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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine

The Master Cleanse: What You Need to Know

Tuesday June 17, 2008
Many diets come and go, but the Master Cleanse, also known as the lemonade diet, seems to be here to stay. Although the liquid diet was first created in the 1940s to treat various health ailments and improve health, it's become popular as a way to lose. Several celebrities, such as pop star Beyonce Knowles, have publicly stated that they've used the Master Cleanse to lose weight. Find out more about the Master Cleanse, learn about the possible side effects and safety concerns, and see a sample Master Cleanse recipe.

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July 28, 2008 at 6:55 am
(1) JP says:

I agree Cathy. It certainly appears that the MC has more than a little staying power.

I’ve always wanted to give it a try, I think I may actually do it this week. Thanks for the recipe!

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