UTOPIA DETOX & LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS

Testimonial 2

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Early October 2017 I read about this new health farm close to where I live in a local newsletter that’s being e-mailed to me.  As a special, they offered a FREE medical check-up and massage!!!  I mean, who will NOT go for that?  I booked an appointment for my husband and myself.  If we expected the typical spa massage with the library atmosphere, dim lights and calming music, we would have been disappointed.  Almost all of them advertise “mind, body and soul” relaxation …  This was definitely not that.  We entered a beautiful home with a homely, friendly atmosphere and people.  On the one side of the very large room we were taken to, someone was preparing dinner, someone was on the other side in an ozone machine and we were in a lounge area where our medicals were done and discussed where after we went for individual massages and back alignments – no soft music and dim lights.  More of a discussion about the health assessment, causes and treatments for our main problem of acidity that leads to so many other ailments.  The massage was good though and some very stiff muscles relaxed for the first time in months if not years under expert hands. 

As the same article in the newsletter also offered a special price for a 7 day detox – I booked to check in on 8 Nov 2017.  Seeing I have a 60-year old body stuffed with self-inflicted poison for most of those 60 years (excessive alcohol misuse – lately starting and ending my day with a “broffy” (coffee with brandy), and between those two broffies, at least half a bottle of brandy, smoking 40 cigarettes a day …a Detox sounded like the right thing to do. 

During the weekend of 3 Nov I really over did it and by Sunday afternoon, I knew I was in trouble when I felt the familiar pains starting that had already put me in hospital at least 5 times since 2013.  By Tuesday afternoon, after vomiting since the night before, I was in a panic and knew I would not make it through the night without help. 

I started trying to get hold of Brenda-Lee, the owner of Utopia Health Farm and alternatively phoning my medical aid to find out if my suspended benefits have been restored after a very late payment by me that morning … No, the payment did not show on their side yet.  The nearest hospital is almost 60 KM away – what if they do not admit me …  I was in agony.

Finally word from Brenda-Lee who were in Cape Town collecting supplies for the farm.  She very quickly arranged that I could check in at the farm immediately – within half an hour I was there … warmly welcomed by Lorraine.  She immediately did a medical and urine check, while ensuring a room is prepared for me.  From a normally low blood pressure, I was shock to see it was 190/90!  Urine test suggested that I might be on the verge of developing swelling in the brain and going into a diabetic coma …

I was put into an Ozone machine for 15 minutes where I sweated litres while being fed water when thirsty.  Lorraine whipped my face with a cool cloth.  Thereafter my abdomen was wrapped in activated charcoal and I was put into a sweat bed wrapped in plastic and lots of blankets to sleep for 1 hour – the pain was too intense to even think of sleep.  Thereafter I took a cold/hot/cold shower and it was time for bed.  I had some herbal tea and lots of natural remedies in the form of tablets, mixtures and also a glass of activated charcoal.   Lorraine sat with me and prayed for me.

Because of the pain and discomfort, I slept very little.  Was sick only once during the night.  Next morning kicked off with lukewarm lemon water followed by natural supplements, herbal teas and green juice and water all through the day while again receiving ozone treatment, sweat bed and massage followed by the cold/hot/cold/ showers.  By then the vomiting had stopped.  That night I was given some pain killers after begging for it.  The pains seemed to move from mostly on my upper left side down to the lower right side and then up on the right side and my whole back was in agony.  The pain killers only helped me sleep for the first two hours and then waking on and off through the night.  So far I have only smoked 3 cigarettes since arriving, I stopped my anti-depressants on the 2nd morning although I was told I could keep on taking them.  (I started on anti-depressants in 1998 after being diagnosed with serotonin imbalance …)

As my body, I have been seriously neglecting my religious beliefs … As there were Bibles andother spiritual books everywhere, I gathered the staff was faithful Christians.  Before treatments start or when I go to bed, the Lorraine would ask if she could pray with me.  I felt safe and cared for such times and I started praying more than I was used to lately.  I started believing again that God had not forsaken me.  

Thursday I started having the most delicious fruit salads with coconut cream at about 10h00 – I was invited to join the table for a full breakfast - was even offered to enjoy it in my room, but I did not feel I could eat more than the fruit salad, fruit shakes and herbal teas – After starting each morning with lemon water.  Brenda-Lee also specially bought me expensive coconut water to assist in hydrating me.  I was very tired and had no energy to stay up for too long.  I mostly laid on my bed resting and dozing – did not even have energy to read.

By Friday my blood pressure was down to 165/90, and then 160/80 and went down until a normal 120/76 by Saturday.  My urine was normal.  The pains were gone and I started participating in exercise and walking and voluntary started assisting in the garden as I love gardening.  I learnt such a lot about food and heard thing that I have not heard in my 60 years – about hidden toxins and hormones in food that we partake from on a daily basis … It is quite scary what we regard as healthy to eat and give to our children … Food at Utopia is total Vegan – no animal products at all.  But do not let that scare you off – When I finally sat down for a meal at the table, I was astounded by the spread in front of me.  I had some of the most delicious food that I have had in my life – believe me, I cook yummy, wholesome food and has eaten in fine restaurants.  Apart from a salad at each meal, there were freshly made lentil patties ( tasted and looked just like meat), macaroni and “cheese”, vegetable bakes, waffles, biscuits, spreads, jams, porridge, nuts … not only extremely filling, but very delicious.

On my last day I had a liver detox and it was by no means as unpleasant as being told it might be.  It was amazing to actually see toxins leaving my body … My worst experience was my own mind – it felt like every thought or memory I have ever had, flashed through my mind – the good and the bad.  I also had some pretty nasty nightmares, but was quickly comforted and cared for – someone was always there when I needed them.   

Utopia Health farm is situated in the most beautiful valley of Tulbagh with its magnificent mountains, dams, fields, views to die for and best of all the quietness that’s only broken by the sound of birds …   

I think they spent more money on me per day than the fee they charged me – the food, the fruit or vegetable or green shakes, the herbal teas, the treatments, the natural remedies … Then there is the personal exercises, walks, outings to nearby waterfalls if you care to join in – otherwise you can watch inspiring videos, or just relax in a garden chair with good reading.  And on top they add FREE love and care and genuine concern. 

I’ll never forget my last breakfast – I simply had to take some home for my husband who, although being a “vleis, rysenaartappel“ man, loved it.

I left Utopia after 8 days in good health (I actually believe my live was saved), a clear, positive mind, renewed fath, full of energy AND a full 6 kg lighter!!!

I trust that this experience has enlightened me in so many ways that I could never go back to my previous life-style!  And this was not the last time for me to visit Utopia Health Farm!  Brenda-Lee and Lorraine are in contact with me and I am invited to phone or visit them any time I feel the need for some inspiration or advice.

 

While others might promise it and provide the most relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, Utopia Health farm definitely PROVIDE TOTAL MIND, BODY AND SOUL healing.

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Helena, Gouda