Brad Slavin

Standard Process 21 Day Cleanse – Day 5

I have not had any cravings at all thus far, not for meat nor for sweets and pasta.  Went for  a colon cleanse today at San Diego Colon Cleanse.  It is my first ever and although not part of the Standard Process formula I have been told that one of the biggest reasons that people fail is that they detoxify to quickly and the body needs to flush all of the toxins trapped in the colon.

And flush I did! I have never felt so filled and so emptied within just a few moments.  I recommend it to anyone – I feel great today and Julie is an amazing colon hydro-therapist.

I skipped lunch and only had a shake for breakfast today and for dinner I went to my parents and they had a salad for me!  Yay, this is the first 5 days down and I am sticking to it 100%

Tons of energy and I am eating so many new foods.

Welcome to Day 5 of the Purification Program.

Just a friendly reminder: corn is not a vegetable, it is a grain and there are no grains allowed on this program.

Also, remember that although something may be healthy (such as beans and nuts), it may not be allowed during the purification program due to other factors (such as potential food allergens).  So, with this in mind, remember: no beans or nuts of any kind.

How Should I Feel Today?

You should be feeling more energetic today and the cravings should continue decreasing.  Many have expressed that they have not only learned to ‘tolerate’ the shakes, but have even come to enjoy them.  Yes, yes, it’s true!

We mentioned yesterday that your sleep should be improving.  You should find that you are able to fall asleep easier, enjoy more restful sleep, and are able to sleep through the night more often.  The good news is that this should continue throughout the purification program and beyond (as long as you maintain some of your newly forming good habits).

Weight Loss

If you haven’t started exercising yet during this program, now is an excellent time to use some of your returning energy and start.  Remember, exercise is an essential part of losing weight during this program.

Reminders

Don’t wait to get hungry.  Waiting increases cravings, lowers your blood sugar level and can lead to fatigue.  Try to have your SP Complete Shake with your Whey Protein first thing in the morning and keep some approved snack foods around to munch on to keep your blood sugar and energy levels up.

Recipe of the Day

Guacamole

Ingredients:

– 2 Organic Avocados- peeled and mashed
– 1 clove minced garlic
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
– ½ chopped tomato (use less if diabetic)
– Salt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. Mix all together thoroughly and put avocado seed back into bowl to prevent turning brown.
Tip: although you can’t have tortilla chips (always a favorite with this dip) you can enjoy a nice crudité with your guacamole by slicing up some raw vegetables (or using them whole if you prefer).  Whole cherry tomatoes, sliced carrots and celery are always favorites.

What if I have Questions?

If you have questions about suggestions in this email or the purification program in general, we have an on-staff purification specialist available to assist you.Allison can assist with any questions you may have or general detoxification advice such as recipe suggestions.

Supplement Regimen for Day 5

Required

SP Complete 2 scoops twice per day minimum up to 5 shakes per day
SP Cleanse 7 capsules 3 times per day
Gastro-Fiber 3 capsules 3 times per day
Note: Your practitioner may recommend Colax or AF Betafood in place of Gastro-Fiber.  Please consult with Julie for details and dosages.

Suggested

Protein: Whey Pro Complete (2 tablespoons twice daily)
Cravings: Gymnema – 1 tablet 3 times per day or 2 tablets twice per day
Omega-3: Tuna Omega-3 Oil – 2 perles 2 times per day

Enjoy your increased energy and keep up the good work!

Brad Slavin

Standard Process 21 Day Cleanse – Day 0

Tomorrow I am starting the Standard Process 21 Day Cleanse. It is a whole food 21 day raw food cleanse that basically gets you eating raw and uncooked foods supplemented with 2-3 of their propriety shakes each day.

I revived this email from their support team and I will paste each days email for you to read and I will try post pictures of the foods that I am eating along with how I am feeling.  I am starting this cleanse at 203 pounds, and although not specifically designed for weight loss there is a weight management component that I am hoping to capitalize on.

Well Brad, tomorrow is your first day!  We are excited that you have chosen to embark on the 21-day purification program.  If this is your first time going through the program, you are in for a wonderful surprise.  At the end of the 21 days (in fact, long before that!) you should feel like a new person.  The common response from patients is “I haven’t felt this good in 20 years.”  If you have gone through the purification before you know that you will soon be feeling energized and ready to take on the world.

Our aim is to help you meet your health goals and achieve the highest degree of success possible over the next 3 weeks.  With that in mind, please read and apply the following suggestions in order to be more prepared.

1. Plan ahead. By planning ahead you can increase your success and avoid the frustration of feeling like “There’s nothing for me to eat”, particularly when you will be eating away from home.  For excellent tips refer to the Purification Program Handbook, p.17.  Spend a few moments here looking over the suggestions; you may be surprised at how helpful they are.
2. Be dedicated to all 21 Days! Yes, the first 2-3 days take some willpower (This is really the only somewhat difficult part of the program).  It is here that some cravings will present themselves.  Remember, they will pass quickly and eating frequently is key to knocking them out.  Almost everyone loses their cravings after the first few days and is amazed at the newfound control they experience.  For most of us it has taken years, if not decades, of bad eating habits and lifestyle choices to get us to where we are today.  Remember, it takes 21 days to form a new habit.  With that in mind, by the time you are done with this purification you will be well on your way to a healthier lifestyle!
3. FOLLOW THE PLAN! This purification program has been carefully planned so that your body gets the support it needs to complete each of its purification steps.  Following the plan is how you will achieve optimal results.  Also, the best weight loss is experienced when these steps are carefully followed in the sequence provided.  Do your best to not ‘take breaks’ or stray from the program!
4. Don’t forget to sweat, sweat, sweat. If you want to lose weight, we can’t overemphasize the importance of exercise and sweating.  This can be achieved through exercise, but can also be enhanced through the use of a sauna, steam room, etc.
5. Get plenty of sleep. Your body heals itself while you sleep.  Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night throughout the 3 weeks to allow your body plenty of time to rid itself of toxins.  Many, many patients have told us their sleep improved significantly over the 21 days.  If you are one who suffers from poor sleep you may be wonderfully surprised at how you start to sleep after day 7 or so.  We would love to hear your story as well!
6. Drink plenty of water. You should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day.  This will serve to help your body flush out toxins as well as helping you to lose excess water-weight.  What water is best?  We prefer Spring Water, as it is water from the earth.  (More on that later)  That being said, the most important thing is that you just drink water! Even if all you have is city water, it is VERY important to drink water, and city water is better than nothing.

Patient Resources

Throughout the next 21 days, we will make available to you several downloadable patient resources.  All resources are PDFs which can be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program available from www.adobe.com.  The first two resources are a Shopping List and Supplement Checklist.

Shopping List

To assist with shopping for the 21-Day Purification Program, we have assembled a basic shopping list.

www.purificationsupport.com/email/shopping-list.pdf

Supplement Checklist

We have created a checklist that you can print out and use throughout each day to ensure you are staying on track with your shakes and supplements.

www.purificationsupport.com/email/supplement-checklists.pdf

Each day you will receive an email with the following components:

How Should I Feel Today?

This will contain a brief overview of how most people feel on this day of the program.  Please remember that this is based on the ‘average’ response and that you may feel better or worse, depending on how your body is riding itself of toxins and healing past injuries and illnesses.  Don’t be alarmed if you don’t feel exactly the way described, as each person’s experience is unique.

Weight Loss

This section will contain specific advice and information with regards to weight loss.  If weight loss is one of your goals you are strongly encouraged to pay attention to this section.

Reminders

This section will contain general reminders and tips.

Recipe of the Day

As it sounds, this will contain a ‘detox approved’ recipe for you to enjoy.

“Did You Know?”

Experience an “Aha!” moment by learning something new.

If you have questions about suggestions in this email or the purification program in general, we have an on-staff purification specialist available to assist you.Allison can assist with any questions you may have or general detoxification advice such as recipe suggestions.

Supplement Regimen for the Day

This will contain the most common supplements used during the purification program along with some suggested additions.  You should follow the supplement regimen provided, unless your health care professional advises you differently.

Get a good night’s rest as tomorrow the adventure begins!