Paul Fitzgerald asked:


Years of eating fast food, smoking cigarettes, taking prescription drugs, and drinking alcohol can eventually take a toll on your body, especially your colon. Even if you do not usually feel that there is something wrong with your colon, it is no reason for you to think that it is okay.

The signs that should tell you that there is something wrong with your colon is not only limited to constipation, gas pains, and diarrhea. Other symptoms include chronic fatigue, low libido, anxiety, depression, acne, back pains, weight problems, and high blood pressure.

The colon is the passage way of the excesses of the food that we ingest. That is why, the colon contains a large mass of healthy bacteria for it to break down the food and contain the toxins within. However, if the toxins are too much, some of the good bacteria in the colon, such as the gut flora candida, may abnormally grow and can prove to be hazardous. That is why it is very important for an individual to cleanse his colon.

Moreover, unhealthy food intake and diet is very harmful and damaging. Processed foods and foods high in fat and sugar are extremely unhealthy for the colon. These foods tend to release mucus when digested, which then makes it difficult for the colon to move the wastes for elimination. And with the sluggish movement of the wastes, fragments of tend to stick on the colon walls and eventually harden.

In the long run, the accumulated wastes continually narrow the waste passage which will make the process of elimination more difficult. And on top of that, these accumulated wastes can actually weight several pounds, which means that aside from your overall body mass, several unhealthy pounds are added to your total weight.

What is worst is that not only do the accumulated wastes add unwanted weight to your body, these wastes can become the breeding ground for bacteria. Also, the inherent toxins of these wastes can penetrate through the colon walls and attack other organs and glands.

Colon hydrotherapy is a naturopathic cleansing treatment that is regaining its popularity as a preventive measure for various diseases and as a maintenance treatment for recovering patients. Generally the procedure involves the gradual pumping of sterilized water in and out the entire length of the colon through the rectum. Many people have attested to the efficacy of the treatment, yet many are still hesitant due to the somewhat invasive process.

So, if you want to have your colon cleansed but have not yet decided whether to have a colonic irrigation treatment or not, you can go on juice fast or start a good cleansing diet instead.

A good cleansing juice recipe for the stomach include the following ingredients: 1 bunch of grapes, 1 basket of strawberries, 3 apples, 4 sprigs of fresh mint, and water. Moreover, foods rich in fiber and alkaline minerals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium help neutralize the toxic acids that harm the body.

Thus, it is good to always include vegetable in your diet such as carrot, celery, zucchini, and beet for their fiber and mineral contents. In fact various people follow certain diet that proved to be appropriate for them. These detoxification diets include the South beach, Atkins, and cabbage diet.

However, before actually going through any detoxification treatments, it is important that you seek professional advice. People with certain medical procedures are not advised to have colonic or other detoxification treatments, including fasting.

Gabe Killian asked:


The Master Cleanse Fast, also known as the Master Cleanse Lemonade Diet is a type of body detoxification cleanse which has made its way to tv talk shows, celebrity interviews and in many natural health magazines. But is the master cleanse fast really safe? Can the master cleanse fast be dangerous? Below we will look at how and if the master cleanse can be dangerous and what exactly is the master cleanse fast.

Can the master cleanse fast be dangerous? The basic answer is yes. Fasting diets or any diet in general can be dangerous if not properly managed and when carelessly done. Some medical professionals feel that the master cleanse fast can be dangerous because it lacks protein, the basic building block of life. Those oppossed to this view disagree because of two basic factors: 1. As a society, we overly eat protein which can be toxic when in excess and 2: The master cleanse fast is only done for around ten days in which to expell the body of such overabundances. Both views have their have validity in that they are both are true statements in the eyes of medical professionals.

Another controversial aspect of the master cleanse is that on one side many people believe that our body, with good health, can properly detox ourselves without the need of a detox diet. The other side of the arguement is that we live in a world which is more toxic than the human body was originally intended for. Between pollution, food additives, artificial colors and flavors, and chemicals which we consume, the belief is that our body can keep up with this kind of consistent toxification. Again, both statements are very arguable as our bodies are extremely resilient and good health plays a crucial factor in the detoxification process of the body. On the other side of the spectrum, we are not nearly as resilent as cockroaches and world-wide we consume a plethora of toxic substances in which our bodies were never meant to take in.

Although fasting has been done for years for numerous reasons including detoxification, religious and spiritual beliefs, insight and various other reasons over the vast spanse of time, fasting if not done properly and with care can be extremely detrimental to a persons health and can result in the body trying to consume itself. Fortunately, in the master cleanse diet, you still consume calories and some natural nutrition, so it is not a complete fast, it just lacks protein.

Those for the master cleanse fast feel that it helps them in the following ways: Detoxification of the blood, liver and throughout the body, identification of food allergies, weight loss, mental clairity, spiritual awakening, diminishing addictions (ie: food, drug, alcohol, nicotene), increased sexual vigor, increased energy, increased vitality. While others believe the master cleanse fast to be simply “Snake Oil” and the master cleanse fast can be dangerous to the body.

What it comes down to is that no matter who you are, what health condition you are in, it is extremely important to proceed with caution and to learn as much about any diet or fast you may want to go through. Learn about the possible risks of a diet and consult your doctor before going through any specific type of diet. Any diet can be dangerous if not done properly so it is important to respect your body by becoming affluent in whatever it is your want your body to go through. Being hap-hazard in any diet could be the most dangerous thing you can do to your body, so get the facts before attempting and make your own decision of whether or not a diet or fast is dangerous.

Gabriel Killian asked:


If you have gone through, or thinking about attempting the Master Cleanse diet, then you have probably heard that day 3 can be the hardest.  Now for some, its day 2 or even day 4.  Some even experience the first day as their hardest, but what makes day 3 of the master cleanse so hard?

To start, the third day of the master cleanse diet involves a lot of biological changes that happen to the body.  This is often the day in which people detox the hardest and their bodies start feeling the true addiction to the many toxic substances we eat on a daily basis.  It almost resembles someon going through heavy withdrawl from drugs, because that is kind of what is happening.  Not to fear.  The third day of the master cleanse is by far the hardest day you will have during this detox diet also known as the master cleanse fast.  Below are tips to making it through the first few days of the cleanse and namely the third.

1.  If you haven’t read up on the master cleanse or got a master cleanse guide, then the third day may come as a shock.  Keep in mind that the more you know on this detox diet, then the less surprises you will encounter during it.  Make sure you are doing everything as you are supposed to and stay relaxed.

2.  Want to make the cravings go away?  Rent some movies or pick up a good book.  This was the easiest way for me to distract myself during the master cleanse and the heavy detoxing.  The more you can just relax and enjoy being at peace, the better and more comforable you will be.  This is similiar to what people go through when trying to quit smoking.  You are experiencing a sort of withdrawl symptom from additives, preservatives and addictive junk in foods. 

3.  Keep in mind that after the third day, it will be almost a cake walk to the finish.  During the master cleanse fast, it usually only takes 3 days from day 1 to feel extraordinary.  So remember there is a hump and just over that hump is achievement and greatness.  Everyone that I’ve spoken with on the topic insists (including myself) that everything changed for them for the better after the third day.  So if you’ve made it this far, its all down hill.

4.  Save a good portion of your mix for the evening.  Most of us tend to eat the most at night.  Even though this isn’t as healthy, it is what our bodies are used to.  So if you are having trouble with the cleanse, then give your self a break and drink more of your mix in the evenings.

5.  Are you using enough cayenne pepper in your master cleanse recipe?  Cayenne pepper is commonly used to aid in appetite suppression.  The chemical in peppers called Capsaicin has been known for years for helping people lose weight and control appetite.  If you aren’t using enough as the master cleanse diet suggests, then you could be making the cleanse much harder on yourself.

6.  Make sure you are drinking your smooth move tea and also herbal peppermint tea in the evenings.  These help switch up the cleanse and aid in the flushing process of the master cleanse diet.

7.  The more you keep your self busy, without overdoing it, the better you’ll be by the end of the third day on the master cleanse diet.  Personally, i’d try to stay away from exercise as your body is going through enough adjustments, but things like watching movies, reading, fishing, even a light walk in the park are great ways to keep your mind off of the detoxification.  Also keep in mind not to surround yourself with people eating fast foods and cooking.  This creates temptation that makes committment so much harder.  If you were quitting smoking, you would want to be around smokers right?  This holds true to the master cleanse as well.  Tell yourself and those around you, the cleanse is only temporary and during that time, you’d like to abstain from being around tempting foods.

The master cleanse diet also known as the master cleanse fast is a widely popular means of cleansing and detoxification.  By going through the proper procedures and maintaining a healthy state of mind, it can make even the tough times of the cleanse go by with ease.