On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dl. To restore the blood to the normal glucose level, liver glycogen is converted to glucose and released into the blood. This reserve is enough for half a day. The body then reduces the basal metabolic rate (BMR). The rate of internal chemical activity in resting tissue is lowered to conserve energy. The heart slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen is pulled from the muscle causing some weakness. The first wave of cleansing is usually the worst.

Headaches, dizziness, nausea, bad breath, glazed eyes and a heavily coated tongue are signs of the first stage of cleansing. Hunger can be the most intense in this period unless the enema is used which quickly assists the body into the fasting state by ending digestion in the colon.

During the first day of your fasting, the blood sugar levels in your body will experience a drop below 70 mg/dl.

Stage 2 of detoxification (Day 3 To Day 7)

Fats, composed of transformed fatty acids, are broken down to release glycerol from the gliceride molecules and are converted to glucose. The skin may become oily as rancid oils are purged from the body. People with problem-free skin may have a few days of pimples or even a boil. A pallid complexion is also a sign of waste in the blood. Ketones are formed by the incomplete oxidation of fats. It is suspected that the ketones in the blood suppress the appetite by affecting the food-satiety center in the hypothalamus. You may feel hungry for the first few days of the fast. This effect is temporary. The desire to eat will disappear. Lack of hunger may last 40 to 60 days, depending on whether you are on water or juice.

The body embraces the fast and the digestive system is able to take a much-needed rest, focusing all of its energies on cleansing and healing. White blood cell and immune system activity increases. You may feel pain in your lungs. The cleansing organs and the lungs are in the process of being repaired. Periodically, the lymphatic system expels mucoid matter through the nose or throat. The volume excreted of this yellow-colored mucus can be shocking. The sinuses go through periods of being clogged, then will totally clear. The breath is still foul and the tongue coated. Within the intestine, the colon is being repaired and impacted feces on the intestinal wall start to loosen.

Stage 3 (Day 8 to Day 15)

On the latter part of an extended fast, you can experience enhanced energy, clear-mindedness and feel better than you have felt since childhood. On the downside, old injuries may become irritated and painful. This is a result of the body’s increased ability to heal during fasting. If you had broken your arm 10 years before, there is scar tissue around the break. At the time of the break, the body’s ability to heal was directly related to lifestyle. If you lived on a junk-food diet, the body’s natural healing ability was compromised.

During fasting, the body’s healing process is at optimum efficiency. As the body scours for dead or damaged tissue, the lymphocytes enter the older, damaged tissue secreting substances to dissolve the damaged cells. These substances irritate the nerves in the surrounding region and cause a reoccurrence of aches from previously injured areas that may have disappeared years earlier. The pain is good as the body is completing the healing process. The muscles may become tight and sore due to toxin irritation. The legs can be the worst affected, as toxins accumulate in the legs. Cankers are common in this stage due to the excessive bacteria in the mouth. Daily gargling with salt and water will prevent or heal cankers.

Stage 4 of detoxification (Day 16 to Day 30)

The body is completely adapted to the fasting process. There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing periods can be short with many days of feeling good in between. There are days when the tongue is pink and the breath is fresh. The healing work of the organs is being completed. After the detoxification mechanisms have removed the causative agent or render it harmless, the body works at maximum capacity in tissue proliferation to replace damaged tissue. While a short fast will reduce the symptoms, a longer fast can completely heal. Homeostatic balance is at optimum levels. The lymphatic system is clean except for a rare discharge of mucus through the nose or throat. After day 20, the mind is affected. Heightened clarity and emotional balance are felt at this time. Memory and concentration improve.

Stage 5 of detoxification (Breaking the Fast)

The sticky, toxic, mucoid coating on the intestinal wall is loose, and the first meal frees it from the intestinal wall. Toxins enter the blood through the colon. The gallbladder dumps its waste in a heavy discharge of bile. This can cause an instant bowel movement upon eating followed by intense diarrhea. If the symptoms are too uncomfortable, an enema will help.

The Master Cleanse for Diabetics

Diabetes is the result of a deficiency diet consisting in part of white sugar and white flour. The lemonade with molasses is an ideal way to correct this deficiency. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY FOR BEST RESULTS. The molasses supplies the necessary elements for the pancreas to produce insulin. As the necessary elements are supplied to the pancreas, the amount of insulin taken may also be gradually reduced— as an example.

On the first day use a scant tablespoon of molasses to each glass of lemonade and reduce insulin by about 10 units. Daily from then on reduce the insulin as you increase the molasses to 2 full tablespoons per glass. When this proportion has been reached the insulin can normally be eliminated; then replace the molasses with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in each glass. Make regular checks of the sugar level in the urine and blood to satisfy you and eliminate any possible fear. Vita Flex and color therapy may be used to advantage to stimulate the liver, pancreas, and spleen and thus insure proper use of the minerals supplied. Many people have found they no longer have need for insulin. They must be sure to follow every detail of the recommended diet as explained in the following pages.

Blend a part of the lemon skin and pulp with the lemonade in a blender for further cleansing and laxative
effect. (Note: commercially procured lemons may have had their skins dyed with yellow coloring and
may have been subjected to poisonous insect sprays— be sure to peel off the outer skin if you cannot get
uncolored, organically grown lemons.) The properties in the lemon skin also act as a haemostatic to
prevent excess bleeding and to prevent clotting internally should there be any such prevailing condition.
(Don’t worry— normal conditions will continue during menstrual periods.)

Adding the cayenne pepper is necessary as it breaks up mucus and increases warmth by building the
blood for an additional lift. It also adds many of the B and C vitamins.

Mint tea may be used occasionally during this diet as a pleasant change and to assist further in the
cleansing. Its chlorophyll helps as a purifier, neutralizing many mouth and body odors that are released
during the cleansing period.

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From “The Master Cleanser” written by Stanley Burroughs

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January is also the month where people take an alternate route to the choice of joining the gym and many times that involves a new diet. The Master Cleanser diet has recently become a popular choice among the many diets because of its efficiency and non-threatening effects on the body. But it wasn’t until Beyonce Knowles, famous singer and actor, participated in her own master cleanse that the diet was really brought into the spotlight.

If you personally decide to take on this particular challenge of losing weight for the new year, it is important to follow the diet to the tee. Physical activity is allowed (and recommended) but be sure to not over-exert yourself while on the fast. Losing weight is something that should always be done straight up, without the needs for any specials pills, surgeries, or other shortcut methods. I would not consider the master cleanse to be a shortcut because the main goal of the diet is to cleanse your system, not lose weight. Losing weight is simply an added bonus. It is also a way to get rid of those extra pounds a little faster than normal. This was the main reason why Beyonce participated in her own master cleanse as she needed to lose weight fast for her movie.

So for those beginning 2008 with the desire to shed off those extra pounds or lose weight fast for a particular upcoming event, don’t be afraid to try out the master cleanse. It’s a great way to do just that - and much much more. Your body will appreciate the break for those foods that normally cause it turmoil. Most of all, your goal of losing weight will be reached and you will feel that much more confident in life. Best of luck.

The master cleanse is based upon the notion that our bodies, at one early point in our lives, have been disease-free and perfectly healthy. Throughout the years, the body has accumulated different germs, diseases, and toxins and these same toxins have ultimately resulted in the deterioration of our cells, tissue, and glands. In the worst of cases, disease has been brought upon from these same germs and toxins.

What the master cleanse offers to those willing to try it, is a chance at cleansing the body. It is said that through the master cleanser, a person is able to revitalize ther entire system - from the cells to the skin and everything in between. It is this same theory that provides many of those willing to listen and give it a shot, a hope that their unique problem can someday be mended. I have personally read accounts of people who have, in fact, treated disease that doctors themselves were unable to provide a clear solution for. In Stanley Burroughs’ Master Cleanser book, he writes about a special account of a man who tried it all. The man ultimately found his solution in the master cleanse.

Whether or not you believe in the master cleanse really comes down your beliefs. But, as my mother always told me, sometimes when things that are supposed to work aren’t working, then it’s perhaps time to try something different. Sometimes, it can make all the difference.

You see, most people in this world go without really testing themselves. Often, they let complacency win over their dreams and hopes, and ultimately, people choose to be just another average person. It’s a harsh reality - especially when the person recognizes the truth. But then there are those who take on the different challenges that life poses upon all of us at one point or another - from following your dreams to overcoming hardships - everyday we are tested in small to big ways.

The master cleanse itself is another test. It’s a test of will, faith, and dedication. Those who complete the master cleanse often speak about change. You read or hear about how after they successfully completed their diet, they not only felt physically better, but often the intricacies of life itself became more lucid. Now, let’s be clear on a couple things. The master cleanse is not some magical ride that totally transforms a person from one minute to the next. It’s a challenge - a challenge that not many people choose to take. When you think about the notion of not eating for a day, it can really seem outrageous. Many people I’ve personally talked to have expressed that “it’s way too crazy” for them. Yet others have recognized that although it wouldn’t be easy, it wouldn’t be impossible either.

Interestingly, but not unpredictably, those who returned positive feedback about the master cleanse - those willing to take on the challenge - were not your average person. They were people who had shown signs of dedication and a sense of pride. Pride that only comes with those who have challenged themselves in life, and have been successful enough times that they carry a special swagger to them. Yet those who often called the master cleanser “crazy” or “way too difficult” were people who had never really done something significant - people who never failed, but never really succeeded.

The master cleanser poses a very important question we must all ask ourselves - can I change? Can I do what it takes to complete this grand test? Only those who welcome change, inner change, will be able to complete this mission. Pass this test and no matter what happens afterwards, you will have a special sense of confidence, because you did what others chose not to even try. It will instill a sense of pride and give you the motivation you need to get through the many challenges of life. It will assure you that no matter what happens in the future, you will be able to change and adapt to whatever is thrown your way.

Life is truly unpredictable. If there has been one constant from the first second the Earth was constructed, it has been change. If this world whose air we breathe, water we drink, and skies we gaze upon, is changing, then we must be ready to change with it. The master cleanse can be that first step for you in the quest for inner change - a change that can guarantee your survival and success in this complicated and ever-changing world.

The Master Cleanser diet is a special fast that was developed to help individuals rid their bodies of dangerous toxins. It was developed in the 1950s by Stanley Burroughs and has been used by thousands since. It is regarded as one of the premier methods of cleansing and weight loss and has recently increased in popularity. Superstar Beyonce Knowles is one of the latest pop figures to have used the Master Cleanser diet.

The human body is thought to be perfectly healthy until toxins or germs enter it and begin deteriorating the cells, glands, and tissue. To combat disease, doctors have throughout history developed many types of medicines and drugs, and new medicines continue to be produced every day. Yet, in spite of the ongoing research and manufacturing of new medicines, mankind still goes on suffering from disease and disorders. Even worse, the medicines themselves are known to produce dangerous side-effects on the body. Many of these same medicines are so new, that it’s difficult to foresee the effects they have on the organism in the long run.

Combine the above with the eating habits of this generation’s average man or woman. Our current society has forced us to always be on the move. Whether it is that you have 30 minutes lunch break, a plethora of daily activities, or you barely have enough time to go from college to work, we are basically compelled to choose fast food or other unhealthy foods because of the lack of time. These are the same foods that fill our bodies with an excess of bad nutrients which in turn cause disease.

Enter the master cleanser. The master cleanser, also known as the lemonade diet, serves to eliminate these same toxins that we have acquired throughout the years of bad eating habits and bad choice of foods. It does so by first stopping the growth of the waste accumulated in different parts of our body thus breaking it down and allowing it to pass through the body. Our bodies never produce anything it does not need and never keeps anything it does not use. So when you finally cease to introduce toxins into the body through the diet, you allow nature to take its course by eliminating any weak or deficient cells, accumulated waste, and any other toxins found in the body.

The master cleanser is also known to be a fat-reducing diet. As you stop eating foods, you force the body to use its reserves, in particular the fat stored throughout the body. Because of this, many dieters have chosen the master cleanser as a way not to only eliminate fat but also cleanse the digestive system and eliminate the toxins found in the body. Additionally, the master cleanse also helps build a healthy blood stream, relieve pressure or irritation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels, and keep youth and elasticity regardless of age.

So how does the master cleanser work?

The Master Cleanse diet calls for a minimum of 10 days or more – up to 40 days, and only beyond 40 days in the more serious cases. The diet has all the nutrition needed for this period of time. It is recommended to do the diet three to four times a year for maximum cleansing.

The master cleanse is prepared using the following ingredients:

2 Tablespoons of lemon or lime juice (approximately ½ lemon)
2 Tablespoons of genuine maple syrup (NOT maple flavored sugar syrup)
1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red pepper)
8 oz. of water at room temperature

Combine the lemon juice, syrup, pepper, and water in a 10oz glass with lid, shake it up, and drink.

Use fresh (organic) lemons or limes ONLY. It is recommended to use grade b maple syrup but you could substitute it for the more commonly found grade a. Grade B, however, contains more minerals than grade a.

Each of the aforementioned ingredients serves a special purpose. Combined, they give the body enough nutrients and energy it needs. It is important to remember to drink the daily recommended glasses of six to twelve. As you get hungry throughout the day, drink another glass of lemonade. For those overweight, less maple syrup may be taken. For those underweight, more maple syrup may be added. About six glasses is enough for those wishing to reduce in weight. Extra water may be taken as desired.

No other food should be taken during this time. Do not use vitamin pills.

To help the cleansing along, you should drink a laxative tea at night to loosen and a sea salt and water mix in the morning to wash out. Remember, if your stomach feels upset it is because you are not having sufficient elimination.

It is recommended to drink the laxative tea from the start of the fast. You can buy a natural laxative tea at your local health store. We also have it available at our store.

To prepare the sea salt water mix, it is recommended you use a full quart of warm water combined with two full teaspoons of sea salt. It often helps to follow the salt water with more warm water. Do not use regular iodized salt as it will not work properly. Do not take enemas or colonics at any time during cleansing diet or afterwards as it can be extremely harmful. If the salt water does not work the first time, try adding more or less seal salt, until the proper balance is found.

Breaking the fast

It is imperative to your health that you break the fast as described in the following paragraphs. If you do not follow these directions, you can seriously damage your system.

First and second day after the diet:

You should drink several 8oz. glasses of orange juice throughout the day. Drink it slowly. If digestive difficulty occurs, you may add water to your orange juice.

Third day after the diet:

Drink your orange juice in the morning, raw fruit for lunch, and a vegetable or fruit salad at night. You are now ready to eat normally.

For those who consumed a large amount of meat, milk or processed foods, it may be best to change over as follows, gradually introducing fruits into your system.

First day:

Drink (slowly) several 8oz glasses of fresh orange juice throughout the day.

Second day:

Drink several 8oz glasses of fresh orange juice throughout the day. Prepare a vegetable soup (no canned soup) for the evening as follows (as described in detail in the Master Cleanse book):

Use several kinds of vegetables, perhaps one or two kinds of legumes, potatoes, celery, carrots, green vegetable tops, onion, etc. Dehydrated vegetables or vegetable soup powders may be added for extra flavor. Okra or okra powder, chili, curry, cayenne (red pepper), tomatoes, green peppers, and zucchini squash may be included to good advantage. Brown rice may be used, but no meat or meat stock. Other spices may be added (delicately) for flavor. Use salt delicately as a limited amount of salt is necessary.

Learn to enjoy the natural flavor of the vegetables. The less cooking the better.

Third day:

Drink orange juice in the morning. At noon, have more soup. In the evening, your choice of veggies, salads, or fruit. No meat, fish, eggs, bread, pastries, tea coffee, or milk.

Fourth day:

You can start eating normal but it would be best to start your morning with lemonade or fruit juice. A fruit and vegetable consumption is recommended as well. If gas or stomach complications occur, it is recommended to return to the lemonade diet until the system is ready for food.

If you are seriously considering doing the Master Cleanse, I strongly recommend you read the original book written by Mr. Stanley Burroughs.