The Master Cleanse

35 Responses to “Master Cleanse Recipe – Are you a Master Cleanser?”

1. 

   L. Arroyo
   

   06. Jan, 2010

   I began my 2nd MC today. I am going for 20 days, I am capable of doing it unless I can’t take it. But I feel I can do it. I don’t need to eat. lol.

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2. 

   Kelly
   

   04. Jan, 2010

   I started the cleanse and had to stop because i cannot drink the salt water solution. I did one teaspoon and I thought I just about vomited all over the place.

   Do I have to do this part? It there any way around it? Does anyone have any suggestions? I am doing this not to lose weight but to detoxify it that makes a difference.

   Also, is it two teaspoons or two tablespoons in a quart of water?

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     Meka
     

     09. Jan, 2010

     I use “Smooth Move” herbal tea. I couldn’t do the salt water either. Vomited every time. The Smooth Move name is deceiving. It contains Senna which can be uncomfortable to downright painful 6 – 10 hours later…but your bowels will move!

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     daniel
     

     12. Jan, 2010

     you can do the peppermint tea, which is a natural flusher and tastes far better! but it does clean you out as well as the salt flush. it is horrible, i know!

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     MJ
     

     20. Jan, 2010

     The first time I did the SWF I came VERY close to throwing up. I didn’t think I could do it. The second time I used less salt, it was slightly more bearable but I didn’t flush. Today I’ve started the MC diet properly and decided to just go for it.

     I’ve noticed that if you drink up the SWF solution very quickly, without mixing it properly, its less vomit inducing. I also use a straw. Hope this helps.

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     extraordinary1
     

     01. Mar, 2010

     like it is written in this website, you can take lax tea morning and night if you dont do the salt water.

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3. 

   Heather
   

   27. Dec, 2009

   My husband and I are doing the cleanse for the New Year and we are stationed in Japan. So we are limited in the type of maple syrup we can buy. I don’t believe that the Japanese use Maple syrup at all and all we can find at the store on base is Grade A non-organic syrup, we this be good enough. I’m sure I can order some online, but I don’t want to wait for it to get here :) Maybe I should order it and and use what we have until the good stuff gets here…what do you guys think?

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4. 

   Reggie
   

   22. Dec, 2009

   I’m responding to the tags to my last post only because I feel the questions were directed only at me. I am certainly not an expert. i’m in no postition to give advice on the subject of cleansing at all.

   1) I’m just starting out and I need help. I don’t have the Master Cleanse Book but I need to drop approximately 25-30lbs. Can you give me any pointers?

   Cleanse for me was a great way to reset my system. I had great success with The Blueprint Cleanse (http://blueprintcleanse.com/). It’s expensive, but they take out the guess work and when it comes to my body, I don’t want to be guessing or depending on strangers on the internet for advice.

   By letting go of my need to lose weight and placing the focus on changing the way I thought about food, I was able to lose about 40 lbs. I am 80% raw vegan now. I look and feel 10 years younger. I’m not “dieting” I eat what I want, when I want (even chocolate). I just prepare everything according to pretty strict guidelines. I came to raw food by first getting past my belief that I needed to eat a certain way to be happy. I did that through cleansing.

   My advice: Get the book. Order it online through Amazon. It’s The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs.

   2) Which grade of Maple Syrup does the book suggest?

   My advice: Please re-read my prior post and then get the book.

   Enjoy the holidays!

   Peace

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5. 

   Reggie
   

   21. Dec, 2009

   Dear Bandit a la mode,

   1) Regarding use of Grades A, B & C maple syrup, Burroughs states that “all grades can be used on this diet but the darker grades are more desireable”. (see page 17, the Master Cleanser with Special needs and Problems)

   2) Burroughs suggest that fresh sugar can juice can be used or pure sorghum. (see page 18, the Master Cleanser with Special needs and Problems)

   3) I don’t believe Burroughs makes any recommendations for drinking less than 6 glasses. He instructs “six to twelve glasses during the waking period”. He suggest less maple syrup for those who are trying to lose weight and more for those who are trying to gain weight. He explicity says “Never vary the amount of lemon juice per glass” and that “about six glasses of lemonade a day is enough for those wishing to reduce.” (see page 20, the Master Cleanser with Special needs and Problems)

   4) Burroughs suggests that “If for some reason the salt flush cannot be taken in the morning, then the herb laxitive tea must be taken night and morning.” (see page 22, the Master Cleanser with Special needs and Problems)

   Reading these posts can be helpful, but please, people, always verify the facts that are given. DO NOT take my word for it. Read Stanley Burroughs’ book for yourselves (it’s about 25 pages of detailed instructions and then additional info & recipes — 10 pages if you skip right to Chapter II which covers the actual proceedure) and consult your own doctor to discover if any type of fasting is appropriate for you.

   You can purchase Stanley Burroughs’ the Master Cleanser with Special Needs and Problems at Whole Foods or your local health food store may carry it. It cost $6.50 (less than a Super-sized meals from Mickey D’s). As I said, you could skip right to Chapter II and get all the information you’d need to do the cleanse properly. You could probably read it walking around the store, though I suggest buying it and reading it cover to cover so you’ll know what it’s all about.

   Peace

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6. 

   John Alexander
   

   17. Nov, 2009

   He original says not to mix with water… It says to do shots…

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7. 

   Bandit a la mode
   

   20. Oct, 2009

   There are a few inaccuracies with this post that conflict with the original Stanley Burroughs plan:
   1) Use GRADE B maple syrup, anything else is just sugar and you will not get the minerals you require during the cleanse.
   2) You are not to use any substitutions for the sypup. Not sugar, not regular maple syrup, not agave syrup. See above.
   3) You have to drink 4 glasses of the lemonade a day, more if you are not trying to loose a significant amount of weight.
   4) This will not work well if you do not do a salt water flush in the morning and laxative tea at night – this is going to count for about 50% of the toxin loss on the program.

   PLEASE just google Stanley Burroughs and find his original text document – don’t go to all the trouble of doing this if you do it the wrong way!

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8. 

   Robert Birk
   

   16. Oct, 2009

   You can use agave instead of maple syrup? I’ve done the cleanse for 10 days 5 times. It’s great. No hunger. I exercise on an elliptical machine every other day while fasting with no problem. In fact I usually feel better and more energetic than not fasting when on the elliptical. I usually do 3 and half to 4 and a half miles at a time. I love it. And the clarity of mind is quite a beautiful experience.

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9. 

   lisa
   

   22. Sep, 2009

   can you use date syrup instead of maple syrup? Pure sugar cane syrup is also available here in the Middle East where I currently am.

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