
Cedar Springs, nestled on 50 idyllic acres in the beautiful Cascade foothills, offers participants Cleansing and Healing Retreats that incorporate a spiritual and physically renewing experience. All of our Healing Retreats serve an ORGANIC GLUTEN FREE/ CASEIN FREE DIET.
At Cedar Springs, we are committed to:
Addressing the mind-body-spirit
Providing a Gluten Free and Celiac friendly environment
Spiritual Renewal using the 12 steps of AA
Natural Detox of the Colon & Liver
Licensed, certified and experienced professionals to guide & assist you
Continuing Recovery Support
Cedar Springs Renewal Center offers a unique blending of physical and spiritual renewal. The rejuvenation process is accomplished with a gluten free/casein free diet. The colon and liver experience a natural detox with whole foods that cleanse and renew the body.
Our extended recovery clientele adapt well into our cleansing program and experience renewal on many levels. Often people who are addicted to alcohol, drugs or certain kinds of foods (sugar, caffeine or refined carbohydrates) are unaware that they are gluten intolerant. If a person has a gluten sensitivity, it is because they have developed a sensitivity to the protein in particular grains such as wheat. This person needs to experience a gluten free diet which they will at one of our healing retreats
The relationship between gluten intolerance, alcoholism and food addiction is well documented. Food and alcohol addicts often suffer from low blood sugar and mood swings. This is because gluten (for people who are allergic to it) sets off a feel good endorphin reaction and alters the brain chemistry making them feel better. Eliminating sugar as well as caffeine, processed foods and white flour and replacing them with organic whole foods is a key part of our whole food nutrition and long term recovery.
Participants in our healing retreats often discover that when they let go of unhealthy foods, their energy and mental acuity improve on every level. The cravings that are common no longer demand attention. People who have gone to weight loss retreats 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 naturally very enjoyable and appealing.
Renewal using the 12 step program of AA supports continuing recovery whether a person is recovering from alcohol, drugs, food eating disorders or codependency. Spiritual renewal is crucial if a person wants to experience total freedom. True health encompasses all facets of a person and without an emotional and spiritual component, we have found that the body does not heal as well nor stay healthy very long.
Our healing retreats are for those who have had a stable addiction recovery and are seeking new healthier lifestyle habits. They are for people who want to go deeper into recovery and healing on all levels.
Our rejuvenation programs are also for those who want to experience a natural detox and a gluten free and casein free diet. For people who have been diagnosed with gluten or casein intolerance; this will give them the support, tools and recipes to live a healthy gluten free life. They, too, will benefit with a natural detox of the colon and liver and will leave feeling energized, mentally sharper and lighter.
We also want to emphasize that the beauty and serenity of Cedar Springs makes it an ideal place for healing. At Cedar Springs, the soul is nurtured as the body experiences complete rest and rejuvenation.
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