Master Cleanser

If you have ever run a lemonade stand as a kid, then you know how popular lemonade can be. 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 cleansing diets is also one of the oldest. It's called "The Lemonade Diet," and is also known as "The Master Cleanse."

From its 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. With the explosive growth in population our bodies are bombarded with all forms of toxic waste. Commercial farming, smog, waste seeping into our water and soil combined with the toxin exposure from preservatives, pesticides and household disinfectants compound this problem. Many in today's society are raising the awareness of detoxification.

Now becoming a global problem, obesity is becoming a big cause of health problems. The western diet, when introduced to other cultures, is causing the same effects there as it does in the west. Combine the desire for health and vitality along with the body's need to be detoxified and it is no surprise that the Master Cleanse is becoming a big deal.

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. You may also lose weight on these days too.

Between toxin over-exposure, lack of exercise and poor diet choices our bodies can not function 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. This usually results in an increased metabolism, and a reduction in weight and health problems.

The cleansing lemonade is made from ingredients that reduce the overall impact of an acidic diet, imporves cleansing, helps blood sugar levels, can stimulate circulation and boost the metabolism.

While it may sound easy to stop eating and just drink a refreshing glass of lemonade every hour or so there are things you need to know before you start to ensure success of your 10 day cleanse. You need to know these so you don't fail.

1. The drink does not provide any fiber. Avoid constipation and get some colon cleansing 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 no more than a day's worth of lemonade for maximum freshness.



4. If you choose to drink it hot, especially refreshing in the morning, then add the ingredients to a hot cup of water.



5. Take before, during and after photos to encourage you and show your progress.



6. Keep an online diary or journal to keep you responsible.



7. Do it with a friend. You can support each other to stick with it.



8. Curb hunger and prevent low blodd sugar by drinking your lemonade on schedule.



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. If you are on any medication, only perform the diet under the supervision of a trained professional and your doctor.



12. To reduce failure, purge food from your home before the diet and only refill your home with healthy new foods. 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. Be sure to get plenty of rest while on the cleanse and reduce the amount of exercise. Let you body use as much of its energy as possible to work on cleansing.



16. A feeling of a sticky or coated tongue 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 don't like the cayenne in your lemonade use capsules 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. Stop taking multivitamin supplements while cleansing for best results.



21. Days 2 and 3 are the hardest for most people. 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 want to succeed and get the most from it you will need to plan for each phase pre, during and post cleanse. 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.