Why fasting?

Fasting is an essential to cleanse, rebuild and maintain your health and well being.  A detox cleansing program will clean your body of waste deposits so your aren't running on a dirty engine.  After a cleanse, the body will start to reblance and your energy levels will rise physically, psychologically and sexually.  Your creativity will expand and you will start to feel differenct with a better outlook on life with an improved diet and exercise program.

Who can attend the detox cleanse retreat - any restrictions?

There are a few restrictions as to who may attend. We ask that you be 18 or older, that you NOT: have any doctor-defined life-threatening or contagious diseases; be on heavy medications; be pregnant or nursing; have had a kidney or liver transplant, kidney impairment or only one kidney. However, before eliminating yourself from the possibility of having a cleanse, check with us. With your doctor's written approval, we will most likely accept you.

It is our intention to provide you with the best cleanse experience you've ever had, therefore our pre-retreat health questions are designed with your safety in mind, for a joyful, successful retreat experience.

What is an organic fast and cleanse?

An organic herbal fast and a juice fast cleanse is an internal cleanse designed to boost the functions and restorative powers of the colon, blood, organs and immune system by resting the body from the strenuous digestive and elimination activities, replenishing supplies of natural enzymes, vitamins and minerals, and expelling stored toxins.

The colon is often burdened with undigested, compacted, putrefied remnants of meats, dairy and other processed foods.  These putrefied foods will be expelled from your body during the retreat at Detox Oasis. A clean colon allows the body to access more nutrients from food, which provides the body with greater nourishment and strength.  This allows your body to expel wastes more quickly and efficiently.

During a cleanse at Detox Oasis, our body receives all the necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes it needs from wheatgrass juice and green drinks. Because you're actually getting all the nutrients you need, you will rarely feel hungry during the fast.

Included in with your cleansing retreat program, is an optional transition-in and transition-out diet guide. It is recommended that you follow this guide for an optimal cleanse experience and for your own active involvement, but it is your decision.

If you do follow the transition -in and -out diet guides, you will have a total of a 9-day cleanse for the 5-day retreats, and an 11-day cleanse for the 7-day retreats, which will provide you with a higher quality cleanse. (2 days coming into the cleanse and 2 days going out of the cleanse performed at your home before and after arrival at the retreat.)

What can I expect to experience?

Most people experience improved energy levels, and sometimes an elevated sense of lightness. People who throw off larger levels of toxins may experience what is known as a "Healing Event." This means you may not feel as well as expected at first, but if the cleanse is continued and the toxins eliminated, the improved feeling of energy and lightness should follow.

During a 5 or 7 day retreat it is generally unusual for people to experience a difficult "Healing Event." Most people have a wonderful experience of joy, lightness and energy. See our Testimonials page. Heavy alcohol and caffeine users often find that days three & four are tiresome but on day five the feeling of power and energy emerge.

What should I bring?

toiletries, casual clothing, yoga/exercise clothes, swimsuit, hat, note pad, jounral, pen, sun protections, reading material, your favorite CD's (dance or relaxation), walking shoes, hiking boots, a good attitude and an open mind

What not to bring?

No jewelery or valuables, no scented lotions or perfume, no cigarettes or alcohol, no food

Why should I participate in a cleansing fast?

In today's world, it is important to cleanse regularly. We are constantly exposed to and ingesting toxins. Our diets are generally more acidic than alkalizing. Fasting and cleansing will help you maintain optimum health and energy levels.  The colon, blood, cells, liver and other organs, and your lymphatic system must be adequately cleaned and nourished. Our fasting cleanses provide you the opportunity to cleanse, restore and recharge your body with the natural organic vitamins, enzymes and minerals found in living foods, raw foods, and juicing healthy fruits and vegetables.