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ABC lemon detox diet programme

 

The ABC Lemon Detox Diet using stevia not maple syrup

There are many names given to this detox method of weight loss and energizer: Lemon Detox, Lemon Detox Diet, Lemon Detox Fast, Lemon Diet, Lemon Fast, Lemonade Diet, now we even see it called the Beyonce Diet because the famous singer had to lose weight quickly for a movie she was shooting - I call it the ABC LemonDetox Diet

What is the Lemon Diet?
The classic Lemon Detox Diet is one of the easiest ways to detoxify your system and also lose weight; it is a detox fast, just like doing a fresh juice fast or a water fast. It is a liquid diet regime based on a totally natural drink made from organic Stevia extract, mixed with fresh lemon juice, spring water, ABC Daily Powder, WeightLess Tonic and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
The original fast was just lemon juice and maple syrup. Now it's made more effective and rewarding with a few additions and changes. I recommend you buy organic lemons, our dark Stevia-ACE (or Clear Stevia Drops), WeightLess Tonic and stir into this blend our ABC Daily Herbal NutriPowder Plus. This will give you total nutritional support without the hassle and expense and high sugar intake of the Madal Bal tree syrup often suggested. In fact using the ABC Daily powder instead will give you far more nutritional support than that syrup - and it's cheaper!.

The Lemon Detox Fast
The organic Stevia (dark or clear) with the WeightLess Tonic and ABC Daily Herbal NutriPowder Plus is designed to provide a perfect balance of minerals and trace elements necessary for health. The fresh lemon juice provides vitamin C and potassium, and helps to dissolve mucus and waste. You can add cayenne pepper to give a zing as well as a stimulatory heating effect, which speeds the metabolism, cleansing and elimination.

Origin of the Regime
Fasting has long been an important part of the naturopathic/herbalist approach to helping the body heal itself. Fasting rests the digestive tract, permits detoxification, and stimulates the immune system to speed recovery. Herbalists often recommend fasting (usually fresh juice fasts) both for treating acute infections, and especially for chronic conditions where congestion and stagnation is a problem, to stimulate elimination, e.g. asthma, sinusitis, cholecystitis, skin conditions, arthritis, and colitis. There are many types of fast, such as just water, or a mono-diet of grapes, juice fasting, the cabbage diet, etc. This detox fast is based on the Stanley Borroughs ‘Lemonade Diet'.
Stanley Borroughs was a naturopath who developed the Lemonade Diet in the 1950s. His booklet called The Master Cleanser described the drink, which originally used organic maple syrup with lemon juice. He describes the fast and its varied uses. Then in the 1980s Burroughs went to Switzerland to work with a team of practitioners including a naturopath, a homeopath and a herbalist (Ayurvedic medicine) and an orthodox doctor to develop a new version.

The Original Diet Regime
The diet originated as a ten-day regime (five to seven days for those not used to fasting) which can be undertaken by yourself but it is best done under the supervision of your natural or herbal practitioner. The ten-day fast should not be carried out too frequently. Even for weight loss, the maximum frequency of repeated seven to ten-day fasts is allowing four weeks or more between each one programme.
Most adults can benefit from this fast once or twice a year. However, because of the high xenobiotic load most of us carry due to chemical pollution in food and in the environment, many toxins are released into the bloodstream during a fast. These are more toxic to the brain than in the past, and herbalist practitioners and naturopaths now usually recommend more frequent, shorter fasts, such as one to three days every so often.
As with any fast it is extremely important to start with motivation! It's of little use to say 'Oh I'll give it a go and see how I feel!' Instead you should be motivated with the thought, 'This sounds really fantastic, I'm really looking forward to the next seven days and to a complete clearing of my body. I know I'm going to feel great!'

After the Lemon Detox Fast
After you have finished the fast (3, 5, 7 or 10 days), it is important to break the fast slowly; to suddenly start eating full meals with proteins and fats could cause digestive problems or even serious illness such as kidney damage. So it is best to introduce fruit juices (fresh from your juicer is best), fruits and yoghurt, followed by light foods over a few days.

During the Lemon Detox Fast
During the fast, only the recommended liquids are taken, together with any prescribed medication as advised by your doctor, or natural medication prescribed by a complementary practitioner. No solid foods are taken, no alcohol, no vitamin tablets, or non-prescription drugs or other supplements as tablets or capsules. There is no need to take any days off from work, and you should be able to continue your normal activities because the drink contains a complete balance of nutrients and provides about 600 calories per day. Your endurance may be somewhat reduced at first, and during the first 1-2 days you may experience headache or dizziness as released toxins enter the bloodstream. To help avoid this side-effect, drink more water and herbal teas during the day, e.g. the Liver Detox Herbal Tea and the PG Herbal Tea.

Exercise
Light exercise and breathing exercises are a great complement as they increase blood flow and elimination of toxins through the skin and mucous membranes. Similarly, saunas and steam baths are helpful (but not too long). Colon cleansing is also important (use our ColonCleanse Powder or MoveMore2 Tonic). Gentle laxative (detox) herb teas (see below) or salt water are part of the daily regime for fasts of 5 days or longer to prevent constipation. A litre of water with two teaspoons of sea salt will flush the colon effectively within an hour. The salt ensures that the fluid is not absorbed from the gut.

How to do the Lemon Detox Fast

What you need before you start the ABC Lemon Detox Fast

7 Things for the 7 Days
You don't need to take time off work. But before you jump in get prepared and it will be hassle-free and you could lose up to 14lbs in just 5-7 days.
1. You need to stock up with lots of organic lemons (usually smaller than non-organic lemons). About 10-12 organic lemons will be needed for a 5-day fast; 14-18 lemons for a 7-day fast. (If you can't find organic use ordinary lemons).
2. At least 15 litres of good quality Spring Water (7-day fast). Save a 2L plastic bottle for your daily lemon mixture.
3. 1.110L of our dark Stevia-ACE (or 300ml of our Clear Stevia-ACE) [ACE means Alcohol-free Concentrated Extract].
4. 50g ABC Daily Herbal NutriPowder Plus, £9.95. I supply; and 20g Cayenne Pepper £0.95, I can supply.
5. 115mm WeightLess Tonic. (3 tsp [15ml] are added to the lemon and Stevia mixture) £12.95. I supply. [You might prefer to do this fast with one of our other tonics, viz.: Total Detox Tonic, or WormLess Tonic, or StoneLess Kidneys Tonic, or LiverDetox Tonic, or LymphClense Tonic, or HerbShield Tonic, or SkinClear Tonic - price for each is the same, £12.95 for 115ml]
6. 100g Liver Detox Herbal Tea £10.95. I supply. If your bowels are somewhat lazy or you think you may get constipated, ask for my MoveMore1 (gentle) £10.95 for 115ml, MoveMore2 (strong) £12.95 for 115ml, or MoveMoreXS (extra strong) £14.95 for 115ml, or ColonCleanse Powder £9.95 for 100g. Prices of larger sizes see price list or email me for a price list of the LemonDetoxDiet. Check these prices in the prices page for today's prices!
7. Herb Teas - I recommend my Paradise Garden Herbal Tea £5.99 for 50g, as it boosts the immune system and digestion while also being aromatic and enjoyable - see price list for larger sizes; or you can get individual herb teas to vary your drinks, e.g. peppermint, lemon balm, chamomile, red bush, dandelion root coffee, sage tea. You can buy these from Godshaer Herbalist.

For all the sizes and prices for the LemonDetox Diet in an email, request here

* Special Offer on our Organic Mineral-Rich Dark Stevia products: ask for a 10% discount when combined with other products for this LemonDetox Programme.

Daily Regime during the Lemon Detox Fast

It's a good idea to start on Saturday morning, because the first two days can for some people be the most challenging and you can go through them at home. Then you can sail through the remaining 5-8 days and look forward to a relaxed weekend to follow. So on Friday night, or the night before starting, a laxative tea or a dose of MoveMore Tonic should be taken to loosen up the colon.
Then on Saturday morning:
1. Make up 2 litres of your lemon mixture. Into your 2 litre bottle, add 125ml Stevia-ACE or 50ml Clear Stevia-ACE, 125ml fresh lemon juice (juice of about 2-4 lemons). Add a dash of cayenne if you want, and 1tsp (5g) ABC Daily Herbal NutriPowder Plus. Add 3tsp (15ml) WeightLess Tonic [or your selected Godshaer detox tonic]. Top up with your spring water. This is the day's supply. Shake the bottle and drink in small mouthfuls or glassfuls through the day, whenever you feel a little hungry. You need to drink appox 150-200ml every hour.

2. Make the LiverDetox Tea for the day. Take 10-15g of the mixture add about a pint of spring water and bring it slowly to the boil for 5 minutes. Or you can make the tea in a tea pot. Allow to steep. Drink a cup hot or warm as and when through the day between the glasses of lemon mixture. Or strain it into a flask and take it to work with you. Take a cup hot last thing at night.

3. Make the other herb teas if desired, to vary the daily theme, as mentioned above.

4. Last thing before bedtime, take a cup of LiverDetox Tea, (and, if required, 1-2tsp of MoveMore Tonic or ColonCleanse Powder to assist your overworked or lazy bowels).

After the Lemon Detox Fast

On the following Saturday morning, or the first day after the end of your fast (the 8th Day [or 11th Day of the 10-Day Fast]) (after weighing yourself and punching the air!), take fruit juices/fruit/yoghurt/herb tea in the morning. For lunch, eat a light, green, leafy salad with olive oil and garlic dressing. Evening, have another mixed salad, with fruit juices and natural yoghurt. Take half a spoonful of ABC Daily Powder (take this dose every day, in water). Drink plenty of water and herb teas.

On Sunday, or the second day after (9th Day), take fruit juices, fresh fruit, a mixed salad, and in the evening vegetable soup. Drink plenty of water and herb teas.

On Monday, the third day after, eat normal healthy food, but try to keep the portions down! You really don't need American portions of any course! Start each meal with a good mixed fruit salad or mixed green salad (yes, I said start, begin, eat first), then you can easily cut right back on potatoes, pasta, pastries, and puddings. Enjoy your weight loss and extra energy and confidence by allowing your new self not to rise in wieght any more than 2-3lbs following the fast. If you feel full after any meal you've eaten too much; eat small portions of each course and you'll feel very satisfied, and proud of yourself. If you are way over weight do this ABC LemonDetoxFast again after every month or six weeks. Head for your normal weight. Each time you do it you will feel a lot better for it.

Let us know how you got on.

Safety

Colon cleansing is optional and may not be necessary for shorter fasts. If required, first thing in the morning, cleanse the colon with salt water as descibed or a laxative (MoveMore Laxative Tonic) and a good drink of the LiverDetox herbal tea.

Last thing at night take another good mug of LiverDetox Tea and (if required) 1-2tsp of the MoveMore Herbal Tonic as descibed above.

Fasting is NOT recommended for patients with chronic degenerative diseases, such as cancer, tuberculosis and neurological disorders, nor for hyperthyroid patients. Although useful for regulating underweight as well as overweight, it would not be advisable in true anorexia.
For underweight persons and those who cannot gain weight - WormLess is their preferred treatment programme - for info click here.

The Lemon Fast does provide balanced nutritional support to the body, but there is no formal evidence about adverse effects. Research into the benefits and risks is badly needed. The only known side-effects are the dizziness and nausea sometimes typical of any fasting regime, as mentioned above, but these are not common if the regime is followed properly. Its widespread use and continuing popularity are some indication of its safety.

The Lemon Detox Diet can be conducted unsupervised by a healthy person for short periods, up to a week or 10 days, and you can email or telephone Godshaer Clinic for advice and support.

Special caution is needed if the person is taking medical drugs of any kind. Patients with low blood pressure (hypotension) may need to take a cup of coffee daily when fasting. Buy our coffee-free alternative, see High10NGen Coffee

Underweight patients can use proportionately more Stevia (but not lemon juice) per litre of drink, in order to minimize weight loss. Any loss is rapidly regained after the fast is completed because of improvements in appetite, digestion, absorption and organ function. But those who are chronically uderweight are recommended to do my AntiParasite Program first, for info click here.

The regime is also safe and recommended for diabetics. Overweight diabetics can use a Stevia infusion as in the programme described; 30-50ml in the 2L mixture; monitor your blood sugar readings carefully throughout each day of the Fast, and do not stop any medication; contact Alan for advice, alanhopking@godshaer.co.uk.

Alcoholics and smokers should aim to reduce their intake before the fast (to prepare for the Fast we recommend you take SmokeLess Tonic and smoke the ABC Smoking Mixture for 2 weeks before doing the Fast, for info click here); there are claims that cravings are reduced or even eliminated by the fourth day, and do not return.

Evidence for Effectiveness

Fasting in various forms has been used for centuries in many cultures for its cleansing and health-promoting effects. Adults and children who are Hindu or Moslem regularly practise fasting (e.g. in Ramadan) in the East and the West. Fasting has not been extensively researched, but there is perhaps more formal evidence than you might imagine, especially in studies of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Users frequently comment on the ease of the diet, the high energy levels during the fast, and benefits to mind and spirit. Patient satisfaction is high (82%), according to some claims. The Lemon Diet booklet describes a study of 250 people who wished to lose weight. Of these, 108 (43%) fasted for ten days, and lost an average of 11 lbs, some lost over 14 lbs; 89 (36%) stopped before the ten days, but even those completing 1-5 days lost an average of 6 lbs.

My experience with the ABC Lemon Detox Fast:
I decided to go for a 7-day fast, using Strathglen Mineral Water from the highlands of Scotland (£1.06 for 5L); Organic Stevia Dark; ABCDaily Herbal NutriPowder Plus (1 heaped tsp in the 2L mixture); also using the WeightLess Tonic (15-20ml in each 2L mixture).
1st Day - I weighed in at 11St 13lbs (167 lbs; 75.9Kg). Making the preparation was easy. Only two of my organic lemons were necessary to make the required 125ml.
The first day was relatively difficult just because I am used to eating three meals a day. But I was never really hungry on the fast. I don't normally drink this much fluid a day, so it was somewhat difficult to get into the routine of drinking so often. I had no headache, dizziness or any digestive upsets; in fact I was able to work without any slowing down; my mind was marginally clearer. I didn't quite get through the 2L of mixture. I drank nothing else. I wasn't particularly looking forward to the 2nd day or the drinking the same thing and its taste. I was a lot more tired than usual and got to bed 9.30pm and slept soundly till 7.30am which is much longer than is normal for me.
2nd Day - Surprisingly, I don't mind the taste of the mixture when I start it in the morning. My bowels were very loose, thin diarrhoea. I found the 2nd day easier than the first day in that I knew what to expect. I paced myself with the mixture, plus I drank some extra water and peppermint tea. No adverse symptoms. I weighed myself: I was 2 lbs lighter. I go to bed 12.30 as I had plenty of energy to work late.
3rd Day - a doddle! I found the 3rd day easier than the 2nd day. I drank a little extra water, otherwise nothing but the mixture. Energy is much better. I go to bed a little hungry at 11.30pm.
4th Day - A good sleep. Wake at 7am. I'm not hungry at all! Bowel action normal but reduced. I now weigh 11St 9lbs (163 lbs; 74.09Kg). Work a full day. At 6pm go into my garden plot and work for nearly 3 hours, digging, hoeing, scithing, weeding, cutting. Go to bed 11pm.
5th Day - Sleep for just 4 hours, wake to a full moon shining in my face! In and out of sleep. Up at 7. Bowel action normal, reduced. Weight 11.7 Stone. Work a full day. Have a business meeting at 7.30pm. Take the mixture in about 200ml glassfuls a time. Not hungy at all! But at meal times I want to satisfy the urge to eat; but this soon passes as I take another swig of the ABC! It's also pretty tough when you're invited to the pub for a drink with your friends and you've got to stick to the ABC or water! I've got 2 days of this to go and already my wedding ring has dropped off twice - I'm shrivelling up!!
6th Day. Go to work as usual. Garden work for 3 hours in the evening with a lot of energy. Got to bed 11.30pm.
7th Day. Wake 6.30am. Hungry, but read instead until 8.30. Bowel loose, reduced. Weight 11.6 Stone (so after 6 days I've lost half a stone [7lbs]). My back is stiff from yesterday's hard garden work. Once up and about I'm not hungry (or not too keen to drink the mix!). But stick to it. My ring is very loose now. Drink the mixture no problem. Go gardening again for 3 hours - a lot of compost making, pruning, sawing and digging - vigourous exercise with a lot of sweating and panting! So I still have ample energy perhaps even more than usual. Although I took the toll from midges, mozzies, and horse flies! Got to bed 11pm.
8th Day. Wake 6.30. Today I end my Detox Fast. I weigh 11.4St (9lbs lost in 7 days!). I break the fast with a pint of Kukicha Japanese Green Tea, and a bowl of wild blackberries given me by a patient (thanks Trevor!) and organic yogurt with a little Stevia Clear(I didn't get to the point of resenting the taste!).
Conclusions: Comments and Observations about my 7-Day Fast:
I found it easy to do. I never got particularly hungry (early morning was most noticeable). Hunger and the desire for eating was suppressed from the 2nd day on. I liked the grainy support the ABCDailyHerbalNutriPowderPlus gave me each time I drank a glass of the Mixture. I wasn't over-weight at the start (my wife said I didn't need to lose any weight), but I was developing a bit of a belly. The belly was completely lost by the 7th day, so very satisfactory. I had no problems with bowel movement throughout. But I felt I could have improved on this by taking either my laxative tonic MoveMore 1 or 2 or ColonCleanse Powder each night. The Maple Syrup mixture is sweet so you need to brush your teeth often during the day if you can. Perhaps I'll try a Stevia and Lemon Juice Mixture instead next time! The tongue gets furred up a bit at times so this needs cleaning as well. But all in all a very useful method of effective detoxing the body, giving the system a complete rest from digestion, and many other benefits (skin, energy, etc). Fasting sounds extremist but really it is a very old traditional health method (think of its side kick into religous 'fasting' like Lent and Ramadan [the latter is far from healthy!]). Fasting also gives the mind new perspectives on things. You can give up smoking, it can spark up your sexuality and relationship, overcome alcoholism and drugs, get new interests, become more philosophical, poetic, creative, and so on. Fasting clears away the cobwebs in your body and mind. You have so much more time during the week (sometimes the days seem very long!). This is because so much centres on food - writing a shopping list, going to the supermarket, preparing the food, eating the food, washing up the dishes, cleaning the kitchen. The package holiday has tried to fill the gap, but the real holiday to your body and mind is this sort of Detox Fast. Enjoy it you will!
Alan Hopking
14 August 2006

Update 6 September: I've only put on 3-4lbs since ending the fast. Most days I still make 1-2L of the Mixture after breakfast at work (but usually with just 1 lemon and 50-60ml of my organic maple syrup with 1TBLsp of a herbal tonic), and avoid lunch. I find the mixture very envigorating and enjoyable.
(PS send me your experience of your fast)

Thank you very much for all your valuable comments and success stories. Here are a few:

I did a 3-day fast and lost 4 pounds... I liked it and plan to do more regularly. Kate.

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...when I got to 5 days I was ready to go on until i was down to a size 8! Your support was so reassuraing, thank you. I stopped at your advice at 10 days. I lost over a stone! I feel a million dollars! Your mixtures and that ABC Daily powder are fantastic. Mrs Nasar

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...since being on your Lemon Deox diet I have continued on it during the day and only eat the evening meal... I'm still losing weight and have new energy...thankyou Alan. Janie

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I like this diet programme, it is simple and effective... and quick, and with your added daily powder I felt I was getting most of the nutrients I needed to sustain a long fast. I lost a lot of excess fat, my arms especially are much better and I can wear short sleeved tops with confidence. Also my skin is smoother. My friends have all been amazed and are going to contact you. Thank you. Lois Wood-McAdam

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Many herbs are traditionally reputed to be abortifacient and for some this reputation can be attributed to their volatile oil component.(6) A number of volatile oils are irritant to the genito-urinary tract if ingested and may induce uterine contractions. Herbs that contain irritant volatile oils include ground ivy, juniper, parsley, pennyroyal, sage, tansy and yarrow. Some of these oils contain the terpenoid constituent, thujone, which is known to be abortifacient. Pennyroyal oil also contains the hepatotoxic terpenoid constituent, pulegone. A case of liver failure in a woman who ingested pennyroyal oil as an abortifacient has been documented.

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A stimulant or spasmolytic action on uterine muscle has been documented for some herbal ingredients including blue cohosh, burdock, fenugreek, golden seal, hawthorn, jamaica dogwood, motherwort, nettle, raspberry, and vervain. Herbal Teas Increased awareness of the harmful effects associated with excessive tea and coffee consumption has prompted many individuals to switch to herbal teas. Whilst some herbal teas may offer pleasant alternatives to tea and coffee, some contain pharmacologically active herbal ingredients, which may have unpredictable effects depending on the quantity of tea consumed and strength of the brew. Some herbal teas contain laxative herbal ingredients such as senna, frangula, and cascara. In general stimulant laxative preparations are not recommended during pregnancy and the use of unstandardised laxative preparations is particularly unsuitable. A case of hepatotoxicity in a newborn baby has been documented in which the mother consumed a herbal tea during pregnancy as an expectorant. Following analysis the herbal tea was reported to contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are known to be hepatotoxic.

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The need for patients to discontinue herbal medicinal products prior to surgery has recently been proposed. The authors considered eight commonly used herbal medicinal products (echinacea, ephedra, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, St John’s Wort, valerian). On the evidence available they concluded that the potential existed for direct pharmacological effects, pharmacodynamic interactions and pharmacokinetic interactions. The need for physicians to have a clear understanding of the herbal medicinal products being used by patients and to take a detailed history was highlighted. The American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) has advised patients to tell their doctor if they are taking herbal products before surgery and has reported that a number of anaesthesiologists have reported significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure in some patients who have been taking herbal medicinal products including St John’s Wort, ginkgo and ginseng. MCA is currently investigating a serious adverse reaction associated with the use of ginkgo prior to surgery. In this case, the patient who was undergoing hip replacement experienced uncontrolled bleeding thought to be related to the use of ginkgo.

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