Stanley Burroughs

Stanley Burroughs (1903–1991) was an alternative health practitioner and author, best known for developing the Lemonade Diet, also known as the Master Cleanse. His work has been both praised and criticized for its unconventional approach to health and nutrition.

Early Life

Stanley Burroughs was born in 1903. Little is known about his early life and education. He began his career in alternative health practices in the mid-20th century.

The Master Cleanse

Burroughs developed the Master Cleanse in the 1940s. The diet involves consuming only a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water for a minimum of 10 days. Burroughs claimed that this regimen would detoxify the body and promote weight loss. The Master Cleanse has been popularized by various celebrities and continues to be a topic of interest in the field of dieting and detoxification.

Other Works

In addition to the Master Cleanse, Burroughs also advocated for Color Therapy, a form of alternative medicine that uses color and light to treat health issues. He wrote a book on the subject titled "Healing for the Age of Enlightenment".

Criticism and Controversy

While some people report positive results from the Master Cleanse and Burroughs' other alternative health practices, many health professionals have criticized his work. Critics argue that the Master Cleanse is nutritionally deficient and could potentially lead to health problems. Burroughs was also convicted of practicing medicine without a license in 1960.

Legacy

Despite the controversy surrounding his work, Stanley Burroughs has had a lasting impact on the field of alternative health. His Master Cleanse continues to be used and discussed today, and his ideas have influenced a number of other alternative health practices.

See Also

• Alternative Medicine
• Detoxification (alternative medicine)
• Fasting

External Links

• Official Master Cleanse website