Why Purification?
Purification
is merely the internal cleansing and detoxification of your body. Think
of it as "spring cleaning" for your insides.
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 everyday, including 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 natural toxins and minimize your
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
- Digestion and other gastrointestinal problems
- Food cravings and weight gain
- Reduced mental clarity
- Low libido
Your
toxic load is the amount of toxins that your body needs to process. By
answering the following questions, you may gain some insight as to your
current toxic load.
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 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. Your health care professional can help you assess your toxic load.
A
purification program can have a significant, positive effect on the
biochemistry of the body while allowing natural toxins and byproducts of
daily metabolism to be eliminated. By participating in a purification
program, you may notice the following:
- Improved weight management results
- Increased energy/vitality
- Better digestion
- Less bloating
- Clearer skin
- Shinier hair
- Better sleep
- Clearer thinking
- Disappearance or lessening of past conditions†
The
Standard Process Purification Program is not a diet. It is a program
that helps you live a healthier life by purifying, nourishing, and
maintaining a healthy body and weight.
Our 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.†