42. I am on day 5 of the MC. I am feeling great but the smell of food really bothers me. My husband and I are doing it together and I have lost 8 pounds in 4 days. I did not weigh myself today. I would love to speak to other people for motivation. I do not have the urge to eat but the smell of food really bothers and irritates me. I am doing the MC so that I can change my eating habits and live a healthier lifestyle. I did notice my skin looks clearer. I pray that I can complete this.

  43. I just finished the master cleanse 2 days ago and I feel GREAT! I went from 192.5 lbs to 179 lbs. The last week of the cleanse, I had so much energy I went to the gym every day and jogged a mile on the treadmill. I felt so lighter. I am not sure why but the last day I gained a pound. I was horrified, then I remembered how much weight I had already lost and tried to forget the 1 little pound. I love to eat so I was very impressed with the fact that I did not cheat 1 time. I was usually ok except when cooking dinner for my family. THAT WAS HARD!! I am so pleased with my results and the way that I feel I have referred family and friends to do this. My mom and I did it together and she lost 18 lbs. My husband saw the results we were having so he decided to do it on my day 6, he lasted 5 days and couldn’t do another day. He lost 10 lbs though. Make sure you follow the directions when coming off the MC. It is very important.

  44. today is my first day and i feel great, a little tired but that’s to be expected. i need all the support i can get so if anyone wants to chat email me:)

  45. I am 17 years old. I am on day 3 and feeling a little fatigue. The first two days where no trouble but this afternoon i started feeling a ravenous hunger, I am hoping it will go away soon because its making it hard for me to consentrate. I know i have the will power to make it through but if I start to feel extremely worn out and exhausted because I am on the diet will the feeling go away?

  46. Just thinking this might be interesting info for some.
    I hadplanned and prepared for this detox quite some time, and the night before i was to start the first day(had allready then followed a special diet for days) i got ill, fever and a little bit painful cough.My son just had it.
    i thought what the hell, your body likes to fast when your sick anyways..because that helps to put energy on fighting the infection!so i went ahead.
    it is now day three and wll hunger is my least problem but i feel like crap, and have since day one of course. i just dont know if im sick longer because of the fast, or the pain is detoxing or fever..
    I strated taking painkillers, and i thought to not put anything in my stomach at least, i use suppos. So i guess thats a tip if you really must.
    ive decided to break now. At least i know that if i can do three days while having a fever, not sleeping and having to cook for a two yearold, ill probably succeed next time. So id recommend if you get ill just before starting, wait till your better.

  47. Hi I am on my 4th Day , I have been drinking the tae at night only n did the flush for the first time today . I wanna know if I hurt myself by by doing this ?
    I also plan on doing senna tea throughout the day and night here on out . Is this okay ?

  48. One of my friend was talking about a liver/gallbladder cleanse and it got me interested. I did the liver cleanse and was talking to my other friend who did the MC cleanse 3 times a year. He convinced me that this is the best cleanse out there if you can survive it that is! Right after I finished the liver cleanse I was not feeling hungry and food looked disgusting to me. My friend on the other hand couldn’t wait to eat. I guess we are all different. So I started the master cleanse right away and been on it since then.
    3 days on the liver cleanse with Epsom salt, olive oil, and grapefruit.
    Today is my day 9 on the MC. To be honest I was doing fine until this weekend. I went to my mom’s house on Saturday and she had made my favorite food. It killed me but couldn’t eat any of it. Since Saturday I had been thinking about food nonstop… I was hoping to keep going until I lose 20lb but it seems like 10 days and 10lb will do this time. I had no headache, but some joints pain. I have been exercising whenever I feel up to it. Honestly I can’t wait to eat normal food. I am craving everything I love. I did this cleanse for health reason but when I found out about the weight loss too it was even more interesting. Not that I am overweight. I weight 120lb or 55kg before the cleanse and am 1.65cm tall.
    Best of luck to you all, one more day to go for me….

    The only advices I can give you stay away from food or in my instance my mom’s house. If you don’t see food so much u won’t miss it. And start reading a new book so ur mind is occupied.

  49. I am 19 and I am starting the MC in a few days. I’m doing it with a friend for the moral support. She has been struggling to lose weight, I, on the other hand am looking for a way to feel better. The side effects some of the cleaners have shared are not scary to me b/c I.experience extreme fatigue, many minor headaches, and aching joints now. I’m sure it is due to my diet or the lack there of. But if anyone is on fb or would like to contact me through email just to talk about our experiences feel free. I think the first few days are going to be grueling…I need all the support I can get. Good luck in your endeavors to feel better and healthier.
    C. Shanel

  50. hi Kofi Adu, i work as a medical provider. If you monitor your blood sugar already and are only taking oral medications, I would recommend starting the MC and see how it goes. of course monitor your bloood sugars 8, 12, 5, 9 and in the am.

    I have no idea how controlled your DM is. You can always get like ricollah candies and see how that goes. The only way to really know is to try, monitor your blood sugar and see how that goes.

    Many people will say you should not do it but the only way to tell is for you try it and see.

    happy cleansing !!!!

  51. I am on day 2 of the MC and so far so good. I do have the white coating on my tongue which is a good sign of the toxins leaving my body. While I am not energized at the moment, I am not necessarily tired either. I had surgery on my leg on 2 Dec and after sitting around for 2 weeks I put on a bit of weight and wanted not only to drop some of it, but to detox myself as well. I was having horrible cravings yesterday and today they aren’t as bad.

  52. I am on day 7 and i’ve lost 8 lbs, i am going to continue it until friday. We are having a christmas party both friday and sunday. I will start back on Monday and go until christmas. I am so excited about my look. I have a 5 year old and 5 month old and I tell you that you wouldnt know it. This diet isnt hard at all, its more Faith over Circumstances. keep it going and dont give up!!!

  53. hi I am on Day 7 and its going really well .. this is not my first fast but IS my first master cleanse. I have fasted before on water, juice, vegie soup .. (not really fasting but you know what i mean) .. I find this WAY better, few hunger pains that quickly go when i drink the lemon. I had rotten headaches first day but lots of water took care of that. I feel SO active .. Ive been to gym couldnt help it. There was much criticsm on line from doctors etc saying this is a dangerous thing to do .. but it seems to help the people who actually DO it so much …. I probably wouldnt stick with it without the motivation of forums like this .. thanx .. its going to be part of my life from now on. One lemon day a week at least.

  54. I’m on day 3 of MC. I have been having a bad pain in my lower back for the last 2 days now. It’s almost none stop. I have always experienced back pains bit not like this. Has anyone had this? Any ideas on what it could be? Not sure if I should stop or not.

  55. I am on day 3 I tried the salt flush for the first time today. Ive been drinking more of the lax teas. Well when I tried the salt I immediatly threw up and it gave me a stomach ache could not stop going to the bathroom. I was not able to go to work. I think I will leave the salt flush for the weekends and just continue using the lax teas day and night.

  56. I’ve been on the Master Cleanse since 8/30/2010 and have noticed loss of inches…I am still on it. My clothes fit better, my elimination is also much better. I am not at all tired. I have no headaches. I lost more in inches than pounds. I now have managed to drink the sea salt flush in the morning and 1 letter of the lemonade drink mixture before heading to work in the morning, 10 AM and another 1 litter of the lemonade drink mix by bed time, 10 PM. I also drink the herbal tea through out the day, 3-4 cups a day. I am so glad I started the cleansing.

  57. I am on Day 7 of the MC and I feel great. I have done this fast many times before and it works well. I would not recommend it for dieting, or even for detoxing, for more than 10-14 days, especially if you are not significantly overweight. I think one of the most important things you can do is drink plenty of water in addition to this; however, if you feel chilled, you may be drinking too much. Drinking the water will take care of the headaches. I’ve not had a single headache this time around. I’ve not felt fatigued or dizzy either. I found that the amount of cayenne recommended was too much for me, so I cut it down to 1/8 t. for a two-day portion and it seems to work fine and be easier to drink. I recommend you not exercise too vigorously on this fast unless you work out at least 5 days a week in a gym. Even then, you might want to cut down, just to allow your body to use it’s energy to cleanse and to get what might be some much-needed rest.

  58. I’m on Day 3-when I weighed first thing this morning, I had lost 4 lbs. after 2 days on MC. I was very pleased with this since I’m 5’4″ and weighed 126 to begin with. I have a very petite frame and my comfortable weight is 108-115. When I put on more I start to feel pain in my joints and other issues. I hope to lose 10 lbs. Day 1- I drank only 4-10 oz servings of the lemonade and the rest in water. The water has been no issue for me because I drink about 2 liters a day anyway. However, I did not do the salt water on Day 1. Day 2-I followed exactly-drank 6-10 oz. servings, lots of water throughout the day, and the 35 oz. of salt water ONLY before bed. For me, I would not attempt this at any other time during the day. I was running to the bathroom many times from 8-midnight. I did have very back headaches Day 1, 2 and a little today…but is getting better. I am pretty stubborn and have some will power, so I intend to stick with it. Will keep you posted.

  59. Okay this is day two. My headache is easing up. I’m not doing this for the cleaning. I wonder what does it feel like to be clean. Packing all this junk over the yrs……..ewwwwww I saw some of it and and it ain’t pretty.

  60. WOW, Chani – I don’t know about all that, but you have just scared the crap out of me seeing as that I am on day 2 and fighting a headeache and general fatigue. I won’t be able to get through it if that is what is coming.. I would go see a doctor if I were you.

  61. Hello,
    I am on day 7 of the MC it has been a journey sometimes not an easy one, but for the most part I feel good. I actually like the juice, my stomach growls all the time but I do not feel hungry at all. Foods sounds good just because old eating habits, but I am able to prepare food for my family with little difficulty. I my concern is that I dont feel like I am losing weight I have lost 2 lbs thus far (on day 4) and I feel bloated still. I have not weighed myself since for fear of the number on the scale. I have not cheated weeelll on day 2 I took a couple sips of coffee just to help with the headache, as I was an avid coffee drinker. Any comments, advise out there. I will make it thru but I am feeling frustrated. I know weight loss is only a side effect but it seems after 7 days with out eating I’d shed more then 2 lbs.

  62. im wanting to try this master cleanse but Im wondering if its okay to do it while working, I work a pretty strenuous and fast paced job and was wondering if its going to be a problem or if it will affect my work, with all of the headaches and bowel movements. Also I get really ill if I do not eat every hour or two, Im wondering if this will be a problem as well or will the mixture fill me up like food? Thanks alot!!!

  63. Hi Chani…
    I haven’t started yet, but I do know that some people are much more toxic than others, and I *think* I do remember reading one or two people posting far above with experiences similar to what you have. More likely than not I’ll experience the same, if not worse, than you… as I know for a fact how toxic my body is just thru the numerous chronic conditions I have, the pain I endure with these conditions and the narcotics I’ve been using to treat the pain.
    If it gets too bad, I wouldn’t hesitate to consult your Dr just to be on the safe side.
    Otherwise, good luck to you and best wishes for a healthy lifestyle!

    ……………………

    * * TO MOST OTHERS WHO POSTED QUESTIONS:

    I’m looking to start the MC very soon for the FIRST time, just as soon as I’VE READ EVERYTHING A FEW TIMES BEFORE STARTING, so I don’t come back here just to ask stupid questions
    In the meantime: here are some answers to the most frequent questions I just read here (with some disbelief, mind you!)

    **’ QUESTION: What can I eat????? i’m staaaarvinggg!!

    ** ANSWER: NOTHING! umm…you *don’t* eat while on the MC! And the purpose of the Cayenne is to help kill your hunger so try adding more, or didn’t you do your homework?
    ** (in answer to almost 2/3 of all questions I saw posted on here by, I’m assuming… adults who don’t seem to know how to read NOR follow directions.) **

    **QUESTION: Is it normal to feel tired and yucky? I feel sooo tired I just could sleep and sleep and sleep, BUT I’ll make my xxx miles of walking, by golly!

    ** ANSWER: YES! it’s NORMAL to feel TIRED and CRAPPY while on the MC. That’s WHY you were TOLD (oops, didn’t do your homework again?) YOU WILL/MAY FEEL TIRED and GENERALLY CRAPPY *…and…* to TAKE IT EASY and GET PLENTY OF REST!!

    **QUESTION: OMG, i feel just *HORRIBLE*!! I have this and this and I feel like I’m going to DIIIEEE!!!!!! OMG!!!! Pleeezz, WHUT should I DOOOO????

    ** ANSWER: *groan*… STOP THE DIET, CALL YOUR DR, CALL AN AMBULANCE, CALL 911, CALL SOMEONE!!!!
    (you were TOLD *not* to begin the MC *without* consulting your Dr. FIRST, DID YOU NOT DO YOUR HOMEWORK AGAIN??? And… how OLD are you? 8?!)

  64. well i am on day one…..im feeling a little hungry and my head is killing me. Can you take any asprin while doing this??? also i smoke and wonder will that affect how this turns out. someone help me please.

  65. Hi All! I am on my 4th day of te MC. Day 3 was really bad, i had a headache thought it was frm caffeine withdrawl and had a cup of green tea. I felt worse and threw up for 5 hours after but still am determinted to stick it out. I had a nasty headache today and had a friend do reiki on me and it helped! Have lost 6 lbs in 3 days, cannot wait till day 10. Someone mentioned peppermint tea is ok? Does it have caffenine?

  66. Hi Master cleansers My name is Nakia I’m 25 married with 2 children just trying to be healthy so i can run after my little ones. I wanted to start my mc tomorrow but, i wanted to make sure that there are no steps i need to take before tomorrow..If any know anything on before starting the mc please let me know…Can you please put Nakia so i know the comment is made for me… thank you sooo much!!!

  67. I did the MC in January for 40 days. I don’t recommend going that long. I was determined to do a deep detox. Before I started the fast, I did a natural food fast for 7 days. I removed all sodas, coffee, and processed foods from my diet, only eating what you pull from the ground or pick from a tree. I took my self off of meats, and took supplements and iron. I drank nothing but distilled water as my beverage. In doing this, the transition onto the MC was effortless. I had no adverse affects of any kind. I did go through the kidney aches on day 4 and by day 10 I passed some very sizable parasite worms. I stuck to the EXACT program and lost 38 lbs. I fluctuate a 10 lb gain/loss now that I am on regular food. I have slipped into some of the old junk food habits (college finals!) and that is what caused it. So, now it is almost June and I have maintained a 30 lb loss. and feel great! It is normal to have a yellow liquid stool throughout. You are expelling your MC intake. I was cold alot and HAD to rest alot. I didn’t take on any heavy physical activity of any kind. I listened to my body. I am getting ready to start another MC for 14 days to maintain. You should only do it quarterly. It is dangerous to do this without reading the book. The book is only $7 at Whole Foods Market. Or you can get it online. This is a serious fast and should not be done flippantly. YOU MUST DO IT CORRECTLY. If you have ANY major disorders or are on medication, you should take the book to a physician and ask questions. The book says you cannot be on meds or vitamins while doing it. If you have cancer, you can’t do it. Vitamin C in the Lemon interferes with the chemo process. Hope this info helps….I am sold!

  68. i went for 12& half days,started the orange/grapefruit juice cause i was so sick & stll am,my effects came at the later stage of the cleanse,started with headaches,heartburn, bad moods because i am in pain,legcramps,kidney pain,worst skin break out like large raw sore sores all over my body,coldsores,stiff neck,all swollen grands,earaches,now sore throat-hard to swollow,I have felt like i was dying, been having espom baths,tring to cope with this detox night mare,has anyone been through this type of poison release??

  69. So I’ve drank 3 of these so far today with it being my first day on the cleanse… as I mentioned earlier in my original post I was scared at first to try the cleanse I’m actually really loving the taste… kinda weird since I was concerned how the combo of cayenne pepper, syrup and lemon juice would taste together but it’s great!

    Of course I LOVE spicy foods and all… I’m still impressed with the flavor…

    I’m going to slam back another 5-6 of these baby’s tonight instead of my usual nightly 5-6 beers… I definitely do feel great though… haven’t made a bowel movement yet but overall I do feel energized even having only drinking the few that I have…

  70. Started the MC today… They did not have organic lemons at my grocery store so I bought “fresh squeezed” Lemon Juice, all natural, not pasterized or anything like that… Hopefully that doesn’t take away too much from the diet… but I have to say though that I was a little scared to take the first sip but upon doing so it wasn’t all that bad!!

    I’ll be sure to update along the cleanse as to my personal side effects and opinions of the diet. I’ve done quite a bit of research before trying the diet and am looking forward to feeling better and losing a couple pounds in the process…

  71. This is my first day on the master cleanse, and i have a slight headache but overall i am doing great. I am doing the cleanse with a friend from work and we plan on texting each other for support when the temptation of fries and Twinkies comes calling. We have books, and ps3 games and movies to keep us busy at home. I recommend the video games because your snacking hands are busy!

  72. I am doing the MC I am on day 3 and I had a severe headache. I have lost 6lbs already. But the fatigue and the headache me be to much for me to bare. I am tryign the best I can to get through this but I cannot take the headache..

  73. i have not started the cleanse but am considering it. I would suggest for anyone who has intense pain or cramps to consult their doctor. Especially if it is kidney pain. – Those are kind of important organs. Good luck to you all. I may join you. I have 3 boys a long with my husband and there is always tons of food in my house, this is an obstacle I need to have a plan for since i can not rid my house of food.
    I am doing the cleanse to help my digestive tract.

  74. Hello, today is the first day of the MC I have to say I’m a littte scared just from reading about the side effects. But I’m still going to do the MC wish me luck……..will be back on my 3rd day to tell you how it is going…..

  75. Hi,
    I just wanted to know what I could eat during the MC, I have quite a busy life and recently I tried a fruit diet for 2 days and slept off for a long period due to hunger and could not eat the fruits for such a long period,even if it was for 2 days, I felt like it was for 2 weeks. So during MC, what foods can I eat safely? I have not bought the master cleanse diet book set till now and would like to know some more before I buy it.

  76. I am on my seventh day on the mc.Yesterday i was about to give up,i lost all my energy and was about to faint.I was having a horrible sour throat ,runny nose and headache.I wanted to quit but i felt like a disapointment i tried so hard to relax my self,I guess i am feeling much better today.I hope i will be able to finish it.I have lost 5Ib in 6 days.Wish me luck..

  77. Hello! I’m on day 7. I have had a few headaches, but the fecal elimination is so surprising! I did not know I would still have fecal matter in my system after 7 days of no food. My brother did the cleanse for forty days and lost over 100 lbs. (Last year). Now he does the 10 day fast, which develops into thirteen days counting down the proper exit from the cleanse. I was getting weak and called my brother, he suggested the peppermint tea. I will try that. However, I continued to walk my 3 miles daily, and today was the worse. No energy…I will sleep the next three days…

  78. Hello Raylen , I am so greatful you to the Master Cleanse. I followed it as much as possible except that Iused something similar to cactus not the one that you said in your letter . This one is easy to find.You can call me if you are interested.It helped me really.I was not that hunger.Iwas strong and Iwas able to do what I needed to do. Idid the 10 days diet.I was determined to Finish it and Idid. The result was great.Thank you so much.

  79. hi this is my first time with MC this is my day 1 and i am so excited i really want to try to continue with this mc , i just want to know is it going to get better feeling light headed sort of hungry , i am also feeling kind of moody and this only the beginning of the day ..would day 2 be easier or harder ,i want to finish in day 10 with a good feed back to others . i wanted my daughter to start with me but i didnt think she can handle it ,so i decided to start it first and depending how it turns out for me the next time i let her start it with me by the way she is 13years old and she is not mentally ready … and now my 16 years old wants to start with me and i think he can but on his first day1 i think he ‘ll give up wat should i do …

  80. Lemonade diet day 2
    This is my first time on the cleanse and I really like it so far. However, I have some questions. I feel great and energetic during the day, but last night I felt incredibly ill. I woke up with intense cramping, and sever stomach pain. I was hot and sweating and could not fall asleep. I went to the bathroom twice. After the second time I felt much better and could finally go back to sleep. Is this normal? Are the laxatives causing the cramps or is it the detox at work? Also, can I decrease the amount of laxatives I take as long as I am still experiencing bowel movements twice a day?

  81. Hi everyone…well today is the first day of my MC. Last night I drank the tea and this morning I did he SWF and just like it said…an hour later I was on the toilet. I started drinking the lemonade right afterwards. At first, it tasted ok but I was feeling like I was going to vomit…after about an hour the feeling left me but since then I have had a very hard time drinking the lemonade. The taste is really getting to me. Im not going to give up but, my question is….can I chase the lemonade with the filtered water????? Please help!!!!!!!
    Apifani

  82. Does anyone blog here anymore?

    I am on day two of the MC. My headaches at time seem unbearable. I spoke with my cousin who did it for about 8.5 days and he suggested peppermint tea. That seems to work. I tried Chamomile earlier this morning and it didn’t work. I am finishing up the peppermint tea as I type. It has calmed down a lot.

  83. Well this is my first day on the cleanse and i’m hungry. It also has triggered cramps. I like to motivate myself to get through another day of this. I am a 24 year old mother, and my daughter turns 1 next week. I think she will nedd her mom to be energetic, and for me to be on my ps and qs. I’m hype for the after effect. Truth is i’, giving her a big bday party and i want to look great. I will see old friends and family members who i havn’t seen since before i got pregnant. My weight generally goes up and down due to work, and stress. But i want to maintain it, and i want to stay around for my daughter to enjoy her mama! I pray that is all the motivatio i will need.

  84. I am on day 6 and I’m cranky. I also started sneezing and have a wicked runny nose. Is this detoxoing or do I have a cold. I can’t stomach the salt water so I do the laxitive tea and you’d better be close to the toilet. I have 4 and a half days to go. Do you have to only drink OJ for the 2 days coming off the diet? I long for some warm veggie broth.
    But I’m going to make it. I have to.

  85. Hi,
    Is anyone doing the cleanse and taking their meds. I can’t seem to be able to get an answer if it is ok to take any prescription meds or tylenol, aspirin, antacids etc. while on this cleanse. Does anyone know?? Thanks.

  86. I am on day five. On day three and four my kidneys were aching. Today I feel like I have a bladder infection…is this part of the process or should I stop the cleanse and start antibiotics. Bladder infections are miserable!

  87. So this is my second time around doing the MC. I did a couple mini ones this passed year to refresh. This time I am doing it with my husband and…..it’s actually going pretty good. I started a day before home so I could be ready to motivate him. I am finishing up day 5 and he is on day 4. I was a little nervous how long he would last, but he seems to be quite energized today and fully active lol! I on the other hand am seriously grumpy…and experiencing lower right back pain, at times sharp. Thinking its my kidney area…does anyone know if this is normal? My mother said maybe i’m not drinking enough water….or I might want to consider stopping if it persists. Any thoughts?

  88. I’m not sure if the MC would be good for me, I would like to try it if only for three days.I’m 37 and my issue is that i’ve had a heart attack two years ago after having my third daughter and i’m on medication. My concerns are that the cleanse might affect my heart in some way but i really need to lose the 15 lbs that i’ve put on . Another reason for the cleanse would be to remove what is causing me to be tired all the time and help me figure out why my period is coming every two weeks for the last couple of months.

  89. Ouch.

    This is my first experience with MC. I’m on Day 2 and with some terrible intermittent kidney pain (left). What will ease this pain and when will it STOP?

  90. ok..i am going to ask the obvious …LOL..i made a batch this a.m. and it’s my first day. I followed the recipe..but all i taste is the pepper….is this how it’s suppose to taste? i was expecting more lemonade…flavor..any other experiences about the taste would be helpful..maybe i’ve done it wrong…
    thanks

    Jess

  91. I am considering starting this cleanse after seeing my cousins amazing results. My question is, is it ok to do this cleanse having just 1 kidney? I had my right kidney removed 2 years ago due to a cancerous tumor growing on my kidney. I am not left with just my left kidney and wanted to know if doing this cleanse would put too much strain on my kidney…or if on the contrary it would be better to, since it will clean all the toxins from my organs? Anyone have advice on this matter. I am a 28 year old female, 5’8 250lbs.

  92. Hey everyone, I have a question..it’s a little personal and gross but what should your stool look like, mine has only been very watery and yellow. Is this normal? I am only on day 2 of the cleanse.

  93. Hi everyone…. I need some help I am on my 5th day on the MC and I have lost 9 pounds. I would like to know how soon after I get off the MC will I gain it back. Another Important question I need to know what is the soonest I can go on the MC again after I complete on 8/08/09. Would it be safe to say I can go on it on 9/04/09 again?…. Please someone Answer me …. I really need advise asap!!!!
    Thank you-
    Stephany

  94. hi,
    I haven’t started on the MC yet but an seriously considering it. However, I’m concerned with some of the side effects — I am a migrane patient and have metal in my head (causes headaches as well). I also have hypo glycemic symptoms when I don’t eat frequently. I also have an extremely stressful job….So, should I do this or am I putting myself at risk?? I am extremely tired and fatigued all the time and need to lose 15 lbs. so I thought it was time to cleanse my body from all the prior abuse. Please reply to passion82balive with your advise and opinions. Please help !!! I need to do something !

  95. Hallo,
    Thank you for information on side effects of this diet. I started the diet this morning, and in the afternoon I had a splitting head ache. For a couple of hours I ignored it but it did not go away, so thanks everyone for sharing your experiences this is helpful. Thanks for sharing, I was almost about to give up.On the positive side, I liked the way I did not feel hungry, its amazing. I will keep going, I plan to do the 10 days and hope to lose at least a few pounds. Thanks everyone.
    Francis

  96. I would recommend NOT doing this with your partner. TWO grumpy people are not good. LOL
    * message to person not doing the cleanse:
    be aware of how difficult it is to be on this. It would be KIND avoid making smelly delicious foods for that week in front of your significant other… 😉

  97. Been trying to get an answer.

    If I do this clense, can I still work or will I be in the “potty” all day?

  98. Raylen;
    Raylen…I’ve GOT to know??????? Are you male or female??? I can’t tell by your dialogs & narratives. PLEASE ANSWER. A picture would be nice. ALSO…I have questions???? about your “affiliate” marketing of the MC program info., you publish…I have inquiries…PLEASE email asap???? thanks…
    I’m sooo mad at myself for being way too busy to properly document all of this wonderful success. I believe I’ve lost about 9 pounds already and I’m only on day 6…I keep getting my day count mixed up. I wish I could email the lady who lost 100 pounds already and has a wonderful oatmeal cookie recipe. I suggest Stevia as a sugar substitute when completing the cleanse. I’m looking SO forward to healthier eating all around when I’m done with the cleanse. Also, I’m noticing with many of the blog comments…people are not doing all of the reading they should. I’m suggesting to anyone I recommend this cleanse to…to READ, READ, READ ALL of the materials that Raylen offers. In order to really get ALL of the benefits, and prevent many of the side effects…one has to be knowledgeable…and that takes READING; COMPREHENSION; studying the body; healthy/healthier foods; etc…BEFORE THE CLEANSE. Also, thanks for the alkaline vs. acidic info…I would have panicked about the prospect of hemorrhoidal flareup/irritation if not for that info!!!! Thanks Raylen

  99. Poor planning…I hope you don’t discontinue the cleanse…but a woman’s cycle CAN be a major distraction. I specifically planned that I would not have my cycle be such a distraction during the 10 days…THAT & all the other adjustments, I thought, would just be toooooo much. That said, I suggest that you DEFINITIVELY include the cayenne pepper in your lemonade…I don’t see how you are killing your appetite without it…and you need the hoodia in each measure of drink you are going to consume right away. I make the recipe by the gallon, so that I’m always ready for the next glass. Also, I haven’t heard anyone suggest that bottle (I use the smartwater bottle because it’s cute.) by bottle…I place mine in the freezer to get that wonderful, childhood SLUSHIE/ICEE effect to my lemonade. I like what another comment said…using limes & lemons (equal measurements), instead of just lemons. Peppermint tea provides a LOT of restraint for me…and I’m sleeping so much better than before I begun the cleanse. I have yet to try sitting in a sauna for a few minutes…but, I’m looking forward to it. I think you will do okay, if you continue to add new elements that are safe, and as I said before DISTRACTING away from your discomforts. Next time…plan, plan…PLAN for your success! Happy cleansing.

  100. I’ve tried the cleanse several times and could never get pass day 2 but I’ve followed through this time and I’m on day 4 and I feel great only I’ve started my cycle and feel extremely bloated w cramps wondering should I discontinue the cleanse? Also I don’t use the cayenne pepper as I should is this a hindrance PLEASE SOMEONE ANSWER

  101. How frequently can you do the Master Cleanse? I am on day 10 and coming off after today but wanted to do it again in a few weeks.

  102. This message is for Sam (102). The suicidal feelings may be from parasites; at some point during your mc, you can incorporate a parasite cleanse, but that might br too harsh. You can do a parasite cleanse once you start eating again.

  103. Hi,
    This message is directed to Diamond. This is my second time to doing the cleanse. this first time i stayed on it for 12 days and lost 15 pounds and felt great. the first 3 days were tough, but it’s mental. this 2nd time around i haven’t had side effects accept the white tongue. i use the laxative tea instead of the salt water. I didn’t have an immediate bm after the salt water like was said to have happened. i don’t eat anything during the cleanse, just drink the lemon mixture and water(i have filtered at home) come of the cleanse like the directions say, easy. I did gain about 5 lbs back, the rest i kept off for a while until i strayed from my eating plan too long. this works just stick with it.

  104. Hi! I just wanted to share that this is only the beginning of day 2 for me and 4lbs are gone. I love the taste of the drink, salt water isn’t fun but manageable, I haven’t felt hungry but just the idea of a grape sounds awesome! I’ll make it just fine though! I can’t wait. I’m so curious what my body will do now after reading all of this. Best of luck to you all!

  105. HI ALL FIRST TIME ON HERE. I AM A 27 YEAR OLD MOM MY DAUGHTER IS 7YR OLD BEEN CARRYING THE WEIGHT FOR SEVEN YRS. I’M TRIED NEED ALOT OF ADVICE PLEASE AND WEN YA REPLY MAKE SURE YA SAY DIAMOND SO I NO YA REPLYING TO ME PLEASE YALL I NEED THE HELP AND NEED ALL THE INFO U GUYS HAVE TO GIVE ME. OK WANT TO START THE MC ON TUESDAY 3-10-09 JUST 2 B SURE R WE ALOW TO EAT ANYTHING ON THE MC AND IF SO HOW EARLY AND WHAT R WE ABLE TO EAT IF ANYTHING OR EVEN IF WHERE NOT SUPPOSE TO EAT WHAT HAVE OTHERS ATE IN STILL GOT THE WEIGHT OFF.PLEASE RESPONSE ASAP THANKS WILL BE CHECKING ALL THE WAY UP UNTIL TUESDAY..

  106. I just started the MC today and I’ve only been able to drink about 4 glasses, is that ok? I know that the book says to drink anywhere from 6 to 12 glasses. What are your thoughts?

  107. Hi, this is the second time I’ve done the master cleanse. The last time i did it was about a year ago and made it to 12 days. I wanted to do it longer but i started feeling emotional and lost my will power to do it for more days. On the second day of coming off the cleanse i felt very emotional and suicidal until i ate some beef then i felt fine. i know it sounds really weird. during the cleanse i had a lot of detox symptoms from headaches, to a very large cyst on my forehead and a green fuzzy tongue. I guess i was pretty toxic. I decided to do the cleanse again now and I’m on day 8. On day 6 i started feeling really depressed and today I’m starting to feel like i want to walk out in front of a car, it’s a weird feeling i have no reason to feel this way and it seems to happen when i do the cleanse, is this a detox symptom or should i quit? if it’s a form of detoxing i want to get threw it but I’m worried it might be a sign of being depleted or something. Also this time around i’m having very few detox symptoms nothing as major as the first time i did it.

  108. hi, i have a question about the master cleanse, can you eat or suck on sugar free gum or mint. also can you drink selzter water. thanks.

  109. Hi To All,
    I’ve been on the cleanse for 10 days now and am feeling really good. I’ve been on alot of diets before but this is not like any diet i have tried. I basically went on the cleanse to detox. The benifits of weight loss are (lost 11 lbs). My one question is what should I eat after the cleanse? I have heard that the food combining lifestyle is the best way to go so I won’t get toxic again.

    Roberta

  110. hello to all,today 2-10-09 is day 5 for me,I am doing good.I started from 197 pounds today i am at 189.The only thing is hard for me to get down is the sea salt.i dont like salt anyway.so i am going to try tea. anyone no if you have to use the sea salt ,if so please let me no.

  111. My first day with the master cleanse… to tell u the truth i see food everywhere…. i am working now… with my mixture of lemons mapple syrup and cayenne pepper and i see food next to me and i want to eat it!!!!, but i can’t i am really focused that i need to get my body healthy. My only problem is that i put too much cayenne pepper to my 1 liter chug able drink and now is just hideous to drink!!!! i am doing it but with water next to it…
    Wish me luck

  112. Hi Myrna,

    According to the Master Cleanse guide I purchased and downloaded, “the grade A maple syrup is not the best choice because it goes through a different refinement process, and it does not contain as many minerals as grade B maple syrup”.
    I am on my sixth day of cleansing and I used grade A on my frist 3 days. I had a hard finding grade B, until I visited Traders Joe store. They have organic Grade B maple syrup and even cheaper than grocery price of grade A.
    Hope this answer you question and good luck on your cleansing.

    Cheers,
    Irene from CA

  113. I started the cleanse on January 5th – I’m on my 17th day. I know Raylen says that anything past 10 days is dangerous but I have done the cleanse two other times. I am in good health and I feel great! The only side-effects I have experienced were abdominal cramps the first couple of days along with fatigue. Slight headaches on day 4 & 5. Didn’t really start feeling hunger until the 10th day (I have 40 lbs. to lose!) I was addicted to sleeping pills for years but I have not taken one since I started and have never slept better in my life! I plan to stop at 20 days. I have lost 15 lbs!

  114. HI,

    I STARTED THE CLEANSE 1/17/09 THE ONLY THING I HAVE FELT SO FAR HEADACHE AND MY LEGS HURT I HAVE READ SOME OF THE LETTERS FROM OTHER PEOPLE AND I’M STOKED I PRAY I CAN MAKE IT TO THE END!

  115. Finishing up Day 8 of the cleanse and going for 10.
    First 3 days were tough, lot’s of cravings and in a really bad mood on day 3. My lower back started hurting on day 4 and went away day 6. It seemed like the pain was in my kidneys. I put a heating pad on it and jumped in the jacuzzi and took long baths. I have been running about 4 miles every day and I think that helps in getting the toxins out faster. I have lot’s of energy and feel great now. I have lost 13 pounds in 8 days, went from 190 to 177. My tongue is half white but slowly disappearing. I’m so stoked I bought tickets to Costa Rica today for 2 weeks!

  116. I started the MC for two and a half days to see how it works. it was fabulous, i did not have the headache because since last August i quit caffeine for good. i never felt hungry and i passed each morning some gross toxin. my friend and I are going to do it for a week starts January 22nd, 09. i almost forgot i lost 4.8lbs during that time. I will keep you posted of my result.

  117. I started the MC for two and a half days to see how it works. it was fabulous, i did not have the headache because since last August i quit caffeine for good. i never felt hungry and i passed each morning some gross toxin. my friend and I are going to do it for a week starts January 22nd, 09. i almost forgot i lost 4.8lbs during that time. I will keep you posted of my result.

  118. I am on day 4 of the cleanse and haven’t been hungry at all. It is going well except last night I noticed a rash on my face. It is still there this morning…I realize that this is a side effect, but should I stop the cleanse? I really want this to go away and fear that it will only get worse. Will it go away if I stop? It looks like I have cottage cheese under my skin – super bumpy. What do you think? I will only do this cleanse if it is going to be safe…

  119. The reason many people have headaches is due to caffiene withdrawal in the frirst few days of the cleanse. It is recommended that those starting out on the cleanse should take vitamin b-5 for SEVERAL days leading up to the cleanse and cut the caffiene out (halfing normal caffiene leading up to the day of the fast). Then start the fast with NO caffieine and NO vitamin supplements.

    I’m on day eight… two more to go and I’ve lost over 7 pounds and two BMI points.

  120. I wonder if a few ounces of food affect the master cleanse. Because I have a family with young children, I have to cook. As a result, I have taken a few taste bites and wonder if that will affect. Must I really drink 150 ounces of water …
    1 1/2gallons worth in addition to all the other liquids?

  121. I started the MC today and I am very excited to see results physically and mentally (not craving sweets), but my concern is after you stop the MC is it true that you gain half the weight you lost immediately, how can you keep it off?

  122. I did the cleanse and did not cheat once. This is my first time. I had good results. I did have some headaches occassionally and just dealt with it. It eventally went away. I feel so much better. My skin looks and feels better. I have more energy. I lost 15 pounds. I will do this cleanse again because I see the difference in my digestive system and other internal benefits. My body ha never been cleansed internally. It loved it. So at least 3 times a year.

  123. Im on day three of the master cleanse, and today was the best by far . Day 1 like many was tough. Day two I felt tired and had a few headaches . But today I feel energized ,And less bloated .I am experiencing one problem Ive only had 1 BM. And that was the night before I started this program. Is this common? Or is it because Im not eating solids to eliminate. Well things are looking good so far and after the 10 th day I will leave a comment on how much weight Ive lost. Good luck everyone.

  124. This is the second time I have done the cleanse. The first time I stopped after 6 days because my teeth were so sensative. I could have cleansed longer if my teeth were not bothering me so much. This time I am trying a straw. Did anyone else experience this?

  125. I am twenty-eight girl and dont quit today is my tenth day and results are amazing. I hope u are holding on strong. I started at 213 and today I am 204 wow I can feel it and see it I feel so amazing.

  126. Hi everyone,
    My name is Hope. I am a 27 year old female in Atlanta, Ga. I have been on the Cleanse for only two days and I must say that it has been rough. But I have a serious question. Yesterday the temptation for food got to great and i cheated, I feel awful about it, and just need to know what to do next. I talked to a friend who works at Whole foods market, and he says its normal. But that i could just start over. This is the first time i have ever done anything like this, and i never realized how much i depended on food to get me through. I really want to see this through and just wanted some advice. Thank you
    Hope

  127. You suggest drinking your weight in ounces of water. Are you including the lemonade in that? The salt-water drink? And/or the tea? I just don’t want to drink too much water.

  128. I finished my cleanse and I see the results. And so are other people I work with. I didn’t want to weigh myself just wanted to see it in my clothes after I was finished. Especially the way my swimsuit fits.
    The side affects have been there, but not like I thought they would be. However, I have definitely have tried to take it easy and get plenty of rest.
    My face looks extremely hydrated due to all the water I have been drinking. So, I’m happy about that.
    I’m slowly and surely starting to eat some regular foods, but sticking with raw veggies and some fruits. I forgot about just starting out with juices. So, my stomach was a little queezy for about an hour. I’m still incorporating the water mixes everyday as I want to lose a little more.
    A couple of people from work asked about the cleanse and I gave it to them and the link to the website. I also wrote down a few tips for them like the ones on your e-mails to start with a 3 day cleanse and move your way up to 10 days. I think it gives most people a sense of accomplishment when it their goals seems closer to achieve.

    Thank you for this cleanse!

  129. Has anyone had any side effects with the loss of electrolyles on this cleanse? I am on my 5th day and was doing quite well until mid-morning. I started feeling light headed, began feeling weak/dizzy, palpitations and chest pressure. I am a very healthy person. It lasted about an hour I had simiilar symptons when I took Hydroxycut years ago and it scared me as it did this morning. I took some Zija juice (hiigh in patassium) and felt better after deciding hte symptoms were not going away. I began to feel better almost immediately. I am a nurse practitioner and definitely know the signs and symptoms of low potassium. I’ve had lots of diarrhea and cut back on the laxative tea. Will drinking Zija juice (fruit) every morning hurt the goals of the cleanse?

  130. i want to know cuase i work does the master cleanser make you go to the bath room alot cuase i cant be getting up every minute going to the bathroom. I want to start the master cleanser but i want to find that out first.

  131. i recently started the cleanse and i dont like the cayenne pepper but i know i will see more results.im also a gum chewer so i have to keep busy so i wont think about it.I also am only on day one and my skins getting blottchy and i burp alooot! lol otherwise its great cant wait to see the results because i work out too. 🙂

  132. I don’t think Raylen has time to answer these questions and honestly many of the questions here have the answers on this actual site and most are found in this book “the Master Cleanse Secrets guide ” so please buy the book or if you have the book, read it.

  133. I am on day five of the Master Cleanse & I have not cheated at all. Yet I have only been having one bowel movement per day, & even the one isn’t a big one. I have a history of only having 1 to 2 bowel movements per week when I’m not on any kind of laxative, so I was really looking for this to relieve some of the back up. I’m looking for advice on what I can try to make this more effective.

  134. I was really looking forward to doing the master cleanse–by the end of my first day it felt like my head was going to explode–i realize one of side effects was headache–but i could not stand it—does anynone have any suggestions for this side effect?

  135. hello, i’ve started the detox cleanse 5 days ago and everything started well. now day 5 and 6 i have very little bowel movements. i’m measuring the lemonade and taking the teas. i even did the warm salt water and nothing happen. should i stop the detox or is there anything else i can do?

  136. I am currently on the master cleanse and this is my 7th day. For some reason i have taken the tea; salt and fibre and have not had any proper bowel movement. to make it worse it feels like my kidneys are failing. My right kidneys are in a lot of pain. I have done the cleanse before and this is the worse experience that i have had. I am a bit skeptical about it now.

  137. Today is the 2nd day of my cleanse, my MAJOR problem is I am starving!!! It is 9:15am and I have already drank 32oz of my pre made drink and I am hungry!! I am not massivly over weight I am 5’1 and 138lbs, prior to this I was taking phentamine pills but stopped cause I didnt like the way I felt on them, so its not like I was taking alot of calories before I started. I dont understand why am I so hungry??? Can any one relate to this???

  138. hi, I live in Mexico and I just finished my cleans and i feel great like every time that i do it. I wanted to ask you if it`s o.k. to use the master cleanse if the person has breast cancer? and for how long should this peson do it for? I hope you can answer me, it`s very important for this friend to know. thank you for all your tips and support they are real helpfull

  139. I just wanted to ask a quick question! I am on the mc for the first time and am now on my third day! My initial reason for going on the cleanse was to lose a few pounds and in doing so introduce a healthier way of eating. Yesterday I had some fruit,then later on before going to bed I drank the laxative tea as normal and this mornung I had an elimination which is also normal. I just want to kinow if anyone else has been eating a bit of fruit as well, I dont want to make myself ill so I dnt see any harm in eating fresh fruit. Will this cause any major distruptions to the cleanse and will it stop me from losing weight?

  140. I have been preparing myself for the cleanse for the past 3 weeks and plan to start this coming Monday. I am pretty nervous but the newsletter and all of the comments and diaries I haveread are so inspiring. I certainly dont want to lose any weight, but I am a smoker, a fast food and junk food junkie and I dont exercise. I think this could be the first step to the rest of a healthy happy toxin free life! Any comments or advise is always helpful and wanted!!

  141. I was very skeptical.
    My husband was the one to introduce me to the Master Cleanse. I recently lost over 18olbs. through diet and a lot of exercise, but I was struggling with headaches. I went to specialist and was given every sort of migrane medication that was available but nothing worked. I tried the master cleanse and after 2 days the headaches were gone. This was my firt cleanse and I stayed on it for 14 days. I came off the cleanse because I was scheduled for surgery. However, while on the cleanse I felt so alive, alert and full of energy. I maintained my work outs which consisted of 2 hours of both cardio and weight training 2 times a day, 6 days a week, and I felt stronger than ever. I do not know how it worked but it did. I intend to go back on the cleanse tomorrow. I want to purge my body of the drugs that are necessary before and after most surgeries.

    The only side effect that I have found was that I was continuously cold…but I just threw on a couple of layers and problem solved. I also did not like the taste of cayenne pepper so I by pasted it by taking it in capsule form with my drink and was able to up the dosage. That way I was able to increase the effects of the pepper and enjoy the taste of my lemonade. I also lost the 10 lbs. that I had gain from the medications that were given to me in attempts to rid me of the headaches. So I am back to my ideal weight of 155 lbs. and have less than 10 % body fat.

    I have told many people about the cleanse but have warned them that it is not an answer for weight loss. You will loose weight but the weight you loose will find you when you come off unless you are willing to eat smart and exercise.

    I love this cleanse.

    Nancy

    Nancy

  142. No where in the master cleanse does it speak of what you do about your medication while cleansing. i take lexapro and wonder if you are to continue your meds while on the cleanse, no one out there seems to have any information on this subject. hope to get an answer before i start. thanks sandy

  143. I just finished the Master Cleanse it was absolutely wonderful for my body. I lost 11 pounds and it felt wonderful because I did not feel bloated at all I felt so clean, it was amazing. I plan it carefully I work in my journal everyday and that helped motivate me. I was determined to finish and I did I told my friends what I was going to do and they were like a support group for me. I understand you cannot stay on it for more than 10days but I do want to do it again and I was wondering I can do it. I finish Feb 29th so I was thinking if I can do it again the last 10 days of April. Please tell me if this would be too soon. The only side effect I would say I had was a bad headache and I am not sure that came from the cleanse I think it was because my office was so hot one day I had a headache, but I really enjoy being on the cleanse and I did not miss food at all.

  144. just wondering if it is common to vomit due to the lemonade mixture, i know i did shortly after the first intake and find it hard to bring myself to try again. Any suggestion

  145. I was on the Master Cleanse for only 5 days. I did loose weight and felt great but now my menstral cycle is late. I’m wondering if it’s related to the Cleanse. Did anyone have any similar symptoms?

  146. I have been on the Master Cleanser for the past fifteen day and I want you to know I feel great. I have been doing this since 2006. I was really glad to hear about the sea salt flush. I prefer this much better that ht eherbal tea, because the tea tend to give me cramps. I am going for 21 days. I have always done 10 days, but htis time it is a spiritual fast and I felt the Master Cleanser would be much healthier for me. Hang in ther all of you who are on the diet. DON’T QUIT.

    lORNA

  147. Stephanie,

    I got the pepper already packaged, I can’t handle spice at all an these seem to help, I did however still have the acid reflux sometimes. but it seemed to pass by the middle of the second day.

  148. Hi my name is Heather,

    I am 24 an in normal health an a mother of two, I have been on the cleanse now for finishing my 3rd day. I was wondering if someone could answer me about when you know your body is done. I have heard a couple of things. My husband is going to start his cleanse on tuesday, but he is insisting that I go the full ten days. I just am so used to having a celery stick or a carrot for a snack. So my main thing is when or if you know your body is done? I don’t have as many bowl movements as most ppl an never have, is that okay as well?

  149. Hey guys I want to start the master cleanse but I can’t find the grade B maple syurp anywhere, will it hurt if I use grade A?

  150. The only side effect that I experienced was a rash throughout my body, Now I don’t think that is normal! Is it? I had to stop by the 7th day because I couldn’t stand the Itching, but I did lose 10lbs and gained lot’s of energy.

  151. It would be nice to read the response to each of these comments, is that possible?
    Keep up the Great work, and thanks for this web site.

  152. Well, i’m on day one and obviously have a long way to go. I haven’t been hungry at all and i wish i could pass on the salt water flush. But i know how important it is, so i will stick w/ it even though it makes me gag. The most difficult thing is my lack of energy. Does this get better as the days progress?

  153. Hi there,
    I am on my 12th day of the cleanse and I am unsure when to stop. I feel great (and have most of the cleanse). The problem is, I am still getting alot of solid matter out of my body. Will this “stuff” continue to come out if I stop now or should I keep going until most of this is gone?
    Thanks for the site!
    Lynn

  154. Hi

    I did the MC for only one day because the pepper was just way too much for me…it was the taste…it was horrible. I ordered some “gel capsules” from a health food store and I am going to put my cayenne pepper in those and swallow them with my drink of lemon, water and grade B maple syrup. I could handle everything but the taste of the drink and I’m anxiously waiting for these capsules to arrive so I can start back on this diet. I was just wondering if anyone else took their cayenne pepper in a capsule instead of mixing it with the drink. I figured it would have the same effect because it is just a simple capsule that will dissolve in my stomach in a few min. after I finish my drink. Any other suggestions?

  155. I am currently in the middle of my fourth day. I have been having difficulties drinking the lemonade. Just the thought of it makes my stomach quesy. The cheyene pepper is also to spicy for me. What can I do to make it better?

  156. I’m on the Master Cleanses 2nd day. The HoodiThin realy helps the hunger cravings. The only problem I’m having is the lemon repeating on me. Any Suggestions. The first day I mixed the drink the night before and it was just to hot. Today I mixed it right before starting to drink it and it is much better. I’m hoping that the acid from the lemons don’t bother me today.

  157. I’ve been on the master cleanser for four days now I have not been having any side affects. This is my second time on the cleaner. The first time I did it for 7 days. This time I plan to go longer. I heard you can cut back on the maple syrup so instead of doing 12 tblsp I did 10 tblsp. Is this okay?
    Thanks.

  158. I am considering trying the master cleanse diet, but i have one question? Where do i find the Grade B maple syrup?

  159. Hey there, Just wanted to say that your e-mails are very helpful and informative. I’m going to start the cleanse this Sunday evening and am so excited about doing it. Thanks again!

  160. Today is 5-29-07 I plan to start the master cleanse tomorrow. I have a question… I work nights (8p-6a) and I have been trying to modify the cleanse to fit my shedule. Any suggestions?

  161. I did FINISH my 10 day master cleanse and i’m on my 11th day waiting for the 3rd day so i can eat some fruits,veg,and SALADS. But on day 2 is there anything other than rye wafers i don’t eat them what about ritz crackers or bread sticks and so far 15 1/4 lbs. are gone.

    thank you

  162. I enjoy reading all the inquiries on this Blog, however I find it very interesting that it seems many of you have NOT read the book by Stanley Burroughs. Everything you will need to get started whether you are diabetic or otherwise…Plus how to complete and end the cleanse are all in the book.

    Also, keep in mind this cleanse was never intended to be a “diet” but a cleanse, to rid toxins and disease, overcome addictions. Weight loss is just a bonus 🙂

    Again, I recommend getting the book for $6. It is complete and answers every single question posed in this forum. I can’t imagine going to the length and sacrifice to do this cleanse half-heartedly. If you are going to do this, do it right without substituting ingredients or cheating here and there, you want the full benefits of the cleanse since you are going to all the trouble! I am a huge advocate of this cleanse and know first hand it works and is amazing! Best of luck to ya–

  163. I am considering starting the cleanse, however, I suffer from cronic migraines {up to 7 a month; I will be consulting my neurologist before starting}. Has anyone ever done this cleanse that suffers from migraines? And what have you done to help yourself. One of the reasons I want to do this is because of all the medications I have been put on because of the headaches and the surgery I went through to help with them. I want to get all that “stuff” out of my body ~ then maybe the headaches will stop.

    Also, I workout 5 days a week, is it best to stop that all together for the 10 days of the cleanse?

    Thanks for any and all feed back!

  164. I have completed the 10 day cleanse and am on the last few days of the “exiting process”. I had a few questions about this detox program . Does it detox the liver and candida? I have not had any tarry stools or stools that appear to be old waste. Does this mean that I need to repeat this thoroughout the year until I see these results?

  165. Hi – I am on day 4. I originally thought i would stop today, but when I got up, I felt pretty good. I reread some of the book and decided to keep going.
    Question – when I do a salt cleanse, it affects me all day. All day I have bowel movements, so I can’t go any further than my bedroom in order to be close to the bathroom. I can’t be tied to the house this close so did the cleanse at night. is this ok?

  166. Hi Raylen,
    I did the cleanse on 12/26 for 12 days, I have never felt better and really enjoyed the bonus of the weight loss. I have lost 35 pound and am at goal weight now. I plan on doing another cleanse in a couple months. I am enjoying reading your information and blogs.. I am a firm believer!!!! Thanks from a cleanse success story…..

  167. I’ve not started the master cleanse yet. I’ve seen bottles of maple syrup but your emphasis on using the Organic, Grade B maple syrup is posing difficulties. I would not make the difference between sweetened maple syrup and the organic. Would any other maple syrup do the cleanse effectively? I’m itching to start but can’t until I’ve heard from you. Congratulations on the good job you are doing – spreading knowledge for the benefit of others.

  168. Hi Raylen,
    I’ve been pondering and procrastinating with the Cleanse for about a month now and finally the time has come. I started today…had my first herbal (laxative) tea last night and drank a quart of sea salt water mix this morning. I have consumed about half of my pre-made 64 oz jug of the lemonade mix. I can’t believe how lemon juice water and cayenne can screw up the great taste of maple syrup (I’ll get used to it) I’m a pretty stubborn person so I will be able to accomplish the scheduled ten day cleanse. Other subscribers may find the following helpful or maybe inspirational. I am a 56 year old male 6’2″ tall and weigh (as of this morning) 230 lbs. I take the following medications: blood pressure, cholesterol, urinary tract relaxer (enlarged prostate), wellbutrin, clonazepam and (lorazepam when needed) for panic disorder, glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health and pain, over the counter back pain drug (Robax Platinum) and Grapefruit apple cider vinegar supplement with Hoodia, attempting weight control. I am a smoker ( 1 pack of 25 cigarettes every three days.
    I consulted with my doctor 2 weeks ago about quitting everything while on the Cleanse. He was fine with it and told me his only concern was my blood pressure which I will have taken twice a day for the duration.
    I have made an apointment with my doctor for day 11 of the cleanse and I will at that time have a full medical and with any luck be able to throw away some if not all of my medications. Quitting the smoking is a no brainer. The only problem I can foresee is that I love to cook and eat and I don’t want to go back to doing that the way I have been after the cleanse is done. Wish me luck.
    I’ll keep you posted throughout the 10 days.
    Thanks for your motivation and support.
    Tom

  169. When i first started the cleanse i had headaches for the first to days then i was ok, but the last to days i was really sick my body didnt want the salt water anymore i had to force myself to drink it. And the lemon drink was even worse, it’s like my body didnt want it anymore, i really had to fight out those last to days. Is this normal or was my body trying to tell me something and i wasnt listening. The result were great i think i lost about 8lb in ten days.

  170. i have a question? i have done this cleanse 2times now and the first time felt a little easier. i went 10 days the first time and the cravings subsided after 3-4 days. This time the craving never left they seem to increase witheach day and i could aonly make it through 8.5 days. when i stopped the cleanse i could not wait to eat junk again, why do you think the efect was this way? i need some serious advise. It’s been 2weeks since my last cleanse and i feel so loaded up with toxins already again because i delved right back in face first. i want to try again in another week or so, any suggestions?

  171. Hi. I did a very dumb thing while on my 2nd day of the MC. I had the worst migraine that I have ever had in all my life, I couldn’t even lift my head or move my eyes from side to side without feeling like my head would explode. I unconciously? took a couple of aspirin (I know, dumb huh?-but I wasn’t thinking clearly) and I got sooooo very sick in my stomach, and the bummer is—-IT DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR MY INSANE, GIGANTIC MIGRAINE! I got so sick that I had to stop the diet and just sip water for the rest of the day. The next day I did a little broth and some veggies and felt much better, and quickly gained back the 2lbs. that I had lost so far.
    But, I refuse to let this taint my desire to finish a 10-day MC. So, I am starting again right after Valentine’s Day. (Gotta get that Valentines Day dinner!!!!:)

  172. I’ve been on the diet for 2 days now and have already lost 5 pounds. So that’s amazing in itself. I feel great too, it’s just the craving for solid food. But the drink does satisfy. I did have a question though. Is it ok to chew sugar free gum while on this diet? I’m not going to do it unless i kno i can because i don’t want to mess anything up. Anyway,I’ll be able to fit into that little outfit in two weeks! Thanks Master Cleanser!

  173. I just did 5 days of the master cleanse and the only day that I had the headaches was the first day. On day two I was a little tired but by day 3 I was feeling real good. I lost lbs of waste. I will continue to do 3 day mini cleases until I reach my desired weight goal.

  174. Hi when you said make sure u put enough maple syrup and lemon i was wondering. is 2 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of maple syrup in 48 ounces enough? the directions never told me how much water to add and since it said drink at least 48 ounces a day i thought thats what they meant…..confused

  175. Hi! Thank you for newsletter! I have a question. I am on my fifth day and hve not had any major elimination. I up my water and lemonade mixture intake, I am doing the SWF and tea. All i get is loose stools. I was thinking of also taking an overcounter cleanser with this. Any suggestions? Help! I am getting frustrated! Thanks again!!

  176. Hi.
    I am on the 6th day of the cleanse. I feel wonderful, I have a ton of energy and I do not want to come off. This is my second time doing the cleanse, the last time I only made it 6 days and gave in. I desire to go 21 days this time. The person (Tony) who went 21 days really inspired me. I have wt. issues, and although this is not a diet, I am losing wt.He mentioned that you do not suggest staying on longer than 21 days WHY?, I have fasted several times for spiritual reasons and I always feel so much better, this time I do not want to go back to those same habits as before namely meat! I would love to lose 50lbs.

  177. Hello, I was still wonering about the diearra that I’m experincing is that normal, or should I get off the cleanse it’s been 6 days.

  178. I’m looking forward to begin my first attempt of the Master Cleanse. But before I begin, I have a question. I plan to do a cleanse 2-3 days a month, every month while I on my period (because my appetite is decreased during that time). Is that a good idea ? I’m using the cleanse as both a detoxifier and a weight loss method.

  179. Hi,

    In my part of town, Norhthern NJ, I could not find the grade B of maple syrup. There is only grade A. That is what I used and I did the cleanse for a precautionary 3 day period. I did not notice a change of the way I felt at all. Is that normal? I’m not worried, just thought I’d feel different somehow. Could this be because I only cleansed for 3 days?

  180. Jan.9 2007

    My daughter and I are on are third day of the Master Cleanse. We are feeling pretty good. Headaches every now and then.

    Betty Cooper

  181. I am extremley hungry???? Why? I have read that many people do not feel hunger.I just had a baby about 8 weeks ago? Would this make a difference? Please somebody help what do I do?

    Katy

  182. Hello Raylen

    Before going on the cleanse I researched the topic for months, which is how I stumbled onto your newsletter, which by the way is great and a very valuable resource.
    I followed the cleanse exactly as per the book even using natural fluoride free toothpaste and natural aluminum free deodorant on days when I had to leave the house, as well as putting a filter on my shower to get rid of the chlorine and other toxins in the water.
    I know you frown upon staying on the cleanse for longer than 10 days, but on the 10th day my tongue was still severely coated and still could not believe the stuff coming out of me in the morning after the salt water flush. Being what I suspect to be a highly toxic person, due to many years of steroid abuse as well as having the worst diet of anyone I’ve ever heard of, I decided to stay on longer. To make a long story short I cleansed for 21 days. During that time I discontinued all medications, against doctor’s orders of course. (2 for high blood pressure and 1 for extreme acid reflux) On day 21 my tonuge was still pretty coated but I ran out of maple syrup so decided to start the coming off the cleanse process. In those 21 days, which were only difficult in the beginning, I lost 52 lbs. and to me and my doctor’s absolute amazement my blood pressure was 120/70. Before the cleanse it was 160/100 and that’s with meds, without meds its been as high as 180/110. And I had not experienced any acid reflux on the cleanse, or after the cleanse.This cleanse in my eyes is truly amazing and would highly recommend it. But only if you are disciplined enough to follow all directions and not cheat what so ever.
    Oh by the way on day 21 I was still coughing up thick mucus which is a sign of toxins.
    Do you think it would have been safe to go a little longer?
    Also does this cleanse kill the good natural bacteria needed by the body? If so how do you replace it?

    Any information would be greatly appreciated

    Tony

  183. Nevermind, I re-read and found the minimun is 60oz per day. I will let you know how it all works out.
    Thank again!

  184. How often should I drink the lemonade. How many fluid ounces minimum per day?
    I do want to start immediately.
    Thanks

  185. Hi Raylen,
    Happy New Year to you & thank u for all your helpful healthy tips. I am starting the Master Cleanse tomorrow and I must tell you how much your pre-warm up activities are right on target. I set my date for the cleanse about 4 weeks ago & have been trying to get myself in order mentally & physically. I even made it a point to take off 4 days from work to complete the cleanse since i am a first-timer. I am planning to complete a 5 day cleanse.
    I was wondering if you could re-send the “video stream” you sent maybe a couple weeks ago which had someone explaining exactly how to mix all the ingredients together.
    Thanks again & blessings to you in the New Year,

    Eren Moore
    NYC

  186. I’ve been reading your newsletters and would really like to give the clense a try. My concern is that I’m a Type 1 diabetic. How do I handle my insulin requirements and sugar in the syrup while on the clense? Is there an adapted recipe I can use? What are your suggestions?
    Thanks!

  187. I finished a 10-day cleanse a little more than a month ago, and was extremely pleased with the results. I plan to do another in March.
    Sorry to be graphic, but I am about 2 months late with my menstral cycle and was wondering if this has anything to do with the cleanse. I have an irregular cycle anyway due to a low BMI, but never THIS late. Also, I have negative pregnancy results. I can’t find anyone who has experienced this, and I was wondering if any of the women here have had this problem.

  188. I really enjoyed the magic story. I recently subscribed to your newsletter. I find it extremely helpful. I cant do the master cleanse just yet because I am breastfeeding. I am preparing myself for it though, cant wait to start.

  189. about water. I cannot afford right now to get the filter. So do I have to use bottled water 🙁
    What is the best until I can ge teh filter?
    Will I still benifit?

  190. I plan on doing the cleanse(10 days) in January after the holiday are over. This will be my 3rd time in 5 months. I love it and recommend it to everyone who asks me how I lost my weight. Even toxic people I tell to get on the plan. I have never suffered any bad effects other than being cold.Has anyone gone 10 days or longer that can tell me what it’s like? I have lost 32 pounds and have kept it off for three months.Please keep up the good work on your letters.

  191. I love your newsletter and tips.

    I’ve been off the cleanse for over a month and find myself craving the lemonade concoction. I lost a total of 12 pounds and want to lose more but I don’t want to do the cleanse for 40 days. I would like your opinion on using the lemonade for breakfast and lunch and eating a sensible dinner. Do you think it’s safe?

  192. I just completed the 10 days of the master cleanse and experienced all of the normal discomfort the first 3 days and then I was able to move around normally. But the last 2 days my back started to hurt. I’m sure it was gas and drank club soda which made it move to my stomach. My stomach pains subsided after some pomp and circumstance!!! Is there some way to avoid this painful effect?

  193. I’m on my 8th day of the master cleanse. I’m alittle troubled that I’m not eliminating three times a day as the book states. I’ve tried the laxative teas and even the salt mixture which helped a bit. Any suggestions?

  194. Hello to you and thank you for the update on the master cleanse. I would like to say one thing that my sister and I both experienced on the master cleanse,We were both affected with our teeth.She had a hard time to indure the pain,and I had loose teeth that were very sore,painful to be more precise.But I am willing to put all that aside and do it agian in the month of Feb.it will be 4 months for me,I did get off of coffee but started up again on the toxins.My next goal is to stay off of coffee and maybe my sore back will not come back this time thank you for the letters Diane Bertin

  195. Unfortunately, the longest I could stay on the Master Cleanse was 6 days. I just wasn’t going to the bathroom as often as I liked. I recently went to the doctor and was diagnosed with IBS or slow bowels. Even with taken the laxative teas I just wasn’t feeling as empty as possible. Perhaps I will try again. I love the Master Cleanse and still recommend it to all I come in contact with.

  196. Hi, I have a question on the water. We are planning to buy the filter you mention but we have found an ARTESIAN WELL in Ogden Utah and just love the taste. Is that water good enought to use for the cleanse?

  197. Thank you so much for the insight on the side effects. The information has helped so much. The first day I had such a terrible headache. It was that time of month also, so maybe along with starting the cleansing that had something to do with it. I tried to do my normal jog and didn’t have the energy. My husband and I doing this together which makes it a lot nicer. We will take it easy while we’re on the Cleanse. We have 8 more days to go. Thanks Again Carol Cowan

  198. For the last ten (10) days I have been on the Master Cleanse Programme. The side affects that I experience were as you said, fatigue and headaches. For me after the fourth or fifth day I was feeling pretty ok. This cleansing programme has been wonderful for me I have lost weight and because of that my back pains is less severe and my skin is so clean I wish I had done this before. I know that I will continue useing this programme. Thank you.

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