About our Program
Cedar Springs Renewal Center is perfect for any wellness retreat seeker. We offer a unique blend of physical and spiritual renewal in an idyllic setting on a 50 acre farm.
The colon and liver experience a natural detox through the exclusive consumption of an organic, raw whole foods gluten free/casein free diet. This diet, combined with our classes and support, renews the mind, body, and spirit.
We provide a supportive environment for eliminating sugar, caffeine, and processed foods, and replacing them with organic whole foods to allow the body to reset to its natural balanced condition. Participants in our health retreats often discover that letting go of unhealthy foods improves their energy and vitality on every level. The cravings that are common no longer demand attention.
People who have previously gone to a weight loss retreat often find our program a healthier way to lose weight and keep it off. Many classes are offered that address the emotional components of weight loss and food addiction. Our guests leave with a better knowledge of what to eat and how to prepare various whole foods in ways that make eating more enjoyable and appealing.
Education
Education is a key to learning how to eat healthier and how to stay on a nutrient dense diet. There are many classes offered during our healing retreats. These may include: The Importance of Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients, Cleansing the Colon and Rebuilding the Liver, Raw Food Nutrition, How to love being Gluten Free and The Skinny on Fats.
In addition, many hands-on classes happen in the Live Food Kitchen. These classes offer opportunities for guests to see what delicious organic raw foods are being prepared and the enjoyment of making things like dehydrator corn chips, green smoothies, fermented beverages and sauerkraut, and nut pates and desserts that are decadent but healthy and gluten free.
Some Program Features
Infrared Sauna
- At Cedar Springs we recommend using the infrared sauna several times during the week to assist in the natural detox process.
- The infrared rays penetrate the body over 1.5 inches, which creates a deep heating effect in the muscle tissues and internal organs without stressing the heart muscle.
- Waste products and toxins such as alcohol, nicotine and heavy metals are removed from the cells and excreted through the pores of the skin.
Specialized Exercise and Rebounders
- Low Impact exercise program designed to help stimulate and drain the lymphatic system.
- Nature walks and movement meditations like Qi Gong (chee gong) and gentle yoga.
- Mini trampolines that are used each day to assist the client in moving toxins out of the body.
Deep breathing instruction
- We've all heard, "take a deep breath", well that's great advice! Conscious breathing increases oxygen in the blood and in the cells.
Dry brushing
- Exfoliates the skin and promotes lymphatic drainage.
Massage Services
- For total body relaxation and support of the lymph system in getting rid of wastes, massages are recommended to aid the healing process.
What you will take home
Cedar Springs provides you with a a simple, effective maintenance program for your continued renewal and recovery. We also provide resources for specialized recovery such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. We've seen many people have not only a positive experience at Cedar Springs, but also make some simple shifts in lifestyle that really do last a lifetime.
You will learn a new way of thinking about your body and lifestyle
- You will understand and be able to prepare healthy eating plans based on a gluten-free Mediterranean-style diet.
- Your awareness of the quantity and quality of fats, carbohydrates & proteins in your diet will give you control over calories you consume.
- You will have a manageable routine of physical activity and we will gladly assist you in creating a personalized health fitness plan if desired.
- If weight loss is one of your goals, you will be able to maintain a steady weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week. For those who are obese, weight generally comes off faster in the early stages and you may experience a larger weight loss.
Your time with us will open you up, if you are willing, to ongoing transformation in honesty, openness & willingness to be the best "you" that you can be.
