The Master Cleanser, or “The Lemonade Diet, is the widely popular fasting diet described in the book “The Master Cleanser – with Special Needs and Problems” by Stanley Burroughs..
Excerpt from Chapter 1:
“For the novice and the advanced student alike, cleansing is basic for elimination of every kind of disease. The purpose of this book is to simplify the cause and the correction of all disorders, regardless of the name or names. As we eliminate and correct one disease, we correct them all, for every disease is corrected by the same process of cleansing and building positive good health. Man’s mastery of disease will only be final when ignorance and fear are overcome by proper observance of all laws pertaining to the creation of bones, flesh, and blood.”
-The Master Cleanser website
The diet is meant to be done for a minimum of 10 days but not recommended for longer than 40. There are various reasons to do the Master Cleanse. It is a total cleansing process and is not really intended as an easy way to loose a couple pounds fast. Although for people who struggle with real weight issues, it can be a positive way to unleash yourself from the chains of gluttony and get on the path of healthy eating and living.
A cleanse is good to do once or twice a year for cleaning out excess toxins built up from the air we breath and things we eat. Fasting is NOT a new thing. It has been practiced since animals and man first roamed the earth. Animals in the wild will fast when they are sick as a cleansing method or during certain times of the year when food is not readily available. It is a healthy and natural part of the life cycle. However, fasting is not for every one. It is not for people with eating disorders as it can cause life threatening issues. It is also advised that special accommodations be made for those with certain kidney disorders and glucose imbalances.
For more information on what the diet is and if it is right for you check out Stanley Burroughs Book – Master Cleanser
The Lemonade Concoction:
- 2 TBS freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 2 TBS organic grade B Maple Syrup
- 10oz purified or spring water
- A PINCH of Cayenne pepper
Getting Things Moving:
To get things moving, it is recommended to take an herbal laxative tea at night before bed. For some like myself the tea can be a little harsh. I have found that is is a lot nicer on my tummy if I double the amount of water to dilute it a bit and I don’t usually drink the whole amount.
The Second step is to do a daily salt water flush. This is done in the morning (with plenty of time to spare before you must be on your way – about an hour to an hour and a half) The salt water flush is no joke. It might take 15 min to work its way through your intestines but believe me when its ready to come out you better be right next to a toilet, and it WILL come out.
This flush consists of:
- 32oz of lukewarm water
- 2 TEA SPOONS (tsp) of uniodized Sea Salt
Drink as much of it as you can in one big chug. I usually cant drink any more once I have stopped gulping. I have found that if I have drank most of it then it still works just fine.
Again more info can be found in Stanley Burroughs Book – Master Cleanser or on The Master Cleanser website
