21 Day Purification Program
- Average weight loss - 10lbs.
- For those who had follow-up bloodwork, it showed they most improved their
- A1c
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Some Hypertensive patients were able to lower their blood pressure.
- Most indicated that they felt energized, had improved mental clarity, and felt good in general.
21-Day Purification Program.
For the first time in years, some were able to begin an exercise program with walking and bike riding, since they felt lighter.
"This program allowed me to get back on track with healthy eating habits, made easy with a simple shopping list, numerous recipes, and Facebook groups. I desperately needed to reduce/eliminate my coffee intake due to the irritation it was having on my GI tract, eliminate sweeteners that were making my teeth sensitive, and monitor my foods more closely in order to eliminate certain foods and preservatives that were making me sick."
A: Why Do I need purification?
Purification, also known as detoxification, can help you remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain a healthy weight. We are exposed to external toxins on a daily basis. These include pollutants, pesticides, and chemicals. Internally, our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function. Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened. Purification offers your body additional support to expel and metabolize these toxins and manage weight, which is important to maintaining your health and vitality.*
Toxins can contribute to a wide range of conditions:
Stuffy head
Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
Indigestion and other temporary gastrointestinal upset
Food cravings and weight gain
Reduced mental clarity
Low libido
Skin that’s not looking its best
Joint discomfort
B: Toxins
There are approximately 80,000 chemicals registered for use in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that hundreds of these chemicals are present in our bodies1. Some research shows that certain chemicals may affect our immune, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive systems. The following are examples of external and internal toxins:
External Toxins
Air and water pollutants
Cigarette smoke
Certain personal care products
Heavy metals
Certain household cleaning products
Pesticides
Preservatives and additives
Trans fats
Internal Toxins
Ammonia
Carbon dioxide
Free radicals*
C: How do you determine your toxic load?
Your toxic load is the amount of toxins that your body must process.
Yes No Do you or have you eaten processed foods?
Yes No Do you eat non-organic fruits and vegetables?
Yes No Do you eat meat that is not organic?
Yes No Do you or have you ever used artificial sweeteners?
Yes No Do you drink soda?
Yes No Do the foods you eat have preservatives, additives, dyes, or sweeteners added?
Yes No Do you eat fast foods and/or eat out regularly?
Yes No Do you charbroil or grill foods?
Yes No Do you drink coffee regularly?
Yes No Do you drink alcohol?
Yes No Do you drink tap water?
If the majority of your answers are “yes,” then it is likely that your diet contributes significantly to your toxic load. Beyond diet, many external toxins — such as personal care products, cleaners, and pollution — add to your load. Your health care professional may have you complete a more comprehensive questionnaire to understand your toxic load.**
The toxicity questionnaire above relates to your eating habits. However, beyond diet, there are other toxicity factors that relate to the functioning of the body and organs. For a more detailed questionnaire that addresses the challenges to various organs please click here to complete The Toxicity Questionnaire.
D: What Organs Are Involved
The Standard Process Purification Program stimulates specific detoxification organs in the body—the liver, kidneys, and intestines. With help from these organs, your toxic load can decrease, and your body can concentrate its energy on purification. This can help you achieve optimal health by cleansing the body from the inside out.*
Liver
Filters toxins
Aids the body in metabolizing fat, protein, and carbohydrates
Helps transform many toxins into harmless agents
Kidneys
Filter waste and excess fluid from the blood
Regulate and release the right balance of sodium, phosphorus, and potassium for the body to function properly
Small Intestine
Digests food so that nutrients can be absorbed into the blood and transported to the liver
Provides a barrier that blocks toxins from the rest of the body
Large Intestine
Absorbs water and electrolytes, forming waste that is excreted from the body
Produces antibodies for gastrointestinal health
Contains bacteria that create fatty acids and some vitamins for extra nutritional support
E: What the program includes:
Purification Kit (Customized for each patient)
Pill Box
Recipes
Shopping list
Program guide
One hour consult/coaching
The cost of this 21-day program starting at $125.
So began… and continues, our bi-annual Purification Program every January and October.