Purging your body of all the built up fecal plaque, phlegm, and other garbage is one of the best reasons to do the master cleanse. But it doesn’t always happen right away.
Sometimes you don’t eliminate solid waste until a few days into the cleanse. Don’t worry if you don’t see solid waste coming out right away. Remember your stomach will be empty after the first day of drinking only lemonade and water, and it will take a while for the hardened internal waste to start to break free and be eliminated from your body.
For me the best eliminations (if you can call them that) have come after the first solid meal I eat after I finish the master cleanse diet. It’s like that first whole meal just pushes all the junk out of your intestines.
But there are some things you can do to help the process along. Here’s some tips for better eliminations:
* Use a natural fiber supplement like phylum husk in addition to the other laxatives. You can buy psyllium husk in capsules or in a bulk powder.
* Do some light exercises. Don’t strain your self, but try to get your body moving.
* Massage you belly. This ones kind of silly, but it works. Sit ups are also good.
* Drink lots of water, or better yet drink warm water because it’s not so constricting and does a better job at flushing waste through your system.
* Practice deep breathing a couple times a day. You would be surprised at how much tension you carry in your body. Try to make a concentrated effort to breath deeply and relax the core of your body.
I hope this helps, and if anyone has some tips for better eliminations they would like to share feel free to post them.
If you noticed I haven’t been posting to this blog much it’s because I’ve been busy with a new master cleanse book I put together. It’s gotten lots of positive feedback from readers. You can pick up a copy by going to master cleanse book
If you had a chance to read it I’d love to hear what you think.
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I have lost 20 lbs the first time I used cleanse and 30 each time I did the cleanse with my modifications, I modifed how I made it, for more flavor, and the second and third time I changed how I started the first 2 days. I was also impressed that once I started eating regular food again I still kept losing weight, and didn’t gain it all back. I do the cleanse every 6 months. I also use the ingredients for the cleanse drink in my every day cooking and still drink one glass with breakfast every morning and evening with dinner. I also have substituted sugar with the pure maple syrup and honey, and at times when I want brown sugar flavor in something I mix 1/4 cup spoonable splenda and 1/2 ts. pure dark strap molasses(darker the better)this works well in oatmeal cookies and they are just as tasty as regular ones with sugar if you would like recipe email me at
FOR THE DRINK
#1) I steep lemon peel for one minute in 4 oz. of the water for one minute, and then add ice to make 8 oz then the rest of ingredients.
#2) Instead of drinking mint tea all the time, I add one fresh mint leaf crushed with fingers into my snack drinks.
(Relieves headaches)
#3) I also use half lemon half lime juice instead of all lemon.
TWO-DAY MODIFICATION BEFORE/AFTER
#1) Instead of starting cold turkey and getting the headache that occured the first time I took two days to adjust my body.
A] Steep lemon peel from 1 lemon in 4 cups water for 5 minutes then remove, Add 2 cups Natural whole oats (Red Mill is good)put lid on pan let oats soak up liquid, then add lemon juice from one lemon once cooled down add pure maple syrup for slight sweetness.
B] Eat 1cp Oatmeal mixture for breakfast, and dinner for 2 days.
Doing this for 2 days to start me off and 2 days to finish me off helped me to transition better, and it also seemed to help with elimination better in the first days of cleanse. I also did not experience the horrific headache that almost made me quit the first time. I keep mint leaves around to smell, because I heard mint relaxes nerves even if not ingested, and I keep banana scented things around because the smell is supposed to help fight hunger pangs. I did try the fiber thing the first time, but the oatmeal seemed to work better (for me that is) I was 400 a little over a year ago, and now I am (seemingly without effort)just under 300. Not that I advise others to do because of my results they may vary, but my thyroid meds have been able to be reduced to almost nothing my thyroid has started to function pretty well on its own again, and my diabetes problems (diet controlled) has decreased a great deal, I still have junk food cravings, but not nearly as bad or often as I did previous, and with each cleanse the cravings seem to diminish more, and I kept the habit of eating small meals every few hours, so I am never hungry, and for dinner my family and I have soups and salads instead of heavy things during the week and allow ourselves one splurge night on weekends to forget that. This cleanse was the best things that has happened to me I am happier and my kids are too. I also have not had the migraines I was plagued with previous. I have tried for years to lose weight, and it always came back, and even though I didn’t think when I first thought of doing the cleanse that I could make it through on just a liquid cleanse, I was amazed how hungry I didn’t feel during it, and how my habits and desires for my old food changed in that short amount of time. I also have much more energy, and I am able to lift heavier things and I am actually working out again without pain and effort.
hello. what im wondering about is the salt water in the morning. i haven’t been told the right amount to take. at the health food store they said 32oz. but how much salt? the book is impossible to locate. i looked around and at chapters they said it was sold out in Ontario. so how much salt is required?
This is my second time to do the Master Cleanse. The first time there was solid waste the first day and that was it.(gross…sorry) You had said that it takes a couple days to get things moving but I am on my fourth day and everything that I get rid of is liquid. Is that normal?
I don’t really have a comment, so much as a question… prior to Christmas i recieved a great e-mail story from your web site about the origin of “The Secret”, (i.e., the law of attraction)… I would really like to read it again. Can you send it to me again??? Would be forever grateful!
I would like you to please send me another e-mail like you sent before Christmas about the story of “the Secret” (to success, wealth, happiness, etc) It was great and I’d like to pass it on.
When i drink the salt and water first thing in the morning, i feel like my body becomes dehydrated, I am woundering if this is unhealthy for me, and when I am on the diet, I have low blood sugar, and it makes it worse, what can I do to help this? Kim
Yipee! Finally a comment on the eliminating part of the cleanse. This barley covers it would like to read more. Does your book cover this in extent? I’ve missed hearing from you now I know why. You’ve been busy writting.
Write to moreeven if it is a smalll note.
Shirley
I did the Master cleanse Oct – Nov 2006. I felt great, looked great and had planned to do it a few time a year. Then I got a bad cold around Thanksgiving. It took me 7 weeks to recover. I had to voice, terrible sore throat, and three antibiotics later, I finally got rid of it. The doctor claims it was the cleanse. I got rid of all my antibodies, was not taking vitamins and could not fight off the cold naturally. I think I am done with internal cleansing. I did loose 12 lbs in 12 days, but gained it all back. Now I am on Weight Watchers and have lost 8 lbs slowly, am still loosing, and I feel great.
There is a product I have recently discovered called Bioxy cleanse. It is an oxygen product. It oxydyzes (bad spelling) undigested food in the colon and it comes out in a liquid form. It does what the salt water flush does only better. Plus it is easier to stomach. The oxygen is bound by magnisium which is released by drinking lemon juice or apple cider vinigar following taking the pills or powder with fresh water. The lj or acv releses the oxygen to oxygenize all the organs including the colon. The results are less side effects of detoxing, and many many many bowel movements. I’ve done the master cleanse many times but this time I don’t feel any detox symtoms plus its the longest I’ve gone yet. I’m on my 20th day now and continuing until I feel like stopping. But I feel so good that I don’t think I will for a while yet. This product made a HUGE difference, I think it is crucial to use with the master cleanse.
plz post the secret again…
I will be doing the Master Cleanse in two days for ten days. I have been following the post and looking forward to trying.
Is it OK to substitute sweetener for maple syrop on the cleanse?
Also is Wu-Long tea ok to drink while cleansing?
Dear Raylen: Ihave just completed my tenth day on the Master Cleanse. I did it because I knew I had been eating a very poor diet for quite some time now, my energy was low and I felt like I was always fighting off a cold or virus. To make a long story short I tend to cook and care for my family way more than for myself. Anyway I feel better, have dropped 20 pounds and intend on changing my entire lifestyle. Your tips helped me a lot. Thank You and your news letter! Peace, happiness and good health to you and yours, Esther
I’m confused as when I should drink the herbal tea. Do I mix it in with my lemonade or do it make it and drink it seperately? If I mix it in with my lemonade, what do I do just drop a tea bag in.
i cant drink the salt water mix. it makes me terribly sick. the laxative tea seems to not do anything. what else can i use in the morning besides the sea salt?
Thank you all for all the good info it is encouraging to read the good reports because I will be starting the master cleanse on monday 3/5/07 I was going to start last Sunday but then realized that the ten days would run into my birthday and I intend to eat on my birthday. So I will start after, a good way to start my physical year off right. I should have been dead 5 years ago and every since then I have been trying to improve my body and health. I have become a vegatarien and stopped eating cheese. Step by step I am getting there You know the body as a temple not a play ground. so thanks for the info it helps to know all that stuff.
I wish I had this information when I started.
Thanks for answering the question about waste because I was cncerned about this too.
Juice lemons without pith and rind. Yes or No
Can I chew gum (winter fresh, big red)?
Please send me the article too about the “the secret” that people are requesting on this blog. Thanks
can insulin dependent diabetics do the cleanse using so much maple syrup?
Please send me the secret that every one is talking about.
Can you please send me the secret that everyone is talking about?? Also im on day 4 and going strong, but i wonder… today i did not have any flushing untill after 6pm… even after the SWF… just wondering if this is normal…
Thanks for the info.I have been on the cleanse for 6 days now and I feel great.First three days were tough but I got through it with determination. Now I was some questions:
I have lost 11lbs so far but I am haven’t lost anything for two days is this normal and how do i start mybody to losing more? And for the whole cleanse i haven’t had a solid bowl movement its all been like water is this normal or am I doing something wrong? Any info would be great.Thank you. Tammy …Montana,USA
I have done the Master Fast before and I lost 30 pounds and kept it off for four years. Then I went through a divorce and started eating the S.A.D. diet again and I put on 35 pounds. I did the Master fast for five days, but we had relatives visit from out of town, so I ended up eating. SO, last week I was off the Master Fast. I am back on it as of today. This time I hope to make it for 10 days. It is so hard when people keep offering you food. But I invested in the lemons and Maple syrup and pure water and hoodia and wheat grass tablets, plus I did the salt cleanse and take the smoothe move tea at night. I don’t want to waste all the effort. After I finish with the fast I want to go back to Vegan Organic eating with lots of fresh salads.
I have been on the Master Cleanse for 9 days. I feel good. I am amazed that I don’t feel hungry. I have noticed that my tongue has a white coat. In your book, you say that when you tongue is pink, you are through with the cleanse….if my tongue is still white after 10 days, should I stay on the cleanse until it is pink?
Hello I very much want to try this Master Cleanse but I have a fear I guess you would call it of going to the bathroom in public places. Is there a way (and I know this will sound weird) but is there a way that I can “train†my body to go the bathroom at certain times of the day? Right now I drink a tea called smooth move that has been helping me go to the bathroom (otherwise I don’t go for days) and I have my body “trained†to go when I get home from work. I would like to get all of the “yuckies†out of my body but that is my worse fears. Also what do I need to do to get started on the master cleanse? I am in need of the cheapest way to go about this as I am a single parent on a fixed income.
Also is there a book that can purchase? I do not have a good printer to print up information.
Thank you
Mariann
This is more a question than a comment. What do i do for the pre-cleansing preparation? I can’t seem to find any instructions on what to do before i start the cleansing. And can you please send me the secret that everybody is asking for in this blog. I’d really appreciate your response. Thank You
I really wanted to start the cleanse tomorrow (4/2/07) but I am suffering from flu-like symptoms. Do you think I can start anyway or should I wait unitl I’m feeling better/
HI,
I’M ON MY 8TH DAY OF THE MASTER CLEANSE DIET NOW I HAVEN’T FELT THIS GOOD FOR A LONG TIME. THE 1ST 3 DAYS WERE THE HARDEST,AND ONLY WHEN I WAS COOKING FOR MY FAMILY. BUT NOW, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. NO SIDE EFFECTS YET.ONLY THE I LOST 15LBS.ALREADY AND LOVIN IT.I FEEL SO GOOD THAT I MIGHT STAY ON IT LONGER THEN 10 DAYS .THANKS AGAIN
what type of benefits are eliminated from your body. I mean if you have some type of viral infection will it help it to clear up are take it away totally? what diseases have you know it to clear up or eliminate from the body? I hope I have said this clearly.
This is my first day of the cleanse. I am starving. I thought that I would not be hungry. Will this get better the second day?
Hi !! Soon I want to start cleansing. Needing to get all the info for and finish reading “The Master Cleanser” booklet written by Stanley Burrougs before doing so. I appreciate all the input and e-mails. Thing is I can not down-load your book for my very old computer can do so. Any other way I can get get your book from through the U.S snail mail?? Thank you,
Yes good to get rid of that stuff. One point about massaging your belly: Always work in a clockwise direction to increase movement.
A great side benefit that people look at you funny about when you talk about it, is the drastic reduction of toilet paper required after the cleanse is completed. Your intestines work so well that there is no gooey stuff coming out anymore! The stools are very dry, only the real waste is eliminated, and the good stuff stays inside for you nourishment!
thank you for lettig me know about the better eliminations after the cleanse. i was kind of dissappointed about the amount that came out during, but three days after the cleanse and my first solid meal i had a major amount come out. i felt a hugh difference in my body right away.
towards the end of the cleanse i have been extremely dehydrated and wake up with a heavy coated tongue and teeth. it’s now three days post cleanse and still dehydrated and coated. will this go away soon or do i need to go back on cleanse? also what’s “the secret” other bloggers are talkig about? i’d like to know. i also lost 14 lbs. i’m scared to eat cuz i don’t want to gain back any. i will try drinking lemoade drink for lunch everyday, hope that helps.
Today is my 4th day and all the waste coming out is liquid. It has been hard, cuase I have to cook for my family everyday! But I will succeed!!!! can you please send me “the secret” I’am curious to what’s about
Be VERY CAREFULL when doing this cleanse. Everybody will react differently. Its not something everyone can just jump into successfully and frankly, safetly. If you are not eating healthy, not exercising, smoking, drinking, etc. your body will react severely. You will be SICK! This needs to be a process of learning to what to eat and how to live healthy. A “cleanse” can be acomplished slowly without denying yourself living food. Lets get serious here people. Do you look forward to Not eating for 10 days plus? No. Do you look forward to spending mornings on the toilet? No. Its not fun. Its depressing. You will gain most of the weight back. More negative. I recomend to slowly cleanse, allow your body to adjust and heal naturally as God had intended. Read more! There are better, less tramatic ways. Check out Dr. Mercola’s website for best information, that is by a Natural DOCTOR with 35 plus years experience! My opinion, but hope some of you are helped by it. I am very healthy and eat only living beneficial foods, no chemicals, no processed foods, no soda, no junk, flour, sugar, etc. No chemicals in laundry soap, shampoo, toothpaste, makeup, lotion, sunscreen, water, etc. It is a process that takes adjusting to. It did not happen in 10 days. It took almost 2 years! I am at my ideal weight for my age and feel great. Respond if you want, ask questions if you want. Just remember, everything in moderation. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can be cleansed in 10 plus days. Not going to happen people. Be safe.
Thanks for your input Becky, you have some some good points. The reason I am doing this is to get more motivation, discipline and to start a new lifestyle of eating healthy. I will check Dr Mercola’s website. I did not get fat until I started a desk job 4 years ago. Now I want to do something about it. thanks again….Colleen
I am only my third day, but get heart burn in the afternoon. Anysuggestions?
I would like to know how much sea salt and water to use for the laxitive. And what reactions should I expect from this.
I start 6/10/2007 Sunday, plan to go -4 -15 days. I had thought about waiting until next Sunday, but realized the sooner the better, only because I am doing the 4 by 4 square foot gardening and that takes some stamina to do. Will keep you posted on my process, and I am not going to change the MC in anyway, and I know that it is going to detox my system, I am looking to be 34d-24-341/2, 9 inch biceps, 21 inch thighs, 10 calves those were my stats and will be again soon, in inches I have about 45 to lose@ 5feet 4, 6 1/2 shoe size.I plan to start the cleanse when the season changes, so that will be 4 times a year, that should keep me grounded……anything I may have mispelled do so hope you figured it out, sighning out:’))
6/10/2007 first day od MC, must say it has gone very well so far, I bought the Hoodia Gordoni and started it 4 days before my MC. Drove my 76 years young mom to market today and when we returned to her house she kept asking me did I want anything to eat, go figure to know her is to love her. At 6:10pm I started the bathroom run so in between writting this, I am also in the ladies room. So glad you are here to talk to, a very dear friend of mine was going on the MC also she changed her mind, today was the day for me. I will cleanse on each season, so that will be 4 times a year………May the universe continue to bless us all:’))
i guess i have a similar question to the comment below, regaurding not wanting to use the restroom in public places, how can i do the flush so i am around my house when nature calls?
I just went out and purchased all of the things that is necessary but I plan to begin Saturday, June 23, 2007 and I am very thankful for the information that has been garnered. I too would like to obtain a copy of the Secret if at all possible.
I recently completed the master cleanse and lost approximately 25 pounds. I stayed on it for a full 35 days and am so happy and pleased with my results. It was extremely easy for me. I was never hungry, even when I first started. I look and feel great and recommend everyone try it, hang in there and you will reep all of its wonderful benefits. I have not eaten any devitalized foods and do not miss them. I will definately continue the master cleanse once every 3 to 4 months for continued optimal health.
how many times should i be going to the bathroom within a day because I havent really been going but in the morning and maybe another few hours after that.
This is my 2nd dayplease get back
someone
thanks
I have started with the Sea Salt and water, the first time, before i could finish i was headed to the bathroom, now, nothing. I had and empty stomach and the quart of water and sea salt and now I’m doing this back to back because i want to start tomorrow. please tell me something ASAP that i could do or do i just wait!!!!
Phylum? Psyllium!!
I did master cleanse for 23 days, I looked great feel great and my sex life all changed:
) I LOve master cleanse, Thank you so much.
I lost 20 lbs, the 15 days I use master cleanse.I still needs lost 20 lbs more,so I keep going to use master claense forever:)
ReffyConrad, PA
I’ve recently started the cleanse day 1 so far. How safe is it to drink the salt water everyday? Can that cause problems down the line? Increasing high blood pressure?
I am on my third day today. The first day I felt terrible, had a huge headache and was very very tired. THe second day I felt much better and actually went to the movies in the evening. Today I felt ok, was just tired mostly. The only problem is, I just can’t get the salt water down my throat. It makes me feel sooooo sick. I have been drinking a laxative herbal tea, but haven’t been to the loo today. What else can I drink?
I am looking forward finishing the cleanse. Good luck to everyone!
I’ve been wanting to try the Master Cleanse. I have food allergies and have been told this would really help. My main concern is that I’m allergic to citrus and I’m scared to try the lemon drink. Is there anything else I could use?