Is the Lemonade Diet a reducing diet?
The diet is a 'cleansing diet' but it has the added
benefit of being an optimal 'reducing diet'
Will I feel hungry?
As this is a complete balance of minerals and
vitamins, you will not suffer from hunger pangs.
What if I feel hungry?
The lemonade is a true 'appetite suppressant', but
when you feel hungry, drink a little of the
lemonade. On a personal note, I usually keep a
thermo with lemonade for those moments of
weakness... a small sip of the lemonade reminds
me of how wonderful I now feel.
Will I feel sick during the diet?
You may feel a stirring in your system for the first
two-three days, but this is the result of toxins
circulating in your blood stream as the body goes
through its first stages of the cleanse. Keep right
on the diet! don't cheat...You can do it! after the
third day, your energy will increase and you will
start seeing the benefits.
How much can I expect to loose?
Average weight lost is about 2 pounds a day. (For
those overweight less maple is suggested.)
How many days should I follow the diet?
It is suggested that your follow the diet for a
minimum of 10 days or more...
What is the optimal number of days?
Most followers find a 7 to 12 days enough to
obtain full benefits.
How often can I do the diet?
Three to four times a year will do wonders to keep
the body healthy and fit.
I'm overweight, can I do the diet more often?
Yes, you may break the diet in stages, such as
doing 10-12 days, following with a month of
drinking the lemonade during the day, and finishing
with a light evening meal, and then going back to a
full diet for another 10-12 days.
Does the diet supply the nutrients necessary for
the body?
Yes, the lemons and limes provides the richest
source of minerals and vitamins of any food.
Maple has a large variety of minerals and vitamins,
and the Cayenne adds many of the B and C
Vitamins. The lemonade is food in liquid form.
Do I need to add the Cayenne?
Yes, adding the cayenne pepper to the lemonade is
necessary as it breaks up mucus and increases
warmth by building the blood for additional energy.
Read about the benefits of cayenne pepper.
Spring Water or Distilled Water?
You can use either one. Distilled water is the
purest form of water, but sometimes is questioned
due to a great deal of misconceptions. Read Dr.
Weil's article about distilled Water.
How much should I drink?
Take 6 - 10 glasses of lemonade during the day. Six
(6) glasses for those wishing to reduce. Extra water
may be taken as desired.
Can I also use limes?
Yes, you may use limes, but never vary the
amount of lemon/lime juice per glass.
Can I use any type of Maple Syrup?
You need to use genuine maple syrup. (not maple
flavored maple sugar syrup) The mineral and
vitamin content of the maple syrup vary according
to the area where the trees grow and the mineral
content of the soil. The recommended syrup needs
to be 'formaldehyde-free organic maple syrup, as
offered in our Lemonade Diet Package.
Can I replace the maple with honey?
You may not! (read warning about honey, page 18
of the 'The Master Cleanser' booklet referred as
'MCB')
Should I take vitamins?
It is suggested not to take vitamins. The lemonade
provides all the vitamins and minerals needed.
(Read pages 22/23: MCB')
Do I need to take the Laxative?
As this is a cleansing diet, you need to help Nature to
eliminate poisons. It is suggested by the Master
Cleanser Diet to take the a Laxative Herb Tea both
morning and evening. You need to have 2/3 or more
movements a day, this step is needed to remove
toxins loosened by the lemon juice cleanse.
What about enemas, are they suggested during the
fasting?
Quoting from the MCB page 21'Do not take enemas
or colonics at any time during the cleansing diet or
afterwards. They are unnecessary and can be
extremely harmful' See also Dr. Weils' article about
enemas. Mr. Burroughs recommends the Salt Water
Bathing as a way of a cleaning the colon.
What is the Salt Water Flush/Bathing?
This is the method for cleaning the colonic tract
without harmful effects of colonics and enemas. It is
prepared with uniodized sea salt, and taken in an
empty stomach in the morning.
Should I take the Herbal Laxative together with the
Salt Water Bathing:
No, one or the other.
What reaction can I expect from the Salt Water
Bathing?
The salt and water will quickly and thoroughly wash
the entire tract in about one hour. Several
eliminations will likely occur. Give yourself at least
and hour and half before going out.
How often can I do the SWB?
You may take as often as needed for proper washing
of the entire digestive system.
What can I do about cramping from the laxative?
Mild cramping is normal, but try changing to a
different laxative. You could also add a peppermint
tea bag to your herbal laxative, this really helps!
My tonque feels fuzzy and my breath does not feel
fresh, what can I do?
This is a reaction as the body is experiencing a change
by eliminating toxins. Your tongue will start clearing
and will turn a healthy pink as your cleansing
progresses. Mint tea may be used occasionally during
the diet. The chlorophyll in mint tea helps as a
purifier, neutralizing mouth and body odors that are
released during the cleansing period.
My skin feels dry, why?
Once again this is due to the changes your body is
experiencing. Pamper yourself! a hot herbal bath with
emollient oils will do wonders.
I'm getting back pains, why?
This needs a medical answer, but back pain is a sign
of dehydration; increase your water intake. Some
people known to have kidney stones have
experienced passing the stones during the cleanse.
What to do with a headache?
Difficult question! When dieting a slight headache
indicates dehydration and low blood sugar; drink a
glass of water mixed with a 1/2 tsp of Maple
Syrup.If, you are a coffee or soda drinker, then most
likely its caffeine withdrawl , it will go away after the
2nd day.
How do I end the diet?
Ending the diet properly is highly important, please
read 'coming off the diet' and read TMC's pages
25-27, follow the directions very carefully
