1. Parasite Cleanse Formula: This is a must, in order to clear the GI tract and blood stream of parasites and worms. A good parasite cleanse formulation will cleanse and restore the colon and promote good digestion, as well as support the liver, kidneys, and immune system. It also acts as an anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory to help heal the GI tract. Such formulations may include extracts of black walnut, buckthorn bark, butternut bark, clove fruit, pau d’arco bark, and wormwood. A liquid formula is best.
2. Colon Cleanse Formulas: This is optional. A good one may help detoxify your bowels and help prevent abdominal cramping; however, most people doing the fast do very well without. Such liquid formulas often contain golden seal, an herb associated with Native American medicine, now known to boost glandular activity, regulate the liver, ease indigestion, and promote a healthy hormone balance; Licorice Root which has a relaxing effect on the digestive tract, while stimulating the adrenal glands and endocrine system; and rhubarb root, which helps remove accumulated fecal material from the intestines and prevents build-up. or none
3. Bentonite Clay: This is a must to help the body eliminate toxins released by the lemon. Toxic overload can easily result without it, so it is best not to fast without it. People have been safely taking in clays like Bentonite since biblical times. Clay is used for cleansing in more than 200 cultures around the world. A purified real clay made from volcanic ash, Bentonite absorbs toxins and pathogenic organisms. This clay can absorb bacteria, pathogenic viruses, mold, pesticides, heavy metals, and more. In addition, Bentonite is the only substance known to bond with the plaque adhering to the colon walls, so that this material can be excreted. The debris is often seen as a broken-egg-shell-like material in the stool. You should not take medications, supplements, or food for an hour before or after taking bentonite. Exceptions are the lemonade drink, tea, and water. One person will need about 5/8 quart for the fast, one quart is not quite enough for two people. It is best to buy two quarts, this way each person has their own bottle to carry with them to mix the four to five Bentonite cocktails, about every three hours during each day.
4. Psyllium Seed and Husk Powder: A must. This indigestible fiber provides a gentle, cleansing bulk capable of passing through the intestines. Psyllium has been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Both the husk and the seed of the shrubby fleawort plant may be used in making psyllium powder. Formulas containing both seem to cause less bloating. The psyllium powder is mixed with Bentonite and water or the juice to provide a gentle, gelatinous bulk that lubricates and cleanses the intestine walls clean and shiny.
5. Whole Body Cleanse Tablets: Such formulas help detoxify cells and tissues throughout your body. They strengthen liver, kidney, pancreas, spleen, and gallbladder functions; promote good circulation; aid digestion; and act as antibacterial and antifungal agents. Such formulas often contain gentian root, which is known to promote the production of saliva, stomach acid, and digestive juices. Plus, gentian is one of the best herbal stomach tonics. They can also contain Irish moss, a water-soluble fiber that reduces intestinal irritation and purifies the cellular structure and vital fluids, and sarsaparilla root, a botanical often used by herbalists to treat BPH. Sarsaparilla helps to suppress overly active immune responses while strengthening general immunity and promoting a healthy glandular balance.
Several supplement companies sell psyllium, bentonite, and cleanse formulas. The herbal program I recommend to use along with the Ultimate Eight-Day Fast comes in a convenient kit from Beachwood Canyon, Naturally. Contact information for that company is in the Resource Directory at the back of this report. Note that the taking of additional supplements, beyond those used for the fast, should wait until the Ultimate Fast is completed. Consult your health care professional if you have special concerns.


The Ultimate Eight-Day Fast/Cleanse
During these eight days, you will drink lemonade every day. The drink is sweet and easy to prepare. The following recipe will fill a one-quart container and makes 32 ounces or enough for four eight-ounce servings. I believe it’s best to mix up six quarts per person in the morning to be used throughout the day. You can pack the lemonade up and take it with you wherever you go. Do not refrigerate the lemonade; drink it at room temperature. Leftovers keep fine overnight and can be consumed first on the following day.

Ultimate Fast Lemonade Recipe In a one-quart bottle, place:   3 ounces (6 Tblsp) of lemon juice (squeezed fresh from organic lemons; it takes about 11/2 lemons)   3 ounces (6 Tblsp) grade B maple syrup   A pinch of cayenne pepper   Pure water, enough to fill the bottle to the top. To mix, stir the lemonade thoroughly or shake the container. Enjoy the drink throughout the day and make more when you need it. During the fast, men should drink at least five quarts, or 20 8- ounce glasses a day. Women should drink at least four quarts or 16 8-ounce glasses. Lesser amounts will result in headaches and low energy. Stanley Burroughs, originator of the lemonade fast concept, has commented that if someone feels hungry or weak on the program, then they are probably not consuming enough of the lemonade drink. For variety’s sake, you can also sip hot herbal teas; I recommend peppermint.

Day 1 Drink as much of the lemonade as you’d like, but eat no food. On this first day, the only supplements you’ll need are the liquid parasite cleanse formula.   Take 10 drops of the parasite cleanse in the morning.   Use 10 more drops of the parasite cleanse alone in the early after-noon.   Then take 10 more drops of the parasite cleanse at bedtime Note: If you don’t get a chance to start your fast first thing in the 45 46 morning on Day One, simply start drinking the lemonade, stop eating, and follow the instructions from the time you begin onward.
Remember, be patient. If you begin having trouble sticking to the fast, be sure that you’re drinking enough lemonade, minimum four quarts for women, five quarts for men If you feel hungry or headachy, drink more juice! Less is not better, will cause major problems. Also, take it easy. Get more rest than usual, if necessary. Exercise, preferably outdoors, once a day and get a massage. Remember, the end result will be more than worth the effort!
Days 2 to 8
It is most important to begin Days 2 through 8 with the oral saltwater enema. This is a simple and effective technique to clear the bowels of the toxins released during the fast. Without the oral saltwater enema, toxins will just be recycled, not eliminated. That will contribute to headaches and reduce the effectiveness of the fast.
To make the saltwater enema, follow these steps.
  Add two rounded teaspoons of non-iodized sea salt into an empty one-quart container.*
  Fill about one-fifth of the container with pure water that you have just brought to a boil. (During the fast, play with the amount of hot water you use to create a mix that is hot but comfortable to drink. With practice, you’ll get it right.)
  Add room-temperature pure water, filling the container to the brim.
  Drink the entire quart right away unless it is too hot. If so, cool it a bit by setting the container in cool water.
  After drinking the salted water, your entire digestive tract will clear from top to bottom, usually within about 20 minutes in a series of watery movements. When these are finished, there typically are no more bowel movements until the nest morning’s oral enema.
*Note: Hain is one brand of non-iodized sea salt very commonly available in grocery and health food stores. Contact information for the company is in the Resource Directory at the back of this book.


If you feel constipated, even after using the saltwater enema, try drinking an herb tea made for the purpose of getting things moving again. One such tea is Smooth Move by Traditional Medicinals, and it is available at health food stores. Consume the tea the night before at bedtime, and you are likely to have a strong bowel movement with the morning oral enema.
On Days 2 to 8, you’ll also want to keep up on your lemonade regimen:
  Drink the lemonade whenever you’re thirsty. This will also ward off painful headaches and lethargy. Again, men should drink at least 5 quarts a day and women, 4 quarts.
  Take 10 drops of the liquid parasite cleanse three times a day-the first dose after the saltwater enema in the morning, the second in the early afternoon, and the third at bedtime.
  Four times a day (five if you’re over 150 pounds), at about three-hour intervals, add one tablespoon of Bentonite and one rounded teaspoon of psyllium to about four ounces of lemonade. (Usually the quart is down to about there) Mix it thoroughly and drink immediately before it begins to gel. The Bentonite and psyllium are major components to cleanse your colon. Together, they form a gel plug that adheres to the plaque in the intestines and is passed during elimination. Again, it’s important to note that you should always take medications or supplements at least an hour before or after taking Bentonite.
Note: During the fast, most people can expect one bowel movement after the saltwater enema. After the fast, you will expect and require two to three bowel movements a day.

Day 9 and beyond
You’ve made it! Enjoy the accomplishment of completing the fast. You should feel healthier, refreshed, and energized.
Many proponents say that the day you break the fast is the most important. While Stanley Burroughs recommends ending the fast
on Day 9 with orange juice, I recommend making the transition with a light homemade soup at lunch. To make the soup, use fresh organic vegetables like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, green beans, squash, and peas.
Another alternative is to make a salad for lunch, with organic produce, dressed with a little olive oil and lemon juice. For your evening meal, put together a light supper of fish, lightly steamed vegetables, and an organic salad. These meals can help you stay on track with your new regimen of organic eating.
You’ll also need to continue with the parasite cleanse drops for a full 90 days, from day one of the fast, and you should have two to three bowel movements a day.
It’s important to cleanse twice a year as a regular practice to keep body healthy.