Detoxification Program

There are many detox programs on the market today. How do you know which one is right for you.  The first question you should ask yourself is "What are you trying to accomplish?" Do you simply want to lose weight? Do you want to improve your digestive health? Do you want to lower your cholesterol or reduce your triglyceride count.  How about improving your eating habits?  The Standard Process detox program we provide at Structure Chiropractic & PT will accomplish all of the above. Along with your kit you will receive a food intake journal, an instructional DVD and many recipe ideas to help you along the way to a healthier way of life.

Program Details

The foundation of our 21-day purification program includes eating whole, organic, and unprocessed foods; taking whole food supplements; and drinking plenty of water. You will eat vegetables and fruit from days 1-10, with select proteins added at day 11. It's simple, yet clinically effective.

What Supplements Will I Use
During Purification?

While participating in the Purification Program, your health care professional will recommend you take the following whole food supplements.
 SP Cleanse® - Purification

    * Taken 3 times per day on days 1-7

 SP Complete™ - Nutritious Supplement Shakes

    * Taken 2-3 times per day throughout the program

 Gastro-Fiber® - Fiber Support

    * Taken 3 times per day throughout the program

 SP Green Food™ - Phytonutrients

    * Taken 2 times per day on days 8-21

Additional Supplementation

Your health care professional may also recommend these and other supplements during your program.

    * Whey Pro Complete–Supplies 15 additional grams of protein per serving to increase energy and support muscle tissue growth; may be added to SP Complete shakes
    * Tuna Omega-3 Oil–Provides omega-3 fatty acids
    * Gymnema 4g from MediHerb–Maintains healthy blood sugar levels already within a healthy range when combined with a healthy diet
    * Lact-Enz®–Helps maintain a healthy intestinal environment
    * Linum B6–Contains flaxseed oil to help maintain healthy skin, nerve tissue, and blood fat levels†

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What Will I Eat?

Vegetables

You can eat an unlimited amount of vegetables from the list below (use organic whenever possible). Your vegetable intake should be twice the amount of fruit intake.

    * Average serving size = ½ cup
    * No dried or canned vegetables; frozen OK
    * Fresh juices made from vegetables are also allowed
    * Most vegetables may be steamed for four minutes or stir fried over low heat; however, for best results, consume ½ of your vegetables raw
    * Fresh organic herbs and spices are optional

Artichokes
Asparagus
Beets, red
  (Steam for 20-30 minutes
  or until soft)
Bok choy
Broccoli or brocciflower
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (all types)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chives, onions, leeks, garlic
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Kohlrabies
Mushrooms
Peppers (any color)
Radishes
Lettuce and Greens
Arugula
Beet greens
Collard greens
Dandelion greens
Endive
Escarole
Kale
Mustard greens
Radicchio
Red and green leaf
Romaine
Spinach
Swiss chard
Watercress

Oils

    * Average serving size = 1 tsp. | Servings: 4-7 teaspoons per day
    * Should be cold-pressed and unprocessed
    * Use high-quality oils, such as:

Coconut oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
Fish oil
Flaxseed oil (Keep refrigerated, do not heat)
Grape seed oil
Spring Water

    * Drink a minimum of 8 glasses (64 oz.) of spring water a day

Fruit

These fruits are just a sampling. Keep in mind that you should eat twice as many servings of vegetables as fruits–fresh or frozen only, no dried or canned fruit (use organic whenever possible).
Average serving size indicated
Apples, 1 medium
Apricots, raw (3 medium)
Avocados, ¼
Bananas, ½ per shake
Blackberries, 1 cup
Blueberries, 1 cup
Cantaloupe, ½ medium
Cherries, 15
Cranberries, 1 cup whole
Figs, 2
Grapefruit, 1 whole
Grapes, 15
Guavas, 1 whole
Honeydew melon, ¼ small
Kiwis, 1 whole
Kumquats, 1 whole
Lemons, 1 whole
Limes, 1 whole
Loganberries, 1 cup
Mangos, 1 whole
Mulberries, 1 cup
Nectarines, 2 small
Oranges, 1 large
Papayas, 1 small
Peaches, 2 small
Pears, 1 medium
Pineapple, ½ cup
Plums, 2 small
Pomegranates, 1 whole
Raspberries, 1 ½ cup
Rhubarb, 1 cup
Strawberries, 1 ½ cup
Tangerines, 2 small
Tomatoes, 1 medium
Lentils* or Rice

    * Average serving size = ½ cup cooked
    * 1-2 servings of lentils or 1 serving of wild or brown rice per day

*Lentils are recommended over rice because lentils have a higher protein content
Protein Sources (optional – can be added to program on day 11)

    * Average serving size = 3 oz. cooked
    * Total servings: 2-4 per day, with 1-2 servings being fish

Fish should be deep sea fish (e.g. salmon, cod, or sea bass), not farm raised
Select lean meat (chicken) that is organic, free range, antibiotic free, and hormone free, if possible.

    * Prepare by broiling, baking, roasting, or poaching
    * No cured, smoked, or luncheon meats
    * Ask your health care professional about adding 2 scoops of Whey Pro Complete, a powdered protein supplement, to each SP Complete shake for additional protein. (Whey Pro Complete can be added to shakes starting on day 1.)