Highwood Health Retreat

Highwood Health

Treatments

At Highwood we are committed to offer you the widest choice of quality natural treatments for health restoration with a team of gifted, trained therapists.

Upon your arrival at Highwood, our qualified resident doctor, Dr Bird will conduct a careful individual assessment of your health needs and will tailor a program to suit your needs. The programme’s details will depend on your condition(s), length of stay and personal goals and concerns. It usually involves the following:

Our doctor is available to discuss your needs or consult with you during your entire stay and is on call in case of emergency. He will carefully monitor your progress during your stay and seek to investigate the causes of any of your ailments that are still poorly understood.

Cooking Demonstrations

At Highwood Health there are at least two cooking demonstrations per week with recipe handouts. There are also cutting-edge recipe books available to purchase.

Health Lectures

We have at least seven health lectures per week which are tailored according to the individual needs of each group. Handouts are given out with the lectures outlining the main points discussed.

Common topics covered are:

• Burnout, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: Causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery.
• Juice fasting. What it is, how to do it what are the benefits and what are the potential side-effects.
• How to get a good nights sleep: The practical steps to maximise the benefits and enjoyment of your night’s rest.
• The health properties of different vegetables: How can we use vegetables to prevent and treat specific disorders?
• Cancer: Causes, life-style advise to prevent and treat.
• Depression: What are the causes and how is it best managed naturally? Do drugs have a place?
• Arthritis: How to prevent and treat naturally.
• Conflict resolution: Improving our relationships.
• Overcoming bitterness: How to avoid and overcoming negative mental strongholds.
• Dental health: Are there any hidden dangers to avoid? What about the controversy over amalgam and root canal therapy?
• Weight management: Understanding your individual situation so you can achieve lasting optimal results.
• Exercise: The benefits. The types of exercise. Pulse rates.
• Healthy eating: What is it and how do I do it?

These cooking demos and talks are your opportunity to increase your knowledge, share your questions and thoughts and learn about healthy lifestyle choices.