The Salt Water Flush (SWF) | The Master Cleanse

Think You're Ready for The Master Cleanse?

You can START RIGHT now, but make sure you start right (CORRECTLY) to get the results you want and avoid the potential problems.

Get The Ebook:: Master Cleanse: Start Right Now

The Salt Water Flush (SWF)
Share

Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by Mike in Blog, The Master Cleanse

The Salt Water Flush is very important. Again, I choose to do the SWF in the evening. The process is a commitment in itself. Once you take the solution, you will have to be on guard, a bowel movement WILL be shortly coming. I don’t mean in 5 or even 15 minutes, but generally in 30-60 minutes between taking it and the first movement. The last movements will begin to wind down an hour or so after they begin. This is a, ahem… crappy process, and there is really no way to sugar-coat it. The next few paragraphs will describe in detail what you can expect.

Using one of your 1 liter chug-ables and your 1 tablespoon measure, mix a solution of sea salt and room temperature water. The original book says 2 teaspoons, but I have used 1 tablespoon almost every time and it works for me the same. The last time I did the cleanse, I tried it each way (once with 2 teaspoon and then again with 1 tablespoon), and each time I had success. NOTE: There have been many questions about this process. The fact is, however much some claim it hasn’t worked for them, it will work for absolutely everyone. The key is to adjust the amount of salt in order to create the right solution for your individual needs. Also make sure you don’t used iodized table salt. Un-iodized organic sea salt is essential.

Flush your system with the Salt Water Flush

Shake it well and move to the sink. I like to “pound it” – perhaps because I like to pretend I am still in college and the sea salt is actually a keg stand. I also move into the bathroom and stand in front of the mirror. Somehow, by watching myself, I can manage to drink the whole liter in one try, spilling very little. This too is a challenge in itself, especially once your stomach has become very small from taking no solids. Chances are, you will feel full halfway through, so just keep going. Stopping only makes you taste the salt, and will activate your gag reflex.

While it is not required to drink the solution in one go, you will find that the taste is such that you will want to get it down quickly. It is not awful, but it is not exactly pleasant, and therefore I choose to get it over with. I also enjoy the little challenge.

After you have consumed the solution, you can go about your evening until nature calls. Some suggest lying on your right hand side to aid the solution on its journey through your digestive track, although I don’t find this especially helpful and so I don’t bother.

Now – what to expect.

When you first feel the rumble in your belly and your bowels, don’t go running off to the bathroom. Give it a while. Let it brew! Yeah, I know that is weird to think about, but you should let it build up. You are going to have 3-7 movements, possibly more. Generally speaking, you will end up pushing out what you put in. The entire liter of sea salt water will be immediately expelled. This is because the solution is indigestible. You may have heard that, if you are stranded at sea, drinking sea water will only dehydrate you more. This is why. It just comes right out of you because the mixture has the same gravity as your blood and is not absorbed.

Of course, along with the sea salt, you will be expelling waste. During the first 2 days you will be moving out remaining solid matter in the digestive tract from the days prior to this. If you began your diet immediately, this will be more true than if you Eased-in, and therefore have only juice in your system. Nevertheless, for each day you will expel solid matter. Gross, to be certain, but also empowering. You really begin to understand the value of this process when you recognize the elimination of waste that has been stored in your body for months, even decades.

Once you feel you can no longer hold out, go to the bathroom. A word of warning while you wait for this moment. DO NOT FART!!! You will most certainly not pass only air – if you know what I mean. This is also true throughout the rest of your day. Don’t be fooled or you will be leaving work to change your shorts. The first movement will be rather large and fairly powerful. You will want to flush almost immediately. In order to understand the whole messy details, take a look… if you dare.

Stay close to a toilet and continue to move until the frequency eases. Once you can last 15 minutes without a serious movement, you are safe to go about your day. For this reason I choose to undergo this process in the evening, with nowhere else to go for the rest of the day. (Also, because I like to have a shower following, and truth be told, I am not exactly a morning person.)

Tags: Instructions, Salt Water Flush, SWF

385 Responses to “The Salt Water Flush (SWF)”

DrNatura

If You'd Rather Cleanse Your Body Without Fasting

Try Colonix by DrNatura. It's the most popular cleanse in the world because it's gentle, but effective.

Read the thousands of testimonials: from people with impressive results.

Ads By TheMasterCleanse.org
Dana

31. Aug, 2010

It’s here day 10 and to be honest I’m apprehensive about the next step getting back on the eating wagon. Wow, that’s wierd to say. I know it’s just a fear of putting the weight back on but as I’ve read its better to bring your fear into the light of conversation that to bottle it up and not face it at all.

At the end of the day I am happy for this whole experience. I’m extremely happy I had a place to write, think, learn, and share my experience with everyone who was willing to read these words. Within these foodless days I have grown a respect for natural way of life. Living for the enjoyment of the moment and not passing it with the ever consumptsion of food for comfort. The “lack there of” has been a blessing in disguse and I for 1 am thankful for this whole experience.

After today I’ll start to introduce foods back into my day slowly starting with OJ tomorrow.

I’d like to thank everyone that is sharing this experience with me if only in words. This has been an absolute pleasure.

On last thing, Keep working for what you want, It’s worth it fighting for no matter what. Where you place the value is important to the one who means the most………YOU.

Reply to this comment
Dana

29. Aug, 2010

It’s been 2 days since my last post and have experinced a low day just cause I’d like to start to eat food. Physically I’m doing better then ever. I feel strong, Lots of energy, and have now lost 16.2 lbs as of this morning.

To me I look the way I should always look, however, mentally the no food is taking it’s toll. I know that it’s just a phase I’m going thru and I will over come it just like everything else I challenge. Ah, who am I kidding I’m going to rock this!!!!!

No Pitty party for this guy. This has been a very wise choice I have made to position myself into taking the next step. Everyone is going to hit a wall at some point but don’t give up You are doing this for you. If you need motivation think then think of why you are doing this? What are you hoping to gain from this whole experince? Is it to feel better forf yourself or perhaps to just test your inner strength to see if you can.

To me the Master Cleanse has taught me an invaluble lesson. If you believe you can or can’t, your right…….. (Henry Ford)

If anything, challenge your comfort zones for you in the now because we all only have so many years in this lifetime.

Reply to this comment
Dana

27. Aug, 2010

I’m on day 6 going onto the 7th and I have to say I feel awesome today. The first couple days I found I was finding myself feeling odd as I wasn’t eating so had free time to do whatever. The food craving are still here and am now being more proactive with my time.

The last 2 nights I’ve been on the tired side and have needed to get to bed earlier then I have but it’s tough because I have alot more energy then I ever have. My sense of smell is super hightened and I do find myself planning what I’m going to eat on my first solid food day. Flax bun, grana parmesan cheese, a slice of roasted red pepper turkey breast with pepperchino’s warmed so cheese is just melting. I’m allowing my mind to build my dream food. For me I’m finding it a good way to deal with my food cravings.

I’ve lost 10 lbs so far and am noticably thinner everywhere. Pants are loose, I look like I’m swiming in my shirts to me. I have oodles of energy and my skin is clearing up. To me this has been a very good experience. I SWF every morning, and drink a laxative tea every night before bed to help with the morning movement.

I’m going 10 days on the cleanse and 3-5 days to after that to condition my body onto solid food. soup broth, raw veggies, salad with nuts, rice w/fish, chicken and I will be taking pro-biotics also to help. I’ve decided to cut red meat right out of my diet and head down the path of a healthier way a life.

Very glad I was recommend this cleanse, I feel greatful.

Reply to this comment
- Angie
  
  30. Aug, 2010
  
  Thanks Dana, your words are giving me more courage and just what I need it this morning. Today is my 6 day and Feel wonderful. But I have to said , that SWF it is NOT my favorite, so I did waste some time this morning on searching on how go around and not take it…but I DID it anyway..so I’m very proud of me. I have lost 6 pounds and looking for to do it for a total of 10 days. I really appreciated the comments, this way you don’t feel that you are in your own.Let’s keep go in!
  
  Reply to this comment
DrNatura

Restore The Balance In Your Digestive System

After cleansing you should replenish the friendly bacteria in your colon with a multi-strain probiotic supplement to help nourish your digestive system.

Check out Flora Protect® Probiotics: by DrNatura®

Ads By TheMasterCleanse.org

Comment Instructions

If you choose to comment, please consider following these guidelines for formating to help our readers find your valuable insights. Also take the time to read all the Comment Policies.

If you are currently Comment, please start your cleanse with: Ease-In Day 1, or Lemonade Diet Day 3, or Ease-Out Day 2, etc..
If you want a picture with your comment, please register at Gravatar.com - It's easy and it's free.
First time commenters to this website are moderated. Don't worry if you don't see your comment right away. It will be posted in no time at all
Before you ask a questions do a quick search to see if the answer is an obvious one like "Do I really need Fresh Lemon Juice?"