The Master Cleanse is a program I like to follow once or twice a year – it’s definitely a personal thing, and not everyone agrees with the methods used. Since I first tried the Master Cleanse 2 years ago, I’ve had many friends asking me to share the details with them so I’ve decided to put them down here for anyone that may be curious. Created by Stanley Burroughs, it is basically a Juice Fast of a minimum of 10 days which is said to clear your kidneys & digestive system, eliminate toxins in the body, balance your PH and get rid of Parasites & stomach ulcers. It also obviously helps you lose unwanted weight, but often this can come back very fast if you go back to your old eating habits right away. You would think that after a few days of no food you would have no energy and feel awful, but actually on the Master Cleanse you end up having more energy most days! You might have a few days where you will get headaches and feel unwell, but this is usually in the beginning and is a sign that your body is releasing toxins. As I write this, I am on my 9th Day of the Cleanse, and I’m feeling great – this will be my 4th completed Master Cleanse. The reason I like to do this every now and then is to give my body a chance to give itself a spring clean – by not having to waste energy on digesting food, energy is freed up in your body to use on other tasks, like eliminating stored toxins and purifying cells. There is a certain willpower needed, however, for 10 days of strict non-eating: you need to prepare yourself, and plan ahead so that it’s at a convenient time (not when you have a full social calendar, for instance). For 10 days you will need to dedicate time to yourself by doing light exercise, tackling tasks in the house that you’ve been avoiding (cleaning out cupboards, organizing wardrobes, etc.), reading, going for massages & facials, and enjoying activities with friends & family that don’t involve eating or drinking (this can be hard! Movies are a good choice, as well as hiking or going to the beach). I also find that I benefit from doing Yoga and Meditation when I’m cleansing – anything to help de-stress my body and get rid of toxins faster. I like to do the cleanse over a week that I’m busy with work, as I can just make a large bottle of the Lemonade to take with me and I’m distracted all day. I wouldn’t recommend starting the Cleanse on a workday though – the first day you will need to be able to rush to a toilet at any given time, but eventually you will get into a routine and from Day 2 or 3 it will be easier to plan.
The Master Cleanse:
– The night before you start, have a cup of Senna tea (laxative) before you go to bed. This will be repeated every night while on the cleanse.
– On the first morning you need to have a Salt Water flush when you wake up. Salt Water Flush:Â 2 tsp. non-iodized Sea Salt, mixed with 1 Quart (1 Litre) of warm water. Take your time and drink this over a period of 10 mins. or so, it’s not easy but just imagine you are drinking soup. This will take roughly an hour to go through your whole system, and then you will be urgently running to the toilet. It is painless, but difficult to control. It is recommended to do this every morning while you are on the cleanse, however, you may have another Senna tea in the morning instead, as long as you do the Salt Water Flush atleast 3-4 times during the 10 days. Personally, I find the Senna tea gives me terrible cramps, but it takes about 6-8 hours to work so you can plan it into your day easier…Sometimes I have the Salt water flush in the evening instead, if I’m short on time in the morning.
– The rest of the day you will be drinking 6 – 12 Lemonades, depending on how hungry you get or how much energy you need. The recipe for the Lemonade is as follows:
2 Tblsp. Lemon or Lime juice
2 Tblsp. Maple Syrup (Grade B)
pinch of Cayenne Pepper
8 oz. cold or warm Water (spring or purified is best)
If you can get hold of fresh Sugar Cane Juice (easier to find in Asia), then this can replace the Maple Syrup & Water – this is the first time I’ve tried the alternative combo and I definitely like it better than the Maple Syrup. I also find that I had a lot more energy and I didn’t loose as much weight as fast. If you find the Maple Syrup too sweet you can reduce it by 1 Tblsp., just remember to drink more lemonades as you will be cutting out calories that your body needs for energy.
The formula is very specific:
The Lemon Juice neutralizes acids in the body, oxygenates tissues and blood, and is loosening & cleansing.
The Cayenne Pepper is also alkalizing, helps to break up & loosen mucus and waste, builds blood, and increases body temperature.
The Maple Syrup is a balanced sugar and contains many minerals and vitamins. Your body will need it for energy so that you are not starving it.
The Laxative Tea and Salt Water Flush help to flush out the toxins and waste that are being freed up in the colon.
– Caffeine-free Herbal Teas (like Mint tea) can be had on occasion for a change of flavour.
– After the Cleanse, Day 11 & Day 12: You need to break the Cleanse slowly by consuming fresh Orange Juice, and eating Orange segments, if hungry. This will help prepare your stomach for digestion again. If you cannot tolerate Oranges, then Papaya or Pineapple in small amounts are also allowed. Take it easy and chew everything well. Day 13 I usually have fruit and a raw Salad, and then slowly incorporate cooked Vegetables and Grains in the days to follow. Eat slowly and carefully, and listen to your body.
Go ahead & give your body a chance to revive!
Good Luck 🙂
How ironic! I’m in the midst of a 14-day cleanse. I did the Master Cleanse Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I did my first one in January and am committed to doing them twice a year. I feel great!
That’s wonderful, well done on the 14 days! Hope it’s going well 🙂 I also like to do it atleast 2 a year x
thank you for posting this. i was going to do a one day dry fast (this is my detox method) last sunday, and lo and behold, i didn’t do it and i got sick. and i’m still sick! so i think i’ll do a mini cleanse, inspired by your concoctions. hopefully it will help me kick this sinus infection.
I’m sure it will! Your body will thank you 🙂 x
day one – starving and have a hideous headache but the irritating sinus problem I have been suffering with for over two weeks has magically disappeared.
I can only imagine all the other good things that will come from it.
Keep going Luana! Lovely post, very clear and concise and simple to follow! Nearly done! Woo hooo!
In the comlpicated world we live in, it’s good to find simple solutions.
 Man, downing this much salt water seem so unnatural. It’s insane. I’ve never drink this before now. i believe salt water cleanse worked, it pass right through and washed tons of stuff out
Wow! The Master Cleanse looks HARD!!! Not quite sure I have it in me to do right away. I know I would benefit from it though. Def. worth thinking about. Thanks for the info!
Danny
You should also drink electrolyte drinks or take electrolyte capsules because a mix of laxatives and water fasting is a sure road to electrolyte imbalance – which can cause very serious health problems.
How can lemon juice, which is acidic, neutralize acids in your body? That’s basic chemistry.
because it is acidic prior to digestion but contains hundreds (probably more) enzymes and phytochemicals which are alkalising once they hit the stomach and get broken down.
Very inspiring post! Strongly considering it but worried it might interfere with work.. I’ve got a very sensitive tummy, lol.. What u think? Will I be ok by day 2?
This post makes the Master Cleanse seem so much less clinical and more like a refreshing 10 days! Thank you for the fresh perspective!
OK , I am in inspired
may just try it again
Hi, can i prepare the lemonade every night for the following day’s consumption?
Hello
I am interested in doing a cleanse. Right now I am eating gluten free grains, vegetables, eggs, fish, and barely any fruit or soy. My hormones are balancing out and I feel eating clean is detoxing my body so my face is breaking out very badly.
I am interested in doing a cleanse, but am not crazy about the idea of so much sugar. Can you recommend another cleanse?
Thank you for your time!
I read the actual Master Cleanser book and it said your body has a way of releasing toxins quickly from body and pimples are one of them. The master cleanse will fix the breakouts.
I’m gonna try to cleanse like she said, start on a day I am at home. Not at work. Cause my body will be getting stuff out all day.
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on my 9th day…feels like a normal day but full of energy and just very clear minded. I feel refresh and I am not even done. I had doubt to quite on the 7th day but just went to sleep early to end up my day and it really helped making my 8th day much easier. Tomorrow will be my 10th day and I am very proud of myself for completing this process which has been a challenge but worth it… it just shows how if you set your mind to wanting to do something you can make it happen if you have determination. Already got my organic oranges for my new start after the detox.
Good luck to all and don’t give up!!!
Hello I am new here. I’m not sure if this is the appropriate place to post this, but I’m wondering if anyone has tasted Athletic Greens for their green drink? I’m discovering most either taste overpowering or cause my stomach to revolt.
I know this post is old but I stumbled upon it. I have the book and I am also doing research into better eating habits after the cleanse. I have 39 years of junk to get out of me! I’m still shocked my blood tests all came back good… except my triglycerides. Been emotional eating at that time.
Anyway, thank you for the advice on starting this when you aren’t at work. You have to be near a bathroom, the porcelain throne has to be at your beck and call! 😛 Gonna buy my supplies tomorrow!