Welcome to Purification and Weight Management with West Coast Wellness Center
Hippocrates once said, “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” Ignite the healing force. West Coast Wellness Center offers a purification (detoxification) / weight management program – use this program to embark on a journey toward better health.
You and your health care professional should determine which program is right for you. By completely dedicating yourself and following all of the guidelines of your recommended program, you will maximize your results of purification and weight management. Throughout the course of your three-week program, you will learn about your body and its needs.
What is Purification
Purification (also known as detoxification or cleansing) is the process of addressing the natural toxins in the body. The liver, digestive tract, kidneys, bladder, lymphatic system, lungs and skin are the major systems/organs that are involved in the neutralization and elimination of toxins.
Because we are exposed to high levels of foreign substances and over consume chemically-treated, synthetically-produced food, extra purification is needed. The purification program will utilize whole food supplements, pure food, and water to give the body the resources it needs so that it can purify and rebuild itself naturally. Our programs place an emphasis on the liver and colon because these two organs play a major role in supporting the digestive system
The West Coast Wellness Center purification program will help you achieve a high level of health by cleaning the body from the inside out.
Toxins in Our Environment
As a society, we face increasing amounts of challenges in our environment. We encounter substances everyday from the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink, including: medications, pesticides, heavy metals, fumes, synthetic materials, cigarette smoke, caffeine, preservatives, and much more. In addition to these environmental challenges, our bodies produce waste by-products (such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, and free radicals) as a result of normal metabolism that need to be eliminated. If these toxins are not neutralized and eliminated, the result is suboptimal health.
Do You Have Toxins in Your Body
Think for a moment of all the foods and drinks you have consumed over your lifetime. The amount could literally add up to tens of thousands of pounds.
Answering the following questions may give you some insight as to your current toxic load.
Do you or have you eaten processed foods?
Do you eat non-organic fruits and vegetables?
Do you eat meat and poultry that is not free-range?
Do you consume genetically-altered food?
Do you or have you ever used artificial sweeteners?
Do you drink soda?
Do the foods you eat have preservatives, additives, dyes, or sweeteners added?
Do you eat fast foods and/or eat out regularly?
Do you charbroil or grill foods?
Do you drink coffee regularly?
Do you drink alcohol?
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. In addition to your diet, you are also exposed to other irritants such as cigarette smoke, pollution, hair dyes, dry cleaning fluids, cosmetics, exhaust fumes, soaps, perfumes, cleaners and drugs. This everyday exposure to these substances may have you feeling less than your best, experiencing:
Weight gain
Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
Poor digestion
Food cravings
Reduced mental clarity
Low libido
Weight Management
The National Institute of Health (NIH), the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), leading medical journals, and the media all report that Americans are overweight in epidemic proportions. How did this happen? Americans consume large portions of the wrong kinds of goods, such as refined foods and snacks loaded with sugar, instead of balanced meals that include good-quality proteins (fresh meat, poultry, and seafood), fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These poor diet choices combined with a sedentary lifestyle cause weight gain, resulting in numerous health problems.
Many Americans address their weight issues by trying a quick-fix-weight management program. Because these programs do not take into account the physiologic needs of the body, these dieters do not experience permanent success. In addition, many quick-fix programs are not designed to be practiced for an extended timeframe. Dieters who go on these programs become frustrated because eventually all the weight that was lost comes back.
The ideal weight management program takes time. It needs to be gentle, reduce excess fat stores, be high in fiber and low in fat, increase muscle, and ensure that the amount of metabolic energy being used is greater than the amount of calories consumed. All of this needs to occur without losing muscle mass, which can be maintained by consuming vital nutrients. Once the ideal weight is reached, maintaining it requires that the amount of energy expended is equal to the energy intake. Obtaining a proper balance is the key.
Our bodies are like cars with a main fuel tank and a reserve tank. When one tank runs dry, the engine draws fuel from the reserve tank to meet its needs. Our bodies run in a similar fashion. Say for instance, a person walks on a treadmill for 20-30 minutes. During this time, they have burned off their main fuel-the-sugar in their blood, liver and muscles. Once that fuel is depleted, their body should turn to fat (the reserve fuel tank) for additional energy.
Healthy liver function supports the body in burning fat for energy. The nutrients and dietary recommendations in the purification program revolve around feeding the body in the nutrients it needs to support optimal liver function. In addition to its role in fat burning, the liver also synthesizes fatty acids from amino acids and sugars and assists in producing lipoproteins, cholesterol, and phospholipids. The liver makes a substance called glucose tolerance factor (GTF) from chromium and glutathione. GTF partners with the body’s natural insulin to regulate and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. The liver converts any sugars that are not required for immediate energy needs into glycogen and fat. Glycogen is stored both in the liver and in muscle tissue. The fat is deposited in undesirable areas.
Apply the Fundamentals
Incorporating proper eating choices and activity habits into your lifestyle are the only ways to maintain a healthy weight.
Determine your desired weight
Follow your recommended program
Get plenty of exercise
By following these three simple steps, you will be able to property manage your weight. Once you reach your desired weight, you can incorporate some foods not listed in your program back into your diet – sparingly.
Do not expect instantaneous success – you did not wake up one morning instantly overweight, so it will take time to lose the unwanted pounds. Follow the purification program recommended by your health care professional and you will achieve effective, gentle, sustained weight management.
The program consists of ten different supplements geared toward kidney, liver and digestive tract support, along with detoxification of your blood, combined with a whole food diet. Yes that means no meat! Total time on the program is twenty-one days. You will have several tests performed upon evaluation, including, weight, pH, body measurements, blood pressure, pulse, Calcium and a Bioimpendence test. After testing is finished, you will given specific instructions on taking your supplements and have three medical follow ups while on the program. Don’t hesitate; call now to book your appointment.
