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Master Cleanser

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a book that gives ways to clean out the toxins in the system

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First published January 1, 1981

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Stanley Burroughs

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953 reviews143 followers
March 5, 2018
I am currently doing the master cleanse with my partner.

This book takes a very religious view of the human body and of nature -- but that in no way detracts form the message. The human body and our food co-evolved together in a way that is mysterious, mystical and it works. In that sense, Burroughs, through the language of Christianity, is completely right to be respectful and to take the views he does about modern medicine and the modern food industry.

He has a beautiful aesthetic about how to heal and live in a human body.
Profile Image for Steph Clayton.
39 reviews
May 1, 2018
The lemonade diet gets a bad rap, but as someone who's done it three times, it works. A great overview of the cleanse and why you should do it. Includes plenty of examples and tips to do a successful cleanse. One tip I will offer is don't ever drink the laxative tea without having some of the lemonade drink in your system. It is not a fun day. That said, after every time I've done it, I'm amazed at how awesome I feel.
Profile Image for Shalynne Barr.
14 reviews6 followers
April 15, 2022
Health benefits are understandable

This book a good read. I was left with the feeling that I could obtain a more healthier quality of life based upon removing toxins from my system. The recipes seemed easy enough to follow. There could have been explanations of Vita Flex and Color therapy though as was mentioned a couple of times. Overall, I am inspired to follow this cleanse two times a year.
1 review
June 10, 2018
Good cleanse for anyone!! This is good for anyone that needs more energy and less aches and pains. I like

The effectiveness, dislike having to stay close to home . I will repeat next quarter to assist weight loss efforts..
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1 review
February 23, 2023
Exceptional book..... It's resonates with me..... I've done this for 2 decades..... the transformation of my body is notable.... I reread the book every time I cleanse... It's been my savior mentally,physical and spirituality......
8 reviews2 followers
August 9, 2018
Excellent book

Excellent book,to the point , no nonsense. I would definitely recommend this book. If you apply it , definitely see the result.
1 review
January 3, 2020
Informational

Easy read. Short and to the point. Very informational and easy to follow. ......... .... ... ... ..... ..... ...
9 reviews
March 27, 2020
So easy

I like the process and results. So simple I wonder how modern medicine has ignored it. Don't wait until it's too late!!!
1 review
April 11, 2020
Rebooting the body!!

If we all tried the master cleanse I think our world would be a lot more healthier,happier and feeling good all the time!!
6 reviews
May 25, 2020
Easy read for a healthy life

Very short and easy read in order to understand the proper way to execute the lemonade diet. The goal is elimination of toxins not pure weight loss. Weight loss is a by-product of the process. The post diet meal information was the reason I purchased this book and I will focus on my diet and eating after completing the cleanse.
Profile Image for Sydney Eats Everything.
3 reviews
June 8, 2023
The principles of fasting and drinking things such as lemon juice in the morning I agree with but the book as a whole is a bit outdated and extreme for my preferences.
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January 28, 2026
Meh, I'm not going to rate it because I'm not going to try this. 10 days without food? cmonnn. had some nice salad dressing recipes tho.
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50 reviews1 follower
March 30, 2023
It is informative and life-changing. I give it 4 stars because of the cleanse and its amazing benefits. Years ago it changed my life and cured a few health conditions I struggled with. I read it again because I am now doing the cleanse again and I am currently on day 4. The book is a bit repetitive and it is a short read. I recommend this to anyone who is ready to make a change in their health.

Update I completed 21 days! I will continue to cleanse my body quarterly.
1 review
July 1, 2020
Short but sweet

Also an oldie but a goodie. A friend of ours turned me on to this cleanse, which has apparently been in and out of the public eye for several years. The book is short but sweet!
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43 reviews5 followers
April 23, 2014
Much of this book is right on and up to date. I am not sure about the part where it recommends not eating anything from the nightshade family(tomatoes, peppers, eggplant). I am doing the cleanse to see for myself how it goes. I have friends who swear by it which is why I got the book in the first place. We will see. So far so good:)
Profile Image for Antera Antera.
Author 7 books8 followers
March 26, 2016
This is a tried and true overall cleanse to release toxins from the body. I have done it several times and always feel good while on it, yet I feel lighter afterwards. We live in a toxic world, and we all need to do cleanses at least once a year, or shorter ones more often. Part of living now! This little book has stood the test of time.
Profile Image for Joel Francis.
2 reviews7 followers
February 8, 2022
The best cleanse ever!

This really works! Helps you get the inside of your body clean and gives your body the opportunity to heal any sickness it has experienced from our unhealthy eating patterns. You happen to lose weight and burn fat as a byproduct.
22 reviews1 follower
March 25, 2007
I tried this for 5 days. It's quite a fun experience. Makes a trip to Macys during the promotion where they give away free ice cream, popcorn, hotdogs, and hamburgers a very unique experience.
1 review
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January 22, 2010
Great Book,lots to learn here! And it really works!!
Profile Image for Carmen Cardoza.
9 reviews2 followers
February 19, 2012
Chick full of lots of great nutritional information. Aside from the preaching here and there, it's the original source for learning about The Master Cleanse.
1 review
February 3, 2014
Not clear

was not clear on the actual diet or recipe for the lemonade. waste of time recipes for after the diet.
1 review
December 21, 2014
I liked it!

Going to attempt this at the beginning of the year. It is going to be a struggle but hopefully I can get through it.
1 review1 follower
January 3, 2016
Amazing cleanse!!

Have done this over the years and highly recommend for anybody feeling a little off or imbalanced. Glad to have it handy on my kindle now
1 review
December 21, 2016
Cant wait to try!

Very sort and informative read. Gave me the info I couldn't find through research online. Only con is buying very specific items for it to work.
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