 Feel lighter, cleaner and more energetic in 5 days! |
| Review Date: February 17, 2006 |
| Reviewer: M. Halos, Minnesota, USA |
| I just can't get enough of this fasting program. I have been on it 3 times in the past year and have experience exceptional results each time! I feel so clean internally afterwards, plus I have higher levels of energy and clarity of thought. As a result of fasting I have eliminated the need to take anti-inflammatories and have discovered that I am allergic to dairy products. The 5 days of fasting takes a lot of self-control, but the results are worth the effort! I haven't experienced any problems during my fasts, no headaches or shakes. I didn't even get hungry - probably a result of the appetite control tablets in the kit. I think the most difficult part and the most important part of each of my fasts have been "breaking the fasts". You need to be careful about what foods to introduce back into your diet and when to add them. I usually start back on very bland fruits, vegetables and brown rice. Each day I add something new. I am very careful to drink plenty of purified water (8 - 10 cups) each day during and after the fast. I would highly recommend fasting - but if you have any medical problems or are on medication it is very important to seek medical advice before fasting!! I started my first fast and ended it with my doctors advice all along the way. Since then I have done the other fasts on my own. I really love how I feel during and after the fasts - it's amazing!! |
Great product
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| Review Date: April 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Amy M. Morrissette, |
| I bought this produce with the duo goals of detoxing and losing 5 pounds. One previous review had mentioned the reduction of love handles. I totally agree. One thing that I did not agree with is the untastiness of the fiber drink. It is totally what I expected of a fiber drink. While it could be better, I did not think that it was totally untolerable. I am 5 foot 5.5 and 125 pounds. I was not able to only drink, as the directions specified, my fruits and veggies. I juiced and also ate only fruits and veggies. I did not stay on the whole plan for the recommended days, but I still reaped the benefits and felt better. Overall, i would recommend this product. |
Great Way to Clean Your Body And Loose Some Weight
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| Review Date: June 25, 2004 |
| Reviewer: M. Zelinskaya, New York City, NY |
It was recommended to me by a family friend only as the cleaning product, and as such it worked very well. For five days you don't eat anything except the pills and water (can be juice), which at times hard, not because you're hungry (appetite control pills work like magic) but because if you smell food, but you know that you can't have it, you want it all the more.
But besides cleaning my body I also lost 10 lb, which was a pleasant surprise. I would recommend this product both as a cleansing fast and as an effective diet. |
GREAT PRODUCT! IT REALLY WORKS!
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| Review Date: June 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jasmine Duggins, New York, NY |
| This product is great. The appetite suppressants really work. I didn't experience any horrible side effects. Taking the pills are annoying but it's really worth it. The fiber powder is nasty but if you take it with a thick fruit or vegetable drink you will not taste it. I lost 4 pounds in those 5 days I was on this program. And I kept it off. It's been about two months since I took this product and I am continuing to loose weight. Its a great way to jump start a new healthy regimen. I probably would have lost more if it didn't cheat by eating fruits and plantains every day. Despite that I lost weight fast and cleaned out my system. I noticed that my bowl movements were very quick and easy, which made me realize that my colon was cleansed. I will definitely use this product again! |
Fiber Powder
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| Review Date: June 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: PM, |
| I do not consider myself a health nut but I tried this anyway. On the first day it took everything I had to take the fiber powder they supplied. I called the company and said that I could substitute the fiber powder with their pill version, which I found at a health food store. Once I changed to the fiber form it was smooth sailing. I lasted the full five days and was never hungry. My only intake was water, the pills and chipped ice with 100% pure fruit juice (allowed). While on this I felt great and lost about 10 pounds. I am ordering another one tonight. |
Worked great...
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| Review Date: March 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Reynolds, Bay Area, CA |
I felt better knowing I was providing my body nourishment during such a drastic thing to do to your body for 5 days (I think). Drinking the fiber was pretty yucky, but after day 3, I was used to it. Also, having so many pills is quite daunting, but apparently it was all necessary.
All in all, I am happy I did the fast because it was the first one I did at 39 years old, and it really cleared up my system.
I did lose 10 lbs, but easily gained it back soon after. Having some sort of proper, and slow start up on eating again is highly recommended.
I would recommend this product to anyone doing a 5 day fast. |
Stellar
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| Review Date: April 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Kayla Wood, jacksonville, fl |
| This is the fourth time ive used this product over a period of about 4 years, and its amazing how great i feel during and after! |
Tough, but Rewarding
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| Review Date: July 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Marlowe, Cleveland, OH |
I tried this fast as a way to investigate a suspected food allergy and to just reset my body.
During the fast:
I had caffeine headaches for the first 2 days but these went away. Day 2 was the hardest by far - got a little easier after that. My sense of smell increased so that I could smell a neighbor's grill 2 blocks away. Unlike some reviewers, I had a drop in energy. Some tasks took me longer to complete due to lack of focus. I realized how much of eating is either social or due to boredom. While I definitely went through periods of hunger, some of it was due to routine. Didn't experience too many side effects: face broke out just a little, bathroom visits were few (but substantial), dry skin and hair.
After the fast:
Did feel more focused and energetic, although true energy levels took a couple days to reset 100%. Took a few more days off from jogging.
Lost weight in face and stomach. I'm guessing the lack of salt helped decrease face puffiness. Stomach must have shrunk, since I fill up with smaller meals not. Will slowly work coffee, wine, etc back into diet, but will be more deliberate about it.
Overall:
An effective product that taught me alot about how I treat food. I found that a strict routine helped me get through the week. I made a grid listing out every fasting "meal" and what to take. Made a dedicated area on the table for this so I didn't have to think too much when my focus was low. |
A great cleansing & fasting program...especially for 1st timers!
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| Review Date: January 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Megaland, Atascadero, CA USA |
This is my first time doing a cleanse or fasting program of any kind. I gained 10 lbs over the holidays from eating a lot of "holiday" type of food and junk (LOTS of sweets). I wanted to start off the new year on a healthy start so I thought that by doing this, it would help eliminate some of my cravings ("sweet tooth").
I'm on my 4th day doing the program and I love it! It's really not that hard at all. I'm not one to have self-control when it comes to food and the appetite control really works miracles, as I don't even feel hungry at all. I had to work two home show parties & they were offering lots of yummy goodies and I had no desire to touch it (OK, I'm lying...I wanted it but I was good!). But it's true, the appetite control pills really do work!
The 1st day of the program, I felt a little colder than usual so I just bundled up and left the heater on in the house. The 2nd day of the program, I woke up feeling a bit shaky but it went away a little after I took the morning pills. The 3rd day, I woke up feeling really energized but felt a little light-headed later on during the day. Today (my 4th day), I feel totally fine!
I have been taking the pills with the fiber drink (suggestion: add lots of ice to make it easier to digest and/or a few tablespoons of fresh-juiced apple for those who are juicing) and drinking lots of water. I only juiced twice this whole time but I really wanted to fast completely so I stopped that and have only been drinking water. It's not really that hard!
The only complaints I have with the program is that it says that you're supposed to have 2-3 bowel movements a day and so far I've only had one on the 1st day and one on the 2nd day...and none since. I am planning on calling the help line to see if there's anything I can do to change that. Also, even with drinking plenty of water, I feel like my tongue is super dry and it's really white. So I'm assuming I must be dehydrated? But I'm drinking plenty of water and the color of my pee is light (when it's darker, it's usually a sign you're dehydrated). I guess that's another reason I should call!
Overall, I've had great results so far. I have lost 10 lbs since starting. I plan to eat just veggies, fruits and rice the 1st day I start eating again...which is just in two more days! I can't believe I'm almost done with this. This is probably the best self-control over ANYTHING I've ever had my whole entire life. This program makes it so easy! Just 5 days is all I could ever do so this was perfect for me. |
Great Kit for Digestive Health!
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| Review Date: May 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Stephany King, Boston, MA |
I have been using this kit once a year for the past four years. As a vegetarian, I have very little digestive issues, and I strive to keep it that way! By doing a yearly cleanse to start of the new year with this kit, I reduced alot of issues I used to have. As most people, I get pulled into the celebrating the holidays and my diet suffers. I restore the balance with this kit. Its a sacrafice not to eat for 5-days but well worth the results.
I find this kit to be the most effective. I like the 5-day program because its jsut long enough to feel the results but not too long that you feel near the point of starvation. This program is hard for the 1st two days, but the last three become easier. A few tips I've accumlated over the years:
~Read and follow the directions included. If you have a question, call and ask a representative of the company.
~Start day one on a day that you can rest alot and have access to a bathroom. Frequent urination tends to stop on the third day. Try to plan the 5-Day fast when you have very little social situations. Social situations always have food and it will only make it harder on you!
~Drinks lots of water and tea; keep hydrated. It makes the fast easier on the stomach.
~Lower your calorie intake and number of meals a few days before. It will ease the system and mentally prepare you for not eating for 5 days.
~The fiber included is the HARDEST thing in this program to choke down. Unfortunately, I found that I've gotten better "cleansing" results by not substituting this fiber supplement for another. I make it a point to have one serving of the included fiber per day and subtitute with caplets or an easier dissolving fiber supplement for the other 2 servings for the day. Be sure to read the ingredients of a fiber supplement you choose and compare it to the included fiber supplement.
~ I juice (I have a juicer)organic veggies or certain fruits once a day (begginning or end of day) during the fast to choke down the fiber supplement included. It will give juice the texture of a smoothy.
~ If you're not one to be able to take large pills (all pills included are large or multiples of small pills)get a pill crusher and add the powder to fresh juice (again, I have a juicer; I found Odwalla and Naked juices worked well. Be sure to read the ingredients before choosing.
I always feel better after the 5 days and it helps to keep my eating habits healthy for the rest of the year. My main concern is to restore my digestive health, but some of the perks are weight loss, clearer nails, skin and eyes. I personally also have better mentally clarity. |
Works good but tastes terrible
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| Review Date: August 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Horse woman, Thousand Oaks, CA |
| This product definately works but the fiber fortification tastes quite gross. I had to plug my nose every time I had to take it. The first two days are the worst and then your body will get used to not eating. I never felt famished but it was nice to finnaly eat after the 5 days. I got quite a bit of "alien" looking gunk out so it does work but it's a process you have to suffer through to get to that point. If you can stick it out it will work but I'm talking a lot of will power. If I didn't do the program with my husband at the same time I would never had made it. Use the buddy system so there is less temptation to eat. |
Great System
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| Review Date: April 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: nvironmental, |
| This will be my second time using this system and it really works! Once you mentally defeat your cravings then you can do it. I hate taking pills, but will do it for this application only. I love the results and that's why I will do this 3 times a year. Since doing this fast cleanse my skin has cleared up and I haven't had trouble with dairy products anymore. I found it very strange and tried to credit other reasons, but true indeed I can eat dairy again with no problems. I lost about 12 pounds, but picked it right back up when I started to eat normal foods again. The appetite control pills REALLY worked and by no means was I tempted to eat or cheat myself with food. I still cooked meals and baked goods for others and "never" had a taste because I was anxious to discuss my results with others and challenge myself for the first time doing a fast. I opted out of using the recommended vegetable juice recipe and purchased 100% nonconcentrated juice. The Fiber Fortification makes your juice disgusting and I absolutely hate it!! But I managed to get through it by using a straw after being mixed with apple juice and will do it again 100 times because the system worked for me. Someone told me to try it and then I encouraged my father and handy man who tried it with the same success since they both were approaching the age of a colonoscopy. |
Helps get all the bad stuff out, but be careful.
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| Review Date: December 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Steven Silber, Massapequa, NY United States |
| I do this fast twice a year just to give my digestive system a break and to try and eliminate toxins. Just be very careful if you have gout like I do. The starvation response in your body will cause uric acid levels in the bloodstream to rise and potentially trigger a gout attack (very painful). The advice of consulting with your doctor first is always a good one to follow. |
Excellent cleanser
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| Review Date: July 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: N. S. Mather, Los Angeles, CA |
I first used this product a year ago. According to the manufacturers, it can be safely used once every four months, which is what I have been trying to do. My experience has been that the first time through the focus is not so much on the cleansing - though it will do that, but rather just getting through the five days. There are a lot of pills, but I don't mind that. The only thing I am not fond of is the fiber mixture. In fact, that is the only reason I give this product four stars. The fiber is like drinking silt. The effect is worth it though.
The second time I tried the program I only made it through three days. But that was largely because I was trying to complete a fast during the holidays and it was way too easy to succumb to temptation. I waited until after the holidays and was able to get through it a second time. It was this completed second fast that I noticed the most drastic changes. I did feel clean and light inside and out. My head felt clear too and I was left with absolutely no desire to eat meat. In fact, I haven't had any meat except for fish since then.
I'v also managed to drop about 12 pounds during the two fasts - and I've been able to keep it off.
This is a great product. I highly recommend it. |
Best cleansing program I know of.
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| Review Date: February 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Barbara J. Mcfarland, San Diego, CA |
| This is the only cleansing program that treats several issues and yet provides excellent nutrition and appetite control as well, so you never feel hungry even though you are fasting for 5 days. |
I like it! Will use it again!
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| Review Date: May 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Zekara A. Riggsbee, Central, NJ |
I am at the end of day two and quite please with this cleanse. I already notice a change in my energy levels. I believe this will give me the results i am looking for.
I opted for the juice route and i use Odwalla Juices to mix my fiber in and then water for everything else.
Toughest part is the # of pills to take every day and the fiber when not in juice (tried it with water once and it was almost unbearable).
I have experienced being slightly light-headed and hunger pains but not much more. The appetite control pills work for me. Wonder if they can be used on a regular basis.
I now think eating is about the oral fixation and not much else. I am not hungry but I found myself wanting to chew something and taste something besides the inside of my mouth.
Takes will power, discipline and focus but i think its worth it.
Happy Cleansing!
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This makes fasting too easy!
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| Review Date: July 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Serguei Son, |
Yesterday I finished my second fast using Nature's Secret fasting cleanse. As other reviewers have remarked, the appetite control pills make the experience very easy (although it's already not too hard since you are allowed to take juices, try a pure water fast for a real challenge!). I wonder, however, whether feeling hungry is required for fasting to do its work? What if the healing mechanisms are not triggered if you do not experience hunger?
But there is no doubt at least that I lost weight as a result of the fast. An interesting feature of this program is that weight loss occurs exactly in the areas where most people would prefer it to be: abdomen and hips. In my case, it almost completely removed my "love handles" (they were not very big before the fast).
I would certainly prefer the fiber to be delivered in capsules rather than powder form, hence four stars rather than five. |
As enjoyable as not eating can be
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| Review Date: September 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Keli J. Thomas, Seattle Suburb, WA |
Suggestions for those who can't handle the fiber drink part (what I did): mix with V-8, texture in juice helped as well as letting it soak up some moisture for a bit. Ended up being like really thin oatmeal. Still gross but more do-able.
I cheated a little bit, but mostly because I missed chewing and flavor. Three cheats: 3 salt-n-pepper chips (individual, not bags or handfuls), 1/3 chicken breast (boneless/skinless) and LOTS of low sodium V-8.
I really, really feel the appetite suppressant pills worked. Wasn't that hungry and MANY pills/fiber/water filled me up. Felt less bloated and more energized afterword. Gave me a nice kick-start to my healthier eating (diet is a dirty word, sets ya up for failure). By having an empty stomach, allowed me to eat smaller portions when I started food again.
So far down 10 lbs in 3 weeks and blood pressure is down too!!
Also, noticed this on other reviews and TOTALLY agree: caused some MAJOR breakouts. I attributed it to eating less "cr@p" and skin purging I guess. |
Tough one!
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| Review Date: March 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Buttercup, Las Vegas |
I am a first time user and it was TOUGH! I was just too hungry. I think that a week or so before you start you should start cutting down on calories because it is such a shock on you body. I drank organic juices along with all the water that is required and it will fill your stomach but not satisfy the hunger. By day 3 I had a cup of steamed veggies for dinner. The fiber is not too bad if you take it with juice. The pills can be an overload after a while, but all that is nothing compared to the starvation feeling I had during the week.
Overall the product works because I noticed a big difference in my bowel movements even though I cheated by eating veggies and fruits. I would do it again but I would have to be more disciplined in my diet before starting it. |
Sense of control
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| Review Date: April 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: H. green, National Park, NJ United States |
| I decided to start this program the day after Easter. I must say I was suprised at how I didn't feel hungry and how easy it was to pass up all the left over sweets at home and at the office. I woke up on the second day feeling more refreshed then I have in a long time. Half way into my second day I started to feel dizzy though and had a small bowl of oatmeal and fruit. I only lasted a day and a half but found it very helpful to reconnecting with my true hunger compared to my mental cravings. I plan to use the rest of the kit in one day increments when I need it again. The only real downfall to the product is the number of pills you need to swallow. I was so tired of swallowing that I found it difficult to take all the recommended product. I would have given it a higher rating if not for all the pills you needed to take. |
Great results but bad side effects
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| Review Date: February 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mack, |
I've done 3 of these and had great results both in feeling better and weight loss. The problem came when my Dr found elevated liver enzymes indicating a toxic reaction to something in this mixture.
Kind of a serious side effect'
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I think 3 days should about do 'er.
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| Review Date: April 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: S. Rivera, Hanoi, Vietnam |
Wanted to flush my system and quit caffeine, junk food etc before I started my workout program.
Thoughts:
There's a lot of pills to swallow, but I didn't really mind. A lot of people have complained about the horrible taste of the fiber. Honestely, I thought it was bland, but not bad tasting at all. I mixed with water only and it reminded me of drinking a finely powdered sawdust. It didn't taste bad at all though.
Bowel movements were natural and not runny, although they did come with slightly more urgency than normal. After the middle of the second day, my bowels were clean, and the only thing running through me was the fiber and pills I was taking with the kit.
After the third day I decided that I like food after all and quit.
I feel like the product works, but I think that 5 days is a bit excessive and probably not that healthy to do. If you use this program, I think you could do it for 2-3 days and achieve the same results if you drink enough water.
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It is okay.
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| Review Date: February 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: RYAN MCCLIMON, USA |
I guess it works fine. This product has you taking herb pills at every meal time, as well as a hard-to-swallow "fiber fortification" drink, which is essentially tree bark pieces suspended in water.
I felt as if I had not eaten in 5 days when I was done. I did not feel especially cleansed.
Take note that this is not a "colon blow" type of bowel cleansing kit; this is more geared toward cleansing the total body of various toxins or spirits or some such. The booklet providided states that "Fasting allows the digestive system to rest and gives the body a changce to turn the energy it would normally use to digest food inward to focus on cellular and digestive rejuvination." That may or may not be true.
Pros:
It was fun to do something different
Swallowing herb pills is a great time
Cons:
Did not feel too cleansed
The "Fiber Fortification" powder chokes and gags you
In the end, I feel that this product and its regimen are perhaps useful as a starting place for diet changes and the like. I think the same result could be accomplished without this product, but the step by step instructions probably help to keep people "on track". |
Seems to work..terrible side effects...
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| Review Date: June 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Joshua Webb, Detroit MI |
| I recently just purchased this product and was excited to try it - really just to lose weight and rid the body of toxins. I didnt lower my calorie intake prior to use and didnt have an issue with food cravings. However, by the end of the second day I was so completely nauseated i had to eat. During the 48 hours i did take this product I had terrible sinus problems and an extreme lack of focus. I could barely work my 9-5! The Fiber powder is the most disgusting thing ive ever tried (and i have a high tolerance). It turned the water into a thick ooze...noo way was i going to do that for the entire time. I ended up substituting the fiber with benefiber and that seemed to do fine. It is now the end of day 2 and I am about to stop simply because i am tired of feeling like i have the flu. I may go get some white castle! |
Not for me...
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| Review Date: January 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D.P., |
| I was excited to use this product especially after reading the wonderful reviews. I am sorry that I have to write a bad review, but I just couldn't handle it for some reason. I started the cleanse this morning and had a terrible time gagging down the fiber. Each time I swallowed some, it came back up. So I bought some fiber from the store (breaking the rules, but it was worth it to not have to experience the fiber concoction again.) That made it so much easier. This afternoon, around lunch time, I started to get a headache. I assumed it was from the fast and decided to stick it out until my body got used to it. Then my stomach started progressively getting more and more uneasy and my headache so much worse. A couple hours after my dinner set of pills, I threw it all up. (It tastes even worse coming UP!) I was disappointed because I really wanted this to work for me. Immediately after I threw up, my stomach felt better and my headache started going away and now I feel TONS better. It just didn't agree with me. I wish it did. |
fasting kit
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| Review Date: December 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Marilyn M. Peck, |
I took 2 doses of this kit and I started to get sick. I could not complete the 5 day series. My daughter took it at the same time and she got sick too after the first day. I would not recommend this product to anyone!!!
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Not For Me
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| Review Date: November 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Lisa Savicky, goofy01girl |
| Maybe some people can go five days without eating but I found so hard to do. I was doing this to fully clean out my colon. I personally don't think it's healthy to go without food. I couldn't go one full day. I had really bad headaches and I had trouble focusing. I did this with two other friends and they had the same problems. I did do a strict vegetable and fruit diet about 4 days before starting the fast. I think I was getting better results by doing that and I was feeling great. This product maybe great for a lot of people but it wasn't for me. I think changing my diet does more in the long run than go without eating for five days. |
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