A reader wanted to know about dealing with headaches while doing the Master Cleanse…

“Hey guys! I am currently on day 8 and experiencing an excruciating headache. It is damn near debilitating. Could it be something wrong? Dehydration etc? I drink tons of water everyday and have been consuming 6 cups regularly. I don’t want to quit now but this is unbearable. Please anyone if you have advice help!”

Headaches are one of the more common side effects you’ll experience while doing the Master Cleanse. This person already started the cleanse, but for those of you reading this who are thinking about trying the Master Cleanse you should stop consuming caffeine and alcohol 1 week before doing the cleanse.

Caffeine and alcohol withdrawals come with their own troublesome side effects. Dealing with that during the cleanse is more than most people can handle, so let your body adjust to making it through the day without caffeine and alcohol before starting the Master Cleanse.

To relieve a headache during the Master Cleanse try taking a hot shower. If you have an adjustable shower head that lets you concentrate the water into a high-pressure steam, use that on the part of your head that hurts.

Get a head massage, or give yourself a head massage. You can use Lavender oil to increase stress relief.

You can also use breathing techniques to help cure headaches.

It’s also important to stay hydrated. The laxatives you take during the Master Cleanse can suck a lot of water out of your body which can cause headaches and other problems – so drink plenty of water.