If you haven’t read My Journey into The Master Cleanse (Day 1 of 10) I suggest you read it, as this is a followup entry. It will give background info on what I am doing.
Day X
The Last Day of the cleanse. No longer will I peel lemons, blend lemons, or smell lemons. After 10 days, I could go months without smelling a lemon again. 
That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy the experience, though. Along the way, my mouth got slightly bad-tasting and then cleared up, my colon flushed out things that I dare not describe here, my skin has accelerated its healing process somewhat, and I’ve reached greater clarity on how I truly want to spend my time and frame my goals.
Undertaking this cleanse is not for the weak willed. One is drawn to this cleanse, it is not forced upon you; and it is easy to fall into temptation and stop before the cleanse is complete. There were many opportunities when I could spoil the process with just a piece of something sweet or salty, but I chose to remain firm because I knew the process was worthless if I cheated. If you find yourself in the midst of temptation while on this path, be strong and remember why you started.
Recommended Learning Experience
Overall, I would recommend the experience. The Master Cleanse provides a clean slate from which to build yourself up a new foundation of dietary habits. The Master Cleanse book even provides some recipes and advice on the types of food to eat after the cleanse. By removing the devitalized processed foods from my diet, I’m dodging plenty of sickness bullets.
In the end, the Master Cleanse did not affect my creative potential, but it did help facilitate it. By omitting meals, the cleanse allowed me to work for longer periods and thenceforth accomplish more from day to day. With a newfound perspective, I will continue with greater awareness of my digestive cycle, and I look forward to expanding in this new healthy foundation. 
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Hello, I am currently on day four with my sister. I’m wondering what laxative tea you were using it sounds like it worked great? Thanks
Hello Ruth! As I mentioned on day 2, I am using Smooth Move laxative tea which is available at most health food stores. On that article, I have also linked to the Smooth Move tea product page on Amazon.
Kudos to you for taking responsibility for your own health and undergoing the cleanse. Godspeed to you.
Today, 10/31/07, for me is day 10. What an experience and fulfilling journey. Mental clarity, eliminated pain in the joints when walking down the stairs first thing in the morning, much more positive, happy mind set. The benefits definitely outweigh the negatives. Don’t get me wrong, the first 2 days were tough, but if you hang in there it’s worth it. For me, having just turned 40, it was more of a test of my internal fortitude and discipline. I needed to prove to myself that I have the discipline to do this for 10 days. No cheating…keeping on the plan. The results speak for themselves. The other key benefit is that I dropped 20 lbs. in since starting the cleanse. I now feel confident that I can eat healthier and remain health focused to sustain this loss and continue to get healthier and in better shape. Good luck. Believe me, if I did it YOU can too!
A warm congratulations to you, RD! You’ve made it.
Thanks for providing your testimony for others to read.
Godspeed to you.