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The liver, according to ancient Chinese medical theory and practice…

nina — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:24:44 +0000

According to ancient Chinese medical theory and practice, the liver, known as The General of the entire body, is the filtration system of the body, one needs to clear the filter as well as the clean out valve (the intestines) to heal. Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D. says: “Disease is congestion, health is flow” Dr. Sherry Rogers, M.D. says: “It really doesn’t matter what your doctor calls your condition, it is all about toxicity”

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nina — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:08:52 +0000

N.M.L.

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:24:37 +0000

Robin –
Here is a summary of all the wonderful changes that have come to me since beginning my first gallbladder flush on 6/24/04.
Total weight loss – 20 lbs.
Eyesight improvement – 20/70 to 20/40 with improvement in astigmatism in left eye (astigmatism rarely if ever changes).
Those are the things I can quantify. The intangibles are improvement in my general sense of well-being, energy level, and ability to move.
The day of the second gallbladder flush, my eyesight improved dramatically, and although I didn’t retain 100% of that improvement, I am certain that I will eventually with continued attention to my diet and some eye exercises.
The Annapurna is truly one of the best experiences of my life and a shining beacon in a sometimes very dark world.

- N.M.L.

KM

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:23:10 +0000

I arrived at the Annapurna on a Sunday afternoon—exhausted and emotionally drained. I did not really know what to expect, since my schedule leading up to this moment had been so frenetic and stressful that I did not even have the time to research and schedule my own healing retreat! The arrangements were made by my husband, John, who found the Annapurna on the internet and talked with Robin on the phone. “She is going to help you,” he said. “Let her.”

After six consecutive days of healing, embraced in the loving and kind arms of Robin and Ciela, and with the camaraderie and support of the other residents of the household – some of whom were going through the same process—I now feel like the self I used to be before the stress of the past year. The colon hydrotherapy and the gallbladder flush were difficult, but worth it. My body feels younger, stronger and healthier, and my mind infinitely clearer. Exposure to a week of live, organic, fresh food was a reminder of why we put food in our body in the first place – to nourish and heal us.

I cannot promise that I will remain on a raw food diet exclusively, but I will forever be more aware of the foods I put into my body and the impact they have on my health. Robin teaches you to heal yourself first—and then have the strength and peace of mind to help others engage in self healing, and the passion to join others in healing the planet. This is a lofty goal, for sure, but after a week at The Annapurna, there is a glimmer of hope in my mind that it is indeed possible.

- KM

C. I feel terrific!!!

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:21:06 +0000

Dear Robin –
This morning I had my gallbladder flush and colonic and I feel absolutely wonderful. I had started my period yesterday and have extreme cramps (I have endometriosis) and now my cramps are gone with no Advil and no wine. The swelling in my hands is gone. The stiffness and soreness in the joints of my arms and legs is gone. I have been sprinting up the stairs in our home not holding onto the hand rail one foot at a time. My energy is through the roof. On Sunday my husband told me I looked beautiful. This is my third week of juicing and eating soups. After the first week and two colonics, my husband told me I have more color in my face, that I wasn’t so pasty.

During my colonic today I passed a worm and think I passed two more this week. I have lost ten pounds and the cellulite on my thighs is significantly less. My sinuses are very clear. I feel terrific!!!

- Thank you,
C.

John A. Wood, Attorney at Law

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:19:44 +0000

Dear Dr. Cory,
During your recent Cleanse Class, which I attended, you suggested class members might find considerable benefit from obtaining colon hydrotherapy (colonics) at the Annapurna Center for Self Healing located in Port Townsend.
As you know, I had four colonics, all of which I felt were amazing, profound, and highly beneficial experiences. I’m grateful for your suggestion and encouragement in sending me to the Annapurna to obtain them.
You pointed out that the Annapurna also provides gallbladder flushes which many people seem to find beneficial. You yourself had undergone one.
You asked me to write, letting you know my impressions of the gallbladder flush after I’d completed it.
I felt it was wonderful, painless and highly beneficial. Not only was the Annapurna staff attentive, caring and helpful, from beginning to end, they provided the highest quality food I have ever eaten, especially because it was uncooked, entirely organic, creatively prepared, beautifully presented and in many cases scrumptiously delicious. I had not known raw food could be so delicious.
The gallbladder flush itself was far easier, and far less mysterious, than I’d imagined. Yes, drinking a large glass of organic olive oil, with a side glass of just-squeezed organic lemon juice, is not a common experience. However, the Annapurna must use a high grade of olive oil because it tasted surprisingly good, and it all went down easily.
The next morning I drank the gallon of distilled water with a touch of Celtic sea salt and the stones began to pass. Wow! I had quite a few and some were large. Many were green, perhaps because I’d been eating a lot of super greens in recent months.
I crushed some stones with my fingers but did not keep any for lab testing. I decided it was not important to know what was in them; the mere fact that they were in there, inside my body, serving no good purpose, was reason enough for me to want them out.
My experience at the Annapurna was excellent, or as Robin would say, with her flourish: “Excel. . .lente.” I can do nothing other than recommend the experience to everyone without reservation.
Yes, the food was great. You said there might have been too much of it, but I ate all they gave me and lost weight.
I hope you’ll continue to send class members to the Annapurna for colon hydrotherapy and inform them of the possible benefits of the gallbladder flush.
I enjoyed your informative and well-presented cleanse class a great deal. I’ve already recommended you and your class to many friends. I plan to do your cleanse again. I’m looking forward to your advanced cleanses too.
Your classes, and the Annapurna offerings, are both great benefits to the community. You and Robin are to be commended.

Sincerely,
John A. Wood, Attorney at Law

DKF

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:17:56 +0000

Dear Ms. Sharan:
I was a guest at the Annapurna Retreat Center the week of March 3, 2003. I went there for a week of relaxation and raw-food diet and chose the optional detoxification diet of predominately juices, smoothies and sorbets. I also chose to do the optional “gall-bladder flush,” in the second half of my week there.
I found my stay there healing and, indeed, detoxifying. The food was fabulous, the staff solicitous and the additional treatments (massage, colonics, sauna) were helpful in assisting my system to carry out the natural cleansing that occurs with a raw-food liquid diet.
The gall-bladder flush was so simple (it involved drinking more lemon juice and olive oil than one would normally want), but it was profoundly healing. As you may recall, I got a severe headache for about a day, but my system did obviously release itself of toxins.
As you know, I have suffered from various chronic health complaints for many years. After I visited your facility, my physician told me that my health had improved “like night and day.” I have felt full of energy and vitality ever since. I have recommended the Annapurna to many people I know and will continue to do so. I wish you the best of luck.

Very truly yours,
DKF

John Kenneth Hautman

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:16:54 +0000

Dear Robin:
Thank you for a most amazing and healing week.
When I left the Inn, I felt like a new and greatly improved version of the person who arrived seven days earlier. Your program of combining a live food diet, reflexology, massage, and daily yoga with colon hydrotherapy and a gall bladder flush really worked for me, both on a physical and spiritual level. Indeed, such an integrated approach to healing is the medicine of the future.
I very much enjoyed working with you and the other wonderful talented individuals on your team. You all are not only quite skilled at the various healing modalities you practice, but you really care, which is a great gift you give to your guests.
Applying my own cost/benefit analysis, I can say without reservation that the cost for my one-week stay was minimal in comparison to the enormous physical and spiritual benefit I received.
Wishing you and your team continued success and excellent health in the future.

Yours truly,
John Kenneth Hautman
Attorney at Law ( Intellectual Property Counsel)
McLean, Virginia

M.H.

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:15:02 +0000

I am not a writer and English is my second language so this will not be complete as I usually need time to write things up.
I was somewhat skeptical, not about the colonic itself, but being a registered nurse, I was more concerned with sanitary practices than I was with the procedure. I must say that Robin displayed a great deal of knowledge with infection prevention and sanitation.
As far as how I feel today, I really feel great, not just physically but mentally (psychologically). I feel energized and do not feel the inertia which I have been feeling for awhile. I do not have the constant anger which I seem to harbor and for the last week, I have not fought with my husband. Everything he says or does usually aggravates the living hell out of me and he is the same towards me – now he is most agreeable and more tolerable – that is what all that poison removed from our bodies did. Removed the poison from our heads also.
As far as the procedure – Robin makes it pleasant so it is not as bad as having an enema. The olive oil and lemon juice is an experience that I would not want to repeat – Yuk! However, the cleansing effect was indescribably mind and body lifting.
The food – even the liquid ones were delicious. The solid food I tasted today – I can learn to eat forever.
Thank you, Robin, and all your staff. I feel great but I know I have many other body problems to treat and I will soon return. With more time – I can say or write more.

- M.H.

N.

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:13:30 +0000

Dear Robin,
I am now coming to the end of my second week staying here. I thank you so much for offering me the opportunity to stay here and study, learn and work. It was simply an amazing experience to remain in this beautiful energizing environment. Being in the kitchen all week allowed me the opportunity to learn so many things about raw food preparation…and, of course, to eat all raw food. I will miss being here, but every part of my experience here will be carried with me throughout the rest of my journey.
I look forward to always being close with you, Ciela and this place. . .whether I am far or near.

- All my love,
N.