Treatments
The Cleansing for Life retreats combine juice feasting (an abundance of vegetable juice to prevent hunger and maintain well being) with daily treatments and relaxation. The programme is designed and combined from the following treatments:
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Juice Feasting |
Yoga relaxation and stretching |
Additional Other Helpful Therapies Applied Kinesiology
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Juice feasting
Only pure organic, when possible local, vegetables and apples are used. The juices are abundant, freshly made and served three times a day for maximum nutritional value. They are a fundamental part of the cleanse and a source of necessary anti-oxidants for healthy detoxification
Psyllium husk and green clay
The juices are combined with a bulking (Psyllium husk) and an adherent (green clay) agent designed to carry out toxins which are eliminated from the cells and liver through the digestive tract
Pure water
Hydration is an essential part of any cleansing protocol. Les sources, as its name indicates, is entirely fed by a spring reputed for its therapeutic and alkalising properties. This is in addition to the hot thermal spring feeding the pool in the garden. Together they contribute to the long history in which Les sources and Escouloubre-Les-Bains are seeped
Supplements and additional support
It is sometime advisable to also take additional nutritional support for optimum results during this demanding phase of cleansing and regeneration. Those are discussed depending on needs and background and are available to purchase
Colonic therapy (Irrigation)
The colon is one of the major routes of excretion and elimination for our body. Colonic Hydrotherapy is a safe and comfortable way to deep cleanse the colon. It assists in the removal of the toxic overload which tends to accumulate especially when following a detox/cleansing protocol. Colonic irrigation is also an important way to hydrate which is essential during detoxification. By having regular colonic treatment the side effects of detoxification such as headaches, aching, hunger, fatigue, etc. are greatly reduced.
The therapy is hygienic and odourless. It is carried out in a safe and private environment. All contact parts are sealed and disposable. Only filtered water is used and herbal implants are sometime added for enhanced effectiveness.
Aromatherapy massage
Massage is the quickest and most effective way of inducing a deep sense of relaxation which is the most conducive state for healing and detoxification. Aromatherapy massage uses specific strokes designed to improve lymphatic circulation and applies personalised, pure, organic essential oils.
Yoga relaxation and stretching
Movement is a necessary requirement of health. Our bodies rely on movement to help with the circulation of blood and lymph and peristaltic emptying from the large and small bowel. Our posture and most of our movements are restricted through habit and lack of use, leading to tension and congestion. Classes are available daily to encourage self awareness about movement and posture and and (physical) limitations. The classes will be specifically taylored to support cleansing and relaxation and will contribute to making the experience of detoxification enjoyable and self-healing to everyone regardless of aptitudes and age.
Sauna and hot thermal plunge pool
Les Sources is equipped with the luxury of both a beautiful sauna and a unique hot thermal spring plunge pool located outside and with unlimited use. Both have profound stimulating effects on sweating and ellimination.
Castor oil packs
Castor oil packs assist detoxification, because of the absorption of the castor oil through the skin into the lymph system. It helps to soften old harden mucous in the bowel and balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems inducing relaxation. It also disperses congestion and tension of the gut, and gently helps to release blockages from the bowel pockets.
Dr Christopher (a world renowned naturopathic doctor) comments, "castor oil helps to get rid of hardened mucus in the body, which may appear as cysts, tumours, or polyps. Castor oil Packs can be used anywhere on the body where there is spasm, inflammation, congestion or cyst. It is also very useful in the treatment of sprain and injuries."
Liver/gall bladder flushing
Whilst undergoing a cleansing program it is the ideal time to do a liver/gall bladder flush. The liver flush is intended to flush out bile and gall stones, from the liver and gall bladder, clearing out bile congestion. To have free flowing bile is important as it is the only way through which the body detoxifies cholesterol, hormones and most of the by products of drugs and enviromental toxins
Ear candling
Ear candling strengthens the bodily systems through balancing the energetic system. With the hollowed, lit up ear candle inserted into the ear, the heat from the flame creates a stimulating, soothing, warming effect which is deeply relaxing and stimulates lymphatic cleansing around the ears and sinuses.
Additional
Breathing: breathing exercises are a useful way to enhance detoxification and can easily be learned as part of the program
Walking: walking is highly recommended as a way to improve breathing and circulation without creating stress
Meditating: fasting can induce introspection and inner quiet that is conducive to meditation and creative thinking
Other helpful therapies
Applied Kinesiology
Applied Kinesiology is the science of testing muscle response to gentle pressure in order to assess where and what imbalances are in the body and what is needed to correct them.Imbalances and blockages can be found at all level: Physical, Emotional, Mental or energetic and can translate themselves in all manners of symptoms. Because Kinesiology works with the individual as a whole, using only the person’s own body to express its particular needs, it is highly effective in assessing underlying causes as well as the best treatment procedure. The treatment will include combinations of nutritional advice, physical reflex work, flower remedies, counselling and energy rebalancing.
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