Here at Mullum Sari we believe that a healthy attitude promotes a healthy body and a healthy mind.  This is the first stage to overcome any dietary problems you may be experiencing – once you start to think like a healthy person, we know it becomes easier for you to begin your detox.  Getting out of that negative mindset is imperative.  Stop thinking ‘I can’t do it’ or ‘It’s too hard’ and start believing in yourself in order to make positive changes.   Here at Mullum Sari we have fully qualified therapists that are able to help you every step of the way, change those negative thoughts and actions into happy, healthy ones that will stay with you forever.

2. Detox to Restore Maximum Health

It is vital to your health to engage in detox on a regular basis in order to reduce the amount of toxins and pollution in your body and to lessen the physical strain on your internal organs.  We want our bodies to function effectively so we can feel energised, happy and confident all day every day! People have undergone cleanses since anicient times to help reconnect with the divine and has long been a tradition of humankind no matter the culture or age. Improve the function of your immune system, purify your blood and strengthen your body here at Mullum Sari with one of our detox programmes. 

3. Eat Raw & Drink Living Juice

A diet of raw food contains fewer trans and saturated fats than a typical Western diet as well as lowering sodium and sugar and increasing levels of potassium, magnesium, fibre, Vitamin A and health promoting antioxidants.  Following a raw food diet will result in increased energy, clearer skin, a boosted immune system and overall weight loss.   The concept of living juice was first introduced by Dr Norman Walker (1874-1983) – he declared the enzymes in fruit & vegetables die at temperatures which exceed 50 degrees celsius – juice must be extracted properly in order to be readily and quickly assimilated by the human body and to produce rapid results.  When you embark on your Healing Week you will discover how to prepare and enagage in a healthier, more nutritious diet.

4. Engage in Daily Exercise

The gym at Mullum Sari is supplied with world class health, fitness and wellbeing services and facilities providing you with a welcoming and professional atmosphere.  It is important to get into good habits.  A little exercise everyday increases self-esteem, mental focus and stamina as well as decreasing the risk of disease , stress and depression.  We can gradually guide you into a perfect exercise schedule to suit you with personal training sessions and group/one on one classes.  The better you start to feel physically, the higher your ability to multi task and manage any situation you encounter.

5. Relax and Rejuvenate

Reduce your stress levels with yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, massage, reading in a beautiful garden..the possibilites at Mullum Sari are endless.  It is important to relax in order to reduce blood pressure, decrease muscle tension and increase the blood flow to the muscles.  Feel the benefits with better sleep, increased concentration and greater efficienty in every task you take on.

6. Finally…Visualisation

Use the power of visualization – picture yourself empowered,  independant and ready to face your challenges with positivity.  Your mind is clear, your body is strong, feeling relaxed and ready to take on the world.   Step out of Mullum Sari feeling refreshed, courageous and healthy.

Come along to our Healing Week in the beautiful town of Mullumbimby, situated in the Byron Bay Hinterland – this magical place will allow you to let go, fully relax and feel perfectly at home.

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Health benefits include

• Creating a healthy environment within our gastrointestinal tract
• Helps to remove any harmful bacteria and damaging their abilities to reproduce
• Contains agents that help to fight cancer.
• Helps to alleviate any symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease
• Helps to lower serum cholesterol levels
• Can treat various digestive problems such as Crohns disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation
• Increases the production of Vitamin K – aids in blood clotting and formation of bones.

This recipe is the perfect healthy alternative to your usual breakfast cereal which can often be very high in sugars and carbohydrates.  Start by soaking nuts and seeds – the almonds can start to soak the night before and then in the morning put the pumpkin and sunflower seeds onto soak and start making the granola in the evening.

Ingredients

2 cups almonds

1 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup pumpkin seeds

2 apples, grated

1/2 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons cinnamon powder

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon organic mable syrup

pinch of sea salt

Soak the almonds for 12-48 hours, drain and rinse.  Soak pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for 4-6 hours, drain and rinse.

Put the soaked nuts along with the seeds into the Power Mill or blender until they are finely chopped although leaving them so they are still a little chunky.

Place into a mixing bowl along with all the other ingredients, using your hands if needed.

Spread the whole mixture evenly over about 3 dehydrator trays covered with Tflex sheets.   Leave in for 10-12 hours.  The result should be raw, crunchy granola.  Perfect for snacking or for a great healthy breakfast.

FRUIT LEATHER ROLL UPS

Yoghurt and fresh fruit can be pureed, sweetened and spiced to make a high energy nutritious snack food. Simply select ripe or slightly over ripe produce that blend and tastes well together or try this winning recipe below…

Strawberry & Yoghurt Fruit Leather

Ingredients

1 punnet strawberries

1 banana

300g natural set yoghurt

Blend ingredients i the Power Mill Blender, pour a large circle ontp the Teflex sheet and use a large spoon to move mixture inwards towards the middlee (we want about 3-4mm thickness when on the Teflex, with the edges slightly thicker than the middle).

Dehydrate with the temperature set at 65 degrees celsius for 4-6 hours. Alternatively, you can dehydrate on a lower temperature of 55 degrees celsius for 10-12 hours.

When the fruit leather has dried, it will be a bit shiny and non sticky to touch. Allow it to cool and peel it away from the tray. Roll into a tight cylindrical shape and store in an airtight container.

Other tasty combinations to try:

bananas and pineapple with a sprinkle of cinnamon

seasonal berries and peaches with a dash of honey

mango with a small amount of fresh ginger

apple and kiwifruit

The Macrobiotic Broth is a great support when undergoing a detox programme especially during the evenings when you are consuming juices during the day.  It helps still any hunger pains while providing nutritional support.  The broth also creates intestinal flora to allow proper bowel function and creation of Vitamin B12.

Ingredients:

Organic unpasteurised brown rice or barley miso paste

Strips of seaweed (Kombu or Wakame)

Onion

Assorted vegetables

Ginger to activate the miso (Grate 1 teaspoon of ginger per T of miso)

Soup base: Bring water to the boil in a medium saucepan.  Add a finely cut strip of seaweed aand boil rapidly.  In a separate frying pan, saute onion.  Add sea salt to seal the onion and inhibit acid.  Add any vegies to the pot.  Allow this to simmer gently for 10 minutes.

To make miso soup: Heat up a portion of soup base/stock in a small pot.  In a bowl, put a cup of stock from the pot and 1 tablespon of miso paste.  Mix until the miso dissolves.  Once it is dissolved add a teaspoon of grated ginger and return the mixture to the soup in the pot.  Allow the soup to gently cook for ten minutes before serving.

Brown Rice: Wash 1 cup of brown rice (organic preferable) under water in colander.  Heat pot and add rice, dry roast a little shaking the pot until it pops a litle.  Add enough water about 1cam above rice, bring to boil then cover, simmer until cooked.

CREAMY CAULIFLOUR SOUP

DRIED FRUIT & NUT

Try these simple yet extra tasty bliss balls! Visit our online shop for more information on how you are able to get hold of the Hippocrates or Oscar Juicer so you are able to create your Bliss Balls quickly and easily!  With a healthy combination of dried fruit and nuts they are the perfect treat to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Ingredients:

2 cups almonds soaked, rinsed and drained

1 cup unsulphured dried fruits such as dates, raisens and apricots

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

In the Oscar Juicer or Hippocrates Juicer, using the mincing strainer/crush screen, mince almonds, alternating with the dried fruit.

Form into balls and roll in coconut.  For variation use different nuts, carob powder, natural vanilla essence or peppermint oil.

FIG AND APRICOT BLISS BALLS

Try this variation for super fruity, yummy bliss balls! Use your 
Oscar Vital Max 900 for maximum ease and taste!

Ingredients

1 cup dried figs

1 cup died apricots

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Put the figs and apricots in your blender and process until smooth.  Transfer into a bowl.  Make balls out of the mixture and roll in the combined sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.

SESAME BLISS BALLS

Sesame seeds have been proven to be a fantastic source of manganese and copper as well as calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fibre. They also contain sesamin and sesamolin – both of which belong to a group of fibres called lignans and can help with lowering cholesterol and prevent high blood pressure and increase Vitamin E.  It can also help to protec the liver from oxidative damage.  Healthy digestion is another great advantage along with purification of the body.

Ingredients:

1 cup toasted sesame seeds

1/2 cup raisons

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamon

2 1/2 teaspoons of ghee or clarified butter

Mix all the ingredients together into a bowl and roll them into individual balls.

In addition to this, wheatgrass is known to tone the colon as well as supplying oxygen and energy to the body when absorbed into the blood flow. The wheatgrass enemas dramatically reduce the accumulation of waste in the body as well as helping to restore normal function of a colon experiencing problems.

For the full effect it is important to move towards a diet of detox food consuming organic vegatables and salads.

Other interesting suggestions: Garlic – can help to kill parasaites, harmful bacteria and cleanse mucous congestion.
Catnip – great for stomach and digestive problems
Spirulina – detoxifies both blood and bowels.
Aloe Vera – helps to heal tissues in cases of hemorrhoids, irratible bowels and diverticultis.

Read more about the benefits of wheatgrass here.

The effects of a coffee enema are different than the typical saline enema – coffee, as we all know contains a large proportion of caffine. Caffeine, theophylline and theobromine, are combined in order to result in a relaxing effect of smooth muscle. Coffee is absorbed very quickly and in a higher concentration when inserted via the anus.  This is because the veins in this region of our body are much closer to the surface tissue. The enzymes in the coffee help to remove toxins in bile acid which are carried away by the liver.

This technique was first used as early as 1917 but used clinicaly as part of a detoxification regime by Dr Max Gerson, firstly for tubercolosis and then as a treatment for cancer  in the 1930s. Basing himself on German laboratory work, Gerson believed that caffeine could stimulate the liver and gall bladder to discharge bile. He felt this process could contribute to the health of the cancer patient.  Now, after more than 60 years of use in cancer treatment, the coffee enema is being research widely by Dr. Nicolas Gonzalez, MD, and the United States Cancer Institute.

Palmitates in coffee increase the production of Glutathione S-transferases (GST) by 700 times.  This is a family of enzymes that are involved in the process of detoxification.   These powerful free-radical-quenching enzymes assist your liver to more effectively detoxify your entire body.

Additionally, coffee contains the alkaloid theophyline which dilates blood vessels, increasing blood dialysis across the colon wall.

Increased blood supply to the intestinal tract improves muscle tone and digestion, as well as the elimination processes. Not only this but with the fact that all of our blood passes through the liver every three minutes, the 12-to-15-minute coffee retention enema increases blood flow through the liver, resulting in a form of dialysis and a uniquely effective detoxification.

Benefits of Coffee Enemas:

Aids in elimination of the liver’s toxic wastes.
Stimulates the liver to produce enzymes that clean the blood.
Draws out environmental and metabolic toxins
Improves digestion and absorption of nutrients
Cleanses the colon
Improves complexion
Reduces puffiness around the eyes
Improves joint health and flexibility
Decreases congestion and allergies

Health and vitality for the year to come! Whether you are just feeling a little spent from all of the
summer celebrations, or in serious need of an intense detox to re-boot your system, your body mind
and spirit will thank you for it.

At Mullum Sari we believe it is vital to your health to detox on a regular basis – we do this in order
to remove toxins and pollutants that accumulate in your body and to lessen the physical strain and
impact on your internal organs.

Our facilities are unique here at Mullum Sari and we focus on providing you with the latest
technology and health information, and the most intensive detox programmes to ensure you leave
fully cleansed, re- invigorated and ready to take on 2012 with a pure body, clarity of mind and
renewed spirit.

Our programme has been specifically designed to provide you with a careful balance of relaxation
and detox methods that will both relax you and enliven you as you disconnect from your busy worlds
and step into a space of healing and adjustment. Our therapists are with you every step of the way
to assist in the detox process and lead you through a journey you will never forget!

Our Easter Healing Week comprises of:

• 6 Colonic hydrotherapy sessions

• 3 Therapeutic massages

• 2 Detox body scrubs

• 7 Days of fresh cold-pressed Juice

• 2 Hydrotherapy massage

• Daily oxygen hyperbaric chamber sessions

• Daily infra-red sauna sessions

• Unlimited use of our holistic gym facilities including classes & vibration platforms

• 1 Personal training session with follow up

• Daily yoga/Pilates/fitness classes

• Vegetarian broth for night-time

• ‘Healthy Habits’ raw food recipe class

• 3 Life-Coaching session (1 group & 2 individual)

• Group meditation classes

• Naturopathic consultations (2 group & 1 individual)

A typical day on your detox would follow a basic pattern

Living cold-pressed juice for breakfast,

A morning swim

Yoga at the Gym

Cold-pressed juice

A personal training session at our holistic gym

Treatments at the clinic

Meditation

Macrobiotic broth at the Manse

Free evening time to reflect and relax

Accommodation at the Manse

For your detox retreat you will be staying at ‘The Manse’, a beautifully renovated tropical
Queenslander situated in a quiet pocket of sleepy Mullumbimby, complete with a beautiful tropical
garden, a huge swimming pool, outside deck, large relaxation area and a spacious island kitchen with
the latest available equipment. The Manse is fully equipped to accommodate you in absolute luxury
while you detox, with beautifully decorated luscious rooms.

Single occupancy

Luxury (includes ensuite, spa bath, walk in robe and sitting room): $4200

Superior: $3300

Standard $3195

Twin share (prices are per person)

Luxury: $2800

Superior: $2200

Standard: $2110

Please enquire about our detox programme excluding accommodation for this period.

Prices from $1900

Colon Hydrotherapy

PRICES

• First Session  $100
• Follow Up        $85
• 3 Pack            $240 (recommended minimum)
• 4 Pack            $312
• 6 Pack            $450

Sessions last 40 mins.  Find out more information on Colonic Hydrotherapy

Dry Hydrotherapy Massage

PRICES

• 1 Session  $40
• 5 Pack       $165
• 10 Pack     $295
• 15 Pack     $540

Sessions last 30 mins. Dry Hydrotherapy is a combination of massage, heat and waterjet therapy. Read more here

Infrared Sauna

PRICES

• 1 Session  $40
• 5 Pack       $165
• 10 Pack     $295
• 15 Pack     $540

Sessions last 45-75 mins. By far the most important health benefit of an infrared sauna is its efficiency in removing toxins from the body. Read more here

Dry Hydrotherapy Massage – Physio Point Wellsystem Medical

Imagine a full body water massage, without getting wet. This is a unique form of massage, which begins at the feet and works up the entire body, penetrating each muscle to relieve tension and encourage relaxation.

Lying on the Wellsystem means experiencing the last word in relaxation. On three counts: with its beneficial effect coming from the unique combination of water, heat and energy.

Wellsystem Medical combines the innovative principle of dry water massage with the soothing effect of heat therapy. Warm water jets hit the underside of the natural rubber bed in circular, even movements, massaging from head to toe.

Dry water massage or dry hydrotherapy is the ideal therapy supplement for patients suffering from stress, muscular tension and back pain plus there are countless applications to improve wellbeing and quality of life.

You lie fully clothed as if floating on a water bed while two jets of water (at a comfortable temperature) are expressed beneath a canopy according to a programme you can select yourself; for the whole body, or isolated trouble spots. The jets are computer-controlled to give an isolated, or whole body massage, giving a feeling similar to that experienced in hydrotherapy bath.

The settings can be adjusted during the treatment as required. All settings can be made conveniently from the lying position. Clients can select the massage intensity they require by means of the control unit at the side of positioned close to the membrane surface. The practical hand-held control unit allows you to determine which parts of the body you wish to massage.

Anyone experiencing the Wellsystem Relax for themselves, won’t want to be without it again. Take advantage of the many different possibilities offered by the Wellsystem to pamper yourself from head to toe.

The Wellsystem Medical ensures total relaxation and loosens up the muscles by means of its unique combination of warmth and water pressure. Sessions noticeably ease muscular tension and activate the metabolism. Patients with backache and other chronic complaints find a perfect complement in the Wellsystem Medical.

Length of Sessions:

This non-invasive treatment takes only 30 minutes. A course of 10 sessions is recommended to receive full benefits. No disrobing is required, nor is there personal contact. You stay dry, and your hair will remain oil-free.

Medical Applications:

• Increase in local blood circulation and metabolism
• Increase or reduction of muscle tone
• Venous and Lymphatic unblocking
• Loosening of subcutaneous tissue
• Reflectory relief of painful conditions
• Loosening of scar tissue
• Activation or sedation of the vegetative nervous system with beneficial effects on the internal organs
• Increase in the effiency of subsequent therapeutic measures (extensions, manual therapy, physiotherapy etc.)
• Reversible functional disturbances in the spinal column
• Subacute lumbago
• Fibromyalgia (light form)
• Psychovegetative dystonia
• Muscular overtiredness
• Cervical and thoracic syndrome, lumbar syndrome
• Cervical migraine
• Periarthritis humeroscapularis with accompanying muscular tension
• Scoliosis, curvature of the spine
• Trapezius insufficiency and tension
• Cervico-brachial syndrome

Contraindications

• Fresh wounds
• fresh inflammation
• Infections
• Suspected phlebitis & thrombosis (danger of embolism)
• Directly after spinal surgery
• Spinal column disorders; spondylitis, rheumatic spondylarthritis in the vertebrae, ankylosing spondylitis, higher grade scoliosis
• Post-op state at 6 weeks after hip joint & knee joint endoprosthetic surgery
• Neurological disorders with motor & sensibility disturbances
• Haematoma in the area to be treated
• Chronic polyarthritis / joint inflammation
• Spinal column function impairments in patients with coagulation disorders