He never knew he had gallstones before his fast. He really suffered
until he passed his stones. After long years of study in natural
healing and herbology I now know he could have gotten rid of the
gallstones in a much more pleasant way, using apple juice, olive oil
and lemon juice.
I, myself, had mild reactions outside of extreme weakness. My
biggest problem was painful cramps caused by gas in the intestines. I
also had some bleeding as the bowel tried to empty itself with no
bulk ingested to help it move.
My fasting problems would have been much less had they given
me an enema, but the Hygienists do not believe in enemas, laxatives
or herbs. They say nature must take its course.
The faster is kept in bed most of the time, using one's energy to
detoxify.
On the 21 days of fasting I lost 21 pounds, which I gradually
gained back during the rebuilding process, which should equal the
fasting time. So I had to stay off of my job for 42 days. The fast was
not pleasant, although you lose your desire for food after the third
day. But the results were very pleasant and made it worthwhile; my
blood pressure was now 120 over 80 which is perfect.
Since this fast, thirteen years ago, I have fasted many times on
vegetable juices and used colonics as advocated by Dr. Walker. The
fasts were of short duration, lasting from two to five days.
About a year ago I went to a chiropractor for an adjustment. We
talked for a while and he told me he was on a lemon juice cleanse, so
I asked for details. He sold me a book called the "Master Cleanser"
by Stanley Burroughs, a natural healer for some forty or more years.