Re: An alternative...

I'm glad you found something different that works for you.

For everyone else...

For short cleanses (3-10 days) one can probably do just about anything that they are willing to try within reason and not worry too much,no biggie I guess in that case. Just don't always expect optimum results if you play with the formula.

Stanley wrote the book and exposed his 30 year old method (though used for 100+ years at least)to the world in a safe and simple format for a reason: Virtually guaranteed ,positive results for all. I'm sure there are 1000s of variations to try, yet in my situation I pretty much go by the book and STRONGLY advise 1st,2nd & 3rd timers to learn about their bodies prior to deviating from a system that has worked for 1000s virtually flawlessly for 60 years. It's when folks start trying shortcuts or changing things that most problems occur. My philosophy is if you have strictly adhered to the Master-Cleanse for 5,10 20,30,60 days ,what's another couple of days going to hurt you of following the plan to ensure your safety and the best results. If you are craving food that much then do another week!

If you have a half a dozen or more MCs under your belt then feel free to tweak it if you wish. Yet , only after you know what to expect...and IF you are totally willing to 'experiment' with a proven formula.

There are lots of people on the cleanse that are here because they have led an unhealthy lifestyle and want to lose weight and/or clean up...cheers to you,yet for your own health and safety ...go by the book for now,please. You are here because you lacked discipline...now is when you need discipline the most and develop control.

I miss food at times,too, though totally happy with the program and the results experienced by following the book and will break in a fearless,non experimental way.

My only fear is for others; that they will think there is flexibility on the cleanse. NO , not the way it was presented or intended. Stanley had 30 years to figure out what he wanted to etch in stone as the format for the MC. Sure there is a little more salt, a cayenne capsule here and there, different teas of choice,etc, but where is the line drawn...is it ok to put wheat germ on the canteloupe? How about a little natural hotsauce? Yes/No? If not why not,how about avocado or plums, or grape juice etc...Pandora's box...

Breaking a fast wrong can cause terrible pain , damage ,disease and possible death!!!! I have a friend who drank grape juice after a fast and ended up in the hospital with life threatening pneumonia...grape juice sounds innocent enough, doesn't it?

I like to keep it simple and for you new comers I urge you to do the same.
Today I am on day 40! and would N E V E R have attemped to do so if I had ever
had bad experiences in the past. I want everyone to get the most out of their cleanses, turn on others to the benifits and come back. Follow the plan...it works.


BUT, everybody's different...that's what makes the world go round!

Just my dimes worth.


aloha...d