The following question was sent in by a reader concerned about the possible dangers of going on the Master Cleanse…
I really want to try the master cleanser. But I am petrified. I had one person tell me that she had heard of many people getting very sick off the master cleanse and that it is dangerous. That alone scared me. But I still very much want to try it.
I had gotten a read about the master cleanse from a health food store and it was from the book of Stanley Borroughs. It said nothing of the salt water flush or a laxative. But when the lady gave me the read she told me herself that if you start to feel cramping you should take a light laxative. So my question is… is it absolutely necessary for the salt water flush? And I very much want to get my health back in order. I’m only 20 years old and very overweight. Please give me some personal insight. Thank you very much.
First of all I want to say that you should always check with a health professional before doing the master cleanse if you have any health concerns. That said it’s likely that they won’t have a favorable opinion of the Master Cleanse, or any other natural approach to health but most doctors are good people and they do have your best interests in mind.
About the salt water flush, it is optional. It will help, but if you can do the Master Cleanse without it. I’ve written about some other techniques you can use to eliminate waster here cleanse your body
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It’s funny how people will second guess health advise and not think twice about drinking gobs of coffee, soda’s or eating fast food several times a week. Should be the other way around, don’t ya think?
I am on my 2nd day of the mc. I feel really sluggish and have had a headache off and on for these past 2 days. Will I feel better after tomorrow? Do I need to drink more lemonade? Also I am drinking the Smooth Move Tea every night and had a bm the following morning but not this morning. Is that normal? My food cravings are pretty basic. If someone around me eats then I get that hungry feeling, but mostly I am able to tell myself no. If anyone can give me any feedback (good or bad) I would appreciate it.
cynthia def has some good points… and you DO need the book, really. many of your questions here are answered there. a few more IMPORTANT points to remember are… 1) drink plenty of purified or spring water on top of the juice throughout the day, as this IS a cleanse. 2) the salt water flush MUST be done on an empty stomach (no juice for an hour or two), preferably UPON WAKING as your stomach is usually empty. the FULL liter or quart (warm spring water w/ 2 tsp uniodized sea salt) should be consumed within minutes to FLUSH the system. if nothing happens within an hour or so, you need more salt. i’ve a tablespoon+ before, but it’s harder to drink. you need AT LEAST 2 tsps. 3) BE SURE to drink an herbal laxative tea each night before bed to help with elimination in the morning. LEAVE TIME for this in your schedule (2 hrs+). 4) be sure to do this cleanse when you have time off or some serious down time from your job. it’s best to relax and let this process work without appointments, meetings or social engagements. again, buy the book. and good luck.
Here’s the problem with the master cleanse.
1) Many of you are claiming to have done “research” on the topic. Typing in “master cleanse” into Google and reading the blogs that pop up is NOT research. If you wanted to read credible studies on topics like this, browse medical journals like PubMed. You will see actual studies from individuals who know a thing or 2 about the human body.
2) The American Medical Association has denounced the Master Cleanse.
3) The person who invented the master cleanse is not a medical doctor. In fact, the person is not well educated at all.
Take it for what it’s worth. Real scientists who devote their lives to medicine, or an uneducated pseudo-dietitian out to make a buck.
I just finished my first day of the Master Cleanse and something is horribly wrong. My urine is bloody and my body feels sick. I am a healthy person who hikes at least three days a week and I work in the gym as a personal trainer as well. My diet has always been very balanced and healthy but I had heard that this cleanse should make me feel even better. I’m very in-tune with my body and I can tell that this is an electrolyte imbalance that is dangerous. This cleanse is too extreme and flushes out what our bodies need to function properly. I would not recommend this to anyone.
So because your body is getting rid of bad things you blame it on the master cleanse? The American medical associatiation is part of an establishment that condones overworked nurses . How messed up is that?. Just because someone is smart enough to not need the medical establishment and has the good sense that mother nature gave him deosnt mean he is “just out to make a buck” I leave thAT to the insurance companyies and HOSPITALS!!
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