FASTING/REJUVENATION: In the beginning of 2008 I did a 21 day fast and silent meditation retreat... It was the most challenging and most rewarding experience I have ever done. I went into deeply transformative spaces in body and psyche. The profound spiritual transformation is still fully present, reverberating through me as a continuous ecstatic undercurrent. In general, I feel reborn, renewed, fresh and bubbling, vibrantly alive and full of gratitude. More testimonials ARTHRITIS & SWOLLEN KNEES: In 2006, I had arthritis. My knees kept swelling and I was in such pain that I could not walk. ... Not only did I get well, I also lost 40 lbs. I now feel fantastic. Without Dr. Baylac's knowledge I would have gotten worse. Today I am very happy and satisfied with my health.. More testimonials

DIABETES - TYPE 2 At Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center - for Fasting, Detoxification & Meditation we combine the best of detoxification methods with nutrition, psychotherapy and spirituality, in order to achieve maximum healing in minimum time. Read about our purpose and mission, and our philosophy and medical approach. Big Island evening Diabetes type 2 or Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes or Prediabetes by Maya Nicole Baylac Diabetes affects more and more people in the US and worldwide. It used to be the disease of old age but not anymore, with 0.25% of people younger than 20 years of age being diagnosed. Diabetes is defined as a fasting blood sugar higher than 126mg/dl measured twice. Having elevated blood sugar over a long period of time damages body organs in particular the kidneys, the eyes and the heart, putting the individual at risk for blindness, heart attack, amputation, stroke and kidney disease. Although diabetes may not have early symptoms it is important to treat it as soon as it is diagnosed. Our Program Detoxification, Dietary changes and Lifestyle changes Our program at the Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center consists of treating the true cause of diabetes, with proper nutrition, exercise and counseling. In order to control diabetes efficiently, it is important to eliminate all sources of concentrated sugar such as white sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, fruits, high glycemic vegetables such as beets, processed foods and adopt a whole foods diet. To maintain these changes over time, most people need to be treated for candida overgrowth and overcome their sugar addiction. To build motivation to stay on a low glycemic regimen we provide education and psychological counseling. Our hands on classes include topics such as food preparation, healing properties of foods, gardening, purchasing and storing foods. Counseling addresses emotional eating and locus of control. Our individual counseling sessions addresses addictive behavior, fear, anger, depression and anxiety that may be the cause of comfort food consumption. We take a complete history of food habits and behavior associated with eating from birth. Our goal is to help the switch from an external locus of control to an internal locus of control. That means that in order to succeed at accomplishing dietary changes people must believe that they can control their eating habits (internal locus of control) rather than leave it to irrational compulsive decision controlled by the environment. Self-love and caring for oneself are the basis of healing and during our short time we will plant and nurture that seed. 1- Detoxification and dietary changes Our program includes: A raw food diet with juices, possibly a juice fast part of the time and/or some cooked food towards the end of the stay. Each person is given a personal schedule of supplements and activity regimen that fits their personal needs. In agreement with each individual, we create a dietary protocol that can be continued at home. An exercise program individually tailored to each person needs including: Exercise, yoga, walking, swimming, snorkeling, and biking. We are helping individuals to switch from a sedentary lifestyle to an active lifestyle. To make that change some old habits may have to be broken, such as TV watching, computer overuse and videogame playing. Education in food preparation and the health benefits of whole foods. The detoxification effect of the diet is furthered accomplished by a detox tea, coffee enemas and sauna. 2- Lifestyle changes Education and counseling are the 2 pillars of our lifestyle change program. Our goals are: motivation, education, perseverance, positive thinking, and self-love. Addictive behaviors to processed foods or other non-food substances such as nicotine, caffeine and sodas will be addressed in one on one consultations with our awareness approach. We work on the rational and irrational level with an eclectic array of techniques. Nearby 12 step meetings are available on request. Our recommendations and objectives Our programs do not have a specific start date. When you are ready you may check for availability. We recommend a minimum of 3 weeks and optimally 4 weeks. Some cases may require a longer time in particular for severe obesity or if there is a secondary diagnosis or a long-standing addictive behavior. You will learn how to take responsibility for your health, be creative in your food preparation, enjoy walking daily, be aware of your self-defeating thought process and obtain a basic culinary knowledge. As your measured blood sugar decreases with our treatment, we will reduce your medications accordingly. Sample activities: One day of the program 6:30 AM- 7:45 AM Warm Pond, (distance 3 miles, access with our van or biking or by scooter) Swimming, Exercising, Floating, Contemplating 8:30 AM Green smoothie Enema 9 AM Green juice Brisk walk FIR Sauna 11 AM Doctor's consultation and counseling 12 PM Green juice 12:30 PM Lunch Hammock 1:30 PM Juice Take a walk to the tidal pools for swimming or snorkeling 5 PM Juice 5:30 PM Dinner Reading Journaling Cost: $395 per day based on a minimum three week stay. Includes: A small individual room or large shared room with another person. A detox kit: Enema bucket, bottoms up balm, thermometer, organic toothpaste, loofa Transportation from and to the airport. 3 meals per day and 4 green juices, sauna and teas. Access to the warm pond by minivan. Doctor/Teacher/Therapist supervision: Individual consultations and on call, one on one lifestyle counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Gestalt, meditation guidelines. Not included: Supplements, Optional Personal Trainer, Massage Therapy, EFT, NLP, Reichian breath work, Watsu, Acupuncture sessions and bicycle or scooter rental. Also see Natural Treatment of Diabetes BACK to more programs Mind Your Body - Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center - for Fasting, Detoxification & Meditation For more articles - click here. For contact information - click here. For more about the retreat - click here.

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