Here’s a helpful tip from a blog reader about how to avoid headaches when you do the Master Cleanse…

I had been doing the ten-day master cleanse once or twice a year since the mid-90?s and always felt great. If you’ve done it a few times, there are no headaches, etc. because you’re probably not very toxic. (A side note about the headaches: Before starting the cleanse, if you drink regular coffee, begin substituting decaffeinated about a week before so that you’re drinking straight decaf for at least a few days before you begin. Some headaches are just from the lack of caffeine.)

Anyway, after I moved away from the warm climate I lived in, I got out of the habit of doing the cleanse every New Year’s Day because of the cold weather. After four years of no cleanses, I knew it was time to detox. I had a headache, and actually threw up at the end of the first day. I’ve felt fine from the second day on, and am now on day four. I’m going back on my old schedule – thanks for reminding me of how great I always feel on this diet. (And there’s so much more time in each day with no cooking!)