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One good way to jump start your health and get rid of extra cravings is to start with a detox. There are many different ones out there and some that have pills and such that get you going. But one tried and true detox is called “The Master Cleanser” by Stanley Burroughs. This detox has been used since the 1940s and was first published in 1976 and is still popular today. Singer Beyoncè made her use of the Master Cleanser public in 2006.

Here you are going to get to here the thoughts of two friends who are starting the Cleanse together. 20 something year old male Georges and 30 something year old Rayvin.

Drink 6-12 glasses of the lemonade and as much water as you want.

To make the infamous lemonade drink, simply follow these instructions:

2 Tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
2 Tablespoons real maple syrup
1/10 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
8-10 oz water

Here’s a great conversion chart http://www.onlineconversion.com/cooking_volume.htm

I usually mix up a whole day’s worth at once.

20 Tablespoons =10 oz = 1.25 cups lemon juice or lime juice
20 Tablespoons =10 oz = 1.25 cups real maple syrup
1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
80 oz = 10 cups = 2.4 liters water (up to 20% more water is ok)

Or for a smaller amount:

• 60 ounces (7.5 cups) of filtered or spring water
• 12 Tablespoons = 6 ounces = 3/4 cup of organic grade B maple syrup
• 12 Tablespoons = 6 ounces = 3/4 cup of organic lemon juice
• 1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper powder

Each morning you do the salt water flush.

1 quart (4 cups) of luke-warm water with 2 teaspoons of unionized sea salt.

Then stay close to the washroom for the next hour or two.

Drink a herbal laxative tea at night.

To Your Health
Rayvin Nyte

Medical Disclaimer: The information is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for a health care provider’s consultation.

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MAY 1, 2008 – DAY 1

Well written Rayvin!

I’m on day two and things are not that bad. Last night was tough because my friend Donna purchased snacks for our get together (she’s such a sweetheart) and I’m a night muncher. This time it was weird not eating at night or before bed. Around Easter I was eating a whole chocolate bunny each night.

On that note, I find my relationship with Donna had deepened because we were not eating. We were not busy putting anything in our mouth so we could be completely open-minded and focused on our conversation. Food often distracts me because when I start craving sugar or flour “I gotta get my fix” and “one (piece) is never enough”

It was a real challenge for me to not give in to temptation for anything, even sugar free gum. I know that if I allowed myself gum, I’d slowly start to allow myself crystal light and other things that are low-calorie (which is full of chemicals and will not benefit my cleanse.)

I’m not worried about today as much as I am worried about tomorrow. I don’t have to work during the weekend so I need to find other activities to keep me occupied. My best friend is coming from North Bay tonight to spend the weekend with me. I’m hoping to go bowling.

I’ve been drinking a lot of water and I totally feel better even after a day. My head feels clearer and have noticed more moisture on my face. My skin feels hydrated. I have noticed some new zits, but that’s just my skin cleaning itself out.
I do find that my breath stinks, but I floss and brush my teeth to take away the smell. my teeth also stick together and my tongue is coated with some gunk. Gross I know..

I had to do a presentation this morning so instead of doing the salt flush I had a cup of laxative tea instead. I had waken up at 5 am but it was too early lol. Tomorrow I’ll do the salt water flush!

I’m planning on seeing a movie tonight with my best friend. Movies are not the same without popcorn lol. But I’m gonna see it without popcorn! I’ll be sipping my lemonade and watching prom night. I hope its not too gory cuz if I throw up, the acidic lemon and spicy cayenne will ruin my throat.

I’m also taking this time to acknowledge Rayvin for her brilliant thinking about this online blog. I really hope our experience, strength and openess help other become well.

Therefore in conclusion (for now) I raise a glass of lemonade to your health! Cheers!

-Georges

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May 1, 2008 – DAY 1

This day was a late start for me because I was going to wait until tomorrow to start but decided I better start today since my stomach was upset and I didn’t want to eat at the potluck tonight and feel worse. So I went out and bought my supplies. No salt water flush. No hunger either.

Rayvin

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May 2, 2008 – DAY 2

It’s 3:30 and I’m feeling a low in energy. I’m disgusted by my teeth and it feels like i have gum stuck underneath them. It’s so gross.

I’m tempted everywhere from that basket of candy at the front desk to apples in the office fridge.

I start to think to myself “after this fast is done, what would I like to eat?”

My cravings still have not reduced yet. I think I’m gonna go brush my teeth. I’m glad I don’t have to go to the gym tonight. I’m feeling weak. I hope I don’t fall asleep during the movie.

Will keep you updated.

Georges

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May 2, 2008 – DAY 2

Well we ended up at the same movie! Rob and I had planned to be at a different one and we were late so we decided to go to the same one and there was Georges and his friend! I guess we were late for a reason!

Today I woke with a headache now later in the evening it’s not as bad. We’ll see how tomorrow goes. I’m dehydrating banana chips. Yummy they look good. I’ll seal some up for after the Cleanse and my family will eat the rest. I’m going to have a bunch of healthy snacks ready to go. I find being on a Cleanse a good time to seek out healthy recipes. So like Georges says you can think about what you’ll eat after. As long as you are thinking healthy it’s a good thing! Time for my herbal laxative tea. Which actually tastes pretty good.

Rayvin

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May 3, 2008 – DAY 3

Today I really felt great all day. I had all the energy I needed and I didn’t feel hungry at all. I did my saltwater flush this morning. I didn’t finish my tea last night though, I brought it to bed and it was too hot so as I was waiting for it to cool I fell asleep. My headache is gone. I have been feeling cold. I took a hot bath that helped. But now I’m cold again. I added a lot of cayenne in my drink WoW it’s HOT but I actually like this lemonade! I’m feeling pretty confident I’ll make it to the end of the 10 days. Did I mention I’m down 3 pounds!

Rayvin

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May 4, 2008 – DAY 4!

Hey I’m on day four which means I haven’t had solid food in 4 days. The last time I cleansed I gave up on day 3.

I must have had only one glass of lemonade yesterday. I was so busy shopping! Found these great pair of shoes too. I wasn’t hungry at all. I drank a lot of water tho.

My urine and my bowls are yellow yellow yellow.

I’ve been having a really good conversation with my mom a about this cleanse. Although she doesn’t really support me not eating, (NOTE: I spent a summer in an eating disorder’s clinic, I am living with anorexia and bulimia. So not eating might sound to her like I’m relapsing back in my obsessive ways… I KNOW THIS IS SIMPLY SPIRITUAL.)

I had a lot of energy last night. I went to the bar and we danced and danced and danced. It was mad! Today my friend is leaving at 1:30 and thats okay. I’ll be going to the gym afterwards. I have joined the YMCA and will be tracking my body shaping regime from there. Last June 1st I was 241 lbs. This year on May 1st I was 215. I want to see where I’ll be in a month. So you can say I’m hustling at the gym!

Today I’m going to take pictures with my best friend outside. It is such a beautiful day. I guess the trick to this cleansing is not to be home all the time. When you’re home it is much easier to get to the refrigerator.

Congrats Rayvin on your weight loss! I’m proud of both of us and am excited to learn more about your food dehydrator. Thank you for your sharing.

-G

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May 4, 2008 – DAY 4 – PM

Thank you to all of those who support me. It takes a lot of courage for people to accept the responsibility of changing their lives.

Today wasn’t bad at all. I actually brought my lemonade to the gym and at first I was really self conscious. “What are people going to think seeing me drink this orange drink” and then when I noticed that people pay attention to their own workout, I was like “do your own thing Georges.”

I was so busy this morning that I forgot the salt water flush. I did it tonight for “supper” lol. I doubled the salt this time because 1 tbs doesn’t do the trick for me. But this time… HOLAY POOP!!!

IT BURNED!!! I pooped like 10 times all ready and I don’t think I’m done either.

I thought I needed to fart… but it was a false alarm…SO NOTE TO YOU: If you feel like you need to fart, get your butt on that toilet seat cuz you’re gonna have the runs! (Yes, I had diarrhea and no I wasn’t on the toilet seat and ready for it. This is when I thank my mom for teaching me that cold water and soap will do the trick.)

Will write more tomorrow on Day 5.

Brightest Blessings!

Geroges

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May 5, 2008 DAY 5

Wow Georges we are half way there. I have to say I’m really feeling great. I have more energy this week then I had last week. I also had more energy then I had last time I did the call. I’m also less hungry. I think because I’m drinking a lot more. George I’m glad you drank more lemonade yesterday. It’s important that people know if you are going to do this right then you really need to drink at least 6 glasses a day.

Also we wanted to point out to people this detox can be a bit pricey. Where we live it costs $1.00 each for organic lemons and the syrup I buy costs $20. I’ll need 2 of them to get through the 10 days. Then there’ the other items, water, cayenne pepper, sea salt and tea. But I guess since we aren’t eating anything else it’s not that bad.

I’m very proud of you Georges for sticking with it! We’re really jump starting the next phase in our healthy lifestyles.

To Our Health
Rayvin

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May 5, 2008 DAY 5

I am feeling great too and am not that hungry. I do notice that my mind wanders to my stomach for solutions when I’m bored. This cleanse has also given me the chance to look at the other areas in my life that need a little “boost”.

I have been spending a lot more time with friends lately instead of at home. I’m more active and run 3 km a day. I must add that if I feel “low” periods, it may be because what I am doing is not as stimulating as it seemed when masked with food.

My goal is to get to 180 by the end of this summer. A new balanced eating lifestyle of RAW foods combined with an active physical well being will help me get there. I am currently working with a personal trainer too. His name is Rob and he works for the YMCA. The lowest I remember ever being is 205 lbs.

I am going to celebrate when I leave the 200 mark. EVERYONE INVITED!

I think a good trick is to make a “survival list”. On this list you would write everything you’d like to do and have to do (it can be a to-do list too) so when you want to give in to food and not the lemonade (because lets face it, it can only fill you up for so long, and the taste doesn’t change lol) you can do these things.

Yesterday I called my mom. It’s been at least a week since I’ve talked to her on the phone.