the cold would balance the heat cause by toxins....dont you think? i dont know about that version of health care much but it would be a good question to ask them. i know that things like joint pain are caused by heat and the Master-Cleanse has been the best thing for me. it got me walking again where as i couldnt go down the stairs except in slow motion like i was 90.

i ate yogurt after the cleanse everyday until i felt "normal". it comes in soy form if you dont do dairy.

I am on day 6 of my first master cleanse. I also go to an accupuncturist/chinese herbalist on a regular basis. We have been working on my issues of coldness. I have a mild circulatory problem (Raynauds) so my hands and toes get VERY cold, turning blue/white particularly in the winter and in the rain. The herbs and treatments I've been getting from her have made this the best warmest winter for me in a long time.

I didn't tell her about doing the cleanse because I was afraid she would tell me it was a bad idea. Plus I can't imagine what she'd say if she say my snow white tounge right now! I'll see her again when I'm through, and talk to her about the experience.

In the meantime, I have been very conscious of issues of coldness over the last 6 days. I have been really chilly and my Raynauds has been acting up some. I have dealt with this by doing 30 minutes of cardio a day, taking hot baths, using extra cayenne pepper, wearing extra layers and gloves. This makes a big difference. I do believe coldness is a legitimate concern on the Master-Cleanse but I also think there are sensible ways to deal with it.

If these yogic naysayers don't like MC, what do they think about Kitchari fasts/cleansings? (traditional Ayurvedic mono-food fast)What about the other yogic cleansing practices such as purgatives, enemas, nasal irrigation, Panchakarma, etc.?

Interesting that they claim it's too cold - and here I'm worrying that the sour(lemon) and pungent(cayenne) are going to aggravate my Pitta(fire)!