The Master Cleanse Diet was featured and discussed in the book of the same name by Stanley Borroughs. The information below is quoted from that book.

“Purpose:

1. To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed in any part of the body.

2. To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.

3. To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.

4. To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.

5. To relieve pressure and irritation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels.

6. To build a healthy blood stream.

7. To keep youth and elasticity regardless of our years.

WHEN TO USE IT?

1. When sickness has developed— for all acute and chronic conditions.

2. When the digestive system needs a rest and a cleansing.

3. When overweight has become a problem.

4. When better assimilation and building of body tissue is needed.

AND HOW OFTEN?

Follow the diet for a minimum of 10 days or more up to 40 days and beyond may be safely followed for extremely serious cases. The diet has all the nutrition needed during this time. Three to four times a year will do wonders for keeping the body in a normal healthy conditions. The diet may be undertaken more frequently for serious conditions.”

Read the Master Cleanse Diet for more information.