Diary of a Ten-Day Master Cleanse

The Master Cleanse, aka the Lemonade Diet, is a juice fast dating back to the 1940s. Originally developed by Stanley Burroughs, the cleanse consists of three components:

1. Consume only “lemonade,” containing water, fresh lemon juice, rich maple syrup and cayenne pepper.
2. Drink an herbal laxative tea before bed.
3. Do a saltwater flush (a natural oral enema) each morning.

That’s it!

Proponents of the Master Cleanse claim that it promotes detoxification and weight loss. Popularized by celebrities like Beyoncé, who claims to have lost 20 lbs on the fast, the Master Cleanse is well-known and attempted by many. Resources for doing the cleanse abound on the internet. To begin, visit themastercleanse.org.

This is the diary of one young woman who completed a 10-day Master Cleanse. Cassandra is a 20-year-old student and a smoker with a history of eating disorders. She sought to do the Master Cleanse for weight loss, to quit smoking, and as a meditation on her struggles with food. In this candid account, she shares her experience and insights gained in completing the cleanse.

We recommend this account to anyone interested in learning more about the experience of undergoing a Master Cleanse. Study it or use it to accompany your own journey.

Cassandra lost 10 lbs in ten days over the course of her Master Cleanse. The rest of her story is yours to read.

Disclaimer: This account contains explicit descriptions of bodily functions. Those easily offended may wish to skip it. Also referenced at length is “ED,” an abbreviation for “eating disorder”. Note that such references may be triggering to some.

This publication represents the experiences and opinions of the author and is intended for entertainment purposes only. Stranger Than Press does not endorse the activities or opinions described by the author and has no affiliation whatsoever with TheMasterCleanse.org.

Please consult a physician before making any changes to your diet.