I’m thinking about doing the Master Cleanse diet over Spring Break this year (10 days & I’m not doing ANYTHING). I want to look good for summer, and I’ve been wanting to get healthier. So, I think I’ll start by cleaning out my insides. lol

Has anyone tried the Master Cleanse? & If "yes" what were your results?
Are there any MAJOR health problems I should worry about before/during/after the cleanse?

Please help!
Thank you!! = )

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I just went threw surgery on Thursday to have my apendex and a "mass" removed from my colon. I came home form the hospital yesterday and i’m concerend because I started eating solid food again on Friday Morning and Its now Sunday and I still havent had a BM? The dr has me on a stool softner but i’m still concerned….ugh?
They have me on percocet, however I don’t really take it….They told me it would cause constapation! The last time I took it was Saturday night and that was only 1 pill!?!? Yes the DR started me on solid food Friday morning, and Yes He discharged me on Saturday? I’m drinking lots of fluid and i can kinda "feel" things moving down there….i’m passing gas just no BM?!
Thank You eveyone….Everything "went" well….i’m ok i had my 1st BM today! YAY

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I’ve been a very unhealthy eater all of my life…it was passed down from my grandmother to mom to me, and I fear I’m passing it to my 6 year old son. Is there a way to change my eating habits, or a particular "diet" to follow that will basically help me make the switch to a healthier lifestyle? I feel like my body needs a detox, and I’m not necessarily talking about a colon cleanse, but a nutritional detox. I’ve got no idea where, or how, to start. Is there anyone out there that can give me some advice?? Thanks so much for your time!!

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Ok.. I’ve tried to do a little research on this, and the internet is filled with a myriad of products, plans, etc. claiming to cleanse the colon and detox your system. I am not sure what to think. Are supplements really necessary? If so, are there products out there that are safe, with no "fillers", etc.? Obviously I realize a healthy diet and exercise are a must. I am just looking for a plan to detox my system and clean out the colon… There are so many things out there.. and I’ve also heard scary stories about "natural" products…does anyone have personal experience and/or reliable advice about this? Thanks so much
btw, I already eat plenty of fiber, fresh fruit/veg, and exercise daily.
I want to thank everyone for taking the time to answer. If the general consensus is that a "program" is not necessary, then is there something I can do with diet/fasting for 1-2 days to achieve the same effect? As mentioned, my diet is healthy (includes lots of fiber) and I exercise daily- but too often I still feel "backed up" (sorry, I know it’s not a pretty topic!)

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I was interested in doing colonix to cleanse my system and read this on the colonix site:
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Internal cleansing/detoxification is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. A fetus or newborn baby should not be exposed to the toxins eliminated from the mother’s body while cleansing. The mother should wait until her baby is weaned completely.

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Now I can understand why it would be a bad idea for someone pregnant but why for someone breastfeeding. I currently nurse my 3 month old and would like to continue until he is 1 years old.
I thought the cleanse just cleans out your colon and Im not sure waht other "toxins" would be coming out of my body (are they saying through my milk???). If anyone has some insight, I would appreciate it.

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So I was doing some online research and was very close to purchasing a colon cleanse kit. However, I found a lot of information stating that a healthy diet and lots of fiber is all humans need to get the movements going as the colon is a self-cleansing organ AND that colon cleansing can flush out the beneficial bacteria and cause dehydration. So I’ve opted to up the fiber and drink more water. I go at least twice a day, so I don’t think I have a problem. I will leave my colon alone and continue to take probiotics.

My first question is this: Should I do a parasite cleanse? I haven’t tested positive for parasites, but I read that you can have parasites and not know it and that a parasite cleanse should be done once a year. I read that humans can pick up parasites just about anywhere, so is a yearly parasite cleanse necessary for maintenace/prevention?

As for the second question: Is a detox really necessary, or should a drastic change in diet and supplements do the trick? I saw a nutritionist who wants me to go totally organic with fruits and meats (I agree with the meats), but I can’t afford totally organic with produce as my budget doesn’t allow for it. Plus,I live in LA and am exposed to toxic air every day. The whole "detox" and "organic only" craze has me confused. If I thorougly wash my conventionally grown fruits and veggies, is that good enough to was away pesticides, bacteria, and parasites?

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I get sick often with flus and such and generally haven’t taken care of my body too well. I just started the Master Cleanse today in hopes that it will help to detox my system.. like a little reset button for my digestive system and such.

My concern: I’m not overweight. I am 5’10" and 120lbs. I don’t want to lose weight. I was told my someone that on the Master Cleanse if you have the weight to lose you’ll lose it and if you don’t you won’t… I’m not sure.

Can I do it without losing weight?? (at least not losing more than 5).. and is there any other ways that you would consider better to clean out my system of toxins and junk that builds up in your digestive system?

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I’m a 15 year old semipro ballerina who wants to lose weight (now im 5’2" and 102 lbs). I have done a lot of colon cleansing laxatives but now me and my mom want me to get a colonic. I have also done alot of dieting. Would it be effective? How much weight would I lose?

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im 5"7′ and weigh 227
i am over weight

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I want to know what is a det that will suit me well since i am a 15 year old , 185 ibs, and 5’8".

Can u plz tell me how many calories i should be eating, and what should i be eating for each meal and snack.

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