Master Cleanse ~ Lemonade

[jen6]

For those of you have done the master cleanse, wondering where you purchased your ingredients. Especially the maple syrup? Any on-line places that are reasonable? My dh and I want to do this but both of us for 10-days is a lot of syrup and lemons

Cosco sells large bags of lemons so hoping they are organic. I want to get some of the wash Joan uses. Where do you find that? I plan on getting the cayenne in bulk at a health food store. Thinking the syrup would be a pretty penny there but then again, they do sell fresh, local syrup out of a big machine there. Guess I better figure out the grade hu?

hoping to start in a few days
and all at the same time.

[trcg]

I've bought real maple syrup at the grocery store for years. We've even found the same brand my inlaws use to bring to us from MA when they would go back east.

Renee

[MommyRose]

Jen,

When I did the cleanse I got syrup from both T.J's and from the Co-op bulk. I was concerned with having formaldyhyde free syrup. Unfortunately some manufacturers use formaldyhyde in the processing of their syrup. I did recently order some syrup from an on-line source...it was soooo good! Just google maple syrup and see which price works best for you.

I also only bought organic lemons and half of them came from my lemon tree.

Happy squeezing and good luck!

[spaciechick1]

https://therawfoodsite.com/catalog/p...d2skm8sg66cvb3

Its 64.95 everything except lemons and everything is organic. I felt it was easier to go to one place. They offer and additional person for $50 and change.

Im starting my 3/5.

[jen6]

Cool Kim! We'll be doing it at the same time (if I find all the ingredients that is). Btw, I LOVE your story! Inspiring while on this TnT journey...

[csigirl]

I soak all my fruits and veggies in water and clorox...it has to be clorox brand of bleach...I use 1 tsp to a gallon of water....the army uses this method for their produce and claims it pulls the pesticides out of the produce. I have been doing this for a long time and it seems to work fine....I soak for 10 minutes and then empty and refill sink and soak again for 10 minutes. I usually get my maple syrup at the health food store...and as far as the cayenne pepper...I use the liquid kind and I buy that at the health food store as well....its not as hot as the powder and easier to take. Good luck

[spaciechick1]

Jen Ill be sure to start a thread on the 5th so we can keep in touch!

And thank you and YES TnT is quit a journey and certifying well that is nerve racking. But Im probably going to be doing LB so back for more torture. lol

[JoanS MH]

In order to have the most success with the Master Cleanse there are a few key things that are important.

You MUST use Grade B Maple Syrup - the brand does not matter. I purchase mine in bulk from Kalyx and this is for the Maple Syrup in 64 ounce bottles! http://www.kalyx.com/store/proddetai...615.0/file.htm

I cannot get organic lemons here so I use what I can get! I wash them in Castille soap - from the health food store. In fact, I wash all my produce in this. About 1 teaspoon to a sink full of food! This cuts through the wax on apples & peppers faster than anything I have tried. If you roll the lemon with pressure, you will get more juice as this breaks down the little pockets in the lemons. I put them in my sink and just roll them around to 'soften' them up. Small lemons generally yield about 1 ounce and large lemons about 2 ounces. If your lemons are at room temp, you also get a little more juice.

The Cayenne pepper - use powdered. Not capsules, not extract. Both the latter need to be digested and that takes away from the cleansing process. You do not need any hotter than 40,000 hu. Start with a very small amount if this is hot to you. DH uses about 1/16th teaspoon (baby) and I use a heaping teaspoon for a 20 ounce glass of lemonade. If you "movements" are WARM this is a good thing as this is TOXINS exiting your bod!!

Salt Water flush - if you cannot stand the taste of this, try drinking it through a straw. Drink this within 10 minutes. Do NOT alter the amount of salt. You want 2 TEASPOONS per QUART of good water. The reason this must be exact is this salt concentration matches your blood and the body will NOT absorb the salt - it totally flushes yesterdays junk out. Any more or less and you would have salt issues with the body.
Editing to add: Be sure to wait at least one hour after drinking the salt water before drinking your first glass of Lemonade!

Ending the cleanse - this is vitally important. After cleansing for 10+ days, you need to stop the cleanse correctly. For some the orange juice is too "heavy" - I found this to be true but I was drinking it full strength. You could dilute it and probably be fine. Instead I used Pink Grapefruit juice - oh so good. I purchased a case of pink grapefruits last week and am looking forward to next Wednesday!! (Assuming dh does not eat them all first!)

I did this for 40 days in August/Sept 08, 17 days in Nov 08, 30 days in Dec/Jan 09, and am on day 6 of a 10 day cleanse now. Every time I have done this my energy levels go through the roof! I am excited to hear everyone's results. I have only had one really bad day and that was day 11 of the first cleanse. Since then - nothing bad at all!

Can you tell I love this cleanse?!?

Kim - (hi!) Why don't you just continue this thread instead of starting a new one? Makes it easier for me to keep track of you kids!!

EDITING TO ADD:
If one is taking prescriptions - check with your doctor before doing the Master Cleanse!!

If not - STOP EVERYTHING ELSE. No supplements, no vitamins, no food, no drink (aside from a cup of peppermint tea if desired in the afternoon), ONLY what is on the cleanse. The reason I started this was to cut through the sugar/chocolate cravings that have driven my entire life!! Since the first cleanse - I have ZERO, ZIP, NADA desires for sweets. In fact, most fruit is not too sweet for me. This made switching to raw food so easy for me. Instead I have cravings now for Avocados - my healthy fat and chocolate replacement!

There have been a few days on the cleanses where I was REALLY craving different foods. I have heard this is true for things like cigarettes and alcohol for those that quit years ago. This is the body finally reaching that layer of mucus. STICK WITH THE PROGRAM and be rid of the craving for good. Do not stop the cleanse on a yucky feeling day - you will sabotage your work.

EXERCISE - Not only do I work out when doing the cleanse - I have so much more energy and the workouts are more effective!!

SKIN BRUSHING - absolutely.

MO SOAKS - absolutely. This is feeding from the inside out and not going through the digestive tract!!

[jen6]

Oh Joan, what would we do without you here? Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the link for the syrup and all the info. You can sure tell you know what you are talking about; you sound like the book Can't wait to join you on the fast Monday.

I am assuming prill water will be much more effective. I am calling you to finalize the order I've been working on for weeks when my new t-tapper leaves this morning.

Do you have Target Stores by you? I found bags or organic lemons there yesterday for only $3.49. Not sure if you have Target's by you.

thanks again Joan!! Your a genious MH!

soon to be family herbalist.....

Jen~

[JoanS MH]

I edited my prior post to include info on the timing of the drinks. Be sure to wait at least one hour after drinking the Salt Water Flush before drinking your first glass of Lemonade!

Another benefit - mental clarity!! Not that I was always confused but when I have removed the stresses of digestion, I have noticed clearer thinking, feeling more 'inspired' to higher things, etc. All good things for me!