November 22nd, 2009 by 
Nikki Backshall
The lemon juice detox isn’t right for everyone, but it was certainly right for me. Not only have I now lost 33lbs in weight, I have regained my energy and I no longer seem susceptible to every cold and flu bug that passes my way. I feel healthier, happier and really pleased that I decided to give this a go – after much aprehension.
I didn’t go into it lightly and my research showed that there were many differeing views about the detox and a wide range of varying recipes and rules. I’ll start by sharing the recipe that got me the best results and this is the original recipe with no tweaks:
* 8 Fluid Ounces of Spring Water
* 2 TBL Spns Fresh Lemon Juice – use organic if you compress the skins
*2 Table Spoons Grade B Maple Syrup
* Cayenne Pepper – Only 1/10th of a Tspn
and that is it! Nothing else, no special ingredients that you have to spend a fortune on – no special palm oils, just those ingredients you see there.
For FIFTY years, this has been the recipe of choice and it’s based on the Master Cleanse by Stanley Burroughs. Although you might be inclined to tweak it and try other versions, I would encourage you to give this tried and tested version a go as it has proven results.
To help you filter out any confusion about this and version of the detox diet, let me give you some of the names thrown about that are all fundamentally based on the original Master Cleanse, I’m sure you’ve heard of some of the following; the Lemon Detox Diet, the Maple Syrup Diet (made famous by Beyonce), Lemonade Diet, Cayenne Pepper Diet, Lemon Juice Detox and Lemon Detox.
I call it the Lemon Juice Detox or the Lemon Detox, you spend so much time around lemons that it seems quite fitting! All of them are based on the tried and tested Master Cleanse and the Lemon Detox I do is exactly the same, it’s tried and tested and it’ll make you feel better than you have felt in years.
I won’t lie to you – doing the detox isn’t easy and they’ll be days at the start when you’ll probably want to give up, but you have to be in the right mindset and focus on the end result that you want. There are parts on the detox, like the salt water flush, that are frankly – vile! But you have to weigh up the good against the bad and for me there was no contest. After you get past the first few days you start to feel fantastic and even the salt water flush gets easier. But I can understand why some people dont stay on the detox for the long haul, it really is for people who are determined to get results.
I remember that around day 4 I was suffering some awful headaches and this is common, but even then I focused on my health and weightloss and got through it.
But don’t worry because with the bad comes far more good! feelings of clarity and elation kick in after day four and you will feel like you’re walking on air. As all of those toxins leave your body, you’ll start to absolutely amazing. I’d advise that you do around seven to ten days, although my first detox lasted nineteen days in the end!
So, will it be right for you? Well, I’d always suggest you check that you’re fit to go ahead with your GP before embarking on it and as long and he or she says yes, then go for it! Many GPs actively support and encourage the master cleanse and it’s many benefits are well documented, including the lowering of high blood pressure.
This time in seven days, you too could have dropped a ton of weight and also feel absolutely fantastic!
Learn more about theLemon Juice Detox. Stop by Nikki Backshall’s site where you can grab your FREE Guide to Detoxing and what it can do for you.
