Mind Your Body - Hawaii Raw Detoxification Retreat

NONI NONI NONI

2009-06-22T16:40:00.001-10:00

NONI NONI NONI

We live on noni kingdom. Noni trees emerge from hard lava, form thick hedges along the roadside. The bulky trees have large broad leafs, and branches growing perpendicular to its trunk extending straight out that makes it difficult to approach it. Pickers harvest the fruits from farms to farms or in the wilderness and deliver it to small factories that press them and extract the juice. I have tried my own small production. I have harvest the fruits according to the rules taught by a local Hawaiian healer and let them sit in the dark in a jar to obtain the juice. I have shared the beverage with friends and patients and anticipate a grim on their face after the first sip. I thought noni juice was supposed to taste funny and that one needed to acquire a taste for it until I tasted Walsh’s juice. He did not make its concoction a secret and explained to me how to prevent the juice from fermenting and acquiring this unpleasant taste. Since then, I only use his juice and it is a pleasure to drink it, plus we can give it to people who have a problem with alcohol because it is non-alcoholic.

He had his juice tested and these are the results of the test. No wonder this juices has wonderful healing properties for numerous illnesses! It contains large amounts of vitamins and trace minerals. His juice was tested in 2004 by independent labs in the US and Japan and here are the results.

Lab Test Results combined from independent labs in USA and Japan

Sample Test Dates: 1/26/04 to 1/30/04

Sample from SO: #001/010404/2T

Sample size 100g

Water 94.1g

Protein 0.60g

Fat 0.40 %

Ash .50 %

Carbohydrates 5.40 %

Calories 28

Sodium 2.1 mg/100g

Sucrose 4.5 g/100g

Phosphorous 16.3 mg/100g

Thiamine (B1) 0.03 mg/100g

Riboflavin (B2) 0.005 mg/100g

Niacin (B3) 0.39mg/100g

Vitamin B6 1.23mg/100g

Vitamin B12 ,.44 mcg/100g

Vitamin C 2.9mg/100g

Fiber 0.4g/100g

Tannin Acid 0.12 g/100g

Iron 0.58 mg/100g

Calcium 10.1mg/100g

Potassium 237mg/100g

Magnesium 16.8 mg/100g

Copper 79 mcg/100g

Zinc 123 mcg/100g

Manganese 149mcg/100g

Specific Gravity 1.015

Viscosity 1.3`

pH 3.3

Refract.solids 8%

Coliform <3.0>

APC 30 CFU

Yeast & Mold <10>

Compiled by PM Walsh Group.

www.EstateNoni.com

Multiple Sclerosis & Raw Food Internship coming to stay with us!

2009-06-16T14:33:00.000-10:00

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and raw food

We hear many stories about raw food can fix many illness. Here is another one from Ireland. I am glad to announce that Jan will be with us for three months starting June 1^st 2009, sharing his experience of raw food nutrition and MS. Look for more on raw food nutrition and MS on our website or our blog. Aloha,

Dr. Baylac

Dear Dr. Baylac,

I am writing to ask about a possibility to join any of your fasting programs as an intern, assistant, chef or any other member of staff. My name is Jan B., and I am 31 year old raw food advocate and health missionary, currently living in Dublin, Ireland. My raw food journey began around 2 years ago. At that time I was desperately looking for a way to slow down the rapid deterioration of my health. In 2004 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and during the following 2 years the symptoms of MS and other physical and mental disorders further intensified. When the situation reached the threshold I started searching for a more effective solution since the traditional medicine only offered the classic "pill for life".A long story short, after two years on a primarily raw living diet, I am now symptom free enjoying the best health since my teenage years.

Last year I got certified as a raw food chef at Living Light Culinary Arts institute in Fort Bragg, California, and since then have been sharing my health message and all my skills and knowledge about the living food diet with the community around me. I am receiving more and more queries from other people about how to tackle this or that disease or an addiction, or how to detoxify or change to a more natural way of eating. Although, I possess quite an unique personal experience with natural healing, fasting and detoxification, and hence am able to advise people in some cases, I feel I still require more practical experience with fasting, detox and nature's healing on a larger scale.

Your retreat centre on the big island of Hawaii appeals to me very much and I would love to offer you my skills and time if you happen to need an extra pair of hands and mind during your programs.

You can find out a liitle more about myself on my blog - www.rawindublin.com. If you wish to have a more detailed chat, I would be delighted to speak to you on the phone at any time. Just advise me about the best time to call and I will make sure to contact you then.

I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kindest Regards

Jan

Photos from Hawaii 2009 Retreat- Hilo

2009-05-26T14:45:00.001-10:00

Photos from my 2009 Hawaiian Retreat in Hilo (Just click on the images to enlarge)


Lava	Plants	Ferns	Floral
*My plan is to* do an Art Exhibit of oversized photos in groups of 9 taking the viewer on a journey where black "dead" lava produces breath-taking tropics. I want the viewer to stand on black lava sand and listen to the oceans and winds...to put them in the tropics... gn
			Ocean Sounds MOV00841.MPG (2.62 MB) Wind / FernsMOV00891.MPG (2.88 MB)
Volcanoes	Ocean	"Patterns"	*Videos*
	*The Power of Now* TheWork.com *Mind Your Body*
*Coconut Pickings*	*Things I learned @ the Retreat*	*Dr. Maya Nicole Baylac*	Lava Beaches

Nelson Illustration All content & images © Gayle Nelson. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist.

Adventures on the Eastern part of the Big Island- Exploring the shore line between Kapoho Beach lots and The warm Pond

2009-05-19T08:34:00.002-10:00

It was a Sunday early morning low tide when I began the hike with Ottmar, a nature lover and painter. He knew how to get on the trailhead in Kapoho Vacation Land to get to the tidal pools and begin our hike along the ocean. Everything seemed to be still on the quiet body of water. The only sign of life was a couple of early risers peacefully sitting on the edge of the tidal pool reading a book. The rising sun above the water seemed to bless the scenery and we had to make our first stop. The water level was low, providing a rocky space along the shoreline to walk between the mangroves and the water line. The terrain was a mixture of Aa and paoheohe lava. It meant walking most of the time on uneven ground. At time, we were going closer to the ocean and the rocks were slippery, making the stepping insecure, but most of the time we enjoyed hopping from rock to rock.

After 45 minutes of solitary walk, we arrived to a large tidal pool filled with coral. Next to it, a few Hawaiian fishermen had elected residence and were enthusiastically fishing small reef fish. Ottmar said these fishes were now protected on Maui because they were useful at cleaning the water. A few more miles took us to a meadow of giant rocks with a strong presence. They looked like they did not belong to the scenery and we stipulated that they must have been blown from the closest vent, in the course of an irruption. Our modest human mind could not conceive of a power great enough to blow these rocks from such a long distance as the actual active volcano. We gathered that it must have been from the irruption on Green Mountain, a few centuries ago.

Ottmar point out a wall to the fisherman, and the forest behind it, where he always dreamt to go. They laughed very amused, and muffled that it was pretty far. It seemed to be a day to do what we always wanted to do.

Although it was still early, it was getting hot. As we were getting close to the wall, I witness the show of the water breaking on lava wall. The waves were huge and each time a wave was breaking, a giant white water bouquet splashed on the sky. I could not contain my joy and hooted at the spectacular show. I watch the dancing water every morning from our breakfast deck in Kapoho and I was so happy to see them so close. It was like getting close to a friend that was far away for a long time. We stopped for a while, enjoying the view.

There was always something interesting to discover. At times, we could not contain our enthusiasm and called each other to point out some exceptional rock color or shape. To the right of us plants were slowly colonizing the old lava fields, ornamenting them with their greenery. Here was lying a forest of blooming small ohia trees and there were the hala tree that the old Hawaiian used in their daily needs for clothing and roofing. Further away standing high in the horizon was the ancient volcano’s that spilled their fiery trails to the ocean. And there was sand! Yes, a mixture of white coral and black sand. Where was the sand coming from?

We were getting closer to the warm pond and the surfing beach. We could see the orange guard stand from the edge of the forest. We stood for a while in front of the huge rock standing in the water and covered with plants on the top. Ottmar thought he would like to come back to paint this scenery. He could put his easel next to the fireplace built in the ground with rocks by campers. He could even spend the night here. Next to the huge rock was the surfing beach. The surfing beach was narrow and the waves were at least 15 foot high. A man was body surfing, alone. We noticed the first signs of civilization: A narrow trail in the forest taking us to the road and the warm pond.

We thought that we would like to hitchhike a ride back. Ottmar barely stuck his thumb out and a truck stopped by. I jumped in front and Ottmar sat in the back with the surfing board. It was mother’s day and he had called his mother in California at 5 AM this morning. He lived nearby on the other side of Green Mountain. We had done enough walking, he said and he wanted to give us a ride to our starting point. He lived here for 25 years he said, and never wanted to go back to California. He wants to die here and have his ashes spread on the water that he loves so much. A straight way to paradise!

Back home, I felt warm and thirsty. I opened a coconut and drank the juice directly from the shell. That was not enough to quench my thirst and I wanted to jump in the cool water. Since I was in an exploration mood, I thought I try to find the nearby tidal pool where Patricia goes snorkeling almost everyday. I could not find it and got tired of walking around. It was easier to go across the street to the little protected cove. It was cool and refreshing and I felt elated.

I felt particularly good and strong the entire morning. I was filled with gratitude for the beauty all around me and in particular to my mother who gave me the gift of life.

The Castor Oil Pack

2008-08-11T12:48:00.001-10:00

The Castor Oil Pack

Background:

The castor bean (Oleum Ricine), also known as Palma Christi, due to its shape and healing properties, is known principally as a cathartic (strong laxative). A gentler use is in the form of a pack placed over the abdomen, usually with heat applied. The oil is absorbed into the lymphatic circulation to provide a soothing, cleansing, and nutritive treatment.

Use:

The castor oil pack has many applications, and is specific in cases of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts that are non-malignant. Other conditions which respond well include: headaches, liver disorders, constipation, intestinal disorders, gallbladder inflammation or stones, conditions with poor elimination, night time urinary frequency and inflamed joints.

It is NOT to be used with pregnancy, bleeding or during menstruation.

Materials Needed:

Castor oil, 2 sheets of plastic (garbage bags OK), 36"x18" white cotton or wool flannel, heating pad or hot water bottle, old sheet, wool blanket, pillows, baking soda.

Procedure:

1. Fold flannel into 3 thickness to fit over your entire abdomen.

2. Soak flannel with the castor oil. Fold flannel in half and strip excess oil from pack, unfold.

3. You can then heat the entire pack in a microwave for 1 to 1 ½ minutes.

4. Lay wool blanket, old sheet, large sheet of plastic and old towel out on the surface you will be lying on. This will prevent staining.

5. Lie on your back, with your feet elevated (use of pillow under your knees and feet works well), placing flannel over abdomen, cover with a small sheet of plastic and towel and then place a heating pad or hot water bottle on top.

6. Wrap yourself in the sheet and wool blanket.

7. Leave pack on for 45-60 minutes. This is an excellent time to now practice visualization, meditation or relaxation breathing (this involves placing 1 hand on your diaphragm and the other on your lower abdomen. As you breath in, force your lower abdomen to swell like a balloon. With each breath out, practice relaxing your jaw and shoulders. As you practice more, relax all muscles in your body). Alternatively to these you may just sleep. Some people will wear the pack all night using an ace bandage to hold it in place.

8. After finishing, to remove the oil, wash with a solution of 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart water or BioKleen Citrus soap^TM.

9. Store the pack in your fridge in a large zip-lock bag. Reuse the pack several times, adding more oil as needed to keep the pack saturated. Replace the pack after it begins to change color.

10. For maximum effectiveness, it is necessary to apply the pack as often as possible. Try for at least 4 consecutive days per week for at least 4-6 weeks. Patients who use the pack daily will receive the most beneficial effects.

The "DO ANYWHERE" Castor Oil Pack

Soak flannel in castor oil until saturated.

Heat in microwave 1 to 1 ½ minutes until hot.

Apply to abdomen and put an opened plastic bag or piece of plastic wrap on top of the flannel.

Then wrap abdomen with an old towel so it overlaps at front.

Tie this comfortably tight by using 2 ace bandages, one around the ribs and the other around the waist, to keep the pack close to the body.

Apply heating pad over this to maintain heat.

Wrap up in a robe/gown and read or relax for 45-60 minutes.

Store pack as previously described.

Use the pack as often as possible.

Alternative Method:

Many patients now apply the castor oil directly to the abdomen without the flannel pack. You then proceed as before covering with plastic, towel, and place a heating pad or hot water bottle on top. This is often applied for the entire night and in the morning the castor oil will be totally absorbed through the skin. Remember to use old sheets on your bed as the castor oil does stain (which cannot be removed).

Thanks to D.W. Thom, D.

The Castor Oil Pack

2008-08-11T12:46:00.001-10:00

Active Volcano

2008-08-10T08:50:00.001-10:00

Active Volcano!

The Kilauea Volcano has been extremely active in recent months although
it has been erupting since 1983. During a stay with us at Hawaii
Naturopathic Retreat Center exploring one of many Big Islands treasures
can be expected. We are happy to arrange for a tour of the current
eruption site near Kalapana located only 30 minutes from our retreat.
These photos show some of the spectacle of the lava erupting, creating
new earth before our eyes. The energy associated with the volcano is so
strong we feel it from a great distance. The current eruption is
entering the ocean, the combination of fire and water can mesmerize one
for hours.

Honokaa raw food demo dinner

2008-06-14T11:41:00.001-10:00

June 14,2008
Hello raw dinner demo participants! There were 19 of you and 3 of us
from Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center that evening at the beautiful
Honokaa green house.
It was a lot of fun sharing our medicinal gourmet food with you. We
were a bit heavy on the nut side and did not pay much attention to
food combining. We were thinking more about exciting your palate and
convert you to raw foods, than composing a balanced meal. Shame on
us! However, I actually think that we are still in line with the
laws of nature that wants us to have pleasure while eating so that we
preserve the species. So we are still in line with our nature cure
philosophy! . Fats certainly contribute a lot to taste of foods. On
the fat side we had coconut, hemp seed, sunflower seed, flax seed....
a bit too much for a common daily diet. Luckily we had high levels
of anti oxidants in our raw cacao mousse to compensate and protect us
from the possible free radical damage of rancid oils, although most
of our seeds are kept in the freezer or the refrigerator.
We posted the recipes of our dinner menu for your use. You may
reproduce them. You will need a dehydrator for the pizza crust and
the crackers or you may want to wait for our next meeting in July and
we will bring the crusts to you. All you will have to do is the
pesto and tomato sauce. For dressing and sauces you will need is a
blender. We use a Vita Mix. I encourage you to get one if you want
to get more into raw food. Next time I will bring some of our
kitchen tools so that you may see what you need to get set up.
We will meet again on July 15. The theme for this meeting will be
daily sustainable and highly digestible menu.
I am looking forward to seeing you all soon. Bring your friend with
you next time.
Dr. Baylac

Raw Hummus

2008-06-13T12:13:00.003-10:00

Raw Hummus

2 cloves garlic

1 handful fresh cilantro

1 cup chopped zucchini

1-2 Tbsp chopped onion

Blend in a food processor with s blade.

Then add:

3 cups sprouted garbanzo beans

2 Tbsp. flax oil

2 Tbsp. Nama shoyu

1 Tbsp lemon, lime juice or apple cider vinegar

Blend in food processor until creamy consistency.

Enjoy!

Pizza Tomato Sauce

2008-06-13T12:13:00.001-10:00

Pizza Tomato Sauce

2 cups tomatoes

2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated

2 Tbsp. oil

1 date, pitted

1tsp.-minced garlic

3 large fresh basil leaves

1 tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. sea salt

Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

Pizza Crust

2008-06-13T12:12:00.003-10:00

Pizza Crust

1 ½ cups soaked buckwheat

1 cup soaked sunflower seeds

1 Tbsp. Fresh rosemary

1 Tbsp. Fresh basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried marjoram

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp Nama soyu

5 dried tomatoes

Little agava

Place in food processor and blend until thick paste.

Spread 1 cm think on reflex sheets.

Dehydrate 6-8 hours at 115 degrees.

Assembling pizza

Layer with:

Tomato sauce

Pesto

Then top with thinly sliced fresh tomatoes, red onion and any other desirable vegetables.

Enjoy!

Pesto

2008-06-13T12:12:00.001-10:00

Pesto

1/3-cup Mac nuts

1-cup basil

1 tbsp lemon or lime

1-2 cloves garlic

3 tbsp oil

Blend in food processor with s blade till smooth.

Enjoy!

Malea Joel

Office Assistant

Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center

Dr. Nicole Baylac

808-982-8202

Pesto

2008-06-13T12:03:00.001-10:00

Pesto

1/3-cup Mac nuts

1-cup basil

1 tbsp lemon or lime

1-2 cloves garlic

3 tbsp oil

Blend in food processor with s blade till smooth.

Enjoy!

Onion Bread

2008-06-13T12:02:00.001-10:00

Onion Bread

1-cup ground flax

1 cup soaked sunflower seeds

3 medium onions

¼ cup oil

1 Tbsp. Nama shoyu or miso with 1 ½ cups water

Blend in food processor until well combined.

Dehydrate for 6- 8 hours at 115 degrees.

Ginger Cilantro Dressing

2008-06-13T12:01:00.001-10:00

Ginger Cilantro Dressing

1-Cup Cilantro

1-inch fresh ginger

3 tbsp. ginger

3 Tbsp Flax oil

1 tsp. Agava

Blend in vita mix.

Then add and blend till smooth

1/3-cup Hemp seeds

Nama soyu to taste

Water to desired consistency.

Enjoy!

Chocolate Mouse

2008-06-13T12:00:00.001-10:00

Chocolate Moose

1/3-cup soft coconut meat

1 cup chocolate sapote or any other creamy fruit

1/4-cup citrus juice

¼ cup whole cocoa beans

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 Tbsp. Agava or Honey

Place in vita mix and blend until smooth consistency.

Serve plain or with strawberry sauce.

Strawberry Sauce

1-cup strawberries

1 Tbsp. Agava

Place in vita mix and blend until creamy.