Showing posts with label detoxification. Show all posts
Showing posts with label detoxification. Show all posts

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Fall Cleansing


I am in the middle of the Standard Process Purification Diet. I wanted to detoxify my body from a summer of fun and get ready for winter. In the past I have had difficulty doing cleanses. I have found myself to get quite emotional while doing a cleanse. There are a lot of attachments we have to eating, to getting what we want and getting it now (instant gratification) that it's easy to understand.

This is my 5th cleanse since I began working with Dr. John and I can tell you that it is getting easier! I have had very few cravings this time around. In the past, I have gotten a really bad headache when I start the cleanse that in the past lasted 3-4 days. This time, I had a mild headache that only lasted 1 day! Besides being a little bit tired, I have felt great! I am beginning to "get it" ... to realize how exactly I should be eating on a daily basis, the difference between excess and balance.

I have also experienced emotional cleansing as well. During my last NET (Neuro-Emotional Technique) session, I was able to connect to and process some really intense and deep emotional traumas and I have felt much lighter ever since. I have experienced a lot of anger for past hurts and present slights, but do not feel burdened by those emotions any longer. The liver is the organ that is most affected by anger, so it is appropriate that I do not feel so angry anymore. This cleanse has been so interesting and such an amazing step in my healing journey!

Cari

Friday, April 10, 2009

Simple Facts with Dr. John

What would happen if we never took the trash out of the house? Would you be able to live amongst the garbage piling up over the course of a week? A month? How about a whole year? In our current era, we live in a world of pollution, pesticides in our non-organic foods, synthetic chemicals in our water supply, and even our bodies’ own waste, all of which pile up like garbage in our personal “homes”, our physical bodies. If we don't take out the garbage then we have to live amongst it. Imagine a house filled with garbage. What kind of disgusting, rotting things would you find over a year? Now imagine our bodies housing the same rotting materials. WAKE UP! This is exactly what is happening. Disease doesn't just happen, it's created.

Learn about safe effective ways to clean up the garbage during our April Lecture series. (This series will be repeated again in August.)


by Dr. John Wendt

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Spring Cleaning for Our Bodies

Liver Detoxification & Weight Management Program

Going on the Purification Diet is a Commitment, but the results will make the effort worthwhile.

The diet focuses on what you eat. Your diet will include Standard Process Supplements, and whole foods that contain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients which support all the major organ systems during purification. In addition the program contains foods that will help maintain a consistent, healthy weight.

This is a guideline, so be creative and have fun with choices. Try new foods, and discover new ways to enjoy eating. Purification may be a struggle, but remember what you are striving for, a healthier you.

Why Do I need purification?
AKA detoxification, helps your body remove natural toxins in your body and help maintain healthy weight.
Exposure to toxins daily:
Pollutants
Pesticides
Chemicals
Natural Cellular Waste Products

Leading to Conditions like:
Stuffy head
Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
Digestion and other GI problems
Food Cravings and Weight Gain
Reduced Mental Clarity
Low Libido

Approximately 80,000 synthetic chemicals registered in the U.S. The CDC reports hundreds of these chemicals are in our bodies. Research shows the degenerative effects of these on our immune, endocrine, nervous and reproductive systems.

External Toxins
Air/ Water Pollutants Caffeine Pesticides Cigarette Smoke Herbicides
Cosmetics Pharmaceuticals Heavy Metals Preservatives

Internal Toxins
House Cleaners Ammonia Carbon Dioxide Free Radicals

How do I determine my toxic load?
Your toxic load is the amount of toxins that your body needs to process. Answering this may begin to give you insight into your current toxic load.

Yes No Do you or have you eaten processed foods?
Yes No Do you or have you eaten non-organic fruits or vegetables?
Yes No Do you eat meat and poultry that are not free range?
Yes No Do you consume genetically altered food?
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 perfumes, cleaners, and pollution, add to your load.

How do internal organs assist in purification?

Liver
  • Filters toxins
  • Aids the body in metabolizing fat, protein and carbohydrates
  • Helps transform many toxins into harmless agents
Kidneys
  • Filter out 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 bacterium that create fatty acids and some vitamins for additional nutritional support

What supplements will I use during purification?

SP Cleanse | Purification
-Vegetarian supplement that helps the body’s purifying organs-kidneys, liver, and intestines-eliminate internal and external toxins.
-Contains 20 different whole foods and botanicals with intrinsic detoxifying properties.
-Supports the body’s ability to remove toxins by:
  • Maintaining healthy liver function
  • Supporting a healthy gastrointestinal environment
  • Encouraging healthy kidney function
  • Promoting regular elimination
  • Supporting the lymphatic system, a major part of the immune system
-Contains Spanish Black Radish that stimulates detoxification

SP Complete | Nutritious Supplement Shakes
-Offers essential whole food nutrition in a versatile shake
-Delivers powerful antioxidant protection to support liver detoxification and immune function, as well as combat free radical damage
-Provides amino acids, essential fatty acids, and other vitamins to support intestinal, muscular and immune health

Gastro-Fiber | Fiber Support
-Provides dietary fiber and other whole food sources that support:
  • Softening of the stool
  • Regular elimination
  • A healthy gut
  • An optimal environment for the natural growth of “friendly” intestinal bacteria

SP Green Food | Phytonutrients
Contains five organically grown whole food concentrates: Brussels sprouts, kale, alfalfa, buckwheat, and barley grass to:
  • Support detoxification in the liver and combat free radical damage
  • Provide a good source of essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals


Supplement Regimen:
Days 1-7
  • 2-3 SP Complete shakes per day (2 scoops per shake)
  • 7 SP Cleanse capsules 3 times per day
  • 3 Gastro-Fiber capsules 3 times per day

Days 8-21
  • 2-3 SP Complete shakes per day (2 scoops per shake)
  • 3 Gastro-Fiber capsules 3 times per day
  • 5 SP Green Food capsules 2 times per day

Refrain from consuming/using:
  • Alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, or other stimulants
  • Taper off before you begin your program to lessen headaches.
  • Nuts/seeds
  • Dairy
  • Grains (except wild or brown rice)
  • Processed or refined foods
The purification program emphasizes supplements and whole foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, while limiting high-calorie, refined foods and saturated fats. Nourishing yourself with nutrient-rich foods will provide the complex combination of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are needed to protect the body and promote optimal health.

If you have any questions or would like to participate in this cleanse, please contact our office.