The Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet has been around for around 50 years. Time and time again it has proven to be one of the best ways of helping you clear your body of harmful toxins and pollutants and to promote general health and well being. That being said, Master cleanse isn't easy and requires dedication.

Essentially, it is more like a fast. In order to be able to properly detoxify and flush the body, the cleanse must be followed strictly for between 3 to 10 days. (If you're more experienced you can stay on longer, but doing it it for too long comes with potentially serious health risks.)

Don't be scared by the last line, the Master Cleanse does provide you with all the nutrition you'll need to stay healthy and get by. But following the Master Cleanse can be a difficult task, especially when you're watching TV and a juicy cheeseburger pops up on the screen. Avoiding these temptations is critical and requires a strong will and dedication to the diet.

This means that the diet can be used by just about anyone who is looking for a healthier body. Yes, that means just about everybody however it can be especially beneficial to: • People with sickness that has developed - for acute and chronic conditions • Anyone with a digestive system that needs a rest and a cleansing • Those in need of better assimilation and building of body tissue • People who constantly feel tired and fatigued • Dieters wanting a natural way to lose weight, and break bad eating habits

The Master Cleanse can be used at any time and is generally recommended to be used two or three times a year. In extreme conditions, such as when it is being used to help with certain illnesses, it can be used more frequently. Repeating the diet a few times each year will do wonders with keeping the body functioning properly and in great shape.

The list of health problems that can be positively affected by using the Master Cleanse is endless, but here's some of the most common reasons people decide to give it a go:

Flush out years of built up internal waste from your colon: This can amount to 20 pounds or more of putrid faecal plaque, phlegm, mucus, and other waste

The Master Cleanse can also be used to lose weight: Recently singer/actress Beyonce Knowles announced she had used it to lose 20 pounds for her role in the movie Dream Girls.

Going on the cleanse together with family and friends is a great way to strengthen your relationship with each other: As with most things in life, nothing comes easy. Yes, people often see fantastic benefits in a very short time, but it's not easy. If you can join with someone and do the cleanse together you'll find as you support each other through the difficult times of the cleanse your relationship will deepen.

You'll have better energy and focus: Are you always tired? Cleansing your body will recharge your cells and vital organs.

Rolling back the effects of time: living with a body filled with waste doesn't just harm your internal organs, it also affects how you look. Doing the cleanse diet can have a revitalizing affect on your appearance - Forget about paying thousands of dollars for Botox and just spend a few days on the Master Cleanse!

Helps get rid of acne: Cleansing your body is also one of the fastest ways to clear up acne.