Why I Created Fasting in Paradise
The Fasting Reality
Let's be honest—fasting isn't for everyone, and it's certainly not for the faint of heart, especially if you're detoxing from sugar, caffeine, or a poor diet. While some people breeze through fasting with minimal discomfort, others experience withdrawal as their body releases stored toxins, creating both physical and mental challenges during what's known as a healing crisis.
Depending on your toxic load, you might experience headaches, fatigue, irritability, or even flu-like symptoms. The good news? These typically last only 12-24 hours as your body clears what it's been holding onto.
When you emerge on the other side, something amazing happens. You feel rejuvenated, clean, awakened—some even say euphoric. It's a feeling you remember, and you realize you can't recall the last time you felt this way.
The reality is, this is how we should feel every day. It's a return to ourselves, free from the things that don’t serve us.
My Personal Journey
Here's something I don't usually admit: when detox symptoms hit, I become incredibly vulnerable and need to feel nurtured above all else. The thought of dealing with headaches, nausea, or digestive upset while surrounded by unfamiliar sounds, smells, and energy feels overwhelming. I need my environment to hold me gently when my body is working so hard to heal.
Being away from home during this process, without access to the specific things that comfort me, felt like asking myself to be strong when I most needed to surrender.
For years, I couldn't understand why I experienced healing crises during fasts despite striving to eat clean and living healthily—until genetic testing revealed why my body is more sensitive to environmental influences. This means I need extra support to prevent toxins from building up and wreaking havoc in my system.
The Spark of an Idea
I've attended several fasting retreats, and each taught me something valuable about what I personally needed from this type of experience. They were wonderful in their own ways, with knowledgeable practitioners and supportive protocols. Through these experiences, I began to understand my specific needs as someone who is particularly sensitive to environmental factors—things like lighting quality, electromagnetic awareness, and building materials that actively support rather than hinder detoxification.
I started to envision what a retreat designed specifically for people like me might look like. What would it look like to create a retreat for individuals who need extra environmental support during their healing journey? That's when I decided to hire a healthy home design and consulting firm and building biologists to create a space that would truly support the detoxification process from every angle.
Creating Something Different
At Fasting in Paradise, I wanted to create more than just another retreat. I envisioned a space with minimal environmental toxic exposure—completely free from the chemicals and signature scents you'd find at hotels or Airbnbs. But I also wanted to create an interior that felt like home, with creature comforts readily available for those who need them.
Every detail has been thoughtfully considered: things like timeless interior design, 100% organic cotton and linen sheets, luxurious organic cotton terry towels, rain showers, and soaking tubs for gentle healing. But I wanted to go BEYOND the thoughtful, into the intentional: hardwired internet to reduce electromagnetic fields, no-flicker circadian lighting, bedrooms with shielded wiring and grounded floors, kill switches to turn off power to entire rooms while you sleep, lime-washed walls, clean filtered and remineralized water, and purified air. Even our electrical panels and routers are located away from bedrooms to protect your space.
These aren't just amenities—they're intentional choices that support your body's detoxification process while providing the comfort you deserve during such vulnerable work.
Of course, I realize that what feels like "home" is deeply personal. My idea of essential comfort items might be completely different from yours. That's the beauty of being a boutique retreat—I have the flexibility to work with you individually. If there's something specific that would help you feel more secure and supported during your stay, please don't hesitate to ask. While I can't guarantee I can provide everything, I'll absolutely do my best to accommodate your needs when possible.
Because sometimes, the healing happens not just in the fasting itself, but in feeling safe and supported while your body does its profound work of renewal.
This is why I created Fasting in Paradise: for those who value environmental wellness and personalized care, for people seeking true detoxification in a world that makes it increasingly difficult, and for anyone ready to remember how good they're meant to feel.
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