I went to my first juice fasting retreat in 2003 and I was blown away with what I learned. I loved the holistic approach. I loved the classes on nutrition and why cancer grows. I loved having deep conversations with other guests. I went home pumped up and I was on my way to learning more about why nutrition is the key to feeling great. I remember it was the first time I heard that “If you eat well, you are a happier person, and therefore your relationships are happier.” I became extremely passionate about food and how it can completely change you. I am enthusiastic about alkalizing my body and teaching others to do the same to keep disease away. I’ve attended many retreats over the years as I found that life got in the way when I tried to fast on my own. Doing juice fasts at home are difficult. Retreats make it much easier to achieve your goals of multi-day fasting and offer a new level of relaxation for the mind and body and the connection of the two. More and more people are going on retreats instead of vacations to relax. Retreats have helped me renew my body and mind and I hope that by attending a Vivus Retreat you will come away feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.