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The Master Cleanser / Lemonade DietThe Master Cleanser or Lemonade Diet was introduced by Stanley Burroughs in the mid 1940’s and was reintroduced again by him in the 1980’s. It is based on traditional recipes and has been credited with helping thousands recover from illness, lose weight and improve their health.The diet is very simple in nature and consists of three ingredients: lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Fresh lemon juice helps detoxify and strengthen all organs and tissues of the body. Cayenne pepper dissolves and eliminates mucus from the body. Lemon juice and maple syrup taken together provide vitamin, minerals and calories to sustain the body during the diet. Lemonade made from these three items is prepared daily and consumed freely throughout the day. In the morning a solution of sea salt is consumed to clean and purge the bowels. Herbal teas may be consumed during the day and for those who may need, an herbal tea may be consumed at night to assist bowel movements. The suggested length of the diet is about ten days and it may be repeated two or three times a year. Some may chose to do the diet for a shorter length of time and repeat more frequently. Other may chose a longer diet done less frequent.