Stanley Burroughs, who lived from 1903 to 1991, was the creator of the Master Cleanse Diet, commonly referred to as Master Lemonade Diet, Maple Syrup Detox, Lemonade Diet, and the Beyonce Diet. Burroughs believed strongly that the body has a natural ability to heal itself. When given the right support, through diet and other treatments, the body can heal itself of almost any ailment.
It was with this basic understanding of the human body that Burroughs began to search for a way to support the body during the natural healing process. It wasn’t until the early 1940s that Burroughs first developed the 50-page booklet entitled The Master Cleanser in which he outlined a system for making it easier for the body to reclaim its health. The following quote is attributed to Burroughs:
“I present this book so that you can help yourself and others. Make the most of this work and know that it is the finest of knowledge in healing.” Then he added: "Let no man refuse to listen and be healed lest he bring misery, pain and suffering to those who look and depend on him for help and guidance.”
It was later re-articulated in his 1976 book entitled Healing for the Age of Enlightenment. The simple Master Cleanse Diet, which consists of freshly-squeezed organic lemons, organic cayenne pepper, organic Grade B maple syrup, and filtered water, has been a source of healing for thousands since this first publication. It also relies on the complete abstinence of food as well as supplementing the diet with a gentle laxative tea and a Salt Water Flush. Together these ingredients help the body eliminate the toxins that contribute to ill-health and disease, making it easier for the body to become well again. You can read the Directions for the Master Cleanse Diet here.
The Master Cleanse Diet has stood the test of time. Many have reported miraculous cures from a variety of physical maladies after going on this short 10-day diet. People have been relieved of headaches, cancer, allergies, pain, arthritis, fatigue, mental sluggishness, stress, and hair loss through this simple regimen.
Burroughs authored several books, including The Master Cleanser and Healing for the Age of Enlightenment. True, the Master Cleanse was his most famous invention, but Stanley Burroughs was also known for other alternative health practices. He promoted things like light therapy, deep massage, reflexology, and other natural therapies for common and acute ailments. He was also a staunch vegetarian.
