Detox, Juicing and Fasting Retreats; Spas with Colon Cleansing Colonic Irrigation Colon Hydrotherapy

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	Dr. Roni's MV Holistic Retreat and Spa Martha's Vineyard Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts 877-491-7837 Located in New England’s island getaway destination Martha’s Vineyard, MV Holistic Retreat is founded by New York Times best-selling author of “21 Pounds in 21 Days, The Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox™”, Dr. Roni DeLuz, RN, ND, Ph.D. Dr. Roni and her healing detox programs have been featured on The View, Larry King Live, Oprah & Friends, and many other programs. The Retreat offers intimate healing-based detoxification program set in a quiet and tranquil New England Inn on the beautiful and picturesque Martha’s Vineyard or held at world class destination spas in North America. Our focus is on detoxification, cleansing, weight loss, and addressing chronic health issues. Our programs strive to heal the body and spirit of illness and pain through proper nutrition, anti-aging protocols, exercise, oxygen and electromagnetic therapies, phyto-nutrients, and detoxification treatments. The following programs are available for booking: Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox: 7-Day and 21-Day Celebrity Detox Diet: 5-Day Detox on a Budget: 7-day and 21-Day Health and wellness therapies include bodywork, body wraps, meditation, music therapy, cellulite treatment, oral chelation, oxygen therapy, colon hydrotherapy and more. Visit us online to learn how we can support you in your healing journey.

Fresh Start Health Retreat Center offers all-inclusive programs which focus on whole-body detoxification, weight loss, and rejuvenation, with daily health lectures, exercise classes, and emotional wellness workshops. Fresh Start offers its health restoration retreats at the eco-conscious Ocean Resort, Vancouver Island’s Spiritual and Wellness Retreat Centre, overlooking Desolation Sound and the Coastal Mountain range.
The Program
Our program includes advanced whole body detox with specialty cleansing drinks and formulas, hydrotherapy (steam bath with aromatherapy); health education, wellness workshops; healthy meal preparation workshops; Yoga and meditation classes; nature walks, delicious organic vegetarian meals and more.

Nutrition
Our guests enjoy a rich and satisfying diet of organic live foods, which include fresh vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts and sprouted grains, combined in appealing gourmet dishes. A variety of fresh-squeezed juices, cleansing drinks, teas and purified water constitute an important part of our programs. The unique formulas and drinks are specially chosen for their cleansing properties with focus on the GI tract, liver and blood. Our programs combine periods of eating, semi-fasting and juice fasting, for optimum results and a comfortable process.
Hydrotherapy and Aromatherapy
Evening steam baths with aromatherapy are among the favorite activities for our guests, and are designed to assist in the elimination of toxins, boost the immune system, strengthen the cardio-vascular system, clear the respiratory system and rejuvenate the skin.

Results Oriented Health Spa Therapies
Our spa therapies are both pampering and highly therapeutic in nature. They greatly assist in detoxification and enhance the results of the programs. Some of the spa treatments offered include Colon Hydrotherapy, Massage (Swedish, Sports/Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Relaxation, Shiatsu, Hot Stone), Cranio Sacral Therapy, Bowen Therapy, Reiki, Acupuncture, Phototherapy (Laser Light Therapy), Reflexology, Salt Glow, Kelp Wrap, Organic Facials, and Hair and Scalp Treatments.
Benefits
After participating in our program, our guests experience some or all of these benefits: healthy weight and inch loss, improved digestion, immune system boost, increased energy and mental clarity, clearing of the taste buds, decreased sugar cravings, moisturized skin, greater ease of movement, increased vitality, and more.

Fresh Start Health Retreat Centers Ltd
Oyster Bay, BC, Canada

COSTA RICA

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AmaTierra Retreat & Wellness Center
Santiago de Puriscal
San Jose Highlands
Costa Rica

At AmaTierra you can nurture yourself with delicious organic foods and professional wellness / detox services. Take a tasting tour of our organic greenhouse or find serenity on a hike to the stream. In our rural mountain eco-lodge, surrounded by friendly Costa Rican people, you can glimpse the local culture in a safe and natural way.

Choose an All-inclusive anytime wellness package, Vacation package or a Costa Rica Honeymoon package to match your holistic lifestyle. The private Amatierra Retreat is the place to be for yoga in Costa Rica.

AmaTierra has one of the best yoga retreats and detox centers in Costa Rica with its inspiring views from the magnificent open-air studio. Come for a few days of relaxation in paradise and enjoy rejuvenating holistic health services and massage and spa treatments directed by registered herbalist (AHG) Jill Ruttenberg. Or you can attend Special Yoga retreats and other self-improvement workshops offered at AmaTierra will enrich your vacation experience and inspire profound transformation in your whole Being.

Casita Pool at AmaTierra Retreat & Wellness Center

IRELAND

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Monart Destination Spa
North Wexford, County Wexford
Leinster, Ireland

Monart is a spectacular destination spa in an important and handsome 18th century Georgian house, set in 119 acres of countryside on elevated ground, surrounded by farm land, with magnificent views of Vinegar Hill, one of Ireland's most historic landmarks.

Monart's 68 bedrooms are situated in a serene space nestled within private woodlands on the grounds. All rooms offer a balcony or terrace with lake or woodland views and Italian Marble bathrooms, and two luxury suites are located within the main house.

The state of the art thermal spa is the heart of the Monart Destination Spa and offers an Indoor Sauna, Outdoor Sauna with Ice bucket shower, Sanarium, Caldarium, Kneippe Cure Pool, Heated benches and footbaths, Aromatic Steam Room, Salt Grotto, Hydrotherapy Pool, and Laconium Loungers.

The spa programmes focus on Detox, Weight Loss, Relaxation, and Physical Therapy.

NETHERLANDS

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The Fontana Bad Nieuweschans is a 4-star Netherlands spa hotel within the spa center Fontana Nieuweschans, close to the German border. Fontana is located in the countryside of Groningen and surrounded by a beautiful park. Here, you can walk and enjoy the nature. The park is free accessible for all guests (from May until September).

The hotel is near the highway A7 and is connected with the health spa centre Fontana Nieuweschans, where you will find many facilities for pure relaxation of body and mind. Here, you will find all your wellness needs under the same roof: sparkling water in a 36 Cº Thermal bath, a Sauna square with a Balneo bath, beauty studios for algas therapy, massage, skin and hair care, and a health center, and outdoors, hiking routes and a tennis court.

In the health spa centre your body and mind will feel completely rested after using the 36 degrees C Thermal bath or one of the many sauna facilities. You can also enjoy one of many wellness or beauty treatments in the massage studio, the thalasso studio or the beauty salon. A hairdresser and a fitness studio are also available. Health and wellness programs, including detox and weight loss, are available.

PUERTO RICO

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Ann Wigmore Institute, Inc.
Aguada, Puerto Rico

Join us at the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico, where the ocean is just 50 yards from our door. Step into a new world where you will learn to take charge of your health and rejuvenation. Our school is in a lovely environment for balancing body, mind and spirit. Our founder, Dr. Ann Wigmore was a pioneer in the use of wheatgrass juice and Living Foods for detoxifying and healing the body.

We offer a variety of educational programs and retreats to suit your needs. The program involves sprouting and composting, enzyme nutrition, blending, culturing, menu planning, detoxification, colon care, lymphatic exercise, and conscious eating, breathing and relaxation.

SCOTLAND

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STOBO CASTLE
Peeblesshire, Scotland

Visit Stobo Castle with TV nutritionist and weight loss expert Amanda Hamilton for an inspiring detox and cleansing retreat including luxury treatments, activities, seminars and relaxation from £650 per person for 3 nights. Highlights include: • Pre-cleanse questionnaire and workbook • Healthy arrival dinner • Three nights' en suite accommodation • Three day healthy juice and delicious detox broth fasting • Inclusive variety of activities and walks • A full body massage and Mud Chamber experience • Unlimited use of spa facilities and classes • Health assessment and exercise programme • Amanda's "28 Day Real Results Weight Loss " Programme.

Remaining 2011 Retreats commence on 12th June and 25th September 2011 for either 3 or 5 nights.

TURKEY

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Natur-Med Hot Springs and Health Resort
Aegean Coast, Turkey

Natur-Med -- the first medical and health destination spa in Turkey -- is located on the Aegean Coast and on Samson Mountains. The resort offers body-mind-spirit rejuvenation, purification and anti-aging programs, treatments for chronic diseases, weight loss programs, pain treatments and smoking cessation programs.

Natur-Med maintains an international standard for it's hot spring therapy and is one of Turkey's best hot springs and spa resorts with a unique character. It is well-known for its valuable therapeutic treatments and drinking cures. Dating back several thousand years, the thermal waters of Natur-Med come from deep below the surface of this unspoiled region. The hot springs pour out water rich in minerals and trace elements that cure a variety of illnesses.

Natur-Med thermal spring water contains 30 different minerals with a high mineral density. Along with the therapeutic properties of magnesium, sodium bicarbonate, calcium, bromine, iodine, and many other minerals, Natur-Med hot spring water is distinctive with its high content of "silicon dioxide", which is recognized as the "Rejuvenation" mineral. Natur-Med thermal water is used in both bathing and drinking cures.

As you bathe in the thermal pools, overlooking the Aegean Coastline, where olive and tangerine trees rustle in the gentle mountain breezes, your body, mind and spirit are slowly being revived by the curative waters and healing therapies of Natur-Med.

The resort has both indoor and outdoor thermal pools, an outdoor swimming pool, a pool for children, Infrared Medical Saunas and a Turkish Bath (Hammam). All these features constitute the crucial elements for climatotherapy. Guests are served in a natural environment surrounded by the sea and thermal waters. Natur-Med is a distinguished health resort looking forward to welcoming you on your destination spa journey.

The LifeCo Bodrum Detox Center
Bodrum, Turkey

Our detox spa is located among mandarin orange groves in the stunning Aegean town of Türkbükü, Bodrum. Just an hour’s flight from Istanbul, our center is a peaceful, rejuvenating retreat in a beautiful natural setting. We offer a juice fast detoxification break that incorporates massage and spa therapies, meditation, yoga, energy work and guidance on how to live a healthier lifestyle.

14-Day Weight Loss Program (Tailor-Made)

21-Day Life Change Program (Tailor-Made)

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Our programs start every day throughout the year and are tailored to suit your needs and availability. Our center has 24 rooms with accommodation for up to 48 people. Facilities also include a swimming pool, DVD room, gym, meditation room, colema rooms and library.

U S A

CALIFORNIA

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The Ranch at Live Oak
Malibu, California

The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu health program was launched in 2010 to assist guests in recalibrating a healthy lifestyle through an intensive week long endurance, wellness and nutrition program.

Located three miles above the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Monica Mountains, the 15-cottage retreat is beautifully situated on a large working ranch. Designed to frame the picturesque landscape, the intimate setting features private accommodations and premium amenities.

Limited to fifteen people each week, the Sunday to Saturday stay is designed to deliver sustainable results through a strict, “no-options” philosophy. The daily routine at The Ranch at Live Oak combines four to five hours of group mountain hiking, core and ab work, weights, daily group yoga sessions and private afternoon massages.

We Care Health Retreat
Desert Hot Springs, California

Fasting and Colonic Cleansing. We are a holistic fasting and spiritual retreat, providing unique programs designed for personal transformation, enhancing body, mind and spirit in a serene desert oasis.
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IOWA

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The Raj Resort
Vedic City, Iowa

The Raj is the only Ayurvedic facility outside of India specifically designed to provide the traditional rejuvenation treatments of Maharishi Ayur-Veda. Offering a range of treatments from 3 to 21 days or longer, guests learn about the full range of programs which permit growth and lasting health.

The Raj offers the world's most time tested and effective system of prevention oriented natural health care, including scientifically verified programs which address chronic disorders, including obesity, asthma, bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue and pain, colitis, diabetes, fibroids, fibromyalgia, gastritis, headaches, hypertension, infertility, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menopause, multiple sclerosis, PMS and more.

MASSACHUSETTS

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Dr. Roni's MV Holistic Retreat and Spa
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
The goal of Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat is to educate and inspire the total person - in mind, body, and spirit. Our comprehensive programs are designed to pamper you back to vibrant health and vitality through physical and emotional cleansing while staying at our extraordinary Victorian Inn on a beautiful island that is naturally conducive to healing. Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat is a quaint and private healing place where individuals can come for physical and mental cleansing. A place to get away to focus on learning and begin to put into practice nutritional and lifestyle changes that enable the body to regain vibrant health by restoring its own natural healing power.

NORTH CAROLINA

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Center for Massage & Natural Health
Ashville, North Carolina

The Center for Massage & Natural Health is a massage school and retreat center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, operating since 1998. The institution is accredited by COMTA (Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation) which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized accrediting agency for massage schools.

CFMNH also offers a large number of continuing education workshops in massage and bodywork therapy, as well as student housing, massage therapy services, retreat accommodations and much more at a beautiful 24-acre private Asheville campus.

The Retreat Center is a world-class holistic health center, where health afflictions and addictions of all kinds is our focus. The center provides an all-inclusive vacation-like atmosphere while taking you on a journey of health and healing.

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The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy, by Nenah Sylver, PhD
Sauna therapy, writes Dr. Sylver, was conceived as not only a means for physical healing, relaxation, and socialization, but also communion and spiritual purification. It is an ancient and respect tradition many thousands of years old, and the reason it has survived is that it works. "This comprehensive reference for sauna therapy is an invaluable resource for all consumers and professionals. The use of this guide can do much to improve a person's general health and well-being." -- Abas Qutab, MD, Elan Vital Medical Centers and Spas.

Chapter Outline: The History of Saunas; How and Why we Sweat; What we Sweat; Three Types of Heat; Construction of the Sauna; Why May Use the Sauna and Who Should Not; How to Take a Sauna; Detoxification Programs for Getting Well and Staying Well; A Brief Summary of Ozone; Resources. Order from Dr. Sylver on her website, or, as follows:

Dr. Nenah Sylver, PhD

The Center for Frequency

P.O. Box 952

Stone Ridge, New York, 12484-0952 USA

845-687-0963