Comments on: Master Cleanse Journal – Day 1

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:13:31 +0000

@ Amanda – I would definitely *not* recommend eating every other day on the cleanse. This is basically just ‘not eating’ every other day, very different than cleansing and not very healthy at all! =)

I can’t really advise on deviations from the cleanse, but I would never attempt an every-other-day approach. Burroughs designed this specifically to work in a very precise way. 10 days is best, I’d say at least 3 minimum to get any effect. Kombucha will hit the belly like food, and send the body into ‘eating’ mode. This is not what you want and will make your trial much more difficult, as the body will never go into ‘fasting mode’ if it’s expecting food. As well, the kombucha will just be flushed away, so any benefit of ingesting it will be lost (this is why you don’t take vitamins or probiotics during the cleanse).

Good luck on your journey! Don’t worry about it too much. Maybe now is not a good time for you. It’s okay – you can always revisit in the future. =)

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:15:21 +0000

Oh, also: what are your thoughts on drinking kombucha during a cleanse?

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:46:34 +0000

Hi Sayward, I do have question: So, I messed up today…. and I’m afraid I might be bad some more (too many social activities! and no support). Should I continue the diet, doing the best I can and eating every other day or so, or abandon ship and go raw? Also, I’m beginning to wonder how healthy the Cleanse is, but I don’t know if that’s the food demon talking in my ear! :>

By: Sayward

Sayward — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:55:17 +0000

@ Amanda – Oh, good luck on your cleanse! Let me know if you have any questions or anything. I’m totally here if you need! It’s an amazing experience, and I hope it goes well for you. =)

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:55:03 +0000

Reading your cleansing journals has inspired me to start the Master Cleanse. I’m on day 1 today and am having far different results than you’ve recorded here. The human body is a unique and wonderful entity, ah. But thank you for being open and especially for sharing your emotional work. I hope your second cleanse served you well!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:46:54 +0000

@ Kelly – Aw, thank you! That’s so awesome that you’re at day 6 (7 now I suppose). I hope it’s going good for you – sounds like it is! Hope to see you around the site. =)

@ Donika – Thanks lady. And when you do, you know I’ll be your personal cheerleader!

By: Donika

Donika — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:49:48 +0000

Good luck to you Say! I’ll be joining you when I can :)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:03:58 +0000

Hi there!
I have thoroughly enjoyed perusing your website and it has been especially interesting since I started The Master Cleanse for the first time ever. I am on Day 6 today. Good luck your second time around! For me, with any fast/clease/detox, the second try is always more difficult. Hang in there.

Kelly

PS. I admire your creativity and respect your vegan farming lifestyle! :o)