REDONDO BEACH BOOT CAMP

So this is my second time on the Master Cleanse. First time I did not finish due to losing too much weight before a weekend kettlebell workshop. I lost 10 lbs and 2% of body fat in 5 days and I followed the protocal that I have in an earlier post.
This time I bought 2 books on the cleanse; “The Master Cleanser” by Stanely Burroughs is the one I will be discussing in this blog. The minimum on this one is 10 days and I just completed day 10. It has been challanging at times but my joints feel great and I feel much more flexible. My whole body feels healthy and very clean. Here are some of the reasons for the cleanse out of the book.
In Chapter 2, Stanley Burroughs states:
“Purpose:
To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed in any part of the body.
To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.
To relieve pressure and irratation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels.
To build a healthy blood stream.
To keep youth and elasticity regardless of your years.
When to use
When sickness has developed – for all acute and chronic conditions.
When the digestive system needs a rest and a cleansing.
When overweight has become a problem.
When better assimilation and building of body tissue is needed.”
So my reasons for the cleanse were to clean my body after a rigorous 5 day fitness course and deal with a couple joint problems from old training injuries. My last time on the 5 day cleanse I did notice some changes in the way my hip and shoulder felt. I am not advocating the Master Cleanse but I do recommend reading the book if you are interested and the decide if it is right for you.
Next week I will discuss why cleansing may by so helpful due to our dependence on processed foods and stress on our body from sports, exercise, and lifestyle.