Master Cleanser Lemonade Diet Recipe

The Master Cleanser diet, also called The Lemonade Diet, was created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941 and made popular by Peter Glickman through his book Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10 Days.

The diet, according to nutrition and detoxification experts like Elson Haas, clears out toxins and speeds healing. The cleanse can remove congestion and toxins, and help you feel alert and focused. It can even help you feel younger.

The Master Cleanser diet consists of a liquid fast of:

2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/10 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp maple syrup in eight ounces of spring water
Ingest for 7 or 10 day

In addition, dieters drink lots of water and herbal tea, especially peppermint or chamomile.

The diet also keeps the bowels actively cleansing with proprietary laxative teas, enemas, and colon irrigations. Or, try this internal saltwater bath: First thing in the morning, drink two teaspoons of sea salt dissolved in one quart of warm water. Either way, some form of cleansing bowel movement should happen at least every other day.

Tips for Effective Cleansing

Don't carry your Master Cleansing formula or juice in plastic containers, as the plastic can leach chemicals into your drink.
Take care that drinking lemonade frequently doesn't leach calcium from your teeth. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and citric acid both bind with calcium to make calcium citrate and calcium ascorbate, and regular contact (from sipping the lemonade) can weaken your enamel. Drink one to two glasses at a time and then rinse your mouth with water so the lemon and maple syrup do not stay on your teeth.

Sources

The Purification Process: Healing for Modern Times by Elson Haas, M.D
The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs
www.elsonhaas.com.

Third Party Links (Articles, Videos and Reference)

The master cleanse and raw food diet

Wider & Alternative Perspectives

Master Cleanse diet = master scam, by Ed Zimney, M.D.

Comments

November 16, 2008 - 5:27pm — timada

I was thinking to get a

I was thinking to get a rapid detox program but I might try this first. No need to take pills and the natural way seems better.

October 27, 2008 - 9:32pm — Glenisha

The Lemonade Diet

The Lemonade Diet does not provide most of the essential nutrients necessary for a well-balanced diet, and would be an unrealistic choice for long- term weight loss. The strict rules of this diet program induce a "forced starvation" that causes weight loss, by severely restricting caloric intake. Despite the claims of Lemonade Diet enthusiasts, this diet plan is particularly not suitable for pregnant women, children, the elderly, or people with compromised immune systems. -------------------------- Glenisha Alcohol Rehab

June 23, 2008 - 2:05pm — boynorth

almost 100 years of master cleanse

The history behind this cleanse is solid - most problems arise because people do not understand whole foods and healthy eating. *** I have had people try to use lemonade soda drink as a substitute to the lemonade4 recipe, - others try to use reconstituted lemon juice - or Aunt Jemima's maple flavoured pancake syrup - instead of the fresh natural ingredients. *** Don't take any short cuts - ***lay off the heavy foods a few days prior (red meats, desserts, sugars, dairy, etc.) *****In our family we have been Master Cleansing for over 15 years - several times per year - no negative results - *****If the internal salt bath does not flush through in about 10 - 15 minutes - and I mean "FLUSH" - then recheck the amount of salt to water - and the temperature. *****The quart of water mimics your natural body water in temperature and salinity to not be absorbed - if perfect - you will no it - and no - you are not about to pass a bit of gas - get thee to a comode!!!! to your health boynorth

July 19, 2008 - 5:07pm — ecochic

Only 50 years... and of major delusion!

Read about the dangers of the master cleanse before you go touting its benefits. The creator of this "detox" regimen, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of several felonies including practicing medicine without a license and second-degree murder after one of his patients, on this very "cleanse," died under his care.

June 2, 2007 - 4:12pm — hartgirl3

Fasting

I think that if you are going to try any fasting you should speak to a doctor, or consult with your doctor before beginning this fast. Do not use this as a means to an end. This should not be use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just plain old sick. A lot of people stop eating all together when doing this fast,I think you should eat lightly while doing this, and limit your sugar intake. Focus on keeping everything healthy, think and believe healthy.

March 26, 2007 - 11:26am — Alice28

Too risky

I think we have to be careful about these kinds of diets. for example, i don't think i'd want my teenage daughter trying this kind of thing.

March 26, 2007 - 11:24am — arndis

Sounds very interesting

I can see how this would work. I remember trying the grapefruit diet back in the 80's, and it felt really good and "cleansing" to take in all that puckery citrus. I'll bet this would do the same thing.

March 26, 2007 - 11:23am — Berglm77

isn't this the one that Beyonce did?

And man, she looks hot!

July 19, 2008 - 5:08pm — ecochic

Beyonce herself said...

...that she "wouldn't recommend" the Master Cleanse to anyone trying to lose weight. Besdies, aren't we supposed to be focusing on health here, not appearance?

October 10, 2008 - 4:42am — Alina

Yes , The Master Cleanser

Yes , The Master Cleanser Diet Helps to clear out toxins and speed healing. It can even help you feel younger. This diet is similar to the Detox Diet . The Detox Diet is also help to improved energy, clearer skin, regular bowel movements, improved digestion, increased concentration and clarity. A plan of one week to detoxify your body would consist of regular exercise, healthy foods with partial and complete fast.

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