The Master Cleanse

Old Unhealthy Eating Habits

Many people seesaw between overeating and indulging in toxic food then swing into a detox or diet. This is an invitation or opportunity to transform your lifestyle. To honour your body and the planet in every way. Often I find people on a spiritual path neglect their body and focus on mind and emotions. This is unhealthy. Your body is the chariot or temple of your soul. As such should be honoured and kept clean. This way you maintain the highest possible vibration. Your body is the barometer of your soul and if strong and healthy you can be of greater service to  global consciousness.

Once A Year Master Cleanse

Once or Twice a year I  do a 10 day Complete Cleanse or Master Cleanse, when I am not travelling. My husband Terry usually joins me as it is easier to share the experience. We inspire each other on so to speak. The first Cleanse Terry did with me he found very difficult and for a few days painful with headaches and physical pain as his body released toxins. However I am very happy to say this time around he enjoyed the whole experience without any pain. Years of a healthy lifestyle and diet and gentle detoxing have paid off for him.

My Spring 2012 Experience 

Please note * seek a doctors advice if you are taking medications as all medications and vitamins etc are stopped during this particular cleanse. I do offer other cleanses and detox diets – and they can be tailored to personal needs.

The Master Cleanse was developed by Stanley Burroughs (1903-1991) in the 1940’s – it is also known as the Lemonade Diet.

Some History  of this regime 

In 1976 Burroughs presented his diet in a book, The Master Cleanser, by which time he was promoting the diet not only for ulcers, but for weight loss and “every kind of disease,” claiming it would lead to “the correction of all disorders.”

I am not sure about this however what I do know is that by ceasing the eating of solid food we can rest the digestive system and give our body time to heal and rejuvenate itself. Our bodies are ‘truly miraculous’ and can indeed heal themselves if given the right environment physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. So cleansing of the flesh and spirit is recommended to clear karma and live a loving fully abundant life. I often offer 3 daily soul purpose consultations during the first 3 days of a detox so that we can clear as much as possible in this way.

The Master Cleanse is a liquid mono-diet that cleanses and detoxifies the body as it stimulates healthy tissue growth. It consists of fresh lime or lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper mixed with water and drunk 6-12 times a day. A glass is made in this way. 2 tablespoons of Lemon/lime juice, 2 tablespoons of Organic high grade Maple Syrup, 1/10 Tspoon of Organic Cayenne Pepper. Take 6 to 12 glasses each day as required.

Laghoo Shankaprakshalana

A herbal laxative tea is taken twice a day, or you can take a salt water cleanse in the mornings (Laghoo Shankaprakshalana) and no other food is consumed. In this way toxins are thrown off via the bowel and through the kidneys. Extra water and herb teas may be taken. It is a must to keep the bowels open. I also suggest daily skin brushing, yoga, meditation and walking. Keep your skin clean.

This regimen that can be followed for 10 days, and may also be safely extended to 40 or more days, depending upon a persons physical condition.

Because the lemonade drink is easily assimilated, it places little or no demand on the digestive system. Fresh squeezed lemon juice is a powerful cleanser for the body, and is also high in vitamins.

Is Lemon Acidic

People often ask if the lemon is acidic – On the contrary once digested Lemon is Alkalising to the body and this is very important to the healing process.  It also contains  nutrition such as vitamin C and many minerals.

Breaking up Mucous

Lemon also helps loosen and break up mucus in the body. Mucus is one of the body’s defences to protect it self against irritations. When too much mucus settles in any one area, dis-ease is the natural outcome.

Lemon is bright Yellow – the colour of cleansing – Limes are green – the colour of healing – notice the colours on this blog and how they make you feel.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper, another key ingredient of the diet, breaks up this mucous and acts as a cleanser for the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. It is used by herbalists to treat a wide range of problems and to enhance the effectiveness of many other herbs.

Maple Syrup

The maple syrup provides energy and calories from an unprocessed digestible sugar which still contains many of its original nutrients, ensure it is organic dark canadian maple syrup not the sugar form often sold in Australia.

The absence of minerals and vitamins in processed sugars makes the digestive system rob the body of these precious nutrient stores in order to metabolise the sugars. If too many processed foods are eaten, the pancreas seems to one of the first organs affected, often resulting in hypoglycaemia and then further deterioration of the pancreas. This can lead to mood swings and further dis-ease.

Prepare Before Cleansing

Prior to the Cleanse over a week or so reduce food intake, quit coffee, cigarettes, stimulants, alcohol and processed foods. This is an opportunity to change your whole life and reprogram your eating habits and thus Tongue, Taste Buds and Stomach Intake Amount.