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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I am a MCer 4 life, yes life. I take the smooth move and swf, am and pm. I think it is very important in the detox matter to take this twice aday. Some state they want to MC but then want to change or eliminate some of the process, when that happens it is not the MC and that’s when I believe a person should find their way to detox and leave the MC out of the picture…..
I tried to order the books, but the links do not seem to be operating.
I’ve been on the master cleanse for 6 days. I’ve been loving the results. However today I started having a cough. My cough has been very productive. does anybody know if this is a normal part of detoxification?
I am not passing the fecal matter everyone is talking about.I only pass a dark yellow translucent liquid with no smell. Is this whats supposed to happen in the 5th day of the master cleanser.
I am in the 5th day of the master cleanser and am not passing the fecal matter everyone is talking about.I only pass a dark yellow translucent liquid with no smell. Is this whats supposed to happen.
is it okay to drink green tea?
I’m currently on the 5th day and I experienced the same type of elimination. I think it is normal since there isn’t any type of food in my system at all. The only thing that i’m eliminating is the remains of all the buildup.(This is how I rationalized this)
When I first heard of the MC I heard it as the Lemoade Diet and thought it was crazy to actually starve yourself for 10 days! I researched it more and found myself anxios to begin! I love it and have much more energy than before. I will definitely do this clease at least twice a year! I’m starting this year off right!
Im thinking about starting the master cleanse, but im missing some information about it. First, do you have to drink a laxative tea or is regular tea ok? secondly, is it a must you use uniodized salt vs. iodized? and thirdly woll it cause severe health problems to use Grade A maple syrup vs. Grade B
I haven’t started the Master Cleanse yet because I’m still reading up on it, first. I’m more worried about coming off the diet than I am about the diet itself. What is the worst that could happen to you if you don’t “exit” the diet the right way?
I’m on the Master Cleanse now end of day 8 and I have a cough and my asthma keeps making me use my inhaler. I’m doing everything the diet is asking of me as i have the book. Aside from my inhaler because I sound fluidy when I exhale I have a natural product called respiratonic that is supposed to aid in everything from bronchitis to pneumonia……I cannot stand the feeling of flemy breathing…….am I ruining the diet? I wanted to try and stay on it 30 days….
I am taking Phentermine 37.5mg for my diet but I want to try the Master Cleanse, is it safe to take my regular diet pill and the Master Cleanse at the same time?
Is Cayenne Pepper bad for us in the long run?
I am really hoping someone can give me some guidance. I am on day 2 of the MC and I woke up with a splitting headache at about 5am. I drank a glass of leomade and tried to sleep it off. I still have this annoying and sometimes extremely intense headache. Is this normal? Please tell me that it will go away and please, if anyone has any tips I would sure appreciate them. I really want be strong and finish this cleanse. I am all ears……. thank you!
I am on day 3, but yesterday I had a headache ALL day. Today it seems better, so I figured it must be my body adjusting to the lack of caffenie.
I want to be strong, too! Let’s do it!
I DID THE CLEANSE FOR TWENTY DAYS AND YOU WILL FEEL ILL IF YOU ARE NOT DRINKING ENOUGH LEMONADE. YOU SHOULD DRINK AT LEAST TEN TO TWELVE GLASSES A DAY. WHAT HAPPENS IS YOU ARE DETOXIFYING YOUR BODY ALL OF THE TOXINS(POISONS) IN YOUR BODY ARE TRAPPED INSIDE AND NEED TO COME OUT. iF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO THE BATHROOM VERY OFTEN TO REMOVE TOXIN WASTE YOU NEED TO DO THE SALT WASH. ITS NASTY BUT IT WILL HELP.
hey i am on going on to day 5 – 5 more to go uness i decide to continue at this point. this morning day 4 my head hurt as well as my sinus. the book by woloshyn said to expect sinus pain when they start to clear up, mucus in the throat as well as symptoms of ailments that plague you to appear. do you get headaches often? perhaps it was your sinus…did you drink enough lemonade – dehydration? also you should start with the laxative in the morning or the salt bath before taking the lemonade.
good luck and hang in there. today was the hardest for me so far but i’m sticking with it.
i have the book and the author said to send questions to http://www.vitagem.com (tom woloshyn). you are meant to stop all medication on the cleanse or else the laxative ruins it effects. you might be ruiningyour cleanse. your body is cleansing so you have to let your symptoms pass. if they are not over by day 10, he suggest you stick with it till they pass, or redo the cleanse … i know tough ha?
hang in there.
for Michael- you would get sick as your body would be physically unprepared for that. you would also shock your digestive system and that could be uncomfortable, ie bowl movements. trust after you start the cleanse and can survive a day, you will not want to shortcut it, you will feel it a waste of your time.
i am on day three and feel great…i was drinking my sea salt to fast so and getting very nauseated. this morning when i drank my sea salt water mixture i drank it very slow…2 hours and i didn’t become nauseated. starting on day one and continuing on day three i have increased energy level. i feel a little hungry at times but have been told that will go away soon. i am excited to see how i feel after a week, then after 10 days….thinking of going two weeks. woo hoo!!!
I am on day 3 of my first Master Cleanse and doing as expected.
I actually did a 7 day cleanse prior to the MC eating only raw fruit and raw or steamed vegetables with supplements and supplemental drink to aid in healing and cleansing. I was planning to do a water fast next, but after reading The MasterCleanser with Special Needs and Problems by Stanley Burroughs I changed my mind to do the MC.
If you do not have the book I suggest reading it first (small 50 page paperback book only $6.50) because it addresses a lot of your questions and more. I think going on a fruit, vegetable and low protein diet for at least a few days prior to the cleanse is helpful to transitioning to the MC.
Grade B is better (darker then A, so more rich in vitamins and nutrients). The book by Stanley Burrough’s will explain what ingredients to use and why as well as all the steps to completing and coming off the cleanse. It will tell you what to expect during and after the MC.
Your body is detoxing from the toxins and excess waste that have built up over the years, so the symptoms are your body reacting to them being released through your pores (suggests bathing 2x day), bowel movements (herbal laxatives to aid in cleansing), sinuses (cayenne) and so on, so do not get discouraged. My sinuses are clearing up and my skin that has broken out for over 20 years is almost all clear (very soft) and the urge to pick (anxiety that caused me to do up to 3 hrs a day, no joke) is no longer there. I have also had some swollen gland and lymph nodes that I was getting concerned with that are almost gone too!
Cleansing has been around for years for spiritual and medicinal purposes. I think that it is something we should do regularly more than ever due to the environment we live in and food we eat.
I hope that I have been of some help and wish you all the best in life and health.
Lastly, if you have a Whole Foods near you they currently have the book with all the ingredients put out in its own display right now.
Hi all
today is day 10 for me and i am feeling healthier than ever. i feel rejuvinated and so full of energy. i am one lady who loves to nap and while on the MC i found that napping was not an option. after my 7.5-8 hours i was like the energizer bunny, lol.
i am looking forward to my freshly squeezed orange juice tomorrow and my broth later on. my partner has been very supportive of me during this time and is making me diner on friday night (my first ‘real meal’). he is health conscious too so it will be along the lines of brown or red rice/steamed veggies and a very light fish. see i love meat, but i know to choose healthy nutriscious meats that are not hard on my digestions, no steak for a long while, lol.
i have to confess that after what will be almost 12 days of no solids i am a bit aprehaensive about swallowing. i was doing the herbal laxatives, couldn’t stomach the salt water bath, but even swallowing those was not comfortable, so i guess i shall start really soft.
i have noticed clearer sking. my tongue is pinker than i can remember. i am more in tune with my body – pilates. i will be taking my post MC meansurements tomorrow and am excited to see my results.
i wish all of you well on your journey. i have enjoyed this and plan of doing my MC 3 times a year, Jan, May, Sept.
God Bless you and yours
hi, i was wondering if the salt water flush was necessary i go to school every morning and i dont want any accidents to happen if i take it .. can i just take the laxitavi tea every morning and at night too and the salt water flush when i dont have to go to school
I am in my 6 day and I am having a lot of acid reflects. I don’t know what I am doing wrong.
I did the salt water the first day, but vomited it. Nevertheless, I went to the bathroom many many times that day. Then the second day after a cup I started feel funny and stopped. But I did also went to the bathroom a couple of times. Now I’m being drinking the laxative tea at night. I go to the bathroom in the morning but that’s all.
Do you think that may have something to do with the acid problem or something else.
hi this is day one of mc for me ill post each day. i m 33 have smoked drank beer eaten like crap for the last 10 years. i used to be in comp. sports so i know how a healty body feels. im going to see if this works tto get me back on the right track
gender; male
age:33
hight 5 5
weight 156 lbs
gut 36″
waist 32″
im done my first day! it was tough but not as bad as i thaught. ive had some headaches but the no caffinee in my body well take some getting used to. little grumpy but over all rdy to see what happens in the am.
see you on day 2
mike
ok its almost 10 p.m. iys hard now . i want to snack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can do this!!! i need support lol
mike
I am on day 9. I do have more energy than normal, but I have to admit I am looking forward to eating something (even raw veggies). There are times that were very difficult, but I just kept telling myself that I could do this and that I wasn’t going to let the other days of not eating go to waste. ( Besides I was trying to get rid of the waste:))
For everyone out there who is either doing this or is wanting to do this I believe it’s one of the best things you could do for yourself and your family. You will be much healthier and have more energy.
You do need to follow the steps one way or another to get the maximum results, but something is better than nothing. I didn’t care for the Smooth Move tea so I would sometimes drink an 8oz. glass of metamucil psyllium fiber instead which is an all natural laxative ( you may need to hold your nose while drinking and drink fast, it’s not pleasant either but for me better than the smooth move. Beside the tea may also stain your teeth, so if you do like the tea I suggest maybe drinking through a straw.)
I wish you all the very best in this and all that you do, and should anyone want support I would be happy to help you through this.
Remember you can do anything you set your mind to. So keep telling yourself that you can do it and that you will be better for it.
God Bless
Shelia
I am on my 7th day! I am experiencing burning around my eyes…and puffiness and dark circles…which I never have. Any support you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Can you still take birth control well you are on the MC
I’m on day four of the MC. I had heard of it before, but had never given it a try, until, four days ago a customer walked in to my store and told me about his experiance. He said he was on his first day going off the cleanse after 10 days and that he felt better than he could remember feeling in years. It showed too. He comes in all the time and I’d never seen him look so vibrant before.
So I tried it!
Honestly, I have not had too much trouble with it. My energy has been good, no headaches, a few food cravings but I just have to drink some lemonade to make them go away. I even went out to diner with some friends last night and was perfectly fine. On the whole, I feel perfectly normal, but a little hungry.
My friends and family are a little worried about me and keep trying to convince me to eat something, but I have been reading a lot about this cleanse the past few days and as far as I can tell, as long as you are a healthy individual and don’t do it too often or too long, your chances of kidney or liver problems are not too big. I’m still doing research into variations of the diet. I’m currenly taking it very stricly. No food or suppliments. Only Lemonade, tea and saltwater.
A solution I have for difficulty of swallowing the saltwater is to mix 1/2 the salt with a very small amount of water, swallow that and chace it with 2 cups warm water. Repeat.
One problem I have been having is that I have only had one BM since about two days before I began. That was last night and not very much. I do not usually have one every day, if I do they are small, but I was expecting to have more because of the laxatives. Any suggestions?
Also, does anyone have experience with kidney or liver flushes?
** For Franklin**
Doing the MC will make any medications you are taking useless. You should go off the pill while you are on it, just save them for later.
After reading these posts I feel it necessary to bring up the point that many of these bloggers are looking to MC to lose weight primarily. The true purpose of a cleanse is to eliminate the buildup of toxins in the body with TEMPORARY WEIGHT LOSS as a side effect. If you want to lose actual FAT, then GO TO THE GYM and do the work! Also eating fresh not canned, processed, or frozen foods…and cooking at home, not eating out daily, will help with weight loss. Everyone is looking for a quick fix to weight loss but there isnt one. It takes more discipline to eat right and work out then to do the MC diet.
Oh as a side note, MC has caused a few serious health problems, kidney failure due to ketoacidosis, and hindering liver function not improving it. No medical doctor will back up this diet due to the dangerous risks associated with it and many people end up in the emergency room.
I’m on my second day of my cleanse. So far so good. No caffeine or sugar withdrawel. No cramping. I eat pretty good and have cutoff red meat for a few months. I’m just getting started but feel better already.
Hey all, great to see you all getting detoxed and healthy! A few words to those who are putting the salt in a smaller shotglass and then chugging the water (salt water flush)…this is dangerous! The reason it is 2 LEVEL MEASURING TEAspoons to .95 liters (1 U.S.) quart of warm water is that it matches the SPECIFIC GRAVITY of your blood, so that the kidneys cannot absorb the water and the blood cannot absorb the salt! If you take a lump of salt in a shotglass full of water it will sit in your lower stomach while the rest of the water you chug down will pass over it and you will have big problems! Remember, your stomach is neither a mixer or a blender! The salt water density MUST match your blood gravitational density! Try using a straw or plugging your nose while you chug…you can also try the Russian vodka drinking method of expelling all air from your breath before and after the chugging to take away the taste…Good health and good luck all!
p.s. curious to know if anyone has passed large black rubbery mucus strands in their movements, the kind that normally come out after a few daily colonic irrigations? As of yet I have not and these black rubbery mucus strands tucked in the folds of the colon are where the real nasty toxins from decades ago are stored and doing the most damage to us all. These are what I am really looking to rid my body of most, so curious if anyone is passing these in large amounts? xx
p.s.s. in response to TNA and his comments on ketoacidosis, ketoacidosis can be a problem for diabetics, however acidosis is a normal bodily function during fasting in which the liver creates the enzymes that the brain needs to survive while there are no food enzymes entering the body. This is absolutely normal, and since the master cleanse program actually has lemon pulp, juice and maple syrup (600 calories worth each day minimum) the liver will not need to completely take over this function. However TNA is right, this is not a diet plan as your metabolism will actually slow down from fasting since the saliva does not trigger digestive acids (all citrus and sugars are absorbed into the body directly from the small intestine, not the stomach) so you will gain weight quickly after you leave this plan while your metabolism is sluggish. This program is about cleaning toxins, the gym and pavement are the places for cleaning out fat cells. x
I just finished my first day of Mc but have not gone potty once…I did bothe the swf and the tea and nothing what could I possibly be doing wrong. I had 2 liters of the lemonade today about 5 cups of water and 1liter of water w/ a teaspoon of sea salt. And a cup of senna tea. Does that sound right? Help!
Its my 2nd day I finally went 2 the restroom…but now I have a splitting head ache. Should I drink motrin?
I also trew up a lot of yellow liquid is that normal. I feel sick.
I tried the swf and went to the bathroom successfully, but that whole night and the following morning I got really bad cramps. My body ached all over and any sudden or sharp movements set off a cramp in my stomach. Is this normal? It kind of has me worried and I feel like crap. Should I stop or does it get better?
Just finished my third day: swf in the morning, 6-8 glasses lemonade and senna tea in the evening. Lots of urinating all day and yellow translucent bowel movements only after the swf or laxative tea. Light headaches, some cramping with the laxative tea, joint and body aches are my only complaints. Have a little more energy than usual but nothing amazing yet, my skin is clear and bright and my tongue is turning very pink. Per Tom’s book I am using Para-free herbal compound for any possible parasites & also Oregano oil extract for candida. I intend to do the full 10 days, but stories about kidney/liver/electrolyte problems do concern me so I am prepared to do it for 5 days then switch to a modified cleanse with vegetables added in if I feel any weakness or sickness, etc.
I decided to do this cleanse after a friend lost about 20 pounds on it. I wanted to do it of course for the positive health factors, but just like everyone else I was also excited about the weight loss. I’ve been following the diet correctly and drinking salt water once a day but I’m getting frustrated.
I’m 25, and I started out 5′4, 132. On day 5 I was down to 126, but the next day I went up to 128, now on day 7 I’m at 126.6. What should I do to see better results? Run and bike, or do the salt water flush twice a day?
I’m afraid I’m just going to gain the 5 pounds back once these 10 days are over. Plus it’s been painful not to eat or being able to go to dinner or drink with my friends. I’m also missing out on mountain biking, swimming and running during the final nice days of summer. Yesterday I felt sick and laid in bed shaking because I was so cold, I am also having chest pain. Not sure if this is worth it …
I have read through a lot of the comments, and it seems that many people have not read the book, and are not following the cleanse rules. I have done the cleanse several times, and have tried to tweak it, but quickly learned that it did not work the way it should have. It worries me that some of you are trying out this “diet” without knowing the specifics. The MC itself is not dangerous, but trying to make your own version of it is. Please, Please, Please read the book, and follow the guidelines. I promise the salt flushes and the rest of it will work a lot better and make more sense that just trying to glean the recipes from random blogs.
I am on my 3rd day of the MC. I have been following all instructions. The SWF seems to take like 3 hrs to finish, is this normal? Should I use less saltwater?
I am also having major problems focusing at work. I just feel like napping or just not thinking period! My head feels cloudy, is that normal?
I am also exteremly emotional. When I feel happy or laugh it is a lot, which is good, but I can be laughing one minuet and crying the next. I am not even close to “the change” lol so I don’t think it is hormonal. Has anyone else experienced this?
If I ama taking anticonceptive pill, is there any risk of getting pregnant easily if I do the Lemonade diet.
I read the book and started the cleanser diet yesterday because I’m having severe pain in my lower back and physical therapy is not helping. I am also depressed after the deaths of my husband in Jan. and my mother in April. I lasted until night when I blew it and ate supper–vegetables and cornbread.
Got up today and started again and plan to go 9 more days. (The stuff about the parasites grossed me out and scared me.) I am SO hungry! I’ve had 4 cups of lemonade and 2 cups herbal tea so far and it’s 6 PM here.
I’m interested in the book, lamp, and filters but the website says the book is not available. Should I order the lamp anyhow?
Day 6. Surprisingly, no hunger, but longing for junk food today. I am following the cleanse very accurately and my energy has been good. Lots of body aches, though, and I have had no bowel movements–just the yellow liquid everyone seems to get. Going this long without a bowel movement is starting to concern me
is the flush a major part? because i hear the laxitives can hurt your insides. im a little worried about that, is it worth it tho ?
I successfully carried out this cleanse a few years ago. I have to admit I felt absolutely wonderful. I felt happier and also thought more clearly. The hunger was really not there–it was mental. More the result of seeing others eat and longing for the taste and feeling of satisfaction.
today is day 6 on the master cleanse yesterday i tried the tea at night and in the morning it did not work well at all hyperactive peristalsis feel the urge to go but only had a few small movements of soft dark stools with a distinctive smell /foul odor. This morning i did the sea salt with good result still smelly with floting subtances kind of look like phlems . Otherwise im doing very well a litlle ache here and there at times. My tongue is coated my teeth never feel clean no matter how much i brush and floss. By the way im schedule for a dental extraction on day 9 under anesthesia and 12hrs fasting. Is it safe?, please reply.
well i want to start this mc but im worryed
just of the bad things that can happen if i start
is 8 glasses a good start ?
should i every day do the salt water flush and tea ?
I’ve had many years of experience with doing the Master Cleanser, by Stanley Burroughs. My mother and I met Stanley B. back in the mid 70’s in Kailua, Hawaii (we live on Oahu). I do believe it’s a good idea to discuss doing any fast, cleanse, laxatives, salt water cleanse, etc., especially if you have medical issues. It’s also important to read the book before doing the cleanse – find in any health food store or bookstore. I’ll share with you some of my thoughts and experiences, which may answer some of your questions about the juice and the process.
1. Important!! make the lemonade according to the recipe in book and drink plenty of it throughout the day. Get all the ingredients you will need including the “sea” salt and make sure you will not run out. The lemonade contains pure grade B maple syrup, which gives you energy. Though, I do make my lemonade with a bit less syrup than called for. I don’t like my juice too sweet tasting. For example I may use 14 – 16 Tblsp lemon juice (more lemon because I prefer it that way) with about 8-10 Tblsp of syrup…a little tart. Don’t forget the cayenne pepper! – you must have this in your lemonade in order for the toxins in your body to be stirred, then preparing you for elimination. Put the amount called for in your pitcher or in your cup as you drink (if you add the cayenne in to your pitcher, stir juice well before pouring to mix it around)
2.When starting the cleanse/diet, I make a gallon of the lemonade, per the recipe in the book, so I have enough for most of the day – usually making a second pitcher later in the day to get through the evening. Have plenty of lemons and maple syrup (and of course, cayenne pepper) on hand. I drink 1-2 cups before starting my day – I like it heated like tea in the morning. Then, I usually drink it at room temp.; for me it tastes better than cold (go by what you like). I do not drink other liquids except a little water – my mother used to have a cup of black coffee in the morning, then started her juice and it didn’t seem to bother her results. Go on to work or on about your day, but make sure you bring your juice with you. I carry it in a large thermos, bottle, or pitcher . . make sure you have enough along for the length of time you will be away from home . . not enough juice and you may feel weak, light headed, even sick to your stomach. Besides a couple cups in the am, I try to drink at least 1 cup of juice every 2 hours (for energy) during the day, drink extra at lunchtime, take it in the car, take it to the kid’s game, or leave in the car when shopping, drink at my desk when working, etc. My mom always said drink a little less (6 cups) for more weight loss, but I know that drinking too little juice will result in a bad feeling (headache, etc), I could never do that. I recommend drinking at least 8-10-12 cups per day. A headache may come on within your first 2-3 days, no matter how much you drink, and it may stay with you for a few days – this is not abnormal – your body has toxins being stirred up that need to be eliminated . After day 3 or 4, I usually feel light, clear headed, and not hungry . . rather blissful! At this point it’s easier to continue for a week or however long I wish to stay on. I’m hungriest on day 2 and 3 – need to drink more juice to get thru the hunger pains! Stanley B. recommended doing the Master Cleanse for 7 days, 14 day, 21 days, or 30 days. Of course the longer time was for people with more medical issues. I feel that even 3-4 days is long enough to cleanse your colon and intestines and feel better. I generally stay on for 7 days, and have gone as long as 21 days. Of course, this is with elimination by way of salt water cleanse every morning, after the first day of drinking the lemonade.
3. Last but not least important, is elimination!! After drinking the lemonade on day 1, you must (in my opinion) drink the laxative tea or do the sea salt water cleanse. If you do not, toxins are building up in your system. I did not have good results from the laxative tea and did not eliminate enough, so I used the sea salt water cleanse. Each person may differ on the results. Do one or the other and they say if you use the laxative tea (senna is the best), drink it at night and first thing in the am. You may not eliminate enough if only drinking once. Personally, I had good results with drinking the sea salt water first thing in the am. I drink 4 cups of lukewarm water, with 1/4 tsp sea salt in each cup. It may take 15 – 20 min. to get this down, drinking too quickly may make you gag – they say you can add some lemon juice or soy sauce to make it more tolerable . . I don’t but again depends on how you tolerate. Get up extra early, allowing at least 1-1/2 hours for drinking salt water or tea and elimination time. They say to lay down on your Right side for 30 min. for the salt water to flush your small intestine, then get up and stay close to the bathroom. I usually didn’t lay down and it still worked fine, but it may be a good idea. Don’t be surprised if you eliminate 3-4 times and after the first time, it may come out as water. Once you can walk around, get ready for the day, with 30 minutes and no bowel movement . . . you are probably cleansed out for the day and can leave for work, etc. As the days go by, you will notice the color becoming lighter, as you are cleansing out. DO NOT MISS A DAY OF ELIMINATION! If you miss this process in the am, you may not feel good, and in my opinion, all these toxins stirred up by the cayenne, need to come out.
Hope you have good results and feel as great as I do when on this program . . if you should have any symptoms you’re not sure about, they merit checking with your doctor. It may be best to stop the cleanse and check it out. Be smart about this. Read about coming off the lemonade Master Cleanse . . . don’t start out with a steak – you’ll be sorry! I do juices and soup broth, then soft cooked vegies, soup, applesauce. Watch out for yourself after the cleanse – make it a point to add more healthy vegies and fruits (less processed foods, less cheese, dairy, desserts, and red meats). You can gain the weight back with unhealthy choices. I used the MC every 3 months for cleansing out and enjoyed the overall good feeling it promoted. Haven’t done for a few years, but just about to start today. . . and happened on this blog.
Good health to you!!
This is a crock.