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starts today

2009-11-03T10:03:25Z

hey all my cleanse starts today.
I am gonna share each step with you here.

today is day one.I feel tired and sickly,I didn't sleep so well last night.
so today I am relaxing.I will still excercise,only I will do just a little.

I am on water,fruit and fresh fruit juices today.

anyone wanna join me?

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Day 2 - SWF NOT working! Help?

2009-09-28T15:37:02Z

So... I drank my herbal lax tea last night, which is normally very effective. I drank the salt water (in proper measurements) this morning and it's been an hour and absolutely nothing has happened. I'm beginning to get worried that I'm absorbing the salt :( I normally don't have salt (or hardly any) in any of my foods. I consider myself to be sensitive to salt. And now I just drank a whole thing of it just for it to be absorbed into my body it seems :(

so what do I do? would it work if I did the laxative tea in the morning instead of the SWF? a lot of people seem to have huge problems with this SWF and I was doubting before I did it how legitimate it was, now I'm pretty sure it's bull. I don't want to experiment around with the salt levels because I feel I'll only put my body through more harm and absorb more and more salt. Any advice?

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Just a warning.....

2009-07-21T16:11:48Z

I undertook my first Mastert Cleanse this past January and was very pleased with how I felt.
You can read my experiences on this site. I journaled extensively throughout my "journey".

Yesterday I had my very first colonoscopy screening prescribed by my primary care physician because I turned 50. The gastoenterologist came to talk to me after the procedure. He showed me the pictures of my colon which show a dark pigmentation in numerous spots he called Melanosis Coli. He assured me that I had no polyps or other danger signs, but that this dark pigmentation could possibly be a precursor to future problems or even tcancer!. Here is the kicker: It is CAUSED by use of herbal products: most notably SENNA or CASCARA SAGRADA!! He advised me to stop taking ALL herbals and that I will need to be miniyored on a regular basis! Overuse of laxatives is the usual cause. I only have used laxatives on a very minimal level ever in my life, and the MASTER CLEANSE was my first use of Senna Tea. I had however, previous to the Master Cleanse, started useing a Colon Cleanse over the counter (health food store) product for about a year befoe doing the Master Cleanse, and that contains both Senna leaf and cascara sagrada thinking I was doing somethngGOOD for my body by getting rid of all the "nasty" build-up in my intestinal tract!. Well, now I have the pictures to prove this discoloration which the physician told me is associated with and may lead to chronic constipation and even possibly polyp growth. I have had no symptoms and feel very good. In fact my DH and I are leaving for a vacation and cruise of the Hawaiian Islands in a couple hours.

Something to think about folks. Seeing those pictures is BELIEVING for me. PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF YOUR HEALTH!!! If anyone else has had or heard of similar problems such as mine, please report them. Herb use sounds great on the surface, but I am coming to understand there can be so many dangerous side effects and possible interactions that they should only be used under the careful supervision of a health care provider. I just started doing some extensive researching on the internet on herbal interactions, and of cours my condition Melanosis Coli. I AM under a good osteopathic physician's care. She has a record of all the supplements I have been on and we went over the list and changed some over the past couple years. The only prescription medicine I take is levoxyl (thyroid) which she precribed after lots of tests. I haven't had time to discuss these new findings with her yet as the colonoscopy was only yesterday. The gastroenterologist advised I STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL PRODUCTS until further notice. HMMM......and I thought I was taking such good care of my health. I exercise every day,etc. etc. etc.

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Pink tongue

2009-04-25T12:45:38Z

I'm on day 25 of the cleanse. Has anyone been on the cleanse until their tongue turned pink again? How long did it take? Did you wake up one day with your tongue pink or was it gradual? This is round 2 of the cleanse. The first time around I made it 24 days, this time I'm going to try 40 days or sooner if my tongue turns pink.

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~*~

2009-04-25T12:41:46Z

Greetings Ya'll~

I am on the 8th day of the cleanse and I have two questions~

Is my tongue REALLY gonna turn pink????

and.

My heart rate seems to be high.... That concerns me deeply.....

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated ~

thanks!

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Stages of fasting

2009-04-06T22:36:09Z

Here is a great link that tells about the stages of fasting. This helps explain why the MC is 10 days min. :-)

http://www.healthrecipes.com/fast21.htm

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Questions/Tips/

2009-04-02T16:57:28Z

Hi Cleansers!

This is my third time doing the master cleanse. The first two times were for 10 days. This one I am shooting for 30 but I’ll leave it up to my body to decide.

Some questions I have-
Does eating piece of lemon cause the digestive system to kick back in?
Can I drink carbonated water as a treat if it has no flavoring or anything else?

I wanted to share some helpful tips-

If the SWF is not working the first couple times, try drinking a large amount of regular water about ½ hour to an hour after you drink the salt water. Usually I feel a dry thirstiness in my mouth and I take this as my cue to drink.

If the tea is causing cramping make it weaker. I make mine weak on nights I need my sleep, like work nights. Then on the weekends I make it stronger. I have not tried the suggestion of drinking six hours before waking up. I might try that tonight because I don’t like cramps waking me up but it is more effective when the tea is stronger.

Drinking through a straw is much better for your teeth. I have sensitive teeth and cannot do the cleanse otherwise.

I drink FAR MORE then the recommend 12 cups my first few days. It makes it much easier as far as hunger and easing of symptoms and I am not sure I could stick with it otherwise.

For a treat I make a mix with limes instead of lemons and I put it in a wine glass. ;-)

Sipping on hot/warm water is my cure for the coldness. Some days I have to chug hot/warm water to chase the cold away and do a few jumping jacks but it does help.

Some benefits I have noticed-

Major skin improvements, blemishes gone, fine lines reduced- I get compliments on my “glow”
My ganglionic cyst in my wrist goes down and stops hurting. I am hoping this time it might go away completely!!
After the first cleanse I was regular for the first time in my life and stayed that way for months.
More energy. I work out hard on and off the cleanse but off of it I take energy pills and don’t have the same motivation and drive as I do when I am on. It’s just easier to move my body on the cleanse.
There is a tapping into higher energy spiritually. I am more aware throughout the day of positive things I can do for myself or in general.
I take up journaling again each time.
Weight loss. A pound a day steady.
I have asthma and allergies. When I am on the cleanse my lungs breath deeper than they ever do and both sides of my nose completely clear up...something I had never experienced until the cleanse.
Control over eating again, giving up bad habits.
Over all focus and motivation in my life.

I’m on day four and feeling good. The first three days were rough but today I feel good..not great but good. Glad to be cleansing!!

Love and Lemons Everyone!!!

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so how long do you usually go for?

2009-03-31T07:20:27Z

Hey so I'm really wanting to start the MC in the next little bit. I'm just wondering how long most people do it for, 5 days? 10? 30? and the different results you've gotten from it! I'm worried about doing it for too long but I don't want to skimp out and not get the full results. what would you say?

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Salt Water Flush Thread

2009-03-24T23:48:02Z

I'm in the afternoon of day three of my cleanse and i had just gotten my teas and salt last night...so besides the first day, my second day went exactly to the tee...except my flush this morning barely happened...and i'm feeling a little bloated from all the drinking over the past two days. Sure, what came out of the VERY quick flush looked gross, but i would imagine any liquid diet would make what comes out of you disgusting. My question is, is it normal to not have some 15-minute visit to the restroom like everyone else seems to be having? My ONLY flush i've had since i've started was a small one. And would it be safe to have a laxative tea in the middle of the day to hopefully rid some of the bloating?

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Day 4!

2009-03-24T23:35:43Z

Hey out there -

Well I am on Day 4 of my second cleanse. I'm in a flow and I really like it.

I feel great. I get a bit weak sometimes but having a sip of the lemonade usually perks me right up. I have alot of energy throughout the day that its pretty surprising. I love not having to rely on coffee to perk me up in the morning. I am cycling my normal commute on the cleanse (about 10 miles roundtrip here in SF) and have not felt weak, nervous, low energy, etc at all.

Yesterday was definitely a difficult day. It was my first Monday at work on the cleanse so I was adjusting to being around my coworkers and the staff kitchen full of goodies. Most everyone here has heard of the Master Cleanse and are extremely supportive. Quite a few have done it before too so it's very nice to have encouragement and curiosity and not "oh my gawd you're doing what?!"

My eliminations have been sporadic. I noticed yesterday that I didn't really release anything except for after my SWF. And it was a difficult day because my stomach was churning. It wasn't hunger pangs, it was more like i could feel stuff churning down there, probably pretty toxic churning. Anyway, I got home and watched the Daily Show on my DVR and chilled for a second, tummy still churning. And all of a sudden I had the urge to go. And I released and it was the best sensation! After that, I felt lighter and alert and I was super giddy and happy. Pretty sure that was the reason why I was in a foul mood up until that point.

Anyway, just wanted to share my experience. I only made it to Day 3 on my first cleanse so I've already passed a milestone. I have my mind set on 10 days...and if my tongue is still coated as badly as it is now, then I will meditate on going longer.

xo,
Matty

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H2oh

2009-03-18T18:34:34Z

What kind of water do I need to use?
Reverse osmosis, distilled, or filtered?
What is the importance of using the specific water?

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anyone doing the MC for the equinox?

2009-03-18T03:06:53Z

i want to, just not sure how to synch it up with the actual equinox because i need to consider my work schedule as well. I don't want my hardest days to be the ones that i'm working 8 stressful hours on my feet. I had the most success following through to the 10th day by doing the MC at this time of year. The time i tried in late September i got too cold and depressed and just had to go eat some soup. That was Day 1!

It should be easier for me now that i've been on a raw diet for nearly a year. Any suggestions on what i should eat the day or two before to make it easier to deal with not eating at all? Just juice?

namaste
m7

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1 gallon recipe

2009-03-11T22:11:17Z

Just thought i would share the recipe i found that lets you make this stuff 1 gallon at a time.

My citrus juicer has a gradient on the side that lets me measure how much juice i have made.

1 make 10 oz of lemon juice and pour that into a empty 1 gallon jug.

the i measure out 10 oz of maple syrup and pour that in..

a lot of maple syrup sticks to the measuring cup of course so i use that measuring cup to collect the first few servings of water that i also pour in until the syrup is all cleaned out.

then i fill up the rest of the gallon jug directly with water..

I use reverse osmosis water i get from the grocery store for this..

as far as cayenne pepper goes i mix it in per glass as i find it i put it directly into the 1 gallon jug it just all settles to the bottom anyway.

hope this helps someone as i don't know about you but i find it tedious to be juicing lemons all day long.

~r

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my day one on master cleanse

2009-03-02T02:58:29Z

i started my master cleanse yesterday,and day one is gone...am feeling ok,but this morning i came home from work and i did the SWF,and it was the hardest thing i had to swallow,and 5minutes later it call came out,i threw up soo bad that it took all the little energy i had,so am wondering should i try it again tomorrow or should i just do the laxative tea?and will i get the same result?any advice would be greatly apreciated..malaika

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Starting on Sunday night! Questions...

2009-02-18T18:32:18Z

Hello everyone-

I've been a lurker in this tribe for quite some time. Reading about everyone's experiences and advice. It's inspiring to see a group of people come together over this topic. I've also been inspired by 3 magnificent women at my work who've completed the cleanse while working full time.

It's now my turn! I've talked and talked alot about doing it. I feel the time is right for me now. Like Tri mentioned in an earlier thread, I have a big family get together on Sunday where my family will basically be shoving amazing chinese food down my mouth...so...I've chosed the evening after this get together to start with the tea, and heading into the cleanse on Monday of next week.

Anyone out there wanna start with me?

Also, I have a question regarding the SWF. I arrive at work at 8am. I'm an early bird as most of my coworkers dont arrive until 9am. I sit fairly close to a bathroom. I'm wondering if it makes sense to do the flush as soon as i get into work. What do you think? Thankfully, I work in a progressive office where people are now accustomed to seeing folks preparing lemonade in the kitchen.

You all are inspiring and I'm looking forward to this journey!

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green tea and cigarettes?

2009-02-06T00:30:46Z

Okay, I'm starting the Master Cleanse for the first time and was wondering if any of you have done the MC and have still smoked in general? I know that while on MC we're supposed to be caffeine, alcohol, and cigarette free, but...what's everyone's experience been with this? I guess what I am wondering is, is it okay for me to still smoke and maybe have some green tea? Or even no green tea, and still cigarettes?

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Starting a 7 day cleanse today

2009-02-03T02:37:45Z

anyone with me? I'm blogging at curezone...I feel a certain responsibility. It seems pretty common that when people set out to try the Master Cleanser, there is a fascination with other people's experiences...and there are hundreds of MC blogs that start out, "Day 1, I am so hyped! " blah blah blah...and there's never another post, or by day three, they've caved.

Have any of you blogged your cleanse from start to finish?

I tried to do a liver flush yesterday, but developed a migraine early in the afternoon and was vomiting all over the place by evening. After three weeks of being wheat-free, I probaby should not have snuck those wheat thins, thinking it would be okay since I was going to cleanse the next day anyway....oops.

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new to master cleanse

2009-01-20T20:41:02Z

I am on day one of the cleanse and I would really like to chew some gum. Gum is not mentioned in the book. Thoughts? I think it would be nice to lose the acidic feeling on my teeth, plus the whole bad breath thing. I would brush, but I am stuck at work.

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Molassas to Replace Maple Syrup

2008-10-16T16:23:50Z

I'm living in Korea and can't get a hold of grade B maple syrup, only grade A.

Is it better to use black strap all natural molasses or grade maple syrup?

Thanks guys :)

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Master Cleanse and Maple syrup?

2008-09-01T20:44:48Z

It is my first day of the MC, last night I did the smooth move lax tea and made the lemonade and put it in the fridge so it would be cold, this morning I did the saline flush (woa.) ... I bought the Organic Pure Maple syrup. But they only had grade A dark Amber. I looked at the recipe and it said to use Grade B. I looked it up online and supposedly there is no difference, just a slightly lighter taste. Grade A or Grade B Organic....Does it really matter?

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MC and stomach acid

2008-08-20T17:17:49Z

Hi folks....

I've been suffering from a bout of stomach acid recently. It feels like I swallowed a car battery, and this is after taking Protonix every day. I'm also taking an antacid, which helps a bit, but not completely. I think a good bit of it may be caused by stress.

I've had a summer filled with bad eating habits, and would like to transition into the fall a few lbs lighter, and a little "cleaner." With all of the lemon juice, would it be wise to hold off on the cleanse until this settles down?

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Salt Water Flush common mistakes

2008-08-10T15:38:46Z

many people have trouble with the salt water flush because they do not mix it properly.

water: 32oz = 1 quart = 1 liter

salt: 2 teaspoons uniodized sea salt

I find this solution does not taste much more salty than Mr. Noodles broth.

some people i have heard using 2 tablespoons which makes it way nastier.

good luck.

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Normal?

2008-08-06T23:16:22Z

Day 3 of cleanse...
2nd day morning felt weak and nausous.
3rd day up in the wee hours vomiting spent all night sleeping next to toilet...
I am assuming the vomiting is from my birth control (I have nothing in my system to "bind" it with...am not continuing w/ birth control from here on out)
what are your thoughts.... this is my first cleanse

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round 2 of MC

2008-08-02T15:39:01Z

My first round with MC was 24 days. I was hoping to stick with it until my tongue turned pink again. I'm on day one of round 2 and have mentally prepared myself for a 40 day fast. We are big campers and it is so hard to do the Master Cleanse and smelling all those charcoal grills grilling food.

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Panchkerm therapy for tratment

2008-07-05T06:21:37Z

Sir,
I am a veterinary doctor and most of my animals treatment experience in panch kerma therapy where cow base products are as a ingredients ,which cure diseases.
Panchgavya are,
cow dung.urine.ghee,milk.and buttermilk.The different colored cow has special therapeutic effect anb curing the disease.Cow must be of indigenous indian cow breed
For other benifits of cow give inputs ingredients in soil fertilities, and other holy ceremoneies where these are use in ahuti for yghnya.the flaim or fumigation hepls for environment balance.
So my total work for cow in saving mankind, earth, and envioronment..VOICE AWARENESS CENTRE

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Triphala

2008-07-03T21:26:40Z

I just started and I would love to read what kind experiences you had and if you did or did not like it.

~Yvonne~

More articles at Planetherbs.com

The Wonders of Triphala:
Ayurvedic Formula for
Internal Purification

Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D.

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The most popular herbal remedies in the health food industry are those which promote bowel movement. The reason is quite simple since the most common problem of so many individuals is constipation and bowel irregularity. Consider how tremendously valuable a formula is that not only regulates bowel movement but at the same time does the following:

improves digestion,
reduces serum cholesterol,
improves circulation (potentiates adrenergic function),
contains 31% linoleic acid,
exerts a marked cardio-protective effect,
reduces high blood pressure,
improves liver function,
has proven anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties,
expectorant, hypotensive.
Sound like a panacea? Well, it is practically just that.

Triphala, as it is called, is the most popular Ayurvedic herbal formula of India, since it is an effective laxative which also supports the body's strength. The constitution of vegetarian Hindus cannot tolerate harsh laxatives anymore than vegetarians in other countries. Because of its high nutritional value, Triphala uniquely cleanses and detoxifies at the deepest organic levels without depleting the body's reserves. This makes it one of the most valuable herbal preparations in the world.

How is Triphala different from other kinds of laxatives? There are two primary types of herbal laxatives. One is called a purgative and includes herbs such as senna, rhubarb, leptandra, buckthorne and cascara. These often contain bitter principles in the form of anthroquinones which work by stimulating the peristaltic action of the intestinal lining, either directly or by promoting the secretion of bile through the liver and gall bladder.

The second type of laxative is a lubricating bulk laxative, including demulcent herbs such as psyllium and flax seed. This is more nutritional and usually does not have any significant direct effect on either the liver or the gall bladder. Rather, these work like a sponge by swelling and absorbing fluid, thus acting as an intestinal broom.

Triphala combines both nutritional as well as blood and liver cleansing actions. It has little function as a demulcent or lubricating laxative, however. It possesses some anthroquinones which help stimulate bile flow and peristalsis. The nutritional aspect is more in the form of its high vitamin C content, the presence of linoleic oil and other important nutrients which it makes more of a tonic.

People who are in need of purgatives are those whose bowel irregularity is caused by liver and gall bladder congestion usually accompanied by some degree of blood toxins. Those in need of demulcent laxatives are those with intestinal dryness caused by a variety of metabolic factors including a nutritional deficiency as well as a condition of excess hypermetabolic energy. Triphala will prove useful for all kinds of constipation except that caused by a lack of vital energy or chi. Even for the latter type, it will not further deplete such an individual and can be made to work well if it is combined with other chi, blood or yang-warming tonic herbs such as ginseng for chi tonification, tang kuei for blood tonification and prepared aconite for yang tonification.

Herbal healing is largely a matter of strategy. One approach may emphasize tonification while another emphasizes elimination. The problem with overemphasizing tonification is that it can lead to further stagnation and congestion in an excess condition. Emphasizing elimination through the overuse of purgatives in an already deficient individual can further deplete the body's store of minerals and essential B vitamins as well as imbalance beneficial intestinal micro-organisms. The result is weakness with a likely tendency towards chronic fatigue and anemia. Since the body is always simultaneously involved with maintaining and gaining strength through good nutrition as well as eliminating waste, Triphala is unique in that it is naturally able to support both vital processes simultaneously.

Because of its high nutritional content, Ayurvedic doctors generally do not regard Triphala as a mere laxative. Some of the scientific research and practical experience of people using it down through the ages has demonstrated that Triphala is an effective blood purifier that stimulates bile secretion as it detoxifies the liver, helps digestion and assimilation, and significantly reduces serum cholesterol and lipid levels throughout body. As a result, it is regarded as a kind of universal panacea and is the most commonly prescribed herbal formula.

A popular folk saying in India is, "No mother? do not worry so long as you have Triphala." The reason is that Indian people believe that triphala is able to care for the internal organs of the body as a mother cares for her children. Each of the three herbal fruits of tTriphala takes care of the body by gently promoting internal cleansing of all conditions of stagnation and excess while at the same time it improves digestion and assimilation.

We herbalists believe that the longevity and innate power of herbs such as those of Triphala are, when ingested, energetically absorbed and imparted to our reserves. This belief exists with herbs such as wild ginseng, where specimens that have "weathered" decades of climatic stress have been found to contain the highest concentration of ginsenosides. The Ginkgo tree is another of those long lived plants whose evolution extends back over millennia to the time of the dinosaurs.

The three fruits of Triphala (Harada, Amla and Bihara) each correspond to the "three humours" or "tridosha" of Indian Ayurvedic medicine. According to Ayurvedic theory, the body is composed of three doshas or humours. Vata is sometimes translated as "wind" which corresponds to the mind and nervous system. Its nature is dry, cold, light and activating. The second is pitta which is also translated as "fire" or "bile." It is responsible for all metabolic transformations including the digestion and assimilation of food as well as assimilation and clarity of thought and understanding. The nature of pitta is primarily hot, moist and light. Kapha is sometimes translated as the "water" or "mucus" humour and is responsible for all anabolic or building functions such as the development of muscle and bone tissue. Its nature is cool, moist and heavy.

Harada, having a bitter flavor, is associated with the vata humour as well as the air and space elements. It treats imbalances and diseases of the vata humour. Harada possesses laxative, astringent, lubricant, antiparasitical, alterative, antispasmodic and nervine properties. It is therefore used to treat acute and chronic constipation, nervousness, anxiety and feelings of physical heaviness.

Among Tibetans, Harada is so highly revered for its purifying attributes that it is the small fruit that is depicted in the hands of the "medicine Buddha" in their sacred paintings or tankas. Of the three fruits, Harada is the most laxative and contains anthroquinones similar to those found in rhubarb and cascara.

Amla has a sour flavor and corresponds to the pitta humour and the fire element in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a cooling tonic, astringent, mildly laxative, alterative, antipyretic. It is used to treat fire imbalances that include ulcers, inflammation of the stomach, intestines, constipation, diarrhea, liver congestion, eruptions, infections and burning feelings throughout the body. In various studies, Amla has been shown to have mild anti-bacterial[1] properties, pronounced expectorant[2], anti-viral[3] and cardiotonic[4] activity.

Amla is the highest natural known source of vitamin C. Having 20 times the vitamin C content of an orange, Amla is also uniquely heat stable. Even when subjected to prolonged high heat, as in the making of the Ayurvedic tonic formula called Chyavanprash, Amla, as the primary herb comprising 50% of the formula, hardly loses any of the vitamin C that is present when it is freshly harvested off the tree. The same is true of Amla that has been dried and kept for up to a year. This age and heat stable form of vitamin C in Amla is due to the presence of certain tannins that bind and inhibit its dissipation.

Bihara is astringent, tonic, digestive and anti-spasmodic. Its primary flavor is astringent and the secondary is sweet, bitter and pungent. It targets imbalances associated with the kapha or mucus humour, corresponding to the earth and water elements in Ayurvedic medicine. Specifically Bihara purifies and balances excess mucus, treats asthma, bronchiole conditions, allergies and hiccoughs.

Ama is a term denoting a substance associated in Ayurveda with chronic disease patterns and symptoms of aging. It is described as a kind of sticky buildup of material that clogs the circulatory channels. In many ways it is nearly identical to the accumulation of excess cholesterol and blood lipids described in the West. Both conditions seem to contribute to a wide variety of circulatory disorders ranging from senility, rheumatic conditions, cancer and heart disease. It is interesting that in Traditional Chinese Medicine there is also a pathological condition associated with the heart called "invisible mucus" that is similar to the descriptions of both excess cholesterol and ama in Ayurveda.

One of the body's reactions to coping with stress is to increase the production of corticosteroids. The accumulation of these stress hormones can also contribute to the formation of cholesterol. Internal stress and the resultant buildup of cholesterol can be caused by the abuse of stimulants, spicy, hot foods such as garlic and cayenne, excessive aerobic exercise and repression of the emotions. It is interesting that an excess of some of those very substances and activities that lower cholesterol in some, when not utilized in a holistic, balanced manner, can act as a stimulant and add further stress that would precipitate the further accumulation of cholesterol. Triphala is one of two[5] Ayurvedic formulations that are specific for eliminating Ama and cholesterol from the body.

Triphala is a completely balanced energetic formula, being neither too cold, nor too hot. When taken regularly over a long period, it gently effects the elimination and purification of Ama from the tissues of the entire body. The three fruits have been scientifically studied and confirm some of its known traditional benefits. These include the lowering of cholesterol, reducing high blood pressure, benefiting circulation, improving digestion and regulating elimination without causing any laxative dependency.

One Indian study reported by C.P. Thakur, demonstrated the enormous value and effectiveness of Amla, reducing serum, aortic and hepatic cholesterol in rabbits[6]. In another study[7], extracts of Amla fruit were found to decrease serum free fatty acids and increase cardiac glycogen. This helps to prevent heart attacks by providing significantly greater protection and nourishment to the heart muscle.

Studies of the fruit of Bihara[8] found that it contains up to 35% oil and 40% protein. The oil is used in soap making and by the poorer classes as a substitute cooking oil for ghee. The sweet smelling oil is 35% palmitic, 24% oleic and 31% linoleic. Linoleic oil is an essential fatty acid important for increasing HDL cholesterol, associated with a healthy state and reducing LDL cholesterol, considered to indicate a higher-than-average risk for developing coronary-heart disease.

One of numerous studies of Harada[9] demonstrated its anti-vata or anti-spasmodic properties by the reduction of abnormal blood pressure as well as intestinal spasms. This confirms its traditional usefulness for heart conditions, spastic colon and other intestinal disorders.

With all the virtues of the three individual herbs, Triphala has many wide and varied uses as a therapeutic herbal food. Before considering pathological indications for which Triphala would be appropriate, we should never ignore the value of taking it on some regular basis whether once daily or once or twice a week simply for health maintenance. Triphala, having great nutritional properties, will help to prevent sickness.

I remember meeting a yogic master who was in his late eighties and staying in Santa Cruz for a few months. Being clear of mind and body, he could out walk anyone, both in terms of speed and distance. Besides his practice of meditation, he considered the fact that his remarkable fitness and health was primarily due to the fact that his diet consisted primarily of Kicharee (mung beans, rice, ghee and spices, i.e., cumin, coriander, turmeric and salt) and a daily dose of Triphala as the primary herbal tonic.

I have numerous reports of individuals with chronic constipative tendencies who were able to regulate their bowels with the use of Triphala. One patient with a history of bowel irregularity was suffering from pyorrhea. After taking Triphala twice a day for three months, she was completely cured. Another patient who was at least 40 pounds overweight began taking Triphala and lost 20 pounds in a month with hardly any modifications in her diet. The reason is that such severe obesity is usually accompanied by congestion of the internal organs of elimination, including the liver and bowels. As a result, digestion is compromised with the poorly assimilated food contributing to the organ congestion. For such conditions, Triphala can be highly effective in removing stagnation of both the liver and intestines.

Regardless of any other herbs used, Triphala can be prescribed singly or adjunctively whenever there are symptoms of inflammation, heat, infection, obesity and other conditions of excess. Because of its combined tonic and eliminative properties, it is generally quite safe to give even for deficiency diseases including anemia, fatigue, candida, poor digestion and assimilation. Unlike other eliminative and cleansing herbs, Triphala is safely taken for symptoms of wasting heat that frequently accompanies diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia and AIDS.

There are two ways to take Triphala, as a powder or tablet. Traditionally Triphala is taken as a churna or powder. One would stir in two or three grams of the powder with warm water and consume the entire amount each evening or divided into three doses throughout the day. Since for most it does not possess a flavor that one would look forward to experiencing, it is convenient that Triphala is available in tablet or capsule form. Generally the dose is from two tablets 1-3 times daily or four to six tablets one time daily. Children may only require one or two tablets in the evening.

The larger dose is more laxative while the smaller dose tends to be more gradually blood purifying. A smaller dose might be one or two tablets three times daily. One should increase or decrease the dose according to one's bowel movements. Since there are no problems in using Triphala, the dose can be adjusted upwards from the suggested amount.

Triphala is also widely taken for all eye diseases including the treatment of conjunctivitis, progressive myopia, the early stages of glaucoma and cataracts. For these conditions, it is taken daily both internally as described above, as well as externally as an eye wash. Steep one tablespoonful of the powder or six tablets in an 8 ounce glass of water overnight. In the morning, strain the infusion through a clean cloth. The resultant tea is used to sprinkle over the eyes or used in an eyewash in an eyecup that can be readily purchased at most drug stores. One can drink the remainder in one or two doses, morning and evening. Taken in this way for at least three months, Triphala becomes an herbal eye tonic.

As stated, there can be different reactions to the same dose of triphala. For some it causes too loose bowels while in others it may have little or no effect. As a result, it may take two or three days to regulate the dose that is best. After the constipative tendencies are removed, usually within 15 days of daily application, it will no longer cause loose bowels.

Presently Triphala is distributed and available in the US from a few different sources. The powder can be purchased in most Indian food import stores in larger cities. Tablets are currently manufactured and distributed by Planetary Herb Formulas as well as a few other companies.

I have used Triphala as a regular part of my clinical practice for at least ten years. I know that other Ayurvedic doctors both here and in India also regularly prescribe Triphala for most of their patients to be taken at least once each evening. For centuries, Triphala has been known and used as a standard household health supplement much as vitamins are in the West. In many households, Triphala is taken on a weekly basis by all family members to prevent disease and maintain health.

In India, Triphala is considered the greatest and most versatile of all herbal formulations. With the presence of such a vitamin C rich herbal food as Amla, it possesses unique nutritive tonic and eliminative properties. Both the public and therapists of all disciplines should be able to benefit from its unique therapeutic virtues.

Planetary products was the first to introduce Triphala to the US herb market. It is no wonder that it is one of the best selling formulas in the entire line. Triphala is traditionally taken and works best when taken as a powder. The average dose is from one to two teaspoons of the powder in a little water once in the evening or three times daily for blood and general body purification. It can also be taken regularly once a week with great benefit since it promotes balanced cleansing and detoxification. The tablets are for convenience since many find the powder too have too unpleasant a flavor for the more spoiled tastes of westerners. Triphala has been found to be very effective for helping to control weight gain, chronic constipation and as an adjunctive treatment for many chronic degenerative conditions.

Triphala Internal Cleanser is available from Planetary Formulas Online Store

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master cleanse pos and negs

2008-06-17T02:58:19Z

this is my first time writing on one of these things. I am on day six of the master cleanse. if you are interested in doing this to lose weight then please do not do it. But if you are interested in being healthier, feeling better, starting a raw food diet, or getting closer to the almighty God of creation this could be a great idea. I started on jan 1 the cravings and smells of other foods have driven me crazy for the first 3-4 days. they do not bother me as much now i actually have started to enjoy just smelling food. the detox symptoms do suck i have a cold right now i am not sure if it is because of the master cleanse but i will make it through it. On the positive side of things other than a slight cold i feel great. I have lost a lot of weight but that realy doesn't mean anything to me. the most important part of fasting is to grow in our relationship with God. This is something I encourage anyone reading this to make as their number 1 goal in this fasting detox. Remember your body is a temple for the holy spirit it is important to take care of it. Anyone reading this who does not know Christ as their savior i encourage you to seek a relationship with him. The Bible teaches us that we are all sinners and because of our sin we are seperated from God (romans 3:23), but the good news is that God loved us so much that he sent his only begotten son Jesus to die for all of us (john 3:16), and that if we believe in our hearts that Jesus died and WAS RISEN from the dead and we confess with our mouths that he is Lord we will be saved (romans 10:9), With this said i pray that anyone reading this will go to theroc.com and click on who's your daddy. In conclusion without help from God i don't see how anyone makes it through this fast or why they would even do it but with him we can do all things (phillipians 4:13).

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when to drink what??

2008-06-17T02:57:03Z

It's my first MC and I'm not sure how long I have to wait in the morning after drinking the salt water until I can drink my first lemonade! Can I drink it right away? Should I wait for an hourish till I eliminate?

thanks!

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Day 2 of Master Cleanse - Salt Water

2008-06-12T08:15:04Z

This is my first master cleanse and I am on Day 2. I can't seem to get the Salt Water in my system, I have been gagging the entire time, so this morning I did a few mouthfuls and decided to make a cup of tea instead. Is this going to lessen the effects of the cleanse?

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Saltwater flush vs. Herbal laxative

2008-06-12T07:54:41Z

I want to bring this up because I am considering only using the herbal laxatives. Pro's and Cons I have read:

Herbal laxative...
Pros:
- works more thoroughly then the saltwater flush
- easier to deal with
Cons:
- Harder to predict when the bowel movements occur.
- costs more

That's only what I've read, can anyone else add to this from their personal experience? Also, what's a good brand, I was considering using "Smooth Move".

Thank you.

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cayenne capsules :)

2008-06-10T20:06:23Z

Aloha fellow MC's
this will be my second time around doing M.C.

so ready and enthusiastic

Day 1 is TODAY june 10 th
2 days previous
I ate raw and then juice :)
last night I had the tea
and I am looking forward to the SWF this morning

This time around though
I am going to make me drink without the cayenne
and instead take capsules.

hmmmmmm.......
Yup, I'll take 2 100,000 capsules in the morning
and 2 mid-day.

I'd love to hear if anyone else has taken this route.

Wishing you all a blessed day
and another day of cleanse :)

Mahalo ( Thank You)
Sandra ma

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Day 1 - May 19th

2008-05-23T00:29:39Z

This will be my 4th time through and my partner Donn is joining me for his first time through. Tea last night, SWF this morning... so far, so good! :-)

posted in Master Cleanse - 3 replies

Modified MC

2008-05-21T12:54:10Z

I'm on it now....
today (Friday) will be day 1.
I have 120 oz of MC tea in the fridge that I just made. :)

I don't know how many days I will go. I will listen closely to my body and see what's right for me. At least 1 day, hopefully more.

My main purpose of this cleanse is to get off caffeine, which has been wreaking havoc with my health.

Will modify by adding small amounts of a liquid mineral supplement and possibly a little fresh veggie juice, nothing more. Except a shot of wheatgrass Friday AM to flush out the caffeine and prevent headaches. (I hate wheatgrass! but it works great for this!)

much love to all

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type of water

2008-04-29T19:58:52Z

what type of water is best to use? not tap, right?
is distilled better than spring or RO?
is reverse osmosis good? (this is what i can fill my 5 gallon jug up with at Whole Foods)

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MC Daily Summary & ? on amount of water

2008-04-29T18:06:43Z

morning SWF
6 - 12 (8oz.) Lemonades per day
"Extra water may be taken as desired" page 20 > how much water should we be drinking?
evening Laxative Herb Tea

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kinds of salt

2008-04-29T17:18:11Z

I couldn't find uniodized salt at the store- does mineral sea salt work the same? how different are the results? I am just starting the MC today.

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When should I expect the real eliminations to begin?

2008-04-28T05:54:53Z

I am toward the end of day 3 now, and my eliminations have been very small (with the exception of the morning of day 1).

Since I drink one quart of the salt water, shouldn't I expect to eliminate 1 quart? That only seemed to occur the first half of day 1.

I was expecting something much more substantial, or should that come later? Does it usually take a few more days for the lemonade to break down the wastes throughout the body? Like day 5 or 7?

Any experienced answers to these questions are appreciated.

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Day 3 and nothings happening... help?

2008-04-28T02:29:32Z

Hi All,

I'm on day three of my first attempt at the Master Cleanse. So far so good, feel a bit hungry but think that its mostly a mental trigger to eat. I'm drinking the full about of lemonade each day, plus Smooth Move tea morning and night, and the SWF for the first time this morning. I feel okay and everything seems to be going well I guess except that... nothing is really happening. I'm not eliminating any more than normal (almost less it seems). I was excepting much more activity and am a little concerned that I'm not really flushing things out the way I'm supposed to. My first two thoughts were: a) something is causing a major blockage and everything is getting stopped up somehow, or b) there's nothing coming out because I was really not too blocked to begin with. I've never done this before and have a healthy but not perfect diet. I feel a bit but not overly bloated and the scale has gone down 5lbs over the past couple days. Any ideas or suggestions? What's wrong with me? Help!

Thanks!

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Snowboarding during Day #3 of the MC?

2008-04-26T12:14:28Z

Hello, I'm doing the MC for my first time. I went veggie for the 4 days previous, and I'm on Day 1. I'm feeling pretty good right now.

I am considering going snowboarding all day this Sunday, which would be Day 3.

I would like to hear anyone's recommendations of whether or not I should go. My wife thinks I might be half-way on the mountain somewhere, far away from a bathroom, and I may have an "accident". She's never done it before, but she does have a point since it's my first time too so I don't know what will happen either.

Please share your experiences to influence me either way.

Namaste,
Chris

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Experiencing rapid weight loss on the MC?

2008-04-25T21:15:33Z

So Im on day 4 and I've already lost 8-10 pounds since day 1.. which seems rather rapid to me..
I've done the cleanse before and lost about that much after the whole 10 days.. but not that much in 3 days!
I usually have about 7-9 drinks a day w/ 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup in each drink... in addition to water throughout the day
Im just a little concerned because I dont really need to lose weight & I dont feel the need to drink more drinks daily or add any more maple syrup.. (2tblspoons is already too sweet for me)

I was wondering if anyone has experienced this much weight loss this soon, or has any other input or clarification..
Thanks!

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The MC and commuting

2008-04-19T13:03:37Z

Hi everyone. I'm starting the Master Cleanse in a couple of weeks with my boyfriend. Trouble is, we're both commuters (at least 45 min each way) and I have a med-high energy demanding job, so we were wondering how we can do the MC well and still be able to work everyday...need advice please!

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GERD, proton-pump-inhibitors and acid reflux

2008-04-09T22:25:57Z

I have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) which results in heart burn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I take prevacid to reduce stomach acid over a 24 hour period, and tums to immediately cut stronger occurrences of heart burn.

I'm curious how those of you who have acid reflux problems modified your daily pill routine while on the master cleanse.

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kombucha and mc?

2008-03-20T23:07:57Z

i am doing the master cleanse.. and am tempted by the lovely kombucha brewing in my kitchen..i suppose that drinking it would activate my digestive system and stop from detoxing, in addition to adding probiotics (which i dont need if im not digesting)..but i wanted to get a second opinion..or a first..since i dont think my own opinion counts..thanks!

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DAY 1...CRIED THE ENTIRE DAY?

2008-02-09T16:53:29Z

I started the cleanse last night with the senna tea and then senna tea in the morning due to having to be at work early and needless to say WIPES ARE A NECCESSITY!!! But I have burst out into tears 3x's today major crying I'm wondering has anyone else been emotional and if so how long will this last!?

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day 12 and feeling low

2008-02-05T00:53:54Z

so i've been doing MC for 12 days now. my goal was 10, but then i thought since i was feeling pretty good, and had all these extra supplies i should just push it out a bit more to 14. but yesterday and today, i am so tired, i have headaches and i got a pimple on my face (which i have not got the entire time). it's so cold here in SF, i kind of want to break this fast now, but it seems like i'm going through another detox phase....i must admit i'm pretty over it, but am wondering if i should stick it out until i feel better, or is this a way that my body is telling me that it''s ready for food again.....any thoughts?

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Most optimal type of lemon juicer

2008-02-04T16:44:05Z

I'm reading the Tom Wolshyn book, which is essentially a detailed version of Stanley Burroughs book--true to his vision.

He recommends a certain kind of juicer but I can't find where I saw this previously in the book.

Can anyone recommend the most optimal type of juicer, which gets all the juice, is fast, easy to use and implement, and doesn't cost too much?

Thanks,
Chris

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Help!

2008-02-02T19:36:36Z

So, I did the MC for 10 days and followed the book pretty right on. i finished about ten days ago. Everything went great! I never really had a problem, i actually felt normal through out the cleanse. When i broke the cleanse i did the OJ for 2 days and then the fruit and the salad, and then resumed eating...

I know that i went a little crazy when i could eat again, but not too bad. A lot of bread and whatever, but i couldnt poop. I just filled up. what was weird was that i dont ever feel full. i can eat way more than i used too without feeling full. 4 days ago i had an intense morning, dumping out the days before all at once.. whoof!

Since then i've avoided breads (i dont eat meat and not much dairy) and ive been eating fruit in the morning. For lunch and dinner ive had like thai food, some good mexican and stuff like that but once again i havent had a movement for 4 days now. i tryed the smooth move last night and this morning i was able to do a little, but i know there is a lot in me. i've been very active as well.

i feel like this is very counter productive to doing a detox. Anyone have any advice?

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I need help? Where do I start?

2008-02-01T18:55:17Z

I would like to do the lemond MC and I do not know how to go about it. If anyone can tell me what I need and how to start, it would be very helpful. Thanks

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A New year, and time for endings and new beginnings

2008-01-26T20:41:02Z

Hi everybody...

This is my first post, though I've been lurking for a couple of months. Thanks to the folks who've answered so many questions that others have posed with such grace and support. I appreciate your posts and have enjoyed reading them.

I'll be starting my first ever MC today, and just finished making up my lemonade for the first two days. I've got some trepidation, having read some peoples experiences that weren't so pleasant. The worst of it is not knowing what exactly I'm in for, how my body will react, and hoping that my overindulgences of sugar and caffeine over the holiday season won't catch up to me too harshly. I'm also looking forward to the prospect of doing something very good for myself.

Anybody else out there just starting out?

Cheers,
Stephanie

posted in Master Cleanse - 16 replies

first day , first glass

2008-01-17T14:03:17Z

It tasted awful! I made the juice from a juicer, should i just hand squeeze it instead. I want to do the MC very badly but i don't know if i can handle the taste for this long. Any suggestions?

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Greetings! Day 3

2008-01-05T18:47:03Z

Good morning friends!

This is my third time doing the MC. Silly me, didn't check my calander before starting so now it turns out that I will be on a road trip/weekend conference for the last few days of the cleanse. I am aiming at 12 days since I'd rather not be transitioning back to food while I'm far from home.

Last night I tried a new kind of detox tea. The lable was in french so I wasn't sure if it would work. It's been over 12 hours and I haven't eleminated anything, so I guess the tea doesn't work. Now I'm drinking my salt water. I'm a little concerned that since the tea didn't work I will be feeling ickey today as a result of stagnating toxins. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

I'm really glad this group exists. It helps me a lot, even just knowing it's here if I need it.

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All systems go for tomorrow!

2007-12-22T20:23:00Z

I have my lemons, cayenne and Grade B syrup....
will be adding in a mineral supplement and some psyllium husk, both to help with detox and nutrition.

I did 3 days of master cleanse back in June. This was by far the longest I have ever been able to go without eating. It was a major triumph or me. After 72 hours my body just screamed at me in no uncertain terms that it was ready to stop the fast. Am hoping for longer this time.

Wish me luck!!
veganskater

posted in Master Cleanse - 5 replies

mucus plug

2007-12-04T03:41:13Z

so i read somewhere in a fasting book about loosing the mucus plug from your intestines. I am now on the master cleanse and wondering if you loose a mucus plug in this method. Or, can anyone tell me where i read about loosing the plug? the book had pictures and different versions of the cleanse. the author was a raw foodist and wrote a lot about he and his wife.
thanks

posted in Master Cleanse - 3 replies

First day, first master cleanse

2007-11-16T03:47:16Z

I've been wanting to do this diet for months now, and now finally have the time and resources. Thank God I waited, it's been 4 hours since I woke up, and I feel pretty bad. Headache, dizziness, irritability....maybe it's the caffeine withdrawal? I havn't eaten meat or fish for 2 years, and have been a raw vegan for some of this time. So I would say I was pretty healthy at the start. Anyone go through this on the first day??

Madhurima

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Concerns about senna, etc...

2007-11-13T04:46:35Z

I've been thinking about doing the master cleanse for a while, but haven't had a time when I wasn't working to try it (my job involves climbing to high places and I couldn't afford any dizziness.)

The basic cleanse (lemon juice, syrup and cayenne) sounds like something I would like to do. But I'm wondering about the herbal laxative part. From what I remember of the pamphlet that part was optional, but there are a lot of products being pushed that are really expensive, and I wonder how effective? Some people I've read are using senna, which I always read was rather dangerous stuff, definitely not to be used for more than a few days.

And on the topic of feeling sick and nauseous, but sticking with the cleanse... reminds me a lot of Bikram yoga, where they always tell you the headaches are from cleansing toxins from the heat (I love yoga, but I think that's a load of Bikram greed talking.) The headaches in Bikram I think mainly stem from dehydration, and I would think that if you're taking senna you'd have a whole lot to be dehydrated about also.

Not trying to be negative, just looking for honest advice from those who have tried it.

posted in Master Cleanse - 4 replies

Lime shortage

2007-11-11T02:30:58Z

I just got done doing the fast and it went really well. My only issue was that there was some kind of lime/lemon shortage. They only had 2 limes at the store and the were 1$ a piece! I know it's not advised, but this was an ideal time for me to do the cleanse so I bought organic lemon and lime juice in a bottle. I wouldn't have used it except there wasn't any other option. I am curious if anyone else has had problems finding lemons and limes. I am in a small town in Northern California so we don't have a lot of options, only 2 stores.

On another topic, I successfully did the salt water flush on days 4 and 5. I realized my error last time was using 2 tablespoons of salt instead of teaspoons. The recipe I saw the first time was a bit confusing as it said 2Tsps, usually the capital T is reserved for tablespoons.

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I feel like crap!

2007-11-02T21:20:19Z

It’s 3:30 am. I woke up an hour ago with a splitting, pounding headache and the sweats, and tried to tell myself that it was just the toxins leaving my body. My kitty shaman came and purred over me, but when I started to dry-heave from the headache I got up and took an Excedrin. I just couldn't deal anymore. I feel awful, like I have the flu. Is this normal?

I'm going to try and go back to sleep now. Ugh.

posted in Master Cleanse - 8 replies

A Wee Bit of help

2007-10-28T02:43:59Z

Hi there. I am just looking for a bit of advice really.

I'm on day 3 of the cleanse and lost 3lbs on day one and nothing else to date! I've been drinking the lemonade hot and not at room temp as I think it tastes better. Is this ok?

Also the salt water flush - I've been taking 2 teaspoons in 2 pints of water, but no "results" as yet.

Any advice is welcome.

Karen

posted in Master Cleanse - 3 replies

When I Wake Up...

2007-10-27T00:46:40Z

Although it's technically morning now, when I wake up I'll be starting the cleanse. I had a nice "last meal" dinner and cookie dough ice cream and am dreading this stuff...I've never been able to go more than 5 days before. This is the first time I'm incorporating limes but it hardly tastes different at all. I just can't stomach it - I really think it's the maple syrup. Because I can't stand the taste I never drink enough of it and I get weak and easily physically exhausted...

My boyfriend's nice enough to endure it with me, but it doesn't do much for the taste :P

Words of encouragement gladly welcome... o_O

posted in Master Cleanse - 2 replies

Don't hate me... but I feel fine

2007-10-12T19:57:43Z

Is it just people who are the most toxic who have those debilitating effects? I'm on Day 7, have been following the recipe exactly, and the only symptom I have really is a bit of cramping at night from the senna tea, and of course the wish to eat real food.

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It is the end of day 10. I only planned for 10 days this time........BUT

2007-09-27T20:45:28Z

I have had a really good cleanse this time around. This is my 3rd (2nd successful) MC, but I have never gone beyond the 10 days before. I'm getting the feeling the good stuff starts happening now. My tongue is very slightly white and yellow (which I never bothered to notice until I read a few posts here about the tongue), and I'm assuming that means my body is still purging toxins, and I should wait until it's pink again(?)
Problem is I'm going on a family vacation and timed this so i could be eating with everyone and not worrying about the 13hour drive ect. Is it horrible for me to stop now, or can I just plan for a more thorough MC next time and be thankful for the good this one has done?

posted in Master Cleanse - 8 replies

Cleanse for diabetics?

2007-09-23T23:30:00Z

I'm a type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetic, wondering if there is a safe way to do the cleanse? I just know that amount of maple syrup would send my blood sugar skyrocketing...

posted in Master Cleanse - 1 reply

Electrolyte Enhanced Water

2007-09-21T05:38:46Z

Are there any effects to using it versus Britta water, or some other water?

posted in Master Cleanse - 9 replies

Molasses vs Maple, Cayenne vs Paprika vs Pure capsaicin

2007-09-07T05:07:12Z

Well I've been going since Sunday night, and today's Tuesday, so I'm counting this as day 2. After the first cup of warm lemon+molasses I knew this would be a fast I could handle. I was amazed at how quickly I felt "lighter" after drinking the first litre of warm salty water, and then again at how quickly it reached the other end :-). I've felt urges to eat, but quickly realised that it is habitual and not actual hunger.

I was wondering how much maple syrup is a reasonable amount to go through in a day. 2tbsp = 30mL, so 6-8 glasses would be about 200mL? I guess I'm going to need to buy the larger size of Maple syrup next. Is there any downside to using, say, either Blackstrap Molasses or that Billington's super-dark "Molasses" ? What about mixing them for variety? Also, I'm finding that half a lemon does not yield 2tbsp - it takes more like 1½ lemons.

I couldn't find any (organic) Cayenne when I looked the other day so have been substituting with Paprika and Chili Powder. I see on Wikipedia that Cayenne and Paprika are quite far apart on the Scoville Scale - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayenne_pepper - so will be on the hunt for some high grade spice today to make the rest of the fast more effective. Is there a specific property of Cayenne other than its heating effect that is important, ie can I use any "very hot" spice? eg, can I substitute with bulk hot spices from the local Indian supermarket?

posted in Master Cleanse - 6 replies

starting day one

2007-09-07T02:30:18Z

It's been a year and a half since my last master cleanse and I've been craving this like mad, the timing has always been off. but here I am, and super stoked!

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So all I need to know is...

2007-09-06T20:11:19Z

1. The lemonade recipe--drink 6-12 glasses per day
2. salt water flush one a day, preferably in the morning
3. Tea once a day, preferably in the evening
4. Continue to drink water

...anything else? Any prep work to be done the days/nights before?

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Master Cleanse FAQ's

2007-09-06T17:09:49Z

I recently posted these Master Cleanser frequently asked questions which I thought might be of interest to the tribe. If anyone has any other suggestions for the FAQs page please do a "submit a comment" at http://www.humblebeehealth.com/frequently-asked-questions-master-cleanse-related/

Also if anyone is interested in having the Master Cleanser ingredients shipped to them I would like to offer to the Master Cleanse tribe a 10% discount if you enter the following code; "01tribe" during checkout.
Thanks you all,

Ryan Carson

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Warning: The MC gave my hypotension

2007-09-04T15:51:33Z

Hi all,

Just wanted to give a heads up to everyone choosing to do this diet. On the evening of day four (saturday) I started to feel a bit woozy (lightheaded, dizzy, weak, faint). The symptoms continued on days five and six but I just figured it was because I was hungry. Finally this morning I looked up my symptoms and found that they matched those of hypotension, aka severe low blood pressure. We happen to have a little machine at my house and when I checked it was 100/60. That's TWENTY POINTS LOWER THAN NORMAL (120/80), in other words, not good news. I did some further research and one of the most common causes of this is hypovolemia (low blood volume), which is caused by starvation and too little fluid intake.

Now, my intention here is not to tell you all that this is a horrible diet becuase obviously many people have done it with no ill effects. However, I warn you to monitor your body's behavior because not eating can have an impact on your health and general bodily function. (severe cases of hypotension can cause brain, heart and kidney failure because not enough blood is getting to your organs)

Needless to say, I'm done with this and won't try it again. But good luck to you all and be safe!

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Why is my tongue not coated?

2007-09-02T10:29:35Z

Hi all,
I'm on Day 6 and have not really been experiencing the coated tongue. My tongue is a bit yellow but I'm thinking it's from drinking so much lemon juice. I have been following the recipe to a tee and have been drinking 8 - 12 glasses a day. On Day 1, I experienced minor tongue coating but it went away by Day 2. I don't anticipate that I'm any less toxic than the next person, so can someone please advise me as to why my tongue isn't going through what everyone else's seems to?

Thanks!

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Day 1 - August 11th

2007-09-01T13:14:37Z

I'm starting my third go-round tomorrow morning... drinking the tea as I type. :-)

Anyone else on the path right now?

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First time Questions: Salt and Syrup

2007-09-01T12:48:34Z

After feeling horrible for some time I found this cleanse and started it on the 21st. Today I was looking up information and found this sight. I was told at the health food store to use epson salt which tastes bitter but you use considerably less water. (4 tsp of salt to 8 oz of water) It worked wonders but I have no idea if it does the same thing as the recommended sea salt. This morning I tried the sea salt but could only get down a little over half before almost throwing up. I only had one BM which seems less than adequate.

Also I am curious if it is necessary to use so much syrup. This is just too sweet for me. In the book it seems that the syrup can be cut back on but that the lemon is the critical ingredient. I am correct in this assumption.

Thanks

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anyone wanna start with me?

2007-09-01T12:29:54Z

Im starting the 10 day cleanse tomorrow (monday july 30). Its my first time. Anyone wanna start with me? we can share our up and downs together over the 10 days?

Tj

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starting tomorrow, other things that might help?

2007-08-24T16:33:55Z

Im starting the master cleanse tomorrow, this will be my first time. Any advice is welcome.

I was also wondering about things such as body wraps or other things that may help cleaning. I've heard exfoliating alot can help also, is this true? Anything people can add in would be a great help!

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getting sick on the cleanse

2007-07-30T22:47:53Z

this is my third day on the cleanse and last night i started getting the worst cold. i was up all night blowing my nose, and i have a pretty decent fever, 101. i'm stopping the cleanse because i dion't think it's good for my body to be this sick and only taking in lemon juice, water, cayenne, maple syrup. did anyone get very sick on the cleanse? i've done it before and not gotten this sick. i can't figure out if this is toxins coming out, or a product of my body being stressed and rundown, one of the reasons i wanted to cleanse. thanks!

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Day 2 - Bad Headaches and Can't Concentrate

2007-07-23T09:40:08Z

Anyone have advice on dealing with headaches and no concentration? This is my second day and i feel really weak and have a terrible headache (felt the same yesterday). I woke up with terrible stomach cramps this morning. I am worried I won't be able to work tomorrow like this! Does day 3 get better?

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any dangers experienced

2007-07-21T20:23:56Z

I am currently on my 5th day of MC. I am starting to get concerned about my health. I guess it is mainly a psychological fear as I am feeling relatively normal. It is 5 days of NO FOOD!!! This is not normal and I am worried when I begin to eat again that I may have some medical problem or something. I am not experiencing the "energy" perk from the MC and I am not having any amazing eliminations either. I am following the diet but am unable to do SWF so I do the tea am and pm. Any suggestions on my concerns?

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Medications and the Cleanse

2007-07-21T02:33:02Z

I brought this up on one of my other topics but it never did get answered: is anyone on medications while on the cleanse? I'm taking meds and a B-6 vitamin suppliment (for healthy liver functioning) and I'm concerned about the reaction of the medication and my body if I start the cleanse while on them. Should I wait on the cleanse until the meds are over? Or should I do the cleanse and then start the meds? Help!

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Feeling peekish

2007-07-19T23:57:06Z

It's the tail end of day 8. I did this once before and on day nine I got REALLY hungry. I suffered through until day 10, but I really felt done on day nine.

Today I notice I look pale. My energy was high through day 7, but today I've been feeling weak. Not like I'm going to pass out, but weak. I upped my liquid meals to 9 but it doesn't seem to matter.

I'm begining to wonder if nine days is what is *right* for my body. I'm not making any rash decisions, and my inclination is to finish the full 10 days, but I'm wondering if that is really what my body needs.

Any thoughts?

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New to the cleanse

2007-07-16T21:02:56Z

Hi there. I'm starting the Cleanse on Monday. Any special precautions/advice I should know before starting?

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DAY 5

2007-07-15T14:30:19Z

finishing day five...feeling like I could do this for a long time...but of course my housemates have to be cooking amazing food....all part of it I suppose!!!

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day 1

2007-07-10T21:31:35Z

is anyone else starting the cleanse? I'm half way into day one. this is my second time around.

last time my teeth got really sore. i feel weird about chewing gum though. any helpful tips on this?

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Can someone please explain...

2007-07-09T06:34:59Z

the white fuzzy tongue? I have heard mention of it, but still don't understand what it means. I'm on day two and this morning I woke up to an unpleasant taste in my mouth only to find out my tongue had turned white. I brushed it all away but want to understand it better and its place in the cleanse.

thanks

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The truth will set you free

2007-06-27T05:13:56Z

Aloha All children of my father.

If you know where Jesus did the healing of the multitudes, you will understand that when he talked about water in the essene gospel, you might realize he is truly talking about minerals and elements.

1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; (the Dead Sea)

2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

Sciences know that if we have a 150 minerals and elements as our foundation we are disease free.

Trace Minerals are the Foundation of Health
Chemical balance within the body is facilitated by the manipulation of minerals. An abundant and replenished mineral nutritional supply is essential to excellent health. Always remember that the body can use minerals without vitamins, but it can’t use vitamins without minerals. Minerals are the solid foundation upon which all nutrition is built. As important as vitamins are, minerals are even more important. Many vitamins and other complex chemicals needed by the body are actually manufactured within the body itself. The minerals, however, which are the basic building blocks making up these complex substances, must be nutritionally present, or the system is lacking its essential ingredients. Poison
The body has many systems to keep in balance for health. While minerals do the majority of the heavy work, the trace minerals can be compared with the small weights on a balance beam. These tiny weights, though small, are absolutely vital for achieving optimum health. When complex systems are being considered, it is the fine tuning that leads to optimal performance.

The Dead Sea is where Jesus healed the multitudes, if all he had to do is point or say and you are healed, then why did he go there to heal them.

The rest is up to you.

Pila.

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A few questions before I start

2007-06-22T16:14:32Z

I am starting the MC on the 21st (anyone else starting that day, let me know!) I just have a few questions before I begin.

I was hopeing to sort of "prep" for the cleanse with some diet alterations the week before (no wheat, dairy, caffine, alchohol, or meat) as well as daily lax teas. Has anyone starting this cleanse done this?

Also how many people have had problems with the salt water flush? I have a certifiable phobia of vomiting and am terrified of the stories I have heard. However I don't want to miss out on that part of the cleanse simply due to my fears.

How many people stay active on this cleanse? I have heard of some people taking it easy and others going to full fledge work outs. I would love to start doing some Bikram Yoga to suppliment the cleanse, but am worried about being too weak.

Also is it imperitive to take the salt water in the AM? I go to work very early, it would be easier to take it in the late afternoon when I get home.
Any help is much appreciated!!

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help; throwing up, not related to SWF

2007-06-19T21:17:47Z

I started the cleanse last thursday, So today is my 6th day. I was at a music festival fri-sun. in the sun and heat. With only porta johns and the discomfort in the morning from the tea I stopped it from sat until monday morning. I have only been using tea, no SWF. I was at the beach on Monday, more heat and sun. I think those factor into how I feel.

Around 6 yesterday I felt like I couldn't consume any more of the drink. I felt like I would actually throw up, not just nasea. I just drank water, had a cup of the tea and went to sleep feeling miserable. I slept until today and and when I woke up drank water and felt the urge to throw up but w/ nothing in me I drank water which I immediatly threw up and then went to the uncomfortable reflex but w/ nothing to get rid of. So I drank water only to immediatly empty it out. I still can't bare to think of drinking the lemonaide. My heart beat has also been very fast, today my resting heart rate was 84, which is very fast for me.

I feel awful because I want to do the cleanse but I'm wondering if this means I should stop and go into the steps to get out of it. I can see myself stomaching the orange juice unlike the lemonaide. I just don't know if I should try and make it through. I know I shouldn't just stop eating completly but at this point that's all I can do to feel okay, w/o feeling like I'm breaking the cleanse too much. I don't know what to do or who to talk to. Please, any advice would be wonderful.

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Unbearable bloating with the SWF

2007-06-15T20:31:02Z

I have been doing this for 3 days following it to a T. I do the SWF the first chance I can get, usually about an hour after I wake up when I get to school so that I am not in a car when it kicks in. I make 8oz of concentrated SW and have 24oz of fresh water handy. I drink 8oz of the fresh water, then immediately take drinks of the concentrated SWF with a chaser of fresh water. I end up drinking the entire 32oz in less than 2 minutes and I have NOTHING else in my stomach, not a drop, when I start.

Yesterday, the bloating was so bad that my thighs and calves looked like cased sausages and the skin was so tight it was painful. My feet were swelled up like balloons and my ankles turned into cankles. I am fairly healthy, I run marathons and exercise 6x per week. I have drank at least 4 litres of water every day for the past 3 years, so my system isn't dehydrated. What am I doing wrong??? This is ridiculous!

I tried again this morning just to see if 4th times a charm, but at this rate I have GAINED 8 pounds of water weight and my size 10 jeans which were waaaay waaaay too big 4 days ago are busting at the seams this morning. I do the herbal lax tea right before bed and I don't drink any lemonade for at least an hour, I waited 4 hours after the SWF yesterday because I hadn't "gone" any yet.

That is another thing, after I do the SWF, it takes up to 4 hours to have any reaction. I am using Cerulean Sea fine crystal un-iodized refined sea salt. I have tried walmart brand sea salt, celtic sea salt, and have gone out and bought a different kind every day when I ended up with these results. I started with WM cheap salt, moved it up to Celtic salt, and went to whole foods yesterday after the gym to get the 3rd one, plain sea salt. What gives? Someone suggested just doing the lax tea 2x per day, morning and night, and I am fine with that, but does it work as well? The SWF seems to be something that others who have completed the MC say to do even if you about vomit every time.

I have NO problems drinking the SWF when I split it up like I do, but I am seriously afraid of having a medical emergency or something come from the retention of 5000mg of sodium in my system not getting flushed out. Do I need to wait longer than 4 hours to have a lemonade because that is diluting it? Someone please help if you can help me.

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Update: Even worse swelling now after this mornings SWF.

2007-06-15T16:02:12Z

Ok, I did the SWF this morning at 8:45 and I am already swelled up like a balloon. Not only are my thighs so tight that it is extremely painful to even sit here, but my calves are so swelled that they look like they could burst from the pressure. And my stomach is so dystended that I had to now loosen the button to my jeans because it is too painful to keep them buttoned. I may have to go home on my break and change into something else because the pants that were tight this morning are now unbearable and extremely hard to even get back on after going to the bathroom. Has ANYONE had anything like this happen before??? I should have known not to screw with sodium, it is highly dangerous in these amounts in my body being someone who eats pretty much only raw foods and was probably only taking in 500mg sodium a day from the foods I ate.

I am very very worried, my legs are tingling like they are going to go numb. I am putting myself on 20oz of water every hour to try to flush this out of my system, but now I am scared of getting my electrolytes out of balance or getting mild Hyponatremia from the excessive water. I don't know what else to do.

I am NEVER doing the SWF again, there is no way I am messing it up to the point that this will happen. I did have "results" quicker today and went 3 times, but somewhere through the system my body is clinging to the salt and it is physically apparent. I just checked a mirror and my face looks like I have gone into anaphylactic shock, my cheeks and eyes are all puffy and I have a second chin. Oddly enough, it doesn't seem to effect my hands, my ring isn't swolen to my finger, it is a little tighter, but at the rate my face, midsection, and legs/feet are swelling, I imagine I would have to cut it off were my fingers to swell that bad also.

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Water Temp For Saline Cleanse

2007-06-11T22:38:36Z

Hi. I am on day 2 of the master cleanse. I have been doing the saline cleanse every morning with COLD water. I wanted to make sure that this is alright. I have recently read a couple of posts on the net that say to use WARM.

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The food that is the foundation of our being is Minerals and Elements.

2007-06-01T19:22:37Z

Our LIFE force, or Being,
The food that is the foundation of our being is Minerals and Elements.

The blood that flows thru our veins is the fuel that gives us LIFE.

When the blood in our veins is perfect, the blood will take on the shape of a doenut and this doenut is full of oxygen, nurturance, and minerals and elements. When the doenut is out of shape the being is starving from the lack of these precious life giving elements.

When the blood is perfect, the immune system will take over and start healing the body, mind and soul.

Trace Minerals are the Foundation of Health

Chemical balance within the body is facilitated by the manipulation of minerals and elements. An abundant and replenished mineral nutritional supply is essential to excellent health. Always remember that the body can use minerals without vitamins, but it can’t use vitamins without minerals and elements. Minerals and elements are the solid foundation upon which all nutrition is built. As important as vitamins are, minerals and elements are even more important. Many vitamins and other complex chemicals needed by the body are actually manufactured within the body itself. The minerals and elements, however, which are the basic building blocks making up these complex substances, must be nutritionally present, or the system is lacking its essential ingredients. When this happens the body tries to live off the toxins.

The body has many systems to keep in balance for health. While minerals and elements do the majority of the heavy work, the trace minerals and elements can be compared with the small weights on a balance beam. These tiny weights, though small, are absolutely vital for achieving optimum health. When complex systems are being considered, it is the fine tuning that leads to optimal performance.

If the mucoid plaque is not cleaned out of our colons we are rob of our nurturance, minerals and elements. Our systems will just recycle the toxin that is trapped in the mucoid plaque. The toxins are like a poison that is robbing us of our God given life force.

This is what Dr. Leonard Smith, MD, of Florida had to say about toxicity in the body.
“Even if we lived in a pristine world with no chemicals, no pollution, pure water, and pure food, still, with the passage of time we would experience cellular toxicity.”
The very air we are breathing is full of toxins.

The liquid that flows thru our entire body and around very cell is the life force that feeds our cells and gives our body, mind and soul life.

The ocean in our cells is the same as the ocean of our Mother Earth.
The water inside our Earthly Mother is the same water as our Mother Earths womb.
We laid in this water for 9 months when we were conceived.
That is if our Earthly Mothers were eating healthy and living a clean life.

The ocean of our Mother Earth is pure Minerals and Elements. Even thou the ocean is as polluted as it is, it is steal cleaner then the blood of most humans.

On the BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS of seawater, when blood was not unavailable; Doctors would injected seawater in the veins of patients, who recovered on the seawater just as well as patients having had blood transfusions of plasma.
(Linda Clark).

In order to use the Ocean as a cleanser you MUST know how to collect, purify and filter it or you could have some serous problems. The water in our taps is full of all kinds of pollutant, like chemicals or lead acetate and has to be purified or it will end up causing us serous problems. I think there is only one plant in our universe that man has not polluted yet and that is because it is to hot to get to. (Sun)

By using the minerals and elements as a bowel cleaner to remove the mucoid plaque, not only will you be cleaning out the mucoid plaque from the colon, but at the same time will you be feeding your body with the minerals and elements and at the same time you are reviving your immune system.

Connected to your colon is these veins called portal veins. The pores in our colon are connected to the portal veins and these portal veins takes the minerals and elements straight to the liver and our liver then turns the minerals and elements into pure blood. ( Live foods = high-test, processed foods = unleaded) Our bodies are very fine tune machines.

The body needs good blood in order to work properly and to feel good and alive. When your blood is toxic the bowels become acidic and then the body becomes tired and sick. An acidic colon is a open door for disease.

In order for all this to work properly fasting is necessary. Until we let go of the world, the world will not let go of us. The mucus in our bodies is a must, the mucus is there to help the feces to pass thru the colon. But when this mucus becomes thick with toxins, it becomes so thick that it blocks us from getting our life giving oxygen, nurturance, and minerals and elements and becomes what is called mucoid plaque and then comes the body snatchers (parasites) come and suck more of our life force out of us.

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Third time, BUT this time I am doing it right...questions...

2007-06-01T19:20:36Z

Hello lovlies!

Here I go, the last two times I have done this I "cheated" a little and did not make sure to drink as regurally as I should. I am a 95% raw vegan ( I am a sucka for thai and coffee now and then) and have maintained this lifestyle for about 6 months. My digestion works well BUT I only have 7 days to do this fast, do you think I will be toxin free in 7 days? I am a nanny and my schedual is busy with a 5 mo, 2 yr and 4 yr old. I will not be with them until the 4th day, In the past I have still been sluggish and headachy on the 4t? Do you have any words of advise, Is there any one else starting tomorrow or the next day? I would love to have people to consult with about what I am going through.

Thank you

Namaste

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anyone on day 1 out there?

2007-05-29T18:41:43Z

I'm a first timer just finishing day 1...so far, so good, just a bit spacey.
I'd love some support over the next nine days from someone else who is doing it too.

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What a Seawater cleanse can do.

2007-05-27T05:55:00Z

Don't get me wrong, you do have to know what you are doing when you are collecting the seawater, and how to purify it, and how to use it.

I,m not here to change or make, just sharing.

Testimonies
My Fruits by Pila.

This is what all my clients See after they have gone through the Purification process.

By Paul Genova

On this day Pila took me to the ocean to look at the light. Again I brought forth the light and this time it was an extremely bright orange glow like fire. Then when I opened my eyes. I saw white glowing rays shooting out of Pila’s arms and hands. At first I thought I was dreaming, but then I turned to my right and saw the rays coming off the trees. Pila told me to look at the ocean and again white sparkling rays surrounded the waves. But the biggest amazement came when the water that I knew to be murky was sparkling clear right in front of my eyes and I knew there was something going on that only Pila understands.
Pila calls this phenomenon, the kingdom of God on Earth. Because you cannot see death as in the world, only life as in God’s kingdom.

Dear Pila
I want to take this opportunity to share with you my thoughts regarding your Colon Hydrotherapy Process. This is the first time I have undertaken such a procedure and, as you might well imagine, was somewhat skeptical and hesitant. However, your easy going and respectful nature along with your guidance, instructions and support, eased my concerns and made the procedure rather enjoyable.

After the first session my insides felt as though they had a shower. The feelings of clean skin one normally has after taking a shower was how I felt inside my guts.

Since that first session, I have completed an additional six and after each one I felt cleaner inside. I believe this procedure has tremendous health and healing value and consider it something I will likely do on a regular basis over the years to come, much like a visit to the doctor for a checkup or the dentist for a teeth cleaning.

I would certainly recommend you to anyone who has health problems but more than that, anyone desirous of maintaining optimal health.

Aloha, Ken Fields September 9, 2006

Paul Genova testimony

This is the testimony of Paul Genova who I am helping to become a Diseases Free life style.
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Paul Genova, and I have struggled with my weight for the past 23 years. But first I would like to thank and introduce you to my Brother Pila.

This latter is to thank my brother Pila for helping me to lose 50 lb. of dead weight and saving my life. I’ve learned more from Pila than all the nutritional specialists that I’ve ever met in my entire life. I trust his more than anyone I know in my life.

I moved to Maui from N.Y.C. on January 6, 1998. After only having lived here for 18 months, my weight jumped to 243 pounds. I had type 2 diabetes and was on diabetes medicine. I also had high blood and was on blood pressure medicine. To help with this, I started juicing and taking metabolic supplements. After 2 years I dropped down to 137 pounds. Afterwards, again I started gaining weight and I now am at 185 pounds. My blood was122 over 82. I was extremely desperate and wanted to regain my health, and of course lose 30 to 40 pounds.

I was introduced to Pila and he started explaining to me that the reason why I have arthritis and also why my method of dieting doesn’t work. When I first met Pila, he noticed that I had what he calls Death breath. He told me to start drinking one 12 oz glass of his solution of Trace Minerals and Elements ever night before I go to bed. Once the Trace Minerals and Elements started to taste like fresh water with a dash of salt added, then he had me drink it in the mornings.

At first I thought he was crazy. I started debating the idea of drinking Trace Minerals and Elements with him. He demonstrated his health to me, which encouraged me to give it a try. So, for the past 6 months I have been drinking the Trace Minerals and Elements. My bowel movements that I’ve experienced have been quite interesting. It seems whenever I eat food at an extreme level, the Trace Minerals and Elements neutralizes all the acidic food that I have consumed. Ever time I would over eat or get a stomachache, I would drink the Trace Minerals and Elements, and all the pain would disappear. So, Pila asked me if I would like to change my life style for the better and I said why not give it a try. So on Sept. 6, 2005, I started my Trace Minerals and Elements cleanses and purification. At first when I knew what the procedure was actually going to be, I was extremely horrified.

At that time I weighed 185 pounds a 38 waist, and extreme pains in most of my joints. My left knee was so painful I could barely walk. Lots of pain in my right leg, and shoulders, etc.

The first few day was not as difficult as I had first thought it would be.
By day 11, my knee started to improve. My daily routine consists of just drinking distilled water lemon, cayenne or chili peppers and honey. This I drink 3 to 4 times a day. I started getting that most sound sleep that I’ve ever had in my life. I am never hungry and I have energy far more than when I started cleanse.

It’s hard for me to believe, but I am not taking any supplements of any kind. My headaches and hemorrhoids are gone completely.

If I could sum up this wonderful experience in one word it would have to be “magical”. Changing my life from one world to another. “out with the old, and in with the new and I mean that literally. As Pila would say “diseased free”.
There are many forms of colonics out there but none as beneficial and life changing as this one. As we all like to feel comfortable especially with such as experience as Colon Therapy. Pila is the best for that. The first day I walked in the clinic I felt at home. He explained everything thoroughly and takes you step by step with process and with the equipment.
I would Highly recommend this type of colon therapy done exclusively by Pila to anyone.
As healthy as you may think you are, think again. This purification revelation will help you see that, and especially if you have any health problems. Remember what I said earlier, this is magical. I can almost guarantee through this therapy you will gain your life back and never suffer from a disease or any other disease again.
Tamika Recopuerto

Francine Millhiese

With Pila’s colonic treatments for one month I have seen incrusted old waste break away from the walls of my colon. This is after 2 years of doing enemas every day on my own.
My headaches are gone with my hypoglycemia.
I was not hungry because the combination of lemon, water, honey & cayenne satisfied me.
I lost about 12 lbs. & now that my system is clean I will be able to assimilate the Nutrients better because of improved digestion.
I also got to experience the Light and Sound within myself.

Chad and Gerlie

Howzit,
To whom use are curious or think you know everything about health. Well, being a young local here in Maui Hawaii we often take our body and health for granted. At times we never consider giving our insides a make over, just our physical appearance because we can see and feel own skin with all its blemishes.
Now I’ve talked about our insides and here’s the truth. We’re all full of shit and that’s not even the half of it.” Funny as it may seem if you took the time to understand that we are in our purist form (clean) when we were first born into this world. As infants our organs are new and very sensitive to food which is introduced to us by our parents.
Now what if I told you, you could all turn back your digestive systems clock, but from what I’m told the younger you are, the easier and in a shorter amount of treatments you will feel, see and notice a change in the way you look at food.
I’m talking about colon hydrotherapy. Defined in my dictionary as “the infamous Ass arrestor.” Yes ladies and gentlemen you too can eradicate and prosecute your internal enemies with this miracle vacuum.
But wait, you cannot heal with just colon therapy alone. Both my wife and I had taken this journey and with it we fasted. (“means no eat!”)
Fasting while doing the treatment is just a sure way of emptying our bodies of toxins. Within our intestines are parasites and living organisms that are suppose to help break down food – but if we eat bad food we end up raising little monsters in us. So during treatment, fasting will starve the little monsters so from day to day you do treatments and suck em out.

The wife
There are always natural cures and this is one of them for so many things. My husband and I didn’t have any heath problems but wanted to lose weight but the amazing thing is that we got so fascinated on how the body works.
It really is life changing and we hope to save our kids from the things we went through. We really need to care and love our bodies especially how we take care of it with the foods we eat or what we put in it.

May God Bless You All

I search for the truth in my life moment to moment in the daily routine. My quest has shown me how to live my life in sweet simplicity.
My most recent insight has to do with the truth of cleansing the inners out, the large intestine is the body’s sewer system. And how do you clean it?
By washing and flooding the system with water fortified with Minerals and Elements the very foundation of a healthy human body. I started out by giving myself personal enemas. Then I experimented with colema enemas. Then I was allowed the privilege of doing a series of Super enemas using special erumpent designed for colon therapy this enabled me to hold the liquid inn for a longer period of time. Thanks to all of these procedures, I do not have hip pain and stiffness in my joints and I feel youthful in my movements. I have learned to eat healthy raw organic foods, Raw and semi cooked.
My major stumbling block is overeating. I have gotten closer to nature on my total food intake. Thanks to the Creator of the universe for sending special people and guides into my life.
One of these people is Pila a fine and sensitive man who understand the art of colon hydrotherapy. To help all those who desire to be clean from the inside out.

Barbie

George Thompson
Santa Barbara, CA.

To Whom it May Concern:
In July of 2005, I developed the symptoms of yellow jaundice. After seeking Medical attention I was diagnosed with a fatty tumor on my pancreas which was Blocking my bile duck and hence causing the jaundice. The medical doctor that Diagnosed me suggested an immediate surgical consultation. My choice was to take an Alternative direction. Learning of this, my chiropractor introduced me to a man he called “ Pila.” It was at this time that Pila started telling me of the healing powers of Trace Minerals and Elements. His knowledge of the subject really peaked my interest and within a few days I was deep into his treatment plan. The plan included the drinking of Trace Minerals and Elements, Soaking in the ocean for long periods of time in a thalassotherapy pool, and Trace Minerals and Elements Colonics. For years I had heard of the cleansing available from colonics, but had opted to Avoid what could be an
awkward situation.
In my treatments with Pila I was able to receive all of the healing without any of the awkwardness. As a result, my symptoms of Jaundice disappeared after ten weeks of treatment which lead me to believe that the tumor was gone, much to the amazement of the medical doctor who had first diagnosed me.
It has been one month since I concluded my treatment and I am still symptom free. On a Personal level, I found Pila to be a healer who genuinely cared about me. This was Evident from the ongoing loving support that he showed me, and for this I am forever grateful. I consider him to be not only a great healer but a great friend as well. I would highly recommend Pila to anyone in need of either.

To Whom It May Concern:

When my husband first started the cleanse and fast I never thought that I would follow him. However , after I saw how much energy he had I changed my mind and tried it for myself.
I lost 15 pounds and my arthritis is gone. Also, my headaches went away and I notice I looked and feel younger. Most of my co workers and friends notice that I look younger and ask me what my secret was. I now clean myself 2 days a week for maintenance. I will also mention that I did a 38 day fast and worked 5 days a week, but I was never tired and felt energetic during my job. I would recommend this program not only for those who want to lose weight but for anyone who desires to get very healthy and would like a long disease free life.

Amy Genova

Aloha Pila

Anne and I really appreciate you helping us to achieve the level of health we have desired for such a long time.
I’d like to take this opportunity to share with you as well as other who you wish to share this with, the reasons why Anne and I decided to do the colonic hydrotherapy with you.
Anne had suffered a bout with colitis in her younger days and from time to time it flares up to remind her of that painful past.
As for myself, being of Hawaiian ancestry and overweight I was headed down the road towards Diabetes and Heart problems, just like many of my family members. I also noticed a fluttering above my belly area for about two weeks before we started treatment, I don’t know what it was, but I know it wasn’t normal.
I had in the past, heard about Mucoid Plaque and Old Feces that gets trapped in the colon system and can’t be eliminated through regular bowel movements. The trapped plaque and feces prevents the body from getting all the vitamins and minerals it needs to function properly, but more importantly it is the major contributor to many well known diseases. For many years I’ve been frustrated with the fact that Diabetes is a so called “Hawaiian hereditary disease,” it is not! People had to eat what was available to them at the time, today we all have a choice to change what we eat. A pattern of what we eat and how we eat it can determine whether we repeat the cyclical process or to change the course of life free of diseases. Thanks for allowing us to ask all the questions that was on our minds and extremely confident with your experience in this field, you personally worked this system on yourself and that’s a major plus in our book!
To date, Anne has lost weight, and feels much better, as for myself I too have lost weight and also feel much better, the fluttering I had disappeared around the second visit, that is awesome!
Mahalo for our new lease on life, we are looking forward to sharing our new found experience with people in need.

Annie and Wayne Kaneshiro

By Jennifer Lynn

“ I became interested in the program when I saw (Pila) transform from a nervous gray-haired man to an articulate glowing brown haired man who looked 20 years younger. The cleanse brought me vibrant health and spiritual awakening.”

Roy Genatt D. C.

I have been a Chiropractor and health practitioner for over 25 years. But it was only in the past 3 yrs. did I witness and finally experience a profound therapeutic regimen involving:

1)Fasting

2)Colonics (using ocean water)

3)Thalassotherapy

Fasting and colonics have been known for a long time as being highly beneficial for healing. But what got my attention was the way Pila took these ancient tools and uniquely combined them like a new recipe from some old fashion ingredients.

I met Pila 3yrs. ago; he had just been in a car accident and could hardly walk. I noticed his hair was gray and his health was compromised due to the stress of his life's situation. Pila told me he knew how to heal himself and was about to undertake a fast for 40 days. I was quite curious as to how this regimen would affect his injuries to his joints as well as his overall health.(Pila at the time was 57 yrs. Old.) His results were astonishing. Not only did he recover from his low back, hip, neck, arm, and leg injuries, his hair had gone from gray to brown. Pila was walking and working pain free in 2 month's time. None of my patients (including much younger patients) ever demonstrated such a remarkable recovery. In fact the great majority never recover from such injuries. Typically they continue needing alternative care indefinitely. These patients suffer from relapses, osteoarthritis, residual inflammatory responses etc.

It wasn't until fairly recently was I able to make arrangements to attempt a 15 day fast. Previously I had only been able to fast for 2 to 3 days each year. I am 57 yrs. old and was never particularly fond of fasting although the health benefits make it worth the effort --- its just not fun! Usually by the 3rd day I found myself rather weak and listless. Pila assured me that my fatigue and mental dullness could be overcome with Thalassotherapy and colonics. I refused colonics(more about that later) but I did agree with Thalassotherapy (soaking in the ocean 2 to 4 hrs. per day.)

On the third day of my fast I was depressed with mental and physical malaise and I was ready to soak in ocean in one of Pila's water tents. These little ocean tents keep you warm by protecting you from the wind and simultaneously let the heat from the sun penetrate the tent's roof. After 3 hrs. of soaking I was astonished at how much
better I felt. I repeated this process with consistent results. By the 10th day of my fast I was able to swim 40 min. in the ocean with the same results. The ocean made a huge difference in rejuvenating my spirits and made it possible to complete the 15 day fast.

The actual fast consisted of drinking distilled water with fresh squeezed lemon and cayenne.("The Master Cleanser") In addition to this Pila had me drink 1 glass of filtered ocean water to cleanse the intestines, colon, and provide minerals and
electrolytes to the body.

It wasn't until the12th day of my fast did I allow Pila to administer Colonics. I had stubbornly resisted doing colonics for a number of reasons(I just didn't do well with them in the past) These colonics were a lot different in the way they were administrated. With the help of Pila's expertise we were able to dislodge a great deal more waste than I thought possible. Pila has the technique down to a science, drawing from years of experience he apples various implants to insure successful results.

I broke the fast on the 15th day and continued the colonics for a week afterwards. I regret not having done the colonics from day one. Nevertheless the results were outstanding. Previous to the fast I was relatively healthy or so I thought. After the fasting, Thalassotherapy and the colonics I was INSPIRED. I had more energy,
clarity, vitality and overall exuberance for life than ever before. Last but not least - I was privileged to experience THE LIGHT AND THE SOUND WITHIN IN that Pila talks so fondly about.(an event I will never forget) Such a inner peace -such bliss - so that's what health is all about! Pila is a very simple man, a very humble man, he is a well kept secret. His program however comes with a price to pay (other than time and money) and that price is commitment and discipline.

I recommend this program for those who want to be healthier and more at peace with themselves. I would also recommend this program to those patients who have been given no hope for their condition. Patients with chronic diseases should read Paul Bragg's book titled- THE MIRACLE OF FASTING this book is a must!

The key to remember is the body is capable of healing itself. By detoxifying the body and the healing energy will increase "10 fold" and it is this "energy" that heals. Colonics have been used for eons. Naturopathic physicians are taught
that DEATH begins in the colon. The build up of waste in the large intestine leads to disease.

Thalassotherapy is more than just soaking in the ocean. The ocean has healing properties that science is yet to discover. You have to experience the ocean the way Pila has set it up with his "ocean tents." The skin is the largest organ of the body. The ocean will draw out toxins through the skin and the skin will absorb healing
energy that defies measurement. I wish everyone could experience the sound and the light and the profound health changes that are inherent with this program.

Good luck and God bless you all.

By Pat Robbins
I’ve known Pila for about 10 years and I have seen many changes in his appurtenances, health and well-being. When I first saw him he had the appurtenances of a tired gray haired man of about 60 years of age, At that time, I was surprise when I found out he was only 48. As my next-door neighbor on Kauai Hawaii for 3 years I got to see these change up close and daily. When I would talk to him I noticed his eyes getting sparkly and clear, and his hair was going from gray to brown. And his skin was soft like a young mans. In time he looked 20 years younger. He seamed to have more energy than when I first saw him. And he was calm and more at peace. When he told me how he did all this it was way over my head and understanding. I’ve never worked his program. But after seeing what he has done with himself I’m thinking real hard about the program. Old age is a killer. If I could do what he has done with his body that would be a true blessing in my life.

Aloha Pila
I’ll admit that I was a little hesitant about colonics. On the recommendation of two friends who have received colon hydrotherapy from Pila, I decided to face my fear and give it a try.
Initially I had concerns about actually getting the “tube” into me. Pila was helpful in showing me how, so that by day two I was inserting, and removing on my own. The actual treatment was effortless, and when done the succession yields great results.
Overall I’m very glad to have tried colonics. Pila was extremely informative and patient, and I believe I’ve done something great for my general wellness.

Ted Fawcett

To turn back the clock and make you look and feel years younger you must get at the cause of what is causing your body to breakdown. Everyone over 40 years old needs to clean out their internal pipes and organs of toxic chemicals and metals that have aciculate over the years that cause us and disease. When I couldn’t take off the stubborn weight I had gained in the last couple years and started getting heartburn, (acid reflex) I decided it was time to do a total body make over. My major weapon was Pila’s 3 week detox rejuvenations program. 15 days of colonics with fasting combined with exercising at Curves 3 days a week. I lost 15 pounds of which 9 ½ was body fat, and lost 19 inches off my body. Pila’s expert knowledge on what is causing the body to breakdown and the life changing dietary changes to eating healthier, gave me the tools to keep my body on a healthy track and I haven’t gained any weight back. In just one month I am back into fitting into my old clothes, lost my heartburn, I have tons of energy and feel great, look years younger and am stoked that my blood, organs and pipes are back in working order.
Mary Smithson MS. RPT. ATC. LMT.
Mauka Physical Therapy

Hi my name is Donna

I first learned about Pila and his Purification therapy from my wacky water delivery person. I was fairly new to Maui and been interested in doing some kind of cleanse. I was thinking more along the lines if a drink and some ------- eating.

I had never ever considered colonics-just the thought of one seemed nearly impossible!

So I dismissed the wacky water man (sorry –{;o) Paul) and bought some colon cleanser from the health food store. After about 2 weeks of basically nothing happening from the cleanser drinks and researching more about the minerals and elements. I decided to give the Purification Revelation a shot.
Surprisingly the colonics was not the extreme pain I imagined. Maybe slightly uncomfortable the first and second time, but nothing like I had thought. The results I could see and feel after just a short period of time was amazing.

I was losing a pound a day and felt more energy that I had in a while. Things started making more scene me. Why not clean out my body- - - -I clean and maintain my car, my house, the outside of my body, but was leaving out the most important thing! I have seen with my own two eyes what has been building up in my body and I thought I was generally a health eater. I have come very close to doing a fast. I know people that have done it, but like everything else I’ve done so far I have to find my own courage to follow it through.

I know I am on the right track and the results I’ve witnessed so far has been the.

To be continued……..

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salt water ?

2007-05-27T00:48:01Z

The first time I did this cleanse I skipped the salt water aspect and took senna tea. I feel I got a really good cleanse and didn't get sick at all. The second time I attempted the master cleanse I tried the salt water and it made me puke to the point where I was dehydrated and couldn't keep down my lemonade. Since then I have tried the cleanse two more times and only lasted a few days as I can no longer stand the taste of the lemonade concoction. Obviously this isn't the cleanse for me which is unfortunate because the first time was great. Any ideas or suggestions of alternatives that anyone has tried? Thanks, Melody

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if you have done this before, help me?

2007-05-24T21:45:36Z

i am on day 10 of the master cleanse. i love it.

i was thinking of stopping now, and while buying my oranges at whole foods im sad to say i cheated and had about 3 small peices of tofu. so my question is (A) is it too late to change my mind and go another 5 days since i already "cheated"??
and (B) my tongue is not completely cleared up yet, should i just keep going until it is completely clear and pink???

please add any thoughts....

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bloated full feeling

2007-05-16T17:14:12Z

hi there, i started the cleanse 3 days ago and i have been feeling REALLY bloated - tonight was especially bad - i was so bloated that it hurt to stand up. i think the problem is that i took too long to get started with the SWF and the tea. I did the SWF yesterday and then the tea tonight. After pooping I seem to feel better but within a few hours the bloat starts again. any thoughts? thanks!

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candida overgrowth

2007-05-16T17:06:18Z

I am concern about candida overgrowth and the master cleanse. Do anybody have any advise?

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it gets easier!

2007-05-15T18:26:28Z

i am on day 8 of my first cleanse. for those of you doing this the first time, each day just gets better. stick with it!!! :)

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Day 1 today... who's with me?

2007-05-15T18:25:17Z

Anyone need a MC buddy? This is my 2nd time doing it. SWF tomorrow at 5:30 am ... i'm pumped.

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chia seeds in your cleanse?

2007-05-11T21:29:40Z

Is it ok to continue using chia seeds in your water while you cleanse?

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Cayenne Irritation

2007-04-17T19:25:20Z

My partner and I are doing the cleanse for the 2nd time. Today is day 5 for me and day 4 for her. Everything has been going great until last night she started to feel pain in her lower abdominals and was gassy. She said she felt constipated and that her stomach was in a knott. She drank some senna leaf tea to poop. It didn't work and she and went to bed early. She did poop a little this morning and some abdominal pressure was alleviated but she was gassy (burby) and didn't feel so good. She doesn't like cayenne pepper in general and has at time struggled to drink the lemonade cayenne mixture. Last year she omitted the cayenne entirely and had no such problem. By 8:00 she was feeling better and went off to teach her yoga class - with a jar of the lemonade minus the cayenne. I just spoke to her on the phone and she did use the bathroom again and is feeling better. I am wondering does anyone else experience irritation or aversion to cayenne or has anyone else struggled with this? Personally I love hot spicy things and love to make my lemonade pretty hot.

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