Have you ever done a fast, detox or cleanse program? What made you decide to do one? How long did it take? How did you feel during and after? Would you do it again?
Please share your experience.
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This article wonders about its effectiveness and safety.
Fasting can be intense for the first couple of days, but the third day is euphoric!
As far as cleansing, besides using a colon cleanse fairly regularly, I've done the "Master Cleanser" several times and really like it. It's ingredients are fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water. The cayenne pepper takes some getting used to, but the benefits are awesome in that the "heat" from the pepper keeps the stomach feeling full while also adding cleansing benefits. After about 3 days, the body feels clear, skin feels vibrant, energy is surprisingly up, and life is good! I highly recommend it.
I have done 2 different kinds of cleanses. The first one was a week long juicefast where you have do a salt water flush on the 4th day.l found this to be very difficult because I had a hard time dealing with hunger. The other one was the anabolic fast from PHP which allows you about 1200 cal per day under the form of shakes and supplements. I like it much better since it kept my blood sugar at way more stable levels. It was amazing how much more energy you get with this cleanse and how much time when you don't have to think about food all day long. I recommend it to anybody who is healthy enough to do a cleanse.
I have also done the Master Cleanse several times. I try to do at least a 10 day clease 2x/year. Although it's not unusual for me to go 14 days. I can't seem to get past that 14 day period though. It's simple, if not easy. I feel clearer and lighter, less polluted. I would suggest purchasing the little yellow book as it has some great explanations as to why you do it the way you do. The Master Cleanse, Stanley Burroughs.
I have also done a 7 day colonic, herbal cleanse. Again, very effective. There is quite alot of "debris" that collects in the colon. This inhibits the body in it's ability to function properly.