Hmmm...on day 6 you really haven’t started detoxing. You’re just now fully adjusted to the fast and given your digestive system a break. Days 7 - 15 are the deeper detox days. It’s up to you. You’ve given your system a break, can you go longer and still enjoy the trip? Would you really want to pass up the trip? Can you take your lemon/limes, syrup and cayenne with you? Just remember, you can always do the MC later. But day 6 only means 4 more days before you’ve met the minimum...a hard choice. Good luck in whichever choice you make. Happy fasting!   [End]
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You should be fine eating again! As long as you take it easy on your food choices for a day or two. Move on to some broth with veggies. Try the broth for the first meal. Eat with the veggies for the second. Then you’re on to raw veggies and fruits and whole grains like brown or wild rice. Yummmm! Congrats!!!! You did it!   [End]
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Oh, trust me, I’ve played all sorts of scenarios on how to do a post fast break ”fast” to get through Thursday. But, really, could I resist all the other crap they’ll have there Thursday? That’s what I’m worried about. I could pick at the salad and only eat the veggies on the lunch plate, but the pastries, dessert, afternoon snacks, anything with chocolate...OMG, I’m salivating. HEH! My tongue is still white. SWF results are still not as ”light” as I’d like them. But, as you said. I beat my hubby and I’ve done the 10. But, 14 days is usually a good goal since I’d get a bit deeper detox. Bu ...
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Thanks for the great support! I’m trying...I’m trying...LOL. You’ve been a great inspiration. I’m off to an all afternoon meeting with, of course, the standard cookies and punch type of snacks all laid out. I’m pretty sure I’ll sail through that one. Now Aunt Flo should be done by Friday. Let’s hope. ;) Good to see a pic - now I see a face to go with you! Good looking kids not to mention their Mom. Keep on fasting! You are awesome! I’ll check in tomorrow. I figure if I don’t give up tomorrow, then I’m forced to go through Thursday. We shall see...we shall see... Gotta buy oranges ...
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Well, my mate quit last night...yup, just decided to chug some fresh OJ when he got home from work and after a couple of hours he finished off the homemade soup I’d given to the kids for dinner, including a few bites of solids. He even sneaked in chocolate chip cookies!10.75 days on the MC. LOL. So much for his boasting to beat me by a day. And to top it all off, he didn’t ”pay” for it last night, but his belly sure was ”talking.” He’s so happy to be eating again that I’m jealous. He certainly isn’t having any problems with things tasting bland. Thursday’s conference is looming like a ...
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HEH! Not that I’m aware of...others have recommended it.   [End]
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Hmmm...well, I can say since my last fast, I’m much more in tune with my body’s needs. I can tell easily when I’ve eaten something that doesn’t quite meet those needs or upsets my balance. I acknowledge my body’s hunger for specific things now - like greens and fruit (never eaten fruit much). I don’t ignore it and go eat something unhealthy to get me over the inner restlessnes. I am also more receptive to it’s call for movement and exercise. I’ve started yoga. And just the other day, someone told me I looked the happiest and most relaxed they’ve ever seen me in 6 years. I credit that to th ...
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JF is right...think of all the toxins you’ll be releasing into your breast milk. Wait until you’re done breastfeeding to do the MC. In the meantime, just practice a good and healthy diet. Congratulations on your pregnancy and enjoy your new baby! They grow so fast.   [End]
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Read the detox post under the FAQ. Usually you don’t start serious detoxing until after day 7. So your friends probably stopped too soon, just when their systems started releasing and cleansing itself of its toxins they halted the process. Make sure you go through at least Day 10 or a little longer if you feel like your body isn’t quite done. You should be able to tell as long as you’re paying attention to your symptoms and emotional state. I did 10 days last time and did fine. However, Day 10 was a rough one emotionally and I stopped anyway. I regretted not going a few more days until the ...
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Hug received Hug received Got the candle going in the office. It’s been raining since Saturday. Just seems to go with my mood. My husband’s been a great supporter too. Told me to go home and take a nap. As if...now if he’d give me a friggin’ back rub, I’d surely be more appreciative. =) PMS - yeah, went through that one. The kids think I’ve sprouted two heads. I’ll make it up them. I keep telling myself. My patience has been non-existent. My husband and I snapped at each other pretty bad on Saturday night. Emotional and sort of cathartic by morning. Two of us on the MC is kind of ...
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Aaahhh, a massage sounds SO good right now. It’s so hard to get in on the same day but by golly, I’m gonna try. These cramps are a killer. Thanks for the great idea and encouragement!   [End]
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Lax tea, morning and night. If you do the SWF in the morning, you could skip the night serving. The only other tea recommended for the MC is mint tea for breath and body odor. No other herbal teas are suggested. Using maple to sweeten is ok.   [End]
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Well guys, I’ve made it to Day 11. Day 10 was hard...really hard...I’m feeling down and achy. Certainly been grumping at the kids. I keep telling myself that I’ve met the minimum and can stop anytime even though I haven’t met my goal. I started my period Sunday so that probably explains part of my moodiness. Have done the SWF three days in a row in attempt to cleanse as much as I can to alleviate mood. No luck. I’m still seeing stuff in my SWF results. Not one bit clearer yet so I really shouldn’t stop. Those little adhesive heating pads have been my constant buddies these last couple of d ...
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This is my second round of the MC within three months. You’re doing fine. I’m actually seeing more in my SWF results than the first time so I can only assume that it takes time and sometimes multiple fasts before a lot of the buildup in there starts to loosen. I’m on day 11 and still seeing stuff after the flush. Didn’t see much of it on my first fast. And I’ve also been regular so... According to Burroughs, you won’t really lose any healthy tissue, so if you’re not overweight and holding much excess stuff in there, you’re weight shouldn’t change much. Are you still smoking on the M ...
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It’s really different for everyone. Personally, Day 10 (yesterday) was pretty hard for me. The SWF results weren’t showing any improvement, so I’m still getting rid of stuff. I was a bit depressed and grumpy and was retaining water like crazy. But then again, I was also starting my period so...it’s hard to say. Today is day 11. I’m certainly not skinny as a rail, so that’s not an issue for me. It’s more along the lines of trying to see better results through the SWF to feel like I’ve done a thorough cleansing. Tongue is still white and fuzzy, so I’m certainly not done detoxing. Skin is loo ...
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Welcome to Sniffers Anonymous. There are many of us who admit to sniffing foods and enjoying the smells and scents of cooking. I’ve been known to grab a candy bar out of my kid’s hand and sniff it for a sensory kick. My first fast I cooked for my family like crazy and enjoyed every bit of it. You can get fresh cayenne pepper just about anywhere. Health food stores carry organic. Happy fasting.   [End]
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Definitely up the syrup! If you can’t stand the sweetness, then just make more ’ade and drink more of it. Add a teaspoon or two of syrup to sweeten your teas - mint and lax. Keep your calories up to make up for your level of activity. Note that weight can come off almost overnight for some people and the amount is different for everyone. I lost only 7 lbs last time and have already lost 10 this time around. And don’t forget that at different stages of the detox you’ll feel worse. It can be calorie related or toxin related. Just keep drinking and eliminating and it should pass. Happy fas ...
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Wait to the parasite cleanse until you’re off the MC. And yes, most health food stores carry Paragone, also you can get Clarkia off the Internet. Check out the parasite cleanse forum for details. The SWF is a good idea if you can handle it. It’s definitely more effective than the lax tea to wash you out internally. Trust me. This morning was a great indication of what the lax tea wasn’t getting through. I dont’ handle the SWF well myself, but I get through it. This is what has worked for me. Note that everyone is different, you can do a search on SWF on the forum for other experiences ...
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Ah, the temptation of parties. My kids are attending two today - a.m. and afternoon. The morning one had a doughnut stack cake. All flavors. Dropped them off and ran. HEH! At least you got to smell great smells. Doughnuts, ick! Rented ”Supersize Me” and plan on watching it with the kids tonight. Hopefully it will turn us all off to fast food. Panama huh? That’s where I grew up. Hmmm...the scents you were smelling sound great right now. My last fast I broke it with a Latin style veggie soup that included plantains and ñame. Yummmmmm...I sat on my bed last night with about 6 cookb ...
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Maybe lying down kind of slows things down while remaining upright helps gravity do its job? I’ve never gone back to bed so this is only a thought. I usually get up around 5:45 a.m. Drink some water. Do the SWF. Wait a bit, drink some more water. Make my ’ade for the day, do some light yoga, make the kids breakfast get ready for work. Within 30-60 minutes, I’m flushing. The fact that you do end up flushing eventually means it’s working. Probably just need to stay vertical and busy. Pepe reposted the yoga doctor suggestions to help move things along.   [End]
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Hey JudahFirst, I keep finding your little notes to me in other posts but I never find them on the same day. HEH! Day 8 is going well. However, I’m having a hard time getting the minimum 60 ozs. down. It’s like my body has adjusted and it just doesn’t need much anymore, which worries me. I have to force the last 12 ozs. by 9 p.m. and it affects my ability to fall asleep. Too much syrup maybe? Heck, my first fast, I slept like a baby. This time around, I’m wired. I’ve only taken a couple of naps in the last 8 days and those were for about 30 mins. Don’t understand it. Especially if you ...
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It’s alway good to do a prefast diet! You’re on the right track. Success to you and happy fasting! We’re here for you.   [End]
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Have no clue what’s in the superfood, but does it have Niacin? If so Niacin has a tendency for some people to make them flush. You’re not doing the supplement on the MC are you?   [End]
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OK, here’s my two cents because everyone goes through the MC differently. It is possible that at that point, your body was doing some serious detoxing. The best thing to do is rest, take a nap and drink lots of water and ’ade. Both should help flush your system out quickly and get you feeling better. Day 3 was that way for me, the shakes, heaving and feeling like I was going to pass out, by that evening I felt great. Go back through the past posts and you’ll read plenty of stories from people who experience those same symptoms even further down in the detoxing process. I think I remember S ...
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Trust me, the orange juice will taste amazing and nothing like the lemon/lime combo when you do it. I juiced for six weeks after my last fast up until this one and orange juice was one of my staples. I can’t wait to get back on it. Plus, Burroughs recommends it for a couple days to really get your digestive system back into gear. Regarding weight, I lost about 7 lbs on my last fast and by juicing in the mornings and staying on a mostly vegetarian diet, I kept it off plus an additional 3 lbs. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but that’s 10 lbs in less than 8 weeks that have stayed off. ...
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Yup, I know what you mean. I’ve received more calls to go out to lunch by friends than the whole of September this last week. And, boy am I a sucker for a free lunch. They even had the audacity to suggest I still go and watch them eat so we could visit some! Nope, ain’t gonna do it. We can catch up later. And alcohol, well I haven’t been able to drink even 1/3 of a glass of wine since my last fast in August. Not to mention not having had a margarita since the 4th of July. Oh, and 1/3 of wine gives me an instant buzz so I guess I’m back to being a serious lightweight and a cheap date for ...
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HEH! I hear ya sister! My original goal was 19 days to stop a couple of days before a 4-day fall break camping trip with the kids. BUT, here’s the big catch, I have an all day conference next Thursday, including a keynote luncheon and a sponsored dinner with entertainment prior. So it’ll be an 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. thing. I’m required to attend all events since it’s a networking opportunity with clients, etc. and we help sponsor it. ::sigh:: I could handle a day conference and try and explain my way through lunch but a 13-hour day... I honestly don’t think I’m strong enough. I wouldn’t even be a ...
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Weird. I knew that...but my husband has been using the kosher and he’s had excellent results with it. So it’s the first thing that came to my head as easily found in the store. The sea salt was sitting on the counter. I had to suggest to him that he was using the wrong one and the sea salt did not give him results so he’s gone back to kosher, I think. Didn’t someone also post something a few days ago about Epsom salts as an alternative?   [End]
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Ahhh...the growling...are you making sure that your ’ade is pulp free? The pulp will get your digestive juices going. Thanks for the encouragement and you hang in there yourself!   [End]
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I very well could be that the MC is causing you heartburn, which has been experienced by numerous MCers. For some it manifests as chest pains, including myself. This is in part due to the cayenne and possibly the lemon/lime too. Doing any type of bending over, etc. can aggravate it, as well as being in a prone position. Drink lots of water, particularly take sips of water after drinking the ’ade (good for teeth enamel too). It’ll wash the cayenne down into your stomach and keep it from irritating your esophagus and causing spasms. Stay upright, avoid bending over too much when you’re feeli ...
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Day 7 too and the thought of food sounds great to me. I’ve been sniffing foods like crazy. But I’m not actually hungry. Are you actually hungry, hungry? Or just bored with the MC? Someone suggested a while back on this forum a slight variation of the ’ade by sticking it in the blender with ice. Your own MC icy drink! =) I myself am feeling bored. I’m eyeing the chocolate in my candy dish at work and I’ve resisted. That doesn’t mean I haven’t sniffed my kids chocolate bars after they’ve taken a bite. Heavenly! And boy does the smell of food my coworkers are eating smell delish! HEH! What ha ...
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You can also try looking for kosher salt, it is uniodized too. Just check the label. Good luck in your search.   [End]
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I agree with vray, stay away from temptations - social situations, etc. Drink lots of water and ’ade and take a nap when you can. It’ll help. After day 4, things should even out and hunger is gone. Keep doing a moderate workout and you’ll get through in no time at all.   [End]
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SWF - first thing in the morning. Empty stomach. Lax tea - morning and evening (if doing SWF in morning, you could forgo tea night before). Make sure you’re using unrefined uniodized salt. I use Kal’s sea salt and someone else mentioned that Celtic sea salt has one of the more pleasant tastes. The SWF is really different for everyone. Burroughs indicates that individuals should adjust the recipe based on their body’s specific reaction to the SWF. You may want to increase or decrease the salt amount and see if it helps. Good luck! Don’t know about B&P shakes. Haven’t done them...b ...
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Been there and still occassionally get there...It’ll pass. As Somer suggests, don’t ever quit the fast when you’re in one of the down states. It just means that there are more toxins being released and cleaned out and you wouldn’t want to stop before it is all cleared out of your system. I found Day 5 (now on day 7) fairly distracting myself. Drink LOTS of water with your ’ade and make sure you’re eliminating. Sometimes elimination will actually help improve the symptoms. This too shall pass...hang in there...it’s all temporary.   [End]
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Hey JAE, Hmmm...I was able to do the SWF fairly well my first fast, but this time around I struggle getting it down. As a matter of fact, being on day 7 myself, I haven’t been able to do the whole 32 ozs. I heave quite a bit as a I drink so I even have problems getting it down. I’ve resigned myself to getting down about 12-16 ozs. I usually drink a glass a warm water about 5 minutes before starting to get down the SWF. Then about 5-10 minutes after getting down the SWF, I drink another glass of warm water. It still works. And I feel like it does do a better cleansing than just the lax tea ...
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Good job! Day four was a breeze for me too! I was up with the lax tea effects at 5:30 this morning and then decided to do some yoga before the kids were up. First day with energy to spare and I was ready to head off to work for Day 5. Regarding the heartburn, try to stop drinking the lemonade a couple of hours before you go to bed, stick to water and mint or lax tea instead. If you can, don’t use any syrup to sweeten. This will allow the ’ade with the cayenne pepper to move on down before you’re in a prone position. Oh, and make sure you’re not laying but sitting on the couch before goi ...
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LOL...I didn’t make the Mac N’ Cheese. The hubby did that one and he’s on the MC too. I was off moving furniture to my new office while he was stuck with the kids. He called me on the phone seeking support ’cause he really wanted to finish off the leftovers. I also found myself sniffing the cinnamon rolls and honeydew melon this morning. BTW - For the shakes, dizzies and headaches, I picked up some blackstrap molasses for the extra iron and potassium boost. I use it in my mint and lax tea and also on Saturday in my ’ade when I was doing the heavy labor. Must’ve been how I overdid it ’c ...
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The SWF is part of the program. 2 tsp of sea salt (not iodized) per 32 ozs of warm water. Burroughs mentions it as an internal bath. If you go back in the posts, a number of people have actually posted excerpts of his book.   [End]
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Well, guys, yesterday was pure hell. Day 1 and 2 were a breeze. I was busy painting and moving into my new office so keeping busy is definitely distracting enough. Day 3 I awoke sore and achy from all the work. Could barely get up. As soon as I was up and making breakfast for the kids, I broke out in a sweat. It was 68 degrees in the house and I was sweating. The SWF made me heave a few times. Got about 10 ozs. down. Chased it with lots of water. It actually still worked. I wasn’t able to consume much ’ade until about 11 a.m. and I was able to slowly get my energy levels back up. After ...
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My own experience: I haven’t had any issues with taking capsules. I’ve been using the Solaray brand. But I’m not using them exclusively. Just in the mornings to get the first 32ozs down. I go back to the powder in the afternoons and for me it actually offers a good boost to my system after my eyes are done tearing and I’ve adjusted. =) I’ve also been taking them for about six weeks after I finished my first MC in August to help with my sinuses during allergy season and they’ve really helped keep me from being congested. However, everyone is different though. I have a hiatal hernia (st ...
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I’m sure Pepe will respond with his advice. I’m alternating between the powder and capsules. I still do the powder in the ’ade in the afternoons. I do understand than some folks have used a cayenne tincture. Good luck! Happy Fasting. ©†ƒ……•™¼‡_Original_Message_¾€š½ž¢«»¬ï°© I’m sure Pepe will respond with his advice. I’m alternating between the powder and capsules. You can buy the cayenne in capsules at your health food store. It’s under Capsium. I’ve tried the regular and the ”cool” cayenne. I still do the powder in the ’ade when I’m stopped up during the first few days to get ins ...
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Weight loss really isn’t a bad excuse for doing the MC. If it’s one of your goal’s then understand that detoxing is just one of the ways to get yourself on the right track. I started my first 10-day MC back in August ’cause I’d had it with doctors and the insurance company fighting over which meds were covered in the formulary. My digestive track was shot and I wasn’t feeling any better. All the drugs they were giving me to help with the symptoms of my hiatal hernia had just wreaked havoc on me. The MC was my answer to get my digestive track back into balance. AND it worked! I’m prescri ...
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Do a pre-fast diet raw veggies, broths and fresh squeezed juices. Avoid anything heavy like meat. It’ll definitely help get your system in better gear for the fast. Happy fasting!   [End]
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I had a friend who was only able to do it for 5 days. He discovered the morning of day 3 that he was no longer wheezing from his asthma in the mornings. Something he has been dealing with for months! He was amazed and felt great. What the fast did to him was make him realize that some of his wheezing symptoms were probably food related so he’s slowly working a variety of foods back into a healthier diet. Here we are four weeks later and he’s following a mostly vegetarian diet and feeling great. In that sense, for him some fasting had major benefits and is helping him adhere to a more healt ...
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I’m back on the fast as of today too so we’ll be going through some of the same ups and downs together. I usually drink about 60-70 ozs. I premix in the morning and am set for the day like Pepe. I keep to the lower end of the recommended ’cause I’m also hoping for some reduction in weight. But I’m mostly doing it to reestablish control of my cravings and do some deeper detoxing by going longer. Bread and sugar have been digging their claws in for the last few weeks upsetting the balance I had so carefully built after my fast in August. So I’m in desperate need of getting back on the ri ...
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Hey GrumpyGuy! What a great handle! Give me a couple of days of detox and I may have amend grumpy to mine too. =) I’ve also started today! And am actually on my last 24 ozs. It’s weird how fast I’m going through the ’ade this time compared to my first fast. I could barely get the stuff down. Much less the minimum amount. I’m hoping for 19 days, but at least 14. At this stage, 19 sounds great. After detoxing for a few days, it may not. HEH!   [End]
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I remember someone posting the suggestion of at least four weeks between fasts to allow your metabolism and body to balance out before starting again.   [End]
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You’re story says it all. Keeping on the right track, steady and consistently, will get me where I need to be. I’ve got about 35-40 lbs to go myself to get close to my ideal weight. I figure this next fast (start Friday) will get me close to the top of my weight range. I kept all the weight off from the August fast about 7 lbs, plus an additional 3 lobs on top of that! Started some easy yoga and pilates, AND still try to lift weight 1-2 times a week with some cardio thrown in. It’s been so much simpler to adhere to a better diet. Although, after 6-7 weeks since my last fast, sugar is o ...
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I’m jealous! I was holding off starting early ’cause I was going to wait for you. I should have checked the site last week. I’ve been so busy. I’m moving and painting my office this weekend and hope that I don’t end up too dingy the first few days and can get my ducks in a row. Last time, the fast was a bit distracting and I was tired the first few days, less so after day 4. At least it’s physical work and not as mentally taxing. Anyway, I’m stuck with Friday ’cause the hubby is planning for it and enjoying the last of the leftovers. I didn’t want to freak him out by telling him he shou ...
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5! Here’s to a good fast and anyone else who’s starting on the first too!   [End]
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But remember those are your calories for the day, so if you’re feeling a bit fatigued or headachy, drink more than the minimum of the ’ade or add some to a cup of mint tea or with your lax tea to give you an extra boost.   [End]
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Print out your message and show it to her. Tell her that you’d be happy to get a blood test if that’s what it takes for her to be reassured. I’ve pasted some links below of what she might consider as more credible sources such as other MDs that either discuss the fast or refer to the Burroughs fast program for specific medical conditions. Good luck. We’re here to support you. http://www.elsonhaas.com/articles/article_05.html http://www.lamasbeauty.com/advice/fasting.htm http://www.prostate90.com/program/ultimate_fast.html http://www.healthy.net/scr/article.asp?PageType=article& ...
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There are so many stores online that sell organic Grade B maple syrup. Heck, there are online stores that sell the whole master cleanse kits. Just find one you are comfortable with and order. There was a poster a while back that indicated that he didn’t realize why he was feeling gross until he dumped out his maple syrup in a cup. It was moldy. So, if you buy the opaque jugs remember to take a look inside =). I went through two jars on my 10 day MC. They are not cheap. Average was around $7-12. My local Target actually carries the Grade A. A little lighter in color and a bit less nutrient ...
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Jennie, I’m not sure how the cleanse will affect if you’re already depressed. I can only say that I believe that any type of cleanse will greatly benefit you in the long run. There have been many articles linking poisons/toxins within your body to depression. So a cleanse could very well help you on the road to recovery. During the cleanse, you’ll have moments of euphoria and lots of energy on the cleanse and some pretty cranky and emotional moments too. I worked the full week of my cleanse (am also a mom of two little ones) and was able to be decently productive, but not overly so. ...
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There were a couple of others starting today. Their post is at the bottom of the page - flowerchild and digdug -- I think. Fast on!   [End]
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HEH! Being male does make a huge difference! And yes, you can have hormones tested individually. The test I took was a saliva test kit and I paid for testing of three hormones. The questionnaire and choices of hormones for testing were available for both genders. Look up ”hormone saliva test kit” online to see what’s available and through who in the UK. The Yoanna skincare would still be good for you as it’s not specific to gender and is all natural and hypoallergenic. It’s pretty simple stuff in plain packaging. Whether or not you can find locally is a different story but the products are ...
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Instead of stopping now, why don’t you break your fast on Friday which would mean you made it 9 days instead? A couple of glasses of OJ during the day and veggie broth in the evening will break it nicely before heading out. Another glass of OJ Saturday morning before taking off and then plan on keeping your travel meals light - fresh veggies or salads, fruits and soups the rest of the day. By Sunday morning, you should be able to eat normal, but keep your intake really light and simple to avoid any digestive overload. Veggie sandwiches, soups, fruit juices, toast. Just don’t eat too much i ...
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It’s different for every person. But OJ helps get your system back into the digestion mode, which is why it’s recommended. If you stick to fluids first including the juice and broth for the first few meals, you should be able to introduce solids by the second day, but keep your solids simple like raw veggies, fruit juices and broth. Otherwise, you may experience some minor or even major digestive discomforts/ Listen to your body. You’ll be able to tell immediately what foods are meeting your body’s needs post-fast and which ones just aren’t sitting well. Good luck!   [End]
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Man, I need to start writing all this in a little notebook so I have it with me when I go to the health food store! I stopped by a smaller health food store on the way to pick up kids today and I couldn’t find the Nature’s Plus shake supplement. I’ll try the big store in the city next time. I did pick up some Flaxseed oil and some whey protein shake mix for the mean time. Since it’s good to mix things up a bit, I figure the different flavors of different powders isn’t a bad idea. Never tried Miso. Actually, I don’t do much in soy products at all. The kids are slightly rebelling at all ...
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That is awesome! Because of my experience with my first MC, a close friend and his significant other are doing their first 10-dayer right now! I feel a little left out now and am itching to get started again. In the meantime, I’m trying really hard to keep up a clean diet that should make it much easier the second time around! I can’t wait! Oct. 1 seems so far away.   [End]
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Thanks for the veggie and shake advice. Apples will definitely help the flavor of the veggies along. Have never bought beets so that will be new experience for me! I have been using some protein powder in my morning juicing every other day or so, but I don’t quite care for the flavor and consistency of the brand that came with the juicer. I’ll look into the the shakes and powders you recommend. I have had the delimma of how to incorporate more fats and protein and fats in my diet. Especially since I haven’t been interested in meat, poultry or even dairy. Strange, considering I never ...
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Mostly the lemonade and water. No food. Laxative tea and mint tea are okay for elimination and mouth/breath cleansing. The purpse of the MC is to give your digestive system a rest while it takes time to heal itself and remove years of accumulated toxins in your system. Eating any food continues the digestive process and negates the whole purpose of the cleanse. Read the full book for the benefits. The book excerpt happypoet included has the following. ”Purpose: To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed in any part of the body. To cleanse the kidneys and t ...
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Somer & Pepe, oh wise and experienced ones - I’d like to keep to a pretty clean post and pre-fast diet for my next extended cleanse starting Oct. 1. Now that I kind of know what to expect, I’m trying to better prepare myself for a longer fast next time. I’ve been juicing mornings and some late afternoons for the last week and half since ending my first 9.75-day fast (got the juicer on afternoon of day 10 and didn’t make it through the evening!). I’ve been able to experiment well with the fruit juices in the morning (Somer - thanks for the coconut milk tip), but have had a really hard time ...
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1)I also had problems the first time I tried the SWF. Actually threw up about 6-8 ozs before I was able to control my gag reflex. I was able to sip instead of gulp with licks of lemon/lime in between to get about 22 ozs. down within 10 minutes. Kind of like a tequila shot. =D. That amount worked fine for flushing out ”my” system. There are also some yoga postures that help you get it down easier if liquid bulk is the problem. Search the forum for info on those under ”SWF”. I found the SWF, although icky going down, to be much gentler on my system and with only about a two hour window of ef ...
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Are you using moisturizer and makeup at the same time? You’ll need to keep in mind that both or either can be contributors. I’ve had decent success with the tinted Burt’s Bees moisturizer and don’t layer on the moisturizer and then foundation anymore. It doesn’t seem to make the acne worse but I’ve been doing other things at the same time to work on the acne such as Yoanna Skin Care cleansers which are all natural and hypoallergenic. The cucumber and aloe vera toner work great. I also have highly sensitive (contact dermatitis), combination skin so I can definitely tell the difference bet ...
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Good job! You’re inspiring me for my next cleanse in a few weeks!   [End]
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Hi grumpy! Yes, mood swings, irritability, moments of clarity and such will have highs and lows during the detoxification process. Just drink lots of ’ade and water to help flush it all out. It WILL pass.   [End]
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Well, girl, the 31-day bar is too high for moi, with little ones and all. Good excuse, huh? I bow to your commitment and will attempt to join you on the first leg of your journey. I’m reaching for a 14-16 day MC next time.   [End]
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Good to know as I’ll be planning a second cleanse in about four weeks. I haven’t quite been able to kick some of the eating habits I’d like to. Bread - any kind of bread, white or complex, still tempts me. Meat no longer, which is good. Fish for the first time today 5 days out post cleanse. It was calling my name so I guess my body was needing some fish protein. AND it tasted really good. But starchy carbs in general keep being my downfall. I’m hoping on the 2nd MC that I can further gain control of some of my cravings and do some further cleansing. It’s good to know ahead of time that eac ...
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From what I understand about the SWF, it is an internal wash, not just a laxative. Just like you wash the external parts of your body, Burroughs believed that you should also gently cleanse your internal digestive system from top to bottom with the SWF during the MC to help loosen and move along plaque and other toxins.   [End]
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I didn’t have a BM until the end of my second day off of the MC. Are you eating any solids and drinking lots of water? Apples, pears, plums and prunes are great fruits and juices to get things moving!   [End]
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That’s a hard one. If you’re really committed to the 14 days, then your birthday treat should be reaffirming your commitment by sticking to the MC, knowing that the next few days will fly by quickly. You can then treat yourself! I made a bit of a switch during my MC last week from lemons to limes and that changed the flavor immediately so it was almost a treat. If you’re not already switching back and forth, you can do that for a little ”lift.” I can’t remember who, but someone also posted that they actually blend the ’ade with ice on certain days to get the icy thing going. Not exactly a ...
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She would be wasting her time as she won’t be doing the ”MC”. Do you have a copy of the book? Give her that to read. Does she have access to the Internet, send her some site links with information on the diet and other links you think are important. The MC may very well help her actually quit smoking. And, above all, tell her you love her and would like her to stick around for many more years to come. Meaning, she needs to gain control of her health. I say this from personal experience. There’s nothing more devastating that seeing a parent battle cancer after years of smoking and negl ...
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You CAN resist! Just think of all the toxins in your body begging to be released, instead of trapped in the vicious cycle of digesting food. Go DO something for lunch instead of thinking of food. Go to a bookstore (stay away from the café), look up your favorite authors, information on nutrition (for post fast) and other things of interest. Go for a walk. Go shopping. But resist the food! Good luck! You can do it!   [End]
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Well, guys, due to your great support I made it to 10 days on my first fast ever...well most of day 10. I bought a juicer yesterday and gave in to my 8-year-old daughter’s excitment in making fresh juice that afternoon and I just had to break it in and have a drink. NOTHING has ever tasted so good! And boy does that child get into it. I even made her own concoction of apple/pear/ carrot/tomatoes and she chugged it right down and wanted more. Who would have thought? As a form of compromise, I settled for the cheaper juicing model - The Juice Lady. But, heck, it came with a blender to ke ...
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Hang in there...mint tea and burshing your teeth a lot helps. Hubby hasn’t complained about mine yet. Although, kissing with a white fuzzy tongue has put me off myself. The emotional stuff, well, it comes and goes, up and down through the whole process. It’s just part of the cleansing. I’ve been fairly moody and uneven tempered the last few days myself and getting teary-eyed over the stupidest stuff. Find time for yourself to destress and avoid situations that you feel will cause you more anxiety. If the guy really likes you, he’ll probably pass it off as hormones =D and hope next week goe ...
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See the ads on TV and boy do they cost a lot. Actually, I’m thinking of trying to go with a cleaner, less cosmetic look. Keep the skin stuff simple with a sunscreen and moisturizer. I usually use foundation to cover up the acne. Kind of a vicious circle, huh?   [End]
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I actually had just started my period when I started the MC. A litte rough on the cramping since I couldn’t take any pain killers but it actually made the number of days for me shorter 4 vs. 7-9 days. So I think it’s different for everyone. If you usually have a lot of cramps, some on the forum have suggested you wait until your period is over since you’ll experience some additional cramping during the fast due to the laxatives and natural bowel cleansing that occurs. Combine those with menstrual cramps and it’s a bit rough. I experienced them and my warming pad was definitely my friend. B ...
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You made it AND you’ve met the minimum for the fast! I reach my 10th day tomorrow and have no clue whether I’ll keep going or switch to juice and veggies either. I’ve also sat through many temptations, some of them cooked by me and didn’t even reach for a nibble - homemade lasagna, gumbo, group lunches, etc. It’s almost a surreal sensation to deny yourself the food without feeling much of anything. But, like all things after a whle, I’m getting a bit tired of the flavor of the lemonade. Must be boredom. It’s been overcast for a few days and it’s also contributed to my emotional rol ...
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That is so awesome that you’ve stuck to your goals. I completely understand the funky queasy feeling thing. I’ve been having those for a few days myself and feel like I quite haven’t been able to get whatever it is trying to get out - OUT. I’ve been bloated, uncomfortable, crampy and experiencing mini-BMs throughout the day with slightly more solid stuff (Ewwww!). I haven’t been able to do the SWF since Wed. ’cause I’ve also had to leave early in the mornings. Though, certainly not as early as you! I plan on doing the SWF tomorrow morning and hope for better clearing. Your three hours of m ...
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Sounds like a fairly routine symptom of the laxative tea to me. I’ve been waking in the morning with cramps around 5:15 a.m. whenever I’ve done the lax tea the night before, which is for the last two days. If I also do the tea in the morning then I’m cramping in the afternoons. The salt water flush isn’t as uncomfortable so if you can do that, it’s much easier to deal with in the mornings. Just plan on visiting the bathroom within the hour of doing the flush for up to an hour or so after the first visit. But there are no cramping sensations, just the obvious sensation that it’s moved down ...
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The tongue actually becomes fuzzy and ”white”, not black. Ewwww...that would be really gross. Don’t know about the rest. I can guess what some of the MC purists would say... ;D I’m finishing day 7 and skin is pretty much the same. There’s also a bit of translucency to my skin and some darker circles. But then again, I’m not wearing much make up these days. The posts about the hidden ingredients in cosmetics freaked me out. I’m planning on doing a liver flush for the skin so I’m not expecting much out of the MC on that end. According to the detox stages post, mental clearing is usally b ...
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Dunno about the metallic taste, but I’ve been having some weird taste buds since yeseterday (day 6) myself. Even the freshly squeezed ’ade tastes almost fermented to me. Really weird. And I just bought fresh produce tonight. It made me a slightly bit nauseous last night. I’ve brushed my tongue, and brushed my teeth a few times a day just to clear out the fuzzy white coating, but still no improvement in the ”fermentation” type flavors. Even mixed a batch with lemon and still the same issue. Dunno...maybe taste is one of those things that goes funny for a few days on the MC. But you’re not a ...
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Pepe is right (as always ;). Drink lots of water and keep chugging the lemonade. It’ll pass. I’ve had heartburn/reflux issues in the past too. Heck, I just found out three weeks ago that I have a sliding esophageal hernia that will cause me to pretty much have reflux for the rest of my life and they’ve wanted to put me on a variety of anti-acid meds. I’ve rebelled and am doing the MC first to even out my stomach’s PH balance. The meds have wreaked some serious havoc in there. No big problems on the MC other than some reflux when I drink lots of fluids and as long as I’m not reclining even ...
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Gotta wait a few days longer for the MC to start clearing up the ”fog” in my brain. heheheh...   [End]
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At least, I’m not as congested as my husband. I recommended he drink LOTS of fluids and try the ’ade but he passed. =D And he’s even doing a nasal spray and other meds.   [End]
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Winds have picked up and my allergies are going nuts - runny & itchy nose, congestion, stopped up at night. I’m downing the ’ade and water like crazy but with little relief to the general symptoms. Any opinions on whether a nasal spray like ”Flonase” would be okay on the fast since it’s not ingested? I have a tendency to develop sinus infections and tonsilities when my sinuses get out of control during allergy season. Hopefully the fast will help keep that from happening by clearing all the build up out but I still have to deal with the daily reactions. Other than that, life is peachy ...
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How far back was the last set of postings on sniffings? I’d probably really enjoy reading for the laughs!   [End]
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Thanks, Pepe. I’m actually planning on doing this ritually every year from now on. Don’t know why I’ve never done it before. I’m 33. I remember my Panamanian grandmother doing a ”purgante” every year when I was a child, some kind of awful mix of castor oil and gourd (merique) innards. Looked and smelled gross, but the old-timers in her village swore by it as the cure to all ills. I’ve also spoken to my husband’s American grandmother about the fast, and she remembered her mother administering a concoction for spring cleaning every year when she was a child. Knowing that it’s been tradition ...
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This forum is wonderful. Talk about being able to feel like part of a supportive community. I’m halfway done with Day 6, hoping for 10 but will try and go longer if tongue doesn’t clear up. Yuck! I’m at a workshop today with all the temptations of morning pastries, group lunch and afternoon cookies with pop. My will has prevailed. I’ve also kept myself from getting too bored(computer lab) by perusing quite a few interesting articles on CureZone that I hadn’t had a chance to look at on a dial-up. I’d also brought about 50 ozs. of ’ade to get me through the day and I’ve pretty much finis ...
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Hang in there with the fast! I know exactly how you feel since I recently backed brownies for 1/2 dozen kids, made banana bread from scratch and watched the family eat chicken gumbo while I downed my ’ade. I took comfort in the smell. =D   [End]
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I’ve read so much about this diet that I’ve gotten confused as to where I’ve read it. Found on page 11 of the printed version right next to the drawing of the lemon tree. ;D   [End]
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The heating pad is certainly what I would recommend. Plus, the lax tea also can give you some cramping so it all joins together for a couple of fun days. On day 2, I couldn’t figure out if my cramps were period-related or lax tea related so...but I got through it really well. Took a couple of nice hot baths too and that relieved the back ache. Actually, this is probably the least discomfort I’ve experienced with my period in months and I can only assume that it’s related to the MC since I didn’t take my usual Aleve right before and during my period. Good luck!   [End]
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Yumm...Yummm...Best tasting ”limeade” I’ve had in all 5 days! Plus, I was out of the Grade B syrup and found some Grade A at a store closer than the bigger health food store downtow and it certainly did make a difference in flavor. I’m actually enjoying it today!   [End]
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Go for it! Today is MC day 5 and I started the cleanse on the second day of my period (heaviest) and it was the shortest period I’ve had in years (4 vs 7)! So I certainly didn’t experience any negatives by doig the MC, and actually had the positive effect of a quicker end to it all. Based on everyone else’s posts, fatigue is pretty common during the first few days on the MC so it paired up with my period just fine. I figured that if I was going to be down anyway, may as well do something to benefit the rest of my body!   [End]
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Thanks guys! I’m already looking into the three brands recommended. The Green Machine sounds great ’cause of my hectic schedule with the kids, part-time stable job and own business! Not to mention I’m supposed to be working on my thesis proposal. Being able to premake the ”fresh” juice at least for a one or two day supply would be awesome! But man, the Green is expensive! Hmmm...   [End]
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Yup. It’s the yellow book with the tree drawing on front. It does all add up. So I’ve been pretty much mixing a 60 oz. batch which is usually overflowing the 64 oz. continer.   [End]
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I’ve read in a couple of other sites that limes could also be used to replace lemons. Thoughts anyone? I much prefer limes to lemons (having grown up in the tropics) and they’re cheaper!   [End]
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Gracias, Pepe! Estimo mucho tus consejos! I am hoping to see some results from the MC myself. I’m on day 5 now! Wheeeeee! And feeling great. Skin is okay but no worse or better than certain times of the month. Hubby says I glow. Not so sure about that, but I do feel pretty great.   [End]
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That sounds about right for me too. Can’t do OJ, unless it is seriously watered down. Although, I seem to be able to handle fresh oranges ok. I don’t do cola drinks much at all, especially after giving it up for both pregnancies more than 5 years ago. The caffeine and colas would contribute to my chest tightening and spasms. Although, for a couple of years meds like Prevacid managed the chest pains due to the acid, it started not working within the last couple of months. Hence, the multiple specialist trips, etc. Come to find out, some of my reflux is due to a large hiatal hernia. It’s ...
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That’s a great question. I’d like to know too and I’m 33 and have had acne flare up worse than ever now that I’m older.   [End]
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THANKS for the great advice! Today has been really rough. Woke up with 5:15 a.m. cramps due to the lax and spent about 45 minutes taking care of that then crawling back into my warm bed. Did the SWF after finally getting up at 9 a.m. (thank goodness for husband who let me sleep in) and have been dealing with its after effects for the last three hours. It didn’t last this long yesterday so I’m a little worried. I WILL drink much more water today. I just seem to reflux more the more liquids I drink. It seems it takes a bit to actually get all the way down. It’s probably due to the esophageal ...
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I guess I have a different copy of the book. Not that they’re dated or anything...It lists all the ingredients, but then it says ”Water, medium hot (spring or purified water). Combine the juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a 10 pz. glass and fill with medium hot water... So I made it with a little less water today. I’ve been mixing a 60 oz. batch of water at once in the morning and it does end up almost overflowing the 64 oz. mixing bowl so I have had to mix between it and another. I stuck to keeping it in the same container today.   [End]
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I’m on day 4 too! Today was my second SWF and lots of ”butt pee” as some on the forum like to call it. Although, I’ve continued to have the butt pee for a few hours post the SWF so I’m worried that I may actually have diarhea... The lax tea also causes me lots of uncomfortable cramping and digestive noises. I woke up at 5:15 a.m. this morning and had a good 45 minutes of trips to the toilet from my nice warm bed. I went ahead and still did the SWF and it’s as effective as ever. I have’t had a ”normal” stool since the morning I started the MC after taking a lax tea the night before. So I’m ...
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Keep in mind that at different times of the month that part of your body changes due to your cycle. For example, the closer I am to my period, the lower my cervix sits and sex becomes at time almost painful until I adjust. It could just be that those times that you almost can’t take it, you’re cervix is sitting just a little low and get banged on just a little harder than is comfortable. What I’ve found is that if you adjust the position to where you’re comfortable for the first 10 minutes or so, and take it slow on those that are a bit uncomfortable - from behind or with you on top, you’l ...
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Wow! Thank you for the inspiring story. Best of luck to Carlos and to you! This forum has definitely brought my attention to alternative ways to keep the body running healthy.   [End]
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So is it 8 ozs or 10 ozs? The book says a 10 oz. glass...   [End]
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Your probably right on the water. I’m trying harder to get it all down. I was able to get all 62 ozs. down today by 6 p.m., plus at least another 40 of water, a cup of mint tea and I’ll be taking the lax tea pretty soon. I’ll probably top that off with another 8 of water before heading to bed. So, should I increase the amount of ’ade or water since I can finish it by early evening now? I was hoping to reduce a little at the same time. I’m not using the full amount of syrup and I really noticed hunger this evening. That’s when I had the mint tea with a little of syrup in it. I’ll add some s ...
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According to ”The Soup Bible”, the recipe I have is: 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1/2 cucumber, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 fresh red chili, seeded and chopped 3 cups chopped ripe plum tomatoes 3 3/4 cups passata (strained puréed tomatoes) or tomato juice 2 tablespoons red-wine vineagar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon caster sugar salt, freshly ground black pepper, crushed ice, to garnish (optional) 1. Reserve a small piece of the red and green peppers, cucumber and onion. Finely chop and set aside as garn ...
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I have to say that like JenniG, I’m becoming dependent on this forum. And Pepe, it’s so great that you take the time to hold our hands! I finished about 62 ozs of the ’ade yesterday, about an additional 4 glasses of water (or more) and a couple cups of mint tea, plus the lax last night. I felt GREAT on day 2. Much better than Day 1 when I couldn’t get it all down. I was able to go for a long walk and even cleaned house, all without any naps all day. Mild headeache every now and then and I would just chug more ’ade. I had decreased my maple syrup to 1 tbsp. per 10 oz and was able to get it ...
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This is Day 3 for me and I also tried the SWF for the first time this morning. Gulped down about 8 oz. the first couple of minutes and, needless to say, it came right back up. Although, I have to say it actually felt like a nice stomach regurgitation cleansing, I was not looking forward to trying to get the rest down. Took it a little slower and finished off the rest of the quart. I still shudder at the thought. But, I was sipping/gulping at it while mixing my day’s supply of ’ade and guess what, it took my mind off the nastiness. I would also lick one of the squeezed lemons after each gul ...
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Good Luck! At least you’ve done it before. I have definitely benefited from the forum members responses! They’re so caring and keep you motivated! I’m on day 3 now and am hoping to make it to six days. I’ve been checking the forum every day too. I almost didn’t even make it past Day 1. Go JenniG!   [End]
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Thanks! I’m determined to get through all 60 ozs. today and for thirst, I usually drink water. I just have a hard time drinking lots of fluids all the time. I put a little syrup in my mint tea (substitute for the lax tea since my 5:30 a.m. throne hugging was a bit much, I’ve been doing lax a.m. and p.m.). I’m downing my first 20 ozs. and will be taking a nice long walk in about 30 minutes. Good thing I decided to work from home today! Here’s to day #2 and trying to stick to it. My next big experience will be the salt wash in tomorrow morning. Figured I won’t have any clients calling me at ...
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I really considered getting the Celtic salt since it was right next to the Kal Real Salt but the price difference sold me and I didn’t think I’d need any larger quantities than the 8.75 oz. I already have Kosher salt for cooking but I wasn’t sure if that would work. I was going to do the salt wash this morning but was already up at 5:15 a.m. for an hour, flushed out about five times within the hour so I thought it would be a bit much on my system. For a while there I was thinking that I may have picked up the stomach virus my kids had a week ago. Is it normal to have diarhea-like BMs just ...
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We did have our water tested a few years ago when we put in a new well and plumbing. Essentially the test came back as drinkable, no dangerous bacteria and varying levels of mineral content. The plumbing is less than 5 years old so I’m not too worried about that. I’m about 18 minutes from the nearest large city/town (I live in Okla.) in the middle of mostly pastures and farmland. The lemons, syrup, cayenne and sea salt were all purchased from an organic health food store. I’ll see if I can get the lemonade sweetness adjusted to where I can drink more of it at each sip. It’s just too sweet ...
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Thanks guys. I get the message! I’m drinking about 20 oz of the mix without the syrup in it right now. I can definitely suck that down much better AND faster. I’ll play with adjusting the syrup amount in the morning since I’ll need more energy then for the day. BTW - I’m using well water instead of spring water or other bottled water. It doesn’t go through any sort of filtering system in the house and we had it tested a few years ago and it seems fine, just has heavy calcium and some other minerals. Will that work okay too?   [End]
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I’m trying...really...I just had another glass of water. I’m a water drinker, and rarely drink anything else other than my morning cup of tea. I just can’t seem to drink a lot of it during the day. I drink more of it at night right before bedtime and have a glass on the side of the bed that is emptied by morning. Haven’t slept well since the two kids were born and I still get up at night to go to the bathroom from drinking water at night. I think it’s a habit of mine left over from the breastfeeding days that I can’t shake. Should I have the lemonade mix on the side of the bed instead of t ...
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I’ve ended my first day of MC today. Took an herbal laxative last night and this morning. Mixed up a batch and took to work with me. What an experience! I’ve never used the bathroom so much! I think my biggest concern is whether I can adjust to the flavor and actually drink the minimum number of servings. I’ve only been able to get through 34 fl. oz. today and have felt full all day. I’ve had about 1 1/2 glasses of water on top of that and the tea this morning. I’m okay with the lemon and the pepper, but I’m having a hard time adjusting to the maple flavor aftertaste. The hair on the end o ...
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