Hi Bear,

I can't answer all of your questions, but I bet others can and probably will! Tracey is very knowledgable, and hopefully will jump in.

I have not done this cleanse before. I have been on a journey to improve my diet and health for several reasons - I'm 46, reasonably healthy and active, but overweight and probably full of toxins from a few decades of eating a typical american diet. My greatest health challenges recently have been back pain and sciatica, to the extent that I was on steroids and muscle relaxers for weeks, and have since found chiropractic care and yoga to be very helpful. I've been practicing yoga on and off since '98, but very regularly for the past 6 months.

My more long-term motivation is that my father and grandmother both declined with Alzheimers prior to their respective deaths. My dad, in particular, went through kidney deterioration and had all kinds of health issues which, in retrospect, seem to point to significant toxicity. I don't want to follow that path, and I believe this is a way to prepare myself to move toward a vegan and ultimately raw diet. I plan to do a liver cleanse after I finish the MC.

I am not doing the salt flushes. I became familiar with psyllium from following the Fat Flush program (a book I've not seen referenced on this forum, yet), and when I learned about the Psyllium and Bentonite combos many MCers are using rather than the salt drink, I chose to go that route. So, I'm drinking the lemonade, taking a cup of lax tea at bedtime, and drinking the P&B shakes upon rising and before bed. I also tried a cup of peppermint tea this evening, and that was a nice change of pace.

I have read many diverse posts about the salt flush - lots of people have challenges with them, so it could be that you'll need to work through that and decide which way to go.

Sounds like if you need to move alot, you should certainly do so! Too many of us don't move enough!

I hope some of this helps you, but I am certainly a novice here.

Happy Spring!
Joy

Hiya!

I think Joy covered all your questions superwell, already...

Let's see...I can add that the salt water flushes work the best (I've heard) on a totally empty stomach first thing in the morning. It those weren't the conditions of your first salt flush, then that could be the reason. But, that said, like Joy said - some people just seem to have problems with the salt water flushes. Either they get it down, it works, but they feel nauseous (and why ruin a perfectly energetic amazing fast with nausea! yuk.) or they get it down (me) and it doesn't work! Nothin' came out my bum! I tried it twice at different strengths of salt. Oh well...it didn't sit with me well...and I realized that since I was doing the b&p's I didn't have to do the salt water flushes because you want the b&p to work it's way through your system releasing mucoid plaque as it goes - not get flushed right out before it can do it's thing!

I bet you want to find out about b&p's now! Bentonite and psyllium. You can click on the link below and read all about them...

So, you're a fire sign eh? An Aries? (movement) or...? I'm pretty firey myself (Sagittarius Sun/Venus with a Leo Moon/Jupiter Firehorse even!...but, alas, I don't have any cardinal signs so I'm not much of a Mover!! ha.)

Yes, just listen to your body...you'll be able to tell if it wants to move or not. Some people can run on the fast! While others take it easy...it depends on what you need.

I hope you'll fill us in on your experience during the fast...it's always interesting to hear what comes up!

Happy Cleansing....

Tracey

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Nicole..
Haha, I know what you mean about commitments on Mondays.. So, great you'll start on Wed and I will start on Mon... I will just be a couple days ahead of you so you can ask me any questions.
I was thinking of even doing a Colon Cleanse after the MC... I mean, I'll, be in it and on a roll right! I'll see!

I've done a Wild Rose cleanse before.. last year.. but you were allowed to eat Almonds.. I think I over did it on those! Yum... I'm happy that I wont really be able to cheat this one! I won't anyways.. I NEED to be strong and live it up for these 10 days out of 365 days a year! I mean whats 10 days for a positive change! I want to make sure I really learn and listen to my being!

I'm 25 and my b-day is coming up (April 18th). So this cleanse and the move to a new place in a new part of the city this month is just another way for me to uplift my self awareness. I've been living here in Montreal for 7 months.

I am sooo thankful, I found this site and the good people on it!
=) =) =)

Looking forward to making this happen together!

Peace,

Lil*Bear
(lilBear is my dance name. I am a "Breakdancer")

Hello,,
My name is Markus and I also am starting today. Last week I managed 5 days (I did juices mixed with Olive oil and water, salt only once and a special soil, which I took 2-3 times a day)
I didn´t have any problems with energy, I was awake very early in the morning, my thinking was clear and I was able to function physically great. Doing it with water alone gave me a hard time, especially at the beginning.
So you should be able to perform ok, after about the 1st or 2nd day.
I took the salt with lukewarm water.
All the best for you. I will be also here reporting
Markus, Germany

I would recommend starting on your days off. You have much to learn about the master cleanse, and it is just easier if you could be at home those days...IMO...

For your first flush, I would recommend following the program of using both the laxative tea and the salt water flush.

I am not sure which tinctures you are using, but everyone needs to modify the program to suit their needs. Doing the Cleanse as close to the book helps, but we are all individuals. My opinion is that if you have been on it for a short time you could continue using it, if you have been on it long term, you should probably give it up and allow your body to detoxify from it...

Also there is an on-line version of the book. It is rife with mis-spellings, etc...probably scanned and OCR'd or typed in...I would read that before beginning...it is only 30 some pages...

Keith S. :{)>

On-Line Version of Master Cleanse Book