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Stanley Burroughs is a doctor who focused primarily on alternative medicine and in 1940 came up with the Master Cleanser program, which is intended to help remove toxins from the body. For the cleansing process according to this man you only need a few basic ingredients that you usually find in every household. His method is often nicknamed the lemonade or lemon detox diet.
Detoxification as a necessary regeneration of the body
During life we consume various foods, and sometimes also medicines, with which we introduce toxins into the body, harmful substances that are retained in the body particularly in the area of the large intestine. Therefore it is advisable to occasionally do a detox cure that helps cleanse the body. But that is not all. In addition, this cleansing process also supports the immune system and improves digestion. Physiologically our digestive system is adapted to a digestion process that lasts only 24 hours, however by consuming unhealthy and heavy meals it can be extended in some cases up to 70 hours. As a result, toxic substances are then retained in the body.
What are the basic symptoms of excessive accumulation of toxins in the body?
You can easily observe on your body through certain signs whether your body is already overloaded with toxins and requires a cleanse. Watch for these symptoms:
- worsening of the skin
- frequent mood changes
- digestive problems, heartburn
- bloating
Detox method according to Stanley Burroughs
If you embark on the detox process according to the well-known doctor Stanley Burroughs, prepare for a sixteen-day cleansing cure. Each day 5 to 8 times you should drink this mixture: 300 milliliters of filtered water with a pinch of ground cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup and the juice of half a lemon. If you do not like this drink, you can prepare a beverage from these ingredients: 10 drops of peppermint essential oil, 10 drops of lemon oil, the juice of one lemon and 250 milliliters of water. The detox process should last at least two days. After the period has passed you should notice an overall improvement in your health and also some weight reduction (about 2 to 3 kilograms). Certainly the diet according to the doctor should not last longer than 16 days so as not to cause a metabolic collapse of the organism. Some experts also condemn this type of detox for the minimal intake of nutrients during the cleansing process. The diet is also not suitable for everyone. Always consider your health options.
