Stephanie Zgraggen, DC, MS, CNS, CCN
Stephanie Zgraggen, DC, MS, CNS, CCN, is a licensed
chiropractic physician and holds a bachelor’s degree in
exercise physiology. She has expertise in functional
nutritional and herbal therapy as well as saliva and hair
analysis. Dr. Zgraggen’s Charleston, South Carolina
based private practice, Lime and Lotus, LLC, is centered
on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and
whole food supplementation. Dr. Zgraggen has also
shared her advice as a featured author in a variety of
national publications such as, Chiropractic Economics,
Natural Practitioner and Nutritional Perspectives.
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Exposure to “Toxic” Substances in Our Environment
• Definition of “Toxic” • Where are all of the toxic
substances coming from? • How do we address toxic
substances in our bodies?
1Neltner, T. G., Kulkarni, N. R., Alger, H. M., Maffini, M. V., Bongard, E. D., Fortin, N. D., & Olson, E. D. (2011). Navigating the U.S. Food additive regulatory program. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 10(6), 342–368. doi:10.1111/j.1541-4337.2011.00166.x 2Retrieved October 12, 2016, from http://www.usda.gov/factbook/chapter2.pdf 3McCaffrey, D. (2012). The science of skinny: Start understanding your body’s chemistry - and stop dieting forever. Boston, MA: Da Capo Lifelong. 4CDC. (2013, December 20). Trends in the prevalence of excess dietary sodium intake — United States, 2003–2010. Retrieved October 12, 2016, from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6250a1.htm?s_cid=mm6250a1_w
Statistics: Ingested Chemicals
• The FDA allowed 10,000 chemical additives to be used in food as additives.1
• In 2000 Americans annually consumed 155 lbs of caloric sweeteners compared to 106 pounds per capita in the 1950s.2
• Americans ingest annual intake of 14 lbs of additive.3
• The CDC estimated an annual salt intake of 2.74 lbs.4
How to Deal with All the Pollution?
Limit your exposure.
• Replace the substances in the house, yard, skin care products, and food with clean alternatives.
Tune up the body’s natural detoxification ability.
• Perform a whole body detoxification a minimum of once per year.
Retrieved October 12, 2016, from https://www.standardprocess.com/Products/Literature/Patient-Purification-Program-Guide
Toxins Can Contribute to A Range of Conditions:
• Food cravings and weight gain
• Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
• Reduced mental clarity
• Low libido
• Joint discomfort
• Indigestion
• Stuffy head
America’s Weight Management Problem
70.7% of Americans have a BMI 25 and over.+
A healthy BMI for an adult is 18.5 – 24.9.
* http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus15.pdf#053 Retrieved September 28, 2016, from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus15.pdf#053
2015 Statistics
Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011.
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html
Questionnaire
Front side is indicative of the challenges to various organs.
Back side is indicative of the person’s risk of exposure in his environment.
Free Tool – In paper and Digital Format
www.standardprocess.com/TQ
Questionnaire
The higher the score, the more concern for the person.
If any individual section total is 6 or more, or if the grand total for sections 1 and 2 is 40 or more, then the person may benefit from the Clinical Purification program.
Foods That May Support Phase One Modulation
Brassicas
Nutritional yeast
Whole grains
Citrus*
Green tea
Berries
*excluding grapefruit
Foods That May Support Phase Two Modulation
Glutathione: Brassicas, asparagus, avocado, walnuts
Amino Acid: Protein-rich foods (high quality meats), glycine
Methylation: Green leafies (folate), beets (betaine), eggs (choline), meats (B12)
Foods That May Support Phase Two Modulation
Sulfation: Egg yolks, red pepper, garlic, onion, shallots, brassicas
Glucuronidation: Sulfur-rich foods above, citrus fruits*
Acetylation: Yeast, whole grains, peppers (B vitamins), cabbage, citrus fruits (vitamin C)
*Excluding grapefruit
SP Cleanse®
• Supports the body’s normal process for removing substances from the body
• Supports healthy kidney, liver, and gallbladder function
• Encourages healthy digestive function
• Supports the body’s natural toxin-elimination function
• Promotes healthy elimination*
Usually taken during the first week of the program
• Juniper berry powder
• Red clover powder
• Collinsonia root
• Apple pectin
• Burdock root powder
• Barley grass powder
• Dandelion leaf
• Beet root
• Spanish black radish root
• Oregon grape root powder
• Cayenne pepper powder
• Fenugreek seed powder
• Choline
• Inositol
• Globe artichoke leaf
• Fennel seed
• Milk thistle
• Mushroom powder
• Broccoli powder
• Kale powder
• Carrot root
• Sweet potato
Days 1-7: Seven capsules, three times per day
Proprietary Blend
SP Cleanse®
SP Complete®, SP Complete® Flavors, and SP Complete® Dairy Free Offers essential whole food nutrition in a convenient powder
• Provides amino acids
• Supports intestinal, muscular, and immune health
• Provides antioxidant activity
• Supports healthy liver function
• Supports the body's normal toxin-elimination function
• Contains nondenatured whey proteins that have kept their nutritional integrity throughout the manufacturing process
• Supports the maintenance of a healthy weight when combined with a healthy lifestyle
• Adds vital nutrients to any diet and it can be used as nutritional support in the Standard Process Purification Program*
• To be used throughout the entire program
Proprietary Blend:
• Whey Protein Powder
• Flax Meal Powder
• Rice Protein Powder
• Calcium Citrate
• Magnesium Citrate
• Buckwheat Leaf
• Brussels Sprouts Powder
• Kale Powder
• Choline
• Inositol
• Alfalfa Juice Powder
• Sunflower Lecithin
• Grape Seed Extract
• Carrot Powder
• Red Wine Extract
SP Complete®
Days 1-21: Two rounded scoops per shake, one to three shakes per day
SP Complete® Flavors
Days 1-21: Four rounded tablespoons (scoops) in 8 oz water, two shakes per day
• NEW vanilla and chocolate flavor • Convenient: Just add water, shake, and go! • Gluten free • Great taste
Proprietary Blend:
• Rice Protein Concentrate
• Flax Meal Powder
• Calcium Citrate
• Magnesium Citrate
• Buckwheat Leaf
• Brussels Sprouts Powder
• Kale Powder
• Choline
• Inositol
• Alfalfa Juice Powder
• Sunflower Lecithin
• Grape Seed Extract
• Carrot Root Powder
• Red Wine Extract
SP Complete® Dairy Free
Days 1-21: Two rounded scoops per shake, one to three shakes per day
SP Complete® Shake Original Recipe
• 2 rounded tablespoons (scoops) of SP Complete® (or Dairy Free)
• 8 ounces water
• 1 tablespoon high-quality oil (flaxseed oil)
• 1 – 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen fruit
Thoroughly blend all ingredients together
Fiber Supplementation
• Encourages a healthy intestinal environment to help maintain proper intestinal flora
• Cleanses the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract and encourages a healthy GI tract pH
• Maintains healthy lipid and blood glucose levels already in normal ranges
• Supports healthy bowel function
• Promotes regular intestinal motility and elimination
• Supports healthy epithelial cells in the bowel
• Supports the immune system
• To be taken throughout the entire program*
Gastro-Fiber®
Proprietary Blend:
• Psyllium (husk) powder
• Collinsonia (root) powder
• Apple pectin
• Fennel (seed)
• Fenugreek (seed) powder
Three capsules, three times per day
• Oat fiber
• Beet fiber
• Rice bran
• Carrot root
• Sweet potato
• Beet root
• Apple pectin
• Carrot fiber
Whole Food Fiber
Days 1-21: One level tablespoon per shake
Proprietary Blend:
SP Green Food®
• Promotes healthy liver function
• Provides antioxidant activity
• Supports overall cellular health
• Supports cholesterol metabolism, to help maintain cholesterol levels already within a normal range
• Supports the body's normal toxin-elimination function*
• To be taken after the initial cleanse phase
SP Green Food®
Proprietary Blend:
• Dried buckwheat (leaf) and juice
• Brussels sprout powder
• Kale powder
• Barley grass juice powder
• Alfalfa sprout powder
Days 8-21: Two capsules, three times per day
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Unlimited fresh vegetables and fruits
Average serving size = ½ cup
Eat twice as many veggies as fruits
Eat organic as much as is available
Eat raw, stir fried, or lightly steamed
No dried or canned veggies; frozen is alright
Eat the rainbow for more nutrients
Eat high water/high fiber foods for best results
Try new foods you haven’t eaten before
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Salads: • Salads with unlimited fresh vegetables • No pre-made salad dressings • Can mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, with lemon
juice and spices for dressing
Vinegars: • Apple cider vinegar • Balsamic vinegar • Red wine vinegar • White wine vinegar
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Spices • Basil • Cayenne pepper • Cilantro • Cinnamon • Dill • Garlic • Ginger • Rosemary • Thyme
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Fruits: 1 cup = 1 serving • Eat twice as many veggies as fruit
• Eat organic as much as possible
• No canned or dried fruits, frozen is alright
• Diabetic considerations: limit to only low GI fruits; berries, apples, pears
• No bananas: unless ½ of medium in a shake
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Lentils and Quinoa: ½ cup cooked = 1 serving • 1-2 servings of lentils or quinoa per day
• Organic broth or butter may be used in preparation
• Lentils are great for diabetics: recommended because they have a higher protein content
Seeds • Flax seeds
• Chia seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Poppy seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Sunflower seeds
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Oils and Fats • Serving size = 1 teaspoon
• 4-7 teaspoons per day of good oils
• Cold-pressed and unprocessed
• Good oils to use: extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, fish oil, flaxseed oil, and grape seed oil
• Butter from organic, pasture-fed cows is best!
• Avoid margarine, spreads, corn oil, canola oil, all hydrogenated oils and trans fats!
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Broths:
• Beef, Chicken, Vegetable
Flours:
• Coconut
Dairy-free milk:
• Coconut milk
• Hemp milk
Miscellaneous:
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Curry paste
• Seaweeds
• Mustard
• Vanilla extract
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Beverages:
• Water: spring/mineral water (good sources)
• Better: drink 64 ounces of water per day
• Best: drink ½ your body weight in ounces
• Herbal tea: will naturally be decaffeinated
• Choose organic sources
Days 1-10 Dietary Regimen
Unlimited fresh vegetables
Unlimited salads with home made dressing
• Fruit: eat twice as many veggies as fruits
• Lentils and quinoa: 1-2 servings per day
• Oils/fats: 4-7 teaspoon per day of cold pressed oil
• Sweeteners: dates and stevia, nothing artificial
• Beverages: water and herbal tea
Days 11-21 Dietary Regimen
Protein sources: 3-5 ounces cooked = 1 serving • 2-3 servings of protein per day • Can bake, broil, roast, sear, or stir fry • No cured, smoked or luncheon meats • Cold water fish; NOT FARM RAISED – Have at least 1 serving of fish daily – Eat mostly fish: salmon, cod, sea bass
• Poultry: chicken, turkey, duck – Should be free range and organic
• Lean red meat: beef, bison, any wild game – Should be grass fed and organic
Days 11-21 Dietary Regimen
Assessment Options • Ask patients to bring their pre-program lab
results to you or you may take your own
• Weight: Measure and record
• BMI: Measure and record
• Body Fat %: Measure and record
• Blood pressure
• Lipid panel
• Glucose level
• Explain normal values to patients
Contraindications to a Purification Program
• Pregnant or lactating woman—instead provide gentle support of normal liver/gallbladder function
• Temporary constipation—instead provide bowel movement support first
Medication Contraindications to the Purification Program
Those who are on the following medications should not participate in the program
• Blood thinners - Warfarin, Coumadin, etc.
• Lithium drugs
Medications and Purification Programs
Patients who are on medications prior to beginning a purification program are advised to consult with their prescriber before proceeding with a purification program.
What Are Your Goals Now? • Maintaining the results? • Further weight loss? • Immune system building? • Specific conditions? • Identifying food intolerance? This decision will impact the rest of your life… Will you incorporate these healthy changes into your lifestyle, or return to the old way of life?
Free Patient-Centered Tools―Complimentary Resources from Standard Process • Literature • Purification program guidebook • Toxicity questionnaire – Paper and Digital • Lifestyle evaluation • Videos • “One Degree of Change: The Standard Process 21-Day
Purification Program Cookbook” ($10/ea) • Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting a
Successful Purification Workshop • Purification Patient Centered Social Media App
www.standardprocess.com/purification
• Sign in to your account at www.standardprocess.com • Click the ‘Literature/Tools’ tab on the product ordering grid • Add the following pieces to your order
Order Today!
L4952 – Purification Handout
L8902 – Purification Acrylic Display
L4230 – Purification: Do You Need to Purify Poster Available December 2016
L4232 – Purification: What’s Your One Degree of Change Poster
L3700 – Purification Brochure 25/pk Available Dec. 2016
L7125 – Toxicity Questionnaire New digital version available online
S9444 – Blender Bottle (28oz)
B0980 – One Degree of Change: The Standard Process 21-Day Purification Program Cookbook
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