The Master Cleanse

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:12:07 +0000

Looking to detox and cleanse your body? Even lose 10 lbs in 10 days? We all know the benefits of detoxing and having a cleansed body and that to keep our bodies functioning optimally they need to be free from polution, stress, and any other additives (chemicals, pesticides et al). Weight loss can be another bonus, and this detox program has become popular exactly from that. Beyonce Knowles lost between 14 and 20 pounds doing this “Master Cleanse” or “the Lemon Cleanse”. But what is the “Master Cleanse”? Well, this detox program simply consists of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. The cleanse was developed in 1976 by Stanley Burroughs, made popular in his book “Healing for the Age of Enlightenment”. The book covered other aspects of health care including reflexology and color therapy. It is worth reading this book before attempting the cleanse. There is also a free download available called The Master Cleanse eBook.

The master cleanse consists of 6 to 12 glasses a day of:

juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/10 tsp cayenne pepper (or less, to taste)
8 oz water

This is followed for at least 10 days, and up to a month. The detox is completed when the white buildup on your tongue disappears and the tongue appears pink again, which shows that candida has been reduced. No food is allowed on the course, extra mixture is taken when you feel hungry.

Want to see what can occur on the master cleanse? A great documentary is available following 3 people on their detox:

The master cleanse is quite an extreme form of detox so why not try the 1-3 day detox first.

Detox Program

admin — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:53:32 +0000

A good detox is a process of removing toxins and accumulated garbage from inside. There are many types of detox diets and many magnitudes of detox methods. As with most things it is better to start a detox on a gradient. A superficial detox can clear the blood of toxins and bring about a general feeling of wellness. However, the main area for concern with a detox is the digestive system. When there is an issue with the digestive system germs can begin to thrive, and even food can become toxic. If this is prolonged then the body can become weak and prone to many deficiencies and disease. Germs can only survive in an unnatural and unclean body. Germs can cause infection only in a susceptible host, pathogens cannot overcome a clean, fit and healthy body. How many times have you been out drinking beer, eating pizza, deserts, and more beer. You certainly don’t feel good the day after. A few pimples might appear on your face, low energy, sluggish digestion, and many other manifestations of what occurs when your body is polluted. With such a weakened immune system you may even develop a cold. Therefore, if the body is detoxed, good health can be obtained.

It is unrealistic for people living in the modern age to engage in a lengthy detox, so a series of gentle detox programmes is perfect. After all, it may have taken a person 20 years to get into their current state – a sudden and deep detox may be too much of a shock to the system. You can start with a 24 hour detox, a week later a 3 day detox.

Benefits

The benefits of a detox are well known – the number of detox centers that have appeared over the last few years is a testament to this. Apart from obvious detox benefits such as more energy and vigour, efficient digestion, improved immune system and better skin complexion your clarity of mind improves, with a vast reduction in “mental chatter”.

Side Effects

It is not uncommon to experience headaches during the beginning of a detox as your body is dealing with the dramatic reduction of its daily poisons. This is why reducing caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol is important before one starts. Reduced energy during the beginning of a detox has also been been reported.

Before the Detox

If you are on any medication or have any health concerns then consult your doctor. Try and cut down or eliminate caffeine, nicotine, alcohol a couple of days prior to the detox if possible. Avoid strenuous exercise like running, try walking, yoga, or pilates instead.

After the Detox

It is unrealistic to cut out all foods that may have a negative effect on the body. The 80/20 rule is a good guide after the detox. Basically you can be good 80% of the time, the rest of the time add in a little naughtyness!

General Guides

During the detox it is very important to get enough sleep – especially during the early stages. This is not as important during the 24 hour detox. The number of hours for a person to sleep varies, but as a genreal rule one hour before is better than one hour after i.e. go to bed earlier and rise earlier.

A good amount of water, at least 1 and a half litres per day is essential. Do not go to extremes with this however as anything in extremes is dangerous. Herbal tea or even warm water is very beneficial during a detox, as this boosts your metabolism. Try warm water with some fresh lemon juice

Try and cut back on solid food, try a broth made from warm water and vegetables. Salads are the exception, as well as some fruits.

Try this recipe for herbal broth:
Chop 3-4 whole, unpeeled potatoes
3-4 stalks of celery
Handful of green leafy vegetables
Herbs to taste
Place in 1 and a half litres of water and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend and then strain.

1-3 Day Detox

Morning:
herbal tea

Mid morning:
Glass of warm water with lemon

Lunch:
Electrolyte broth
Herbal tea

Afternoon:
Glass of warm water with lemon

Dinner:
Electolyte broth
Herbal tea such as camomile

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