just completed a 10 detox/Master Cleanse!!

[Tenenbaum]

wow, can't believe I made it.

no food for 10 days; just water and a Lemonade mix (fresh lemon, maple syrup+cayenne) with a few bentonite+psylium husk shakes, Sena tea at night, and a salt water enema in the morning.

i feel totally rejuvenated and less toxic; plus lost 8 pounds of crap ta boot!

anyone else attempt this?

for more general info on the Master Cleanse:

http://therawfoodsite.com/mastercleanse.htm

[Basher]

Haven't tried that, but I start every day with a salt water enema.

lol

[snarfmaster C]

hey tenenbaum!

good on ya

feels good to have the cleanest colon in town, eh

i've done the master cleanse before - only once for 10 days, but pretty much every spring for the past 7 years or so for at least 5 days...

...except for last year i did a citrus juice cleanse instead of the master - it was more gentle...

i'm not so sure about how they compare for toxin removal etc.

i found the one time i did go 10 days i actually didn't want to stop at that point!

i've never done any additional teas - just the mix and the salt water.

been thinking about what i'm gonna get up to this spring... still a little bit cold out for me to want to get into it just yet, maybe in a couple weeks.

any other fasters got a different regiment to recommend?

tenenbaum, you tried some others before?

[zero]

Yeah I've done the master cleanse, some serious black death comes out of you that's for sure.

[Dr_Evil_Mouse]

Some day... some day....

[Calamity Jane]

sooner than you think, love....just reading this and I'm all charged to do it. But we'd have to jump on the wagon together!!!

goodbye poutine *sniff, sniff*, hope to see you again some day

[Tenenbaum]

this was my first time; I've wanted to do it for years, but could never find the opportunity nor support.

I actually wanted to keep going after the 10 days, but I was getting a little tired of squeezing 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 6 times a day.

[phorbesie]

hmmm...my friends who have done this one said they made up the whole day's batch of drink at once so they weren't squeezing lemons all the time. maybe for next time

i have been meaning to try this for about a year but not yet done it. i haven't been too healthy this year so not sure if i could attempt it soon.

congrats, it must feel so good!

[Tickler]

do you do this and take 10 days off work and life in general.

Your energy levels must be very low.

It just does not seem healthy to not eat for 10 days. I am going to read up on it though.

Congrats for those who did it.

[Birdy]

there was a how long will you live quiz on here a while back and one of the questions on it were 'have you fasted?'.. i always wondered if that took years off of your life or added.

regardless.. i want to try this one!

[phorbesie]

i heard that you feel crappy for the first few days but then after that you feel fantastic with tons of energy, cause all the crap that is clogging you up and slowing down your metabolism is getting flushed out.

you'd probably want to be off work for the first 3-4 days i'm guessing?

[Tenenbaum]

basically you should begin attempting it over a long weekend; the first few days are tough due to the cravings, but they'll eventually digress. Just keep focused and determined that what you're doing is for the sake of your health.

as for the lemon juice, it's not recommended to make a whole days worth; it's best to squeeze it one drink at a time to keep the enzymes as fresh as possible.

now, as for your energy levels, you'd be amazed how energetic and the amount of clarity you gain during the cleanse. I know it seems bizarre, but it's true. Just don't exhaust yourself by running 2k.

also, i'd recommend not wearing anti-persperant. sure your toxic sweat will stink, but you got to sweat that shit out when you can. try doing chores around the house; you'd be surprised!

as for combining the cleanse with a cold, doesn't the saying go, "feed a fever, starve a cold"?

another tip: dry brushing before a hot shower to wipe away the toxins; your pores will open up more during the shower.

the hardest part of this cleanse for me was drinking a quart of saltwater 1st thing every morning! it's best though to prepare it the night before: heat some water to tea-drinking level, drop in the 2 teaspoons of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon will mask the flavor.

feel free to ask any other questions.

[deranger]

Al - do you really feel that much better overall? I went to the website and it seems like a really good idea and it is something I've wanted to try but I want to know really, how much better do you feel overall or generally?

[Tooly]

also, i'd recommend not wearing anti-persperant.

i havent worn it in ten years or more, it contains aluminum and other metals that clog your pores, and lead to alzheimers and other reallly bad shit. deoderant is fine AFAIK

good on ya for the cleanse though

[YearsAlongTheSea]

Without reading any of this, I bet you shit a lot.

Did you look into Dimafleck's Colon Cleanse?

A little left of mainstream medicine, but...... artsy.

[Tenenbaum]

deranger,

it's been 4 days now since the 10day cleanse, and I feel great! no hang ups since.

it's also greatly rewarding, both psychologically and physically, to know the amount of toxins/crap that have left my system.

another advantage to this cleanse is that it kind of gives you a fresh slate to begin committing to a new diet (ie, less dairy/wheat) or quit certain addictions (for me, it's coca cola).

deranger, have we met before?

here are some other websites:

http://everything2.net/index.pl?node_id=1763534

http://www.geocities.co.jp/Beautycare-Venus/2032/english/master_cleanser.html

[deranger]

Al- I'll give you a clue, my roomates name is Tony Rage. Last time we hung out was pre-Big summer Classic at my place....And I barely see Marshall these days...

[Tenenbaum]

well, any roommate of Tony Rages, I would highly recommend you to detox ASAP~!

what up Josh! I should be back in tdot by August so we'll have to check out some heady shows

ya, i guess Marshal is too busy these days with his job and r&r travels.

dude, trust me, give this Master Cleanse a shot. Better yet, you and Tohns-of-Love Rage should attempt it together!

[deranger]

yeah I need some time off work, I don't know if I could handle work and detox at the same time...but yes heady shows in August, you back for good or for visit?

[Tenenbaum]

it's just temporary; i'll be attending Humber for 3 semesters: International Development Program Management.

[Tenenbaum]

in regards to detox+work, start the detox the night before long weekend (May 2-4 perhaps); the first few days will be the roughest (cravings!). Then when Monday/Tuesday rolls around, it's all routine and flow. Also, having to go to work could be useful to distract you and get the cravings off your mind (unless you work at Loblaws).

[bouche]

I just got that 'gentle' innercleanse 2000 delivered yesterday from Herbal Direct. The morning concoction tastes like powdered cardboard, but that's ok....I can't taste much in the morning anyway

It seems like a routine that I can fit in with a normal life for 30 days.

[Tenenbaum]

hmm, i hope it does the trick. keep us updated ;-)

[payce-ley]

did the sponge dinosaur cleanse once

[The Chameleon]

Hey has anyone tried colon cleansing as part of the detox process.

What I am talking about is one of those clinics, that cleans out your colon by, flushing it with filtred, temp controled water. It can, remove old stored toxins and help evrrything in your digestion run smooth again. Seems logical if one was going to embark on a serious detox.

I haven't gone there myself as of yet? anyone, good bad, waste of cash and pain int he ass (punn intended.)..