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These had taken away his energy and caused him to fall into deep depression and isolation. Blood tests showed that his liver, kidneys and digestive system were irritated and in turmoil
Being 50 pounds overweight had taken its toll on his joints and muscles. A myriad of ailments were invading his body and threatening his health. This was a truly dark period for our family and we felt desperate and hopeless.
The only solutions doctors offered was a very severe, highly toxic treatment that resembled chemotherapy that would have laid him out of commission for a complete year. There had to be another way ...
I started looking for natural alternatives that could help him. We came upon fasting as a quick weight loss alternative and did much research.
In Search of Healing
A very close friend, aware of my son’s plight, one day brought up the benefits of a so called -- lemonade diet. She emphasized it was a wonderful cleansing diet and a liver detox.
I was always searching for healing through natural ways. But lemonade diet? Using lemons? I thought she was pulling my leg!
Honestly, I had no clue what citrus could possibly do to for our bodies, apart from quenching thirst on hot summer afternoons. Still I listened to my friend with attention. I was not an alien to liquid fasting diets.
By using a cleansing regimen periodically, I myself had been relieved from acid reflux, constipation and skin and hair problems. It has consistently had a rejuvenating effect on my skin and helped me to maintain a youthful look - which I very much need in my artistic profession.
In short, I was receptive to anything that could help my son, as well as broaden my health and nutrition knowledge. The lemonade diet was a true Godsend.
The Master Cleanser
It was around this time that I was first exposed to the 1976 book The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs.
I also highly recommend The Master Cleanse Secrets Kit as an excellent "how to" supplement to successfully complete this detox fasting regimen.
The Master Cleanser system is founded on a 10 to 14-day fast comprised of a liquid mixture of lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup – supported by salt water flushes in the morning and nightly cups of herbal laxative tea.
To say the least, this book is a classic – although somewhat technical. It will give you a very thorough explanation of exactly how your body will respond during this period of detoxification, and many of the ancillary benefits that the lemonade diet provides.
The topic was brought back to the public light in 2004 by Peter Glickman in his book Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10 days. This book is hailed as a simplification of The Master Cleanser and is highly recommended if you are serious about fasting and cleansing as a lifestyle.
It will take you step by step through the process and explain to you in detail the purpose of the lemonade diet, as well as to what you can expect while you are going through it.
In this series of articles I will be as thorough as possible in explaining how the lemonade diet works.
Still, I suggest you get the book and read it. You may want to pass it on later when you see the great results!
Detox Fasting
The lemonade fasting diet, in essence, is designed to facilitate colon cleansing and help flush the digestive system, kidneys and liver.
It is, of course, also conducive to weight loss, although that is not its primary objective.
I did this lemonade diet at a time in my life when I was hopeless and more toxic than toxicity.
It also was one of the various fasting and cleansing tools we discuss in this website which helped to save my son's life.
Give it an honest try and you will be amazed at the results. I want to emphasize, however, that neither the lemonade diet nor any other practice we talk about in this website is meant to be understood as a "miracle" cure.
Yes, there have been miracles of healing for persons who have used detox fasting - but the truth is that for most, it is a process that requires a total adjustment of lifestyle after the fasting is over.
What I am trying to convey to you, my dear friend, is that it is important that when doing the lemonade diet you keep your expectations at a realistic level.
That is not to say that you ought not have large long-term goals.
Yet I must reiterate that, from our experience, the best results come when we make changes slowly and steadily over a sustained period of time. So be encouraged and excited!
The very best is yet to come!
Let us now see in more detail how the Master Cleanse Diet works.
If you are ready to start, you can visit the website linked below to review and purchase the Master Cleanse Kit as well as related supplies, books and supplements. This detoxification weight loss liquid diet works, but it will require patience and a little sacrifice.
If you find that at your first attempt you do not succeed - do not give up! Try, try again. Persons with a very congested and tired digestive system could experience very uncomfortable symptoms.
Know that eventually these symptoms will pass. Of course, if you are unsure about the state of your health, or have any doubts, by all means visit your doctor and have blood tests done before you start the lemonade diet.
Return from Lemonade Diet to Fasting and Cleansing MAIN.
And Remember: ENJOY YOUR PROCESS ! ENJOY YOUR LIFE !
Sonia N Gonzalez - Writer and Nutrition Consultant
Robert Dave Johnston - FTF Editor
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