Brad Slavin

Standard Process 21 Day Cleanse – Day 13

SSDD – Same Stuff Different Day. I am really happy that I am on this journey – I feel amazing.  I did a little bit of a cheat today, I had steamed artichokes and brussel sprouts – it seems so pathetic to think that my CHEAT on this cleans has been to eat cooked veggies.  I am pathetic.

Welcome to Day 13 of the Purification Program.

You are 9 days away from meeting your goal.  From here on out, unless you are feeling bad (in which case you need to discuss your situation with your health care provider), we want to begin preparing you for completion of the purification program.

Some people just cross the finish line, are happy they have completed the program and go back to their normal lifestyle.  If this is what you are aiming for, no problem.  However, most want to capitalize on this as the first step in a new direction.  They want to maintain the results and begin their journey towards maximizing their genetic potential.

So, how do you maintain the results you have achieved thus far?  Do you want to continue losing weight?  Do you want to come off hypertension medications, antacids or anti-depressants?  Well, we are going to provide guidance to help you over the coming week.

First, and most important, you need to schedule testing with the doctor who has put you on the medications you are wanting to work towards getting off of.  At the conclusion of this program you will be in the optimal position to be tested.  Make sure you have your appointments set before you come off the purification program (ideally on the last day or two of the program.)

How Should I Feel Today?

Not to sound like a broken record, but today should be more of the same.  You are one day closer to completing the program and, to be blunt, here’s how you should be feeling…

You should feel more in control, more at ease, more at peace with your own body, more charismatic, more sensual and overall just more alive!  In other words, you should be feeling GREAT!  The good news is that this great feeling should continue on through the rest of the 21 days and beyond the conclusion of the program, assuming of course that you incorporate some of the changes you have made into your everyday life.

Weight Loss

Are you using your newfound energy for working out?  I know we have mentioned this multiple times, but sweating is KEY to losing weight.  Drink lots of water and sweat, sweat, sweat.

Reminders

If you are experiencing constipation, remember to drink at least 64 ounces of water per day.  In addition, be sure to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits with high fiber content.  Eating a beet a day will also encourage regular bowel movements.  Talk with your health care professional for other recommendations.

Recipe of the Day

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients:

– 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
– ½ teaspoon dried thyme
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon pepper
– 2 garlic cloves, pressed
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes
– ½ cup Pacific free range chicken broth
– ½ teaspoon lemon peel
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 tablespoon arrowroot

Directions:

1. Light oil broiler pan with small amount of olive oil.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Season both sides of chicken with thyme, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
4. Place chicken on broiler pan about 2″-3″ from the heat for 5 minutes per side or until 160 degrees at thickest part.
5. Remove from broiler and keep warm.
6. Heat a large skillet lightly oiled over medium heat.
7. Add garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds.
8. Add tomatoes and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook for 3 minutes.
9. Place tomatoes on platter with chicken.
10. Combine arrowroot and broth in a cup.
11. Stir until dissolved.
12. In the same skillet, whisk together the arrowroot mixture, lemon peel and lemon juice and bring to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly.
13. Cook for one minute or until sauce is slightly thickened.
14. Add butter and any juice collected on platter and boil while stirring constantly.
15. Cook until butter is just melted and sauce thickens.
16. Pour over the chicken and serve.

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 13

Required

SP Complete 2 scoops twice per day minimum up to 5 shakes per day
SP Green Food 5 capsules 2 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

Brad Slavin

Standard Process 21 Day Cleanse – Day 12

Went to see Julie today at colonsd.com she is amazing. She really takes time to help you understand what is going on with your body and how it processes food.  I expected that I would be a little embarrassed about having a colonic but she makes you feel very very comfortable.

Nothing to report today – feel great, tons of energy.

Day 12 – Breakfast

Welcome to Day 12 of the Purification Program.

Most likely you have enjoyed a day of reintroducing meat back into your diet.  Hopefully you stuck to the amounts recommended and didn’t overdo it.  Remember to pace yourself, as you do not want to spoil 11 days of hard work!

How Should I Feel Today?

You should feel good after the reintroduction of meat into your diet.  Many people find that they have more energy, especially at the gym, after reintroducing protein from food (as opposed to simply adding the whey protein into their shakes).

If you do not feel good, you should ensure you are tracking how you feel and what you are eating in your Daily Intake Journal.  This is a key component of identifying what foods ‘agree’ with you and which ones don’t.  If you find that something you have reintroduced makes you feel less than 100%, experiment with not having that again for a day or so, then reintroduce it and see if the same negative reactions return.  If they do, flag that food as a potential allergen and discuss this with your health care provider.

Weight Loss

Have you not lost weight on the program so far?  Well, don’t give up.  Are your clothes fitting better?  Do you notice that your face is looking healthier?  It is entirely possible that you are losing fat even if you are not losing pounds.  This is actually quite common and you will find that as you continue to eat healthy and exercise the pounds will then begin to come off.

As you are reintroducing meat into your diet, remember that you should not ‘fill up’ on meat.  It is VERY important that you are eating lots of healthy vegetables and limiting your fruit intake.  It is these vegetables (especially cruciferous vegetables) that will help you to become healthier and lose weight.

Reminders

Points to Ponder: Cruciferous vegetables have been shown in numerous studies to dramatically reduce your chance of getting cancer, especially hormonal cancers like breast, prostate and ovarian.  Some studies have even shown a reduction in bladder and lung cancer.

References: (Take a quick look!)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/09/050915003652.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17317210
http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/17/4/938
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/138/3/526
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSARM78181220080317

Eating these powerful foods daily can make dramatic changes in the outcome of your life, so make them part of your diet from now on.  Don’t let the good habits you develop during the purification program go to waste.

One patient said, “I had to learn to eat to live and not just live to eat.”  Great advice!  In reality, good foods taste good and after the 21 days you will surprised to find that almost any meal you like can be made in a healthier manner.  The key is learning to use the right oils, right flour and right sugar (i.e. natural, unrefined sugar cane).  Once you start cooking healthier you will feel better and love the way it tastes.

Recipe of the Day

Fish Creole

Ingredients:

– 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil
– 1/3 cup celery, thinly sliced
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– ¼ cup green pepper, chopped
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1 bay leaf
– 2 ½ tablespoon fresh parsley or 2 ½ teaspoon dried parsley
– ¼ teaspoon chopped rosemary
– 1 28 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes with liquid (or regular)
– 1 ½ pounds fish fillet (tilapia, sole, etc. try to find wild versus farm raised)
– 2 cups cooked short grain brown rice (once reintroducing whole grains)

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil and lightly sauté the onion, celery, pepper and garlic until soft.
2. Add parsley, bay leaf, rosemary and tomatoes.
3. Leave uncovered and simmer for about 25 minutes.
4. Add the fish fillets, which have been cut into small pieces.
5. Simmer till cooked through – approximately 10-12 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf and serve alone or with brown rice if directed by physician.

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 12

Required

SP Complete 2 scoops twice per day minimum up to 5 shakes per day
SP Green Food 5 capsules 2 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

Brad Slavin

Standard Process 21 Day Cleanse – Day 4

Today was the best day that I have had so far, I am not feeling at all sluggish – but actually after my workout I am starting to get used to this.

One big note and suggestion is to cut all the veggies that you are going to use that day all in one session – it saves time and sets you up to have a snack if you need it.

I am feeling pretty great, at this point I think I have eaten more salad than I did in all of January.

Day 4 – Breakfast

Welcome to Day 4 of the Purification Program.

“Where the determination is, the way can be found.” – George S. Clason

How Should I Feel Today?

If you have been feeling rough the last couple of days we have great news for you.  Today should be the beginning of your ‘reward’ for embarking on this intense program of detoxification.  The average patient begins to feel more energetic and vigorous on day four.  If you have experienced headaches as your body has released toxins, these should lessen in intensity.  You should feel your energy beginning to return and surpass your ‘normal’ levels.  Many have stated that they begin to experience energy levels that they have not had for many years.  As a bonus, you should also find that you are beginning to sleep better at night.

One key point to remember is that everyone detoxifies differently.  Some experience headaches.  Some experience shoulder or back pain.  Some experience an upset stomach.  These experiences vary in intensity and duration, but most important to keep in mind is that it is all part of the process.  If you experience anything that concerns you, remember that your health care professional is available to discuss this with you.

Weight Loss

The more you sweat, the more you detoxify and lose weight.  Remember, this can be achieved through exercise, but can also be enhanced through the use of a sauna, steam room, etc.  Whatever you do, don’t try to fast, it can turn down your metabolism and in fact keep you from losing weight.

Reminders

Make sure you are having 1-3 bowel movements each day during the program.  If not, make sure that you are drinking enough water.  Remember, you should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Recipe of the Day

Vegetable Angel Hair Zucchini “Pasta”

Ingredients:

– 3 zucchini
– 16 oz cherry tomatoes (very flavorful) or 1 lb. regular tomatoes
– 1/2 small white onion
– A few fresh basil leaves
– 1 or 2 cloves of garlic
– 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper (not green)
– 2 tsp. dried Italian spices or oregano, basil, salt & pepper
– A little Olive Oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Use a Spiral slicer to cut Zucchini into angel hair like strands.
2. Place all other items in a food processor or blender, and PULSE CHOP to obtain a “chunky” consistency.  We don’t recommend pureeing the mixture.
3. Pour sauce into a bowl and allow to “set” for 30 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
4. Pour sauce over your Zucchini “pasta”.

Don’t forget to drink lots of water and sweat, sweat, sweat!

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 4

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.

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