Ever run a lemonade stand when you were young? Then you know the popularity of lemonade. Lemonade is a tasty & refreshing drink.Set up a lemonade shop today and use organic ingredients and you would surely have a hit. {It should come as no surprise that one of the oldest colon-cleanses is fast becoming one of the most popular Not surprising is that one of the most popular cleasning diets is also one of the oldest}. It’s called “The Lemonade Diet,” and is also known as “The Master Cleanse.”

What Is The Master Cleanse Diet?

From it inception in the 1940’s by nutritionist Stanley Burroughs it has been gaining popularity as a great way to detox your body. While it was originally designed to help treat ulcers and digestive issues, it actually was a hit with those who wanted to lose the weight and detoxify their bodies.

Now that celebrities have discovered this diets benefits it is being pushed into the limelight. Due to the explosive growth in populations everywhere we are bombarded with more toxins than ever. From polluted foods, smog, and pollution in our water and soils, along with the toxins we are exposed to in the forms of pesticides, herbicides, disinfectants, and preservatives around the home. Society’s awareness is growing to the needs of detoxifying the body.

Now becoming a global problem, obesity is becoming a big cause of health problems. The western diet is bringing about the same health issues when introduced to new cultures as it does at home. Combine the desire for health and vitality along with the body’s need to be dotoxified and it is no suprise that the Master Cleanse is becoming a big deal.

What to Expect

Most experience weight loss of about 1 to 2 pounds a day. While the cleanse is only for ten days, the two days preceding it and after it are considered pre-cleanse and post cleanse and are used to adjust your body to the cleanse and then to resume a healthier lifestyle. Some extra weight may be lost on these pre and post cleansing days.

Due to poor diet and lack of exercise, coupled with toxin overload from our food and environment, our bodies are not running at full capacity. This means that they are unable to cope with all the stress this puts on them. The cleansing process helps by removing the toxins and giving relief to our organs from the stress of toxins. A boost in metabolism and loss of weight is experienced along with a reduction of health problems.

Other Benefits

The cayenne, lemons, and maple syrup work in combination to import alkalinity to the body, promote cleansing, increase the metabolism, keep the blood sugar stable, impart nutrients such as potassium and minerals, and stimulate circulation.

While it sounds easy to just pour the ingredients into a glass and start drinking, there are some very important tips you need to know to make a success of the ten day cleanse. You need to know these so you don’t fail.

1. The drink does not provide any fiber. Avoid constipation and colon cleanse by using a natural laxative such as Senna capsules or a herbal tea at least one serving per day.
2. Reduce the effect of the acid in the lemonade on your teeth by rinsing with pure water after each glass of lemonade.
3. Make only enough drink to last a few servings and no more than one day’s worth.
4. If you decide to have your drink hot, add the ingredients to hot water do not heat the lemonade after mixing.
5. Take before, during and after photos to encourage you and show your progress.
6. Start a diary to keep you on track.
7. Find a partner. Having a friend on the diet at the same time may help both of you stick to it.
8. Curb hunger and reduce the shakes from blood sugar lows by drinking a glass or two more of the lemonade.
9. Some have reported that a quality hoodia supplement can help.
10. Use only organic ingredients and only fresh squeezed lemons. Using a prepackaged lemon juice won’t benefit you at all and all those preservatives in them will defeat the purpose of the cleanse.
11. Clear everything with your doctor before jumping in.
12. Ensure success by getting rid of the bad foods from your home before you start. Stock up on the new healthy foods you will eat. Change your lifestyle first!
13. Probiotics and digestive enzymes can help improve intestinal balance in the days after your cleanse.
14. Avoid temptations. Start during your time off of work and have plans for the entire 14 days. Make sure you are too busy to be tempted by food or going out with your friends.
15. Get lots of rest and don’t push too hard while exercising. Let you body use as much of its energy as possible to work on cleansing.
16. A feeling of a sticky or coated toungue is not uncommon. Brush it with a plain tooth brush and rinse with some water. This will go away when the cleanse has been successful.
17. If you cannot stand the heat from the cayenne in your lemonade, try taking a cayenne capsule instead. One capsule with every glass of lemonade. If you can’t stand the heat, try a cool max cayenne.
18. Start out the cleanse by drinking freshly juiced vegetables and fruit juices for two days before the cleanse and two days after.
19. Start taking the tea laxative, bentonite clay, fiber laxative, salt water laxative, or senna colon cleanse capsules two days before the cleanse starts.
20. Forgo your multivitamins and supplements while on the cleanse for best results.
21. The first two to three days are the hardest part. If you make it past these successfully, you last the rest of the cleanse!

A Master Cleanse is not an endeavor to be taken lightly. It’s a serious cleanse which will produce serious results. If you really want to perform it successfully, then you will need to undertake a plan to prepare for going into it, staying on it, and coming off of it. The 21 tips above can help you get the most from your cleanse and assist in maintaining the benefits.

While not an easy diet to follow it can be worth every moment of renewed health and vitality. The time invested is 14 days, 2 days preparation, 10 days detoxing and 2 days post cleanse. If you follow the master Cleanse properly and follow the tips above, you can successfully come through the Master Cleanse and enjoy renewed energy, vitality, and a reduction in weight and health symptoms.

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