That’s right, folks, the results are in. I got my blood test results in the mail today. I don’t know what the half the stuff is, but my doctor underlines all the critical bits. Here’s the thing. In February my liver enzyme level was 219 or something (219 of what exactly, I don’t know, because dammit Jim, I’m a developer not a doctor). So, in April it was down by 190, in June or July it was down by 150, in September 120 and today it’s at 89.
So there it is. We have completely inconclusive evidence that the liver cleanse has any effect. I think it was actually more the result of the lifestyle switch to no fast food, less sugar, less dairy and of course the vegetarian bit.
I have another test in December, so I’ll post another update then. Now, I just want to address questions like this. The idea behind the fast is not to lose weight. I’ll say that again:
The purpose of the fast is cleansing, NOT weight loss
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If anyone out there is thinking of this, please first talk to your doctor, then go buy Stanley Burroughs’ book and read it. It’s a short read, but it contains the exact instructions that you need. And, for your sake, for my sake, for f’s sake, do it for the right reasons.