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About 10-5-14 Day Full Body Detox Program
Q: Can a person do a detoxification program similar to the 10-5-14 day one you offer at home? Why is your program unique?
General Questions about 10-5-14 Day Detox Programs Q: Can I participate in the program during the day and go home overnight?
Health Related Questions Q: Do you take people with all health conditions?
Registration Q: What is the latest I can register?
Payment, Additional Expenses, Additional Services/Supplements available Q: How do I get to Ocean Resort?
Accommodations, Phone, TV, Internet About 10-5-14 Day Full Body Detox Program A: We use the words full body detoxification/detox / whole body cleanse interchangeably and they mean the same thing: it is a very intense 10-5-14 day program specially designed for a thorough cleansing of the digestive system, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, blood, lymph, skin as well as for dealing with parasites and heavy metals/chemicals. Our primary tools are cleansing drinks, juices including wheat grass, walks, and steam baths. Additional spa services enhancing these are available. Our program directors also create an environment favorable for emotional/mental cleansing and the growth of spiritual awareness, as well as provide you with a very strong educational base for your future journey towards health.
A: 10-5-14 days.
10 day sessions always start on Tuesday afternoon (arrival time is 5 p.m.) and finish on Thursday of the following week, shortly after the dinner finale, which is at 12 p.m.
5 day sessions always start on Thursday afternoon (arrival time is 5 p.m.) and finish on Tuesday of the following week, shortly after the dinner finale, which is at 12 p.m. 14 day sessions always start on Tuesday afternoon (arrival time is 5 p.m.) and finish on Tuesday of the second week, shortly after the dinner finale, which is at 12 p.m. A: How? Oh in many ways. First of all you will be able to give your body a long awaited chance to catch up with its house cleaning chores. Our busy schedules, constant bombardment with environmental toxins, and unhealthy lifestyle choices, make it difficult if not impossible for the body to do it on its own efficiently. These 10-5-14 days are a getaway you’ll spend for the restoration of your body and soul. It is time to deal with the root causes of ill health, to relax, to think, to have insights… This is a new start on the path of good health. As you are coming, be prepared to let your body do the wonders it is supposed to do. Guests that are awaiting this to happen with excitement receive much greater results. It is a perfect place for a quitting smoking decision, which, though much dependant on your determination, is enhanced with the increased release of addictive substances and the clearing up of your taste buds, which makes healthy food taste good and offensive substances appear unpleasant.
Second, you will learn how to take care of yourself in order to remain healthy for the rest of your life. We offer a series of lectures, videos and in between plenty of know-how information that will help you to be successful in reaching your goal: being up and running.
Third, just about everybody’s energy level improves and excessive weight decreases. Many people start reversing disease conditions they have been suffering for years.
P.S. Be careful! We do not offer a quick fix but we do believe, if one starts following simple common sense principles, health comes back inevitably like a sunrise and becomes a normal part of your daily experience. Depending on your health profile you might see immediate changes in your health during your stay here or you will see them shortly after. For example: a lady went through the cleanse in February. She had fibroids, several tumorous masses and very poor digestion of proteins. She left the program, followed the “tips for the journey” given at the retreat, and in May went for a 2nd Ultrasound. The results were amazing: the small cysts had completely disappeared, the largest had shrunk by 50%! Several tumorous masses had completely disappeared by then and some had significantly shrunk. There are many similar stories.
Q: Can a person do a detoxification program similar to the 10-5-14 day one you offer at home? Why is your program unique?
A: There is more than one way to detoxify, and, probably, there is no ideal program that would work for everyone. The most optimal method depends on the health conditions, price, time period you are ready to dedicate, will power, family support, and, of course, on the results you expect. When we created our full body detox program we took into consideration the principles of gradual cleansing and the sequence of cleanse of the different body organs, as well as the body’s increased need in hydration during the cleanse. The program is well tested and finely tuned. We also have many things that you do not have at home: wheat grass juice (unless you know how to grow wheat grass and have a special juicer), steam baths and many additional spa services.
Our full body detox program is unique in many ways, which cannot be imitated at home. This is what is so different about it:
1. It provides ideal conditions for complete rest: physical, mental, emotional. 99% of cleansing actually takes place in the mind. To allow your mind to orchestrate the job, you need to get away from chores, phone, TV, worries and the hustle and bustle of home life.
2. It is one of the most intense currently existing detox programs. If you are looking for a thorough whole body detox, this is it! It is hardly possible to do so much in such a short period of time at home. For a thorough at-home cleanse of the digestive system, of the liver-gall bladder, the kidneys, blood, of parasite, lymph, a heavy metals cleanse, it normally takes from 3 to 6 months, depending on one’s load at home and at work. During 10-5-14 days you have all these done in a compressed and fast version, however it is still intense enough to make it very effective. The incomparable-with-anything feeling of inner cleanliness you’ll experience after the 10-5-14 days will be an indicator of how much has been done in such a short period of time.
3. You get competent coaching through this process by people who understand it in every detail and have gone through the same experience. They will answer your questions, help with any concerns should they arise, and will guide you step by step. And the people who will do that for you have a big heart.
4. The health education you’ll get is priceless. Many people who hear the information that is presented during these 10-5-14 days say they never heard anything about these topics or never understood health principles on such a deep and personal level before. We, ourselves, consider this part of our program the most important and life-changing. Unless you have been here, you will not truly understand what I am talking about! When our guests leave, they say: I have had a paradigm shift; I cannot live the same anymore.
5. A group environment which is nurturing, stimulating, warm, at times challenging, and just fun, is the most healing of all aspects when it comes to a successful session. Some of our guests have shared that they tried different things at home and could not reach the results they expected because they were not able to be as faithful in following the program as they were here at the retreat. Every day all our guests become closer and closer and… by the end of 10 days the group becomes a big loving family, which some never had before!
Top General Questions about 10-5-14 Day Detox Programs A: In order to function efficiently, our body needs to eliminate the by-products of its own metabolism and any undesirable substances, that came from outside, as well as to get rid of cells it does not need anymore. According to the research that Victoria Boutenko presented in her book Green for Life, every year our body replaces 98% of its cells with new ones. That means 70-100 lb of dead cells per year should be eliminated by the body! On top of that the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat is often of a very suspicious quality, and is loaded with things never designed for human consumption and sustaining life. Due to our lifestyle, stresses, poor diet, inactivity, and environmental impact our bodies quite often cannot keep up with ridding us of the accumulated toxins
Sometimes we do not realize we have toxins just because we do not take minor symptoms of ill health seriously, such as chronic fatigue, runny nose, chronic colds, flues, migraines, constipation, irritability, apathy and so on. Suffering from any one of these IS NOT A NORMAL PART of the human existence and does not have to be tolerated. A clean body does not have a strong odor in any of its parts. It does not have a strong smell in the urine, stool, sweat or breath, and no embarrassing loud or smelly gas. Are you surprised to hear that? You’ll be even more surprised to find out how simple it is to bring about about good health.
The only way to truly deal with these symptoms is to address the underlying cause - toxicity and an unhealthy lifestyle.
You say you are 100% healthy and have nothing to clean out? Here is a simple test you can do:
Do not eat for the duration of a day.
If at the end of the day your energy levels have gone up or remained the same, than you are in good shape. If your energy got low, you feel moody, edgy, experience stomach pains, drowsiness, or even shiver, then you need a clean-up and the sooner the better.
P.S. For benefits of each full body detox (cleanse) please see Our Programs.
A: Our programs are not strenuous but intensive enough to keep you busy most of the time.
Different drinks and juices, including wheatgrass are served throughout the day. The 10-5-14 day program consists primarily of cleansing drinks, teas and formulas designed for the GI tract, liver, gallbladder etc. and includes some juices; the 10-5-14 day-program consists primarily of fresh juices (6 juices daily); it also includes some drinks and formulas (husk drinks, blood cleanse tea, and parasite formula). Several raw meals are also included, consisting of beautifully and skillfully prepared dishes made mostly from fresh fruits (as this is the most cleansing food), and some vegetables, greens, sprouts, seeds and nuts. These are served at the beginning and end of the program and will help you to enter/break the cleansing/fasting. Besides yoga, about 2 hours total of short daily walks are included. You can also do a workout on the trampoline, fitball and other gym equipment, or any wholesome physical activity you can entertain yourself with. That said, because of the intensity of the cleanse, strenuous exercises are not desirable, as your body would be using too much of the energy which is needed for the body to accomplish the detox/fast. The program is complemented by daily steam baths, making your skin baby-like and giving a great boost to your immune system, as well as strongly assisting in the heavy metal and chemical detox. Our thought provoking lectures, videos, workshops, and organized sharing time are ALL INCLUSIVE (in terms of religion, race, nationality, age, sex), ALL ACCEPTING, and loaded with useful and practical information.
Additional spa services are also available for an extra charge.
Things to do on Vancouver Island. Please plan your sightseeing tours for after the session.
A: Once you are registered, you will receive a Confirmation Form. On it, there is a list of items to bring along, time of arrival, directions and other details.
Here is a list of items as it is listed on the Confirmation Form for your convenience to review in advance:
Please note the following items that you may wish to bring, to ensure a comfortable stay.
· Warm loose clothing, such as sweats. Outdoor shoes for walking. Slippers for inside the building.
· Swim suit/trunks for steam bath; Bath towel for steam bath.
· REQUIRED - Thongs or non-slip shoes for steam bath.
· Please bring adequate clothing for your stay. Laundry days are Friday and Sunday. We charge $5 (cash) per one load (washing and drying). Laundry room is self serve.
· We provide all bedding, but if you would be more comfortable with your own pillow, please feel free to bring it.
· As our program is very scheduled, it would be helpful for you to bring your watch.
· Raincoat and a pair of water proof hiking shoes.
A: We will be delighted to see your family and friends come to visit you. Check with the guest’s schedule for the best time. The only time we request not to visit are lectures, videos, organized sharing times and steambaths. Also check the schedule for spa services, to make sure there are no appointments booked for the time you are planning to come.
Lights-out is at 9:00 PM.
Top A: No and once again no. I would feel like cheating you. Why? Very simple, for you to have a good cleanse/fast, your mind must get away from worries of life, you need to get away from the phone, daily chores, TV and just let your body do the wonders it can do.
So, to let you participate in the program during the day and let you get back home to your daily chores, worries, problems, junk food, etc. would be both unwise and unpractical.
Plan to treat yourself with a nice getaway, it will repay for itself manifold.
Top Health Related Questions A: Yes, will do our best. We already offer a raw/vegan dairy/gluten free meals. We have various clients with all sorts of allergies and sensitivities on the regular basis. Before you register, please consult with the Program Consultant and provide a detailed list of foods you can and cannot eat. If we see that that we can accomodate it, we will definetly do so. In some cases, where it requires customization of majority of the meals, drinks and other formulas, there will be an extra charge for customization that we will agree upon prior to your registraiton.
A: Please remember, the detox (juice fast)/health education program being offered at the Fresh Start Health Retreat Centers does not promise a ”quick fix” to any of our guests. We strongly believe: it takes time to develop a certain health condition and it will take time to undo it.
Cleansing/juice rejuvenation is a good start for the body to start healing itself, and it gives you the tools to help you complete this healing when you come home. It also will help “clear” the taste buds, which means natural and healthy foods will become delicious to you. It provides a smoother transitional time to a healthy lifestyle and helps get rid of smoking and other addictions. However 100% recovery 100% depends on you, my dear guest.
We have documented facts of complete recovery of people coming with diabetes, fibroids, anemia, osteoarthritis, diverticulitis and other conditions. They did not get immediately 100% well. The greatest testimonies came from them about 3-6 months after the program. Yes, it is a fact: some of them have significantly improved already during the program, but please note, not all.
If you would like to have more confidence, go check out their Testimonials or just ask for references.
Q: Do you offer any treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis, H.B.P, acne, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression, prostate problems or any other degenerative disease?
A: We are not a standard health care institution, and the services we provide are of a different nature. We call it a health oriented approach, versus disease oriented. We do not offer special therapies for any of the mentioned or other health conditions. We do not treat symptoms. What we do is we create an environment for healing, which, we believe, only your body can do. And it does. The majority of our cleanse guests have experienced considerable improvement of their symptoms even while here at the retreat; they leave not only feeling better but also start reversing their diabetes, learn how to deal with cancer and various therapies one can undertake to work with it; with much lower blood pressure (if it was high) and significantly less pain in joints. There is nothing unusual in the fact that many improve while they did not get treatment for their specific conditions. All organs and systems in the body are interconnected, and you can testify yourself: if somebody is suffering one disease, it is usually complemented with a bunch of others. Often when you treat one condition, another disease is created as a side effect of this treatment. We believe in a wholistic approach: only helping the body as a whole, this means that by assisting it in improving digestion, elimination, restoring proper PH balance, providing with better nutrition, exercise, fresh air it needs etc., one can recover from a specific disease.
A: No. There is no such thing as a quick fix. It took time for the body to acquire the conditions it has, it will take time to undo it. Things don’t just happen overnight.
This experience simply will give you a very good head start.
A: Our wellness programs are not for everyone. We do not take in people with very advanced degenerative conditions, especially if their eliminative organs (colon, liver, kidney and lungs) are majorly affected, as those have a big load to handle during intense detox/fasting program. For such people gradual lifestyle changes under supervision of a knowledgeable health practitioner and programs specially designed for dealing with such advanced conditions will be more conductive to health than our programs. If you have doubts whether the program suits you, do not hesitate to call us to discuss your situation.
If you suffer diabetes and hypoglycemia, juice fasting is not for you but you can participate in 10-day programs.
If you have high stomach acidity, let us know prior to coming.
Guests we cannot take in under any circumstances are:
-Someone who needs 24/7 care and assistance and is not able to look after himself/herself on his/her own.
-Someone who had recent (6 months to a year) major heart surgery(s), stroke or other recent serious heart conditions or any other surgeries. (We do work with these clients and prepare them at least 6 months to a year prior to their coming for the cleanse).
-Cancers (stages 3-4) of the digestive tract and liver.
-Renal failures.
-Liver failures.
-Developmental Disability (Down’s syndrome, etc.)
-Children under the age of 16 without a parent.
-Someone who has not talked with us prior to coming and was forced to come by a family member, friend, or a specialist.
Note: If you have cancer stage four, please, give us a call and we will be glad to consult you on various options you can choose from in dealing with cancer. The number is 1-888-658-3324 .We do have ”specialty retreats” we will be glad to refer you too that have proven to work for someone with advanced health conditions.
Top Registration A: Yes. Every guest is treated as an individual. Couple are requested to submit their Health Information Forms separately.
Top A: Not yet. Only after you have completed a live consultation.
Top A: As long as the space is available, the latest you could register is on the morning of the second day of a program. Please understand, registering that late decreases the quality of the healing experience. However, do not hesitate to give us a call and we will take it from there.
Top Payment, Additional Expenses, Additional Services/Supplements available A: We accept all certified cheques, money orders, all major credit cards and cash payable to: Fresh Start Health Retreat Centers Ltd. See Contact Us for mailing address.
A: Yes. Spa services are an extra charge. Please, see Spa Rates. If you use hotel phone or other hotel paid services, you will be billed at the end of the stay.
Top Q: Will I have an opportunity to buy cleansing herbs, supplement and home cleansing kits at the retreat?
A: Yes. We have a small store for your convinience.
See our page “Spa Services”.
Top Transportation Q: What airport do I fly to? What is a good time to arrive/depart? Do you provide airport pick-up services?
A: If you fly, here is what you need to know:
Airport to fly into: Comox International
Best time for arrival: Anywhere between 12:00 AM and 2:00 PM on the day your session is starting.
Best time for departure: anytime after 2:00 PM on the day your session is ending.
We provide an air-port pick up for an additional fee (round trip to and from the retreat).
Please see Rates for the pick up and return. A: Courtney and Campbell River is the closest Greyhound station; it is about 15 km from Ocean Resort. Please see Rates for the pick up and return fee.
Top A: Ocean Resort is located in Oyster Bay, just south of Campbell River near Saratoga Beach. Guests traveling from Nanaimo (150km) or Victoria (265km) will follow Island Highway 19 North and take Exit 144 (Hamm Rd/Miracle Beach exit) and follow the road until you reach Highway 19A (the Old Island Highway). Turn left (north) on Highway 19A and we are 5 minutes down the road on your right side. Guests traveling by air can fly into either the Comox Airport YQQ or the Campbell River Airport YBL when staying at Ocean Resort.
Google Map - Oyster Bay, BC, Canada
BY CAR Top Accommodations, Phone, TV, Internet A: Fresh Start Health Retreat Centers hosts its retreats in eco-friendly and newly renovated facilities owned by Ocean Resort. Buildings are very clean and homey. While staying here, you don't feel like staying at a typical motel. In every detail one can see combination of creative design and functional simplicity.The facilities are located right at the ocean side, so the guests can enjoy walks on the beach and breath in healing salty air.
For detailed description please see Accommodations. You can also go onto Ocean Resort website. A: Most definitely. Before you pay premium to upgrade to a private room, make sure you call to check out the availability.
Q: My family member would like to come along and stay with me but does not want to go through the program. Is this possible?
A: Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate non attending family members during the session. You are more than welcome to come and visit with your friend, family member but you will have to look around for overnight accommodations. If you feel you have to stay with your mom, dad, spouse or child, please talk to us and share your concern. We take each case on an individual basis.
A: Unfourtunately not. Nevertheless, please give us a call and we can explore options how you can still do the program. We had "handicaped guest" do the session with the help of a personal care taker. Please, do not hesitate to call us.
A: Only if you absolutely have to. You might be wondering why not? In order for your mind to focus on cleansing, it has to have the least possible amount of distractions. If you have to continue doing your business while cleansing, I would say, think twice whether year are actually getting the return on the investment, in terms of your health.
Your mind will manage to handle both tasks; however, you will get only about 50% benefits, while you continue running your business during cleansing/fasting.
Let your mind, eyes and body rest from the computer. Give yourself a break, you do deserve it.
Note: If you choose to bring your equipment along, you have complete freedom to use it whenever you need to.
A: Yes, Ocean Resort is fully equiped hotel. If you need to be making long distance calls overseas, please bring a long distance card with you or you can accept hotel phone line charges. All local calling is Free for the guests on the session.
A: Unless it is an absolute emergency, we have a cell phones off policy during group activities. These are lectures, videos and sharing time. During the day you will have plenty of time to talk with your family over the phone.
Thank you for your consideration.
A: Yes. We have internet business corner in the spa center and wireless hotspot for your convenience. It is complementary for the guests.
A: Yes. For your convenience we have a small business corner.
A: Each room has a TV. We highly recommend to abstain from regular TV watching, if possible.
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