The cleanse starts with a herbal laxative tea both morning and
evening. If this is not sufficient to clean out the intestinal tract he
advises a salt water wash. These steps are necessary to remove the
toxins, loosened by the lemon juice cleanse.
I was then to drink between six and twelve glasses of lemonade,
which consisted of lemon and maple syrup in proper proportions,
with a small amount of cayenne added to wash out the mucous
loosened by the cleanse.
Mr. Burrough's book, "The Master Cleanser" describes the
entire program, including directions for diabetics to get off insulin. I,
myself, believe that diabetics should be under the care of their
doctors, if they choose to follow the Burroughs program. For
diabetics, he does not advocate that they use maple syrup in the
beginning but to use blackstrap molasses. Lemon juice, maple syrup
and blackstrap molasses are very high in all minerals and vitamins.
I stayed on the "Master Cleanse" for 12 days, during which I
exercised, jogged, worked, and felt stronger each day, as the cleanse
proceeded. I gradually tapered off the cleanse, with juices and broth,
for three more days. During the entire time I was never hungry.
The most important part of the cleanse or any fast is knowing how to
come off of the fast, allowing the body to gradually adjust itself to
handling solid food again. Improper procedures can cause illness and
even death.
Since my weight was stabilized when I started the cleanse, I
only lost about four pounds in twelve days. People who are
overweight will lose much more.