Standard Process Purification Kit with SP Complete & Gastro-Fiber - Weight Management, Detox & Liver Support Supplement with Milk Thistle, Whey Protein, Fiber | Natural Cleansing Program for Digestive Health & Wellness | Daily Detox Routine for Energy Boost & Body Balance

My husband and I do this every six months or so. We've both used this kit for the last 4 years. It seems to accomplish a few things:- Weight loss (My husband usually loses around 10 or 15 pounds and I lose around 10 or 12)- Increase of energy- Feel better over all (my carpal tunnel and insomnia disappears).I usually go completely off sugar for a month before we start. That helps get the initial 'detoxing' headaches out of the way. Also, it helps the shake taste better without having ice cream or other regular goodies right before starting.We used this program before they made some changes, and the new recipes for dressings and smoothies are great. Our favorite dressing is the balsamic vinegar one. We like to use Udo's Choice oil with our smoothies rather than Flax as it has more good nutrients.During the cleanse, we go through a ton of vegetables and lots of brown rice; cutting up loads of vegetables every day gets a little tedious so we use our food processor to chop a lot of them up to dump on our salads with the rice. I also like using a little rice cooker and make a big batch every three days during the cleanse.We have four little children, and making different stuff for them to eat during the cleanse can make things a little challenging, so we take the opportunity to improve their diets as well.Both of us are in our mid to late thirties, of general good health - not obese, but can sometimes pack on life's extra 10 or 15 lbs. The cleanse comes with a packet of information, easy to follow... in the back (perhaps now it comes in a separate booklet?) it has a 'what next' section that will help you stay on track and either continue losing weight if needed, or maintain your new weight loss.I especially like and recommend Standard Process products because they aren't sold in a dodgy pyramid-type scheme, AND they work. I love their Cataplex B to keep mild depression away and their Calcium is the easier to absorb Calcium Lactate. A handful of those will cure a myriad of symptoms especially shorten or stop colds during the winter. I like their kids' chewables too...I tried this in Sept. I have to admit I was doing it for weight loss - not purification per se, so I drank filtered tap water and ate non organic vegetables. I lost about 10 pounds. I never felt hungry or deprived (surprisingly). In the process I noticed several things:1) I was a dedicated coffee drinker (2 lattes every AM plus an occasional cup later in the day). Gave them up cold turkey and realized I felt brighter (anyone want a superautomatic coffee machine?). I have had 1 cup since and didn't like the way I felt at all. Now I drink tea (and if anyone had told me this would be the case a year ago I would have laughed at them).2) I thought I would really miss the starches but I cut out white foods (bread, potatoes, rice, etc) and I have continued a slow weight loss without really working at it (and not missing them too much) Yes, I do occasionally have a piece of bread with dinner, rice or some crackers but I monitor the portions. I try to eat brown rice, lentils and quinoa instead.3) I eat so many more vegetables than ever before and I love it!!!! The only downside is the amount of time I spend cooking (although I do enjoy it, it has really consumed my evenings).I added Udo's oil ( Let me start off by saying that I REALLY love food. Dieting can be hard because I like to enjoy my food. This is my second time doing the Standard Process ("SP") Purification Program. The first time I did this lost 30 lbs (155 down to 125). (I am 5'6" and in my mid-twenties.) That was with light exercise. I felt more energetic on this cleanse, and didn't constantly feel like I was starving because I actually ate while on this cleanse. (I will say, however, that the first 10 days are difficult because I love meat.) My body felt better, and I looked fantastic. 30 lbs in 3 weeks for me--I couldn't believe it.The fact that this process takes 21 days is beneficial for those who choose to do it because it does somewhat alter your eating habits. You will notice the excess in oil and/or sodium on certain dishes, and it can change how you cook and eat. This should help you keep the weight off. I would recommend doing SP twice a year.This seller is phenomenal, as well. They were responsive and shipped items quickly. Thank you!This is an easy cleansing to follow. Great ideas for the protien shakes, or smoothies, and knowing that you could eat as much as you wanted was a positive bonus. I lost 20 lbs in 23 days, although that seems a bit extreme, keep in mind that this is not weight loss diet, it is a Super Cleanse, getting rid of waste that had been building up, and of course weight loss too because of eating healthier. After the 21 days, I found a new appreciation for healthier eating, and have never felt better in years, my friend did it and lost 12 lbs, and also thought it was quite simple to follow. I added excercise in week 2, and weight training at the end of week 2, perhaps that added to my success with my weight loss. I would highly recommend this to anyone, that just wants a kick start to any diet, or help with a healthier eating plan.