I want to add my two cents because while I haven't experience with long term MC, I have done at least 10 day fast on the Master-Cleanse for a long, long time (over a decade) so I do have a lot of experience with it. And I have never had any problems with the fast of any kind, except the obvious effects of detoxing from sugar/caffeine--the effects of which I don't think have anything to do with the Master-Cleanse but with withdrawal from those chemicals by any means.

That said, I would be reluctant to think that any one thing works for every single body. We are all quite similar of course, but uniquely different too. So caution, reading, research, and understanding of your own state of health are necesssary.

I started Master-Cleanse from reading the book Age of Enlightenment ( The Master Cleanse booklet wasn't available then to my knowledge). I didn't have any other information except the word of mouth of the person who recommended the book to me in the first place, as I had chronic bronchitis at the time that nothing would help (and yes, after that first fast the bronchitis dissappeared.) I've followed the book pretty much to the letter every time I've fasted, and only discovered this forum and thus the wealth of experience represented here, a month or so ago. Before then, I've been my only resource.

I've tried to do the fast at least once a year, often several times, either when I was feeling especially sluggish, or eating/health habits had fallen by the wayside, or when my body needed repair of something specific (for example, I had a seriously infected gum/tooth that I just didn't want to take the problem to a doctor, so I started the fast with much pain, and within a few days the infection was gone and my tooth/gum has been fine since.)

I've tried it in winter (a mistake for me...I got through 10 days, but struggled the whole way through and never felt the clarity that can come from it.) So I mostly find spring/summer and early fall to be the best times for it. I've never had a problem coming off of it either, and usually find that if I fast long enough, I maintain a healful attitude about how to live my life for quite some time afterward.

I generally eat pretty healthfully (by some standards VERY healthy, but by others maybe not--everyone has their own idea about that I think), not a vegetarian diet, but probably 80% vegetarian. I exercise regularly and am active, although I am overweight and have been most of my adult life. I don't have any particular overwhelming health issue, just the knocks and pings of my age (near 40). I say all of this to give you all some idea of my general state of health, in context to my not having any difficulties with the fast.

I just thought I'd relay some of my experiences to add to the mix.

B

Here's a link to a post by Owen with information about pH and why and what we should strive for.

//www.curezone.org/forums/m.asp?f=425&i=1023

I feel your pain, time is short with so much to learn out there.

Happy researching....

MadArt (ist)

Generally speaking, ideal blood pH is 7 (neutral). According to my doctor, who I trust more than Burroughs or Moreless, if the pH of morning saliva is consistently between 6.5 and 7.2, then you are OK. Urine should be slightly acid; in fact highly alkaline urine could indicate kidney disease. The skin also has an acid mantle to keep it moist and supple. Alkaline soaps and baths can dry out the skin and leave it susceptible to infections and fungus. In a nut shell, eat more greens and raw fruits to alkalinize and reduce meats, grains and dried beans which tend to be acidic. I started using green food drinks and got my pH level up quickly. A roll of pH tape is a good investment. Proper eating is essential. However according to my doctor there is a lot more to good health than fretting over pH, I agree with him.

My doctor suggested an 80-10-10 diet-80% fruits and veggies, 10% animal products (meat and dairy) and 10% grains. All junk food is included in the grain catagory.

Here's another very informative link from Invincible - (in answer to some of my questions):

//www.curezone.org/forums/m.asp?f=425&i=1637

Happy researching!

Things have a way of turning on you in this forum...HMMMMMMMMM

alienlady