Detox Benefits

Our programs encompass far more than food! Consuming 100% organic, raw, enzyme-rich vegan foods is just one aspect of our approach to wellness. We also incorporate the following practices into our programs to help you achieve optimal health benefits:

Body Detox Colon Hydrotherapy Nutritional Microscopy Far Infrared Sauna

Body Detox

The world’s food supply is full of artificial additives, dyes, pesticides and hormones that accumulate in our bodies. The nutrients in food are degraded by cooking, heavy processing, pasteurization, irradiation and the addition of preservatives. We are also bombarded with environmental toxins on a daily basis.

When toxins build up in the body, our systems and organs get overtaxed, and the ability for our intestines to absorb nutrients becomes compromised. This can lead to a vast array of diseases and health problems.

You can jumpstart your metabolism and begin cleansing years of accumulated toxins in your body through 100% natural raw and living foods.  These foods offer the highest level of nutrient bioavailability.  In addition, raw foods contain enzymes which allow our bodies to function optimally.

So, aside from eating 100% organic, raw, vegan food, how do we detox our bodies? Revitalive™ wellness programs include the use of Colon Hydrotherapy, Far Infrared Sauna, Nutritional Microscopy, Rebounding and Dry Skin Brushing.

 

Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon hydrotherapy is internal bathing of the large intestine (colon) through the gentle administration of triple-filtered, UV sterilized water. As far back as the ancient Egyptians, enemas and other "cleansing rituals" were commonly used to rid the body of toxic waste products believed to cause disease and premature aging.

Colon Health

A proper functioning colon is necessary for physical and emotional health. Ideally, people should be eliminating 2-3 times a day. Constipation and diarrhea are a frequent occurrence in our population and often considered by mainstream to be a part of life. If you have constipation or diarrhea (which is also constipation) this is a symptom that your colon is not functioning optimally.

Poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, stress, and exposure to environmental pollution lead to toxin build up in the colon. In addition, eating dairy, cooked animal protein and cooked grains leads to excessive mucous production. This mucous acts like glue in the colon, leading to constipation; over time, the colon can become impacted with layers of mucous, old fecal matter and toxins.

Given that the colon is an absorptive organ, toxins that are not eliminated are transmitted to the blood stream via the millions of tiny blood vessels known as capillaries which line the bowel. These toxins settle in our tissues, contributing to a state of disease.

Fiber from fresh fruits and vegetables absorbs fats and toxins and also strengthens peristalsis to more efficiently remove waste material from the colon.

Exercise stimulates the colon and helps the peristalsis muscles work properly.

Friendly/healthy bacteria are necessary to help break down material that wasn’t digested properly and it helps keep bad bacteria such as Candida in check.   The ratio of good vs. bad bacteria in the colon should be 80/20. Unfortunately, for most Americans this figure is reversed (20% good/80% bad bacteria). This is directly related to very poor eating habits embraced by our culture.

Colon & Emotional Health

The colon is the emotional center of the body and is considered to be the second brain. There are actual peptide connections from the colon to the brain. You have all heard of “gut-reactions” or “I felt it on a gut level.” There is a scientific basis to these clichés.

What is colon hydrotherapy?

Colon therapy refers to irrigation of the large bowel. Colonic irrigation is a safe, gentle treatment that helps to remove years of accumulated wastes and toxins without the use of drugs. Colonic irrigation also strengthens and rebuilds the colon wall. By introducing pure, filtered, UV-sterilized and temperature-regulated water into the colon, human waste is softened and loosened, resulting in elimination through natural peristalsis. Peristalsis is the process by which contractions of the smooth muscles in the colon wall move the waste material out.

What happens in a colon hydrotherapy session?

A colonic is given by Kristen Overlock, our certified colon therapist. Kristen begins every session with energy work and deep breathing to relax the client and the colon. The client then lies on their side, while Kristen gently introduces the tube into the rectum. Kristen then slowly introduces water into the colon with a colonic machine while working release points on the legs, feet and lower back. After five minutes, Kristen brings the client onto their back for the duration of the session. The client and Kristen work together and communicate throughout the session. Throughout the session Kristen massages the abdomen to help release waste material and often times stored emotions from the colon wall. The colon then eliminates the waste through strong peristaltic contractions and releases the waste into the tube. Our colonic system is a closed system and there is no odor and no mess. The procedure is generally repeated several times, and lasts up to 60 minutes.

How often do I need a colonic?

It depends on the individual and their health status.  Generally a series of colonics is needed to remove years of accumulated waste, mucous, gas and toxins.  After the initial cleanse and one’s body has been balanced, monthly colonics are recommended in conjunction with a healthy diet, exercise and activities to support emotional well-being.

 

Nutritional Microscopy

Revitalive™ Health & Wellness offers Nutritional Microscopy as a stand-alone service, or as part of our cleanse programs. Nutritional microscopy provides visual feedback of the internal environment referred to as the biological terrain, and may indicate areas of imbalance suggested by the client's pictures. As part of a wellness program, nutritional microscopy provides clients a visual tool to track the effectiveness of lifestyle changes made by clients.

Through Nutritional Microscopy, the client may:

• Observe the level of activity or lack of activity of the immune system
• Note the presence of parasites, yeast, fungus, mold
• Observe features associated with gastro-intestinal tract dysfunction, degenerative conditions, blood sugar imbalance, vitamin deficiency, the malabsorption of protein, fats and other nutrients
• Observe crystalline forms such as protoplasts, fibrous thallus, uric acid, cholesterol and mycotoxins

 

Far Infrared Sauna

Far Infrared Sauna treatments are used in Revitalive™’s body detox wellness programs to help facilitate the detoxification process. Our saunas utilize far infrared rays, which are waves of energy that are invisible to the naked eye and capable of penetrating deep into the human body. Far infrared is one range of the electromagnetic spectrum of waves emitted by the sun. Though we cannot see this light, we know its existence from the warmth we feel from the sun. Humans and all living things also emit far infrared energy.

Various forms of thermal healing, including Palm or Hands-On healing, Reiki, and other techniques, have been used for thousands of years in various cultures around the globe.

The Affect of Far Infrared on the Body

Far infrared causes cells within the body to vibrate. This vibratory process allows for a deeper penetration of energy, which heats the atoms and causes water molecules to break into smaller clusters. Both events stimulate the easy release of toxins. The extra heat generated causes the capillaries to expand which helps blood circulation, and increase the body's metabolism.

Far Infrared energy emitted from FIR Saunas will induce two or three times the sweat volume of conventional saunas, yet they operate at a much cooler air temperature range of about 110°- 130°F (compared to 180°-235°F in a conventional sauna).This is good news for folks who cannot tolerate conventional saunas.

Far Infrared Sauna’s Role in Body Detox

The vibrational effect of far infrared stimulates the lymphatic system, separating toxins from the cells they are stored in. This makes it easier to eliminate them. The vibration also helps move lymph fluid, which strengthens the immune system while also aiding in detoxification.

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More Information

There are tremendous benefits associated with practicing a raw and live food lifestyle, including more energy, increased mental clarity, radiant skin, improved sleep and elevated moods, just to name a few.

We believe that you can obtain all the nutrients you need, including vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, etc., through raw and living food. That’s why we do not supply or encourage the use of synthetic supplements. We advocate the use of superfoods such as wheatgrass, vegetable juicing, and the like for super nutrition.

Through our body detox wellness programs, you will learn how to prepare food that is delicious, diverse, nutritionally balanced and exceptionally good for you.

Benefits of
Revitalive™ Detox Programs

• Increased energy levels
• Improved digestion
• Slimmer figure
• Reduced toxic build up in the body
• Radiant skin tone
• Reduced cravings
• Better quality of sleep
• Enhanced mental clarity
• Increased sense of well being
• Relief from depression & anxiety
• Reduced aches & pains
• Reverse effects of aging
• Increased mobility & agility
• Reduced allergies
• Reduced ecological footprint
• Amazing health & vitality

Ways to Improve Colon Health:

• Consume lots of whole fruits & vegetables for fiber
• Drink sufficient amounts of pure water
• Choose a healthy, whole-foods diet free of refined foods, chemicals and preservatives
• Exercise regularly
• Reduce stress
• Get regular colonics treatments
• Repopulate friendly bacteria with cultured vegetables and probiotics

Benefits of the Friendly
Bacteria in the Colon:

• Control Candida (yeast)
• Help white blood cells fight disease
• Provide important nutrients for building the blood
• Assist digestion
• Prevent diarrhea and constipation
• Contribute to bowel elimination
• Manufacture B & K vitamins
• The most abundant source of Vitamin B-12

Benefits of Far Infrared Sauna Treatments:

• Improves Skin
• Burns Calories
• Removes Toxins
• Helps Relieve Pain
• Strengthens Cardiovascular System
• Reduces Stress/Fatigue
• Strengthens Immune System
• Helps to Reduce Swelling of Prostate in Men
• Controls Excessive Leukorrhea in Woman (PMS & Yeast)
• Helps Reduce High Blood Pressure

Far Infrared May Benefit the Following:

• Fibromyalgia 
• Headaches 
• Digestive Problems 
• Chronic Fatigue 
• Eczema and Psoriasis 
• Weight 
• Arthritis 
• Acne 
• Soft-tissue Injury 
• Menstrual Pain 
• Hypertension 
• Asthma 
• Colds and Flu 
• Depression 
• Tremors 
• Joint Pain 
• Allergies 
• Insomnia 
• Candidiasis
• Burns