Wellness RETREATS

A good rule of thumb is whenever you experience any of the following: General lack of energy, sleeplessness, anxiety/depression, digestive problems, the first sign of a cold, after a period of overindulging. Frequent cleansing allows your body the proper rest and recovery time it needs to maintain optimum health. The immune system loves a consistent schedule. Make cleansing a healthy habit. Make good health your habit!

The cleansing process is accelerated by colon hydrotherapy. Colonics are a first choice before the use of herbal laxatives. Your colonics will help alleviate detox symptoms and eliminate toxins from your body. You may experience a sensation of lightness and a relaxing effect on organs above the intestines such as liver, heart, and lungs.

Start your day off with hot water and lemon in the morning. You will be drinking our delicious Mt. San Gorgonio snow melt water throughout the day. Remember Desert Hot Springs is the most decorated city in the world for its delicious alkaline drinking water. Be sure to drink at least 12 oz. of water between every juice. This will help stimulate bowel movements. It’s best to schedule your colonics close to the same time every day. Elimination of toxins and waste that are loosened during the fast is the most important aspect of your cleanse. You will eliminate them through your skin by using our Finnish Sauna, through exercise, massage and exfoliation. However, the most effective elimination method is your colonic. Colonics are administered by a trained and certified colon therapist and are available 7 days a week.

Yes! Saunas induce sweating to provide a comprehensive cleansing of the skin and sweat glands. 30% of body wastes are passed through the skin. Profuse sweating enhances the detoxifying capacity of the skin by opening pores and flushing impurities from the body. When taking a sauna, skin temperature rises above 104° F and internal body temperature rises to about 100.4° F. Exposure to the high heat creates an artificial fever state. Fever is part of the body’s natural healing process. Fever stimulates the immune system resulting in increased production of disease fighting white blood cells and antibodies. Our superb authentic Finnish saunas are essential for cleansing.

Remember, this is a nutritional cleanse designed to give your digestive system a rest and allow your body to eliminate toxins. Losing weight is a beneficial side effect.

Relaxation is an important part of cleansing and healing your body. The rich, healing mineral spring water drawn from our two private wells are rich in mineral properties that promote relaxation and healing. Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and trace minerals including powerful lithium to help you relax and release. You’ll have access to the Oasis and all of the pools and day spa amenities during your cleanse.

Why is the cold good for you? Generally, cold experience rooms are used in tandem with hot experience rooms as part of a thermal experience. You’ll spend 10 minutes in the sauna before using very cold water, snow or ice to bring your body temperature back down from being very hot. This combination of hot and cold (fire and ice) is thought to boost your blood circulation, increase overall wellness and has been tried and tested by the Swedes for years (think hot sauna followed by rolling in the snow). The ice room contracts the expanded pores and arteries throughout the body, repeatedly stimulating and revitalizing the skin cells and strengthening the immune system. The ice room releases carbon dioxide build-up from the muscles, rejuvenating the weary body and tightening the stretched skin cells to maintain radiant, elastic skin. It also improves blood circulation by increasing the oxygen levels within the vessels.