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As a program of Rational Christian Ministries, a non-profit organization devoted to community awareness and education, Walk of Faith offers a second chance for a healthy life in a world that is slowly being overcome by chronic diseases, many of which did not exist prior to the turn of the 20th century. Through a 10-day live-in education program in a remote area of Hawaii, participants are provided with the tools they need to successfully combat existing illness and to avoid the factors that created disease in the first place. The program is Biblically-based, incorporating scriptural principles and the work of the early pioneers in health education - supported by conventional diagnostic testing . While the Walk of Faith retreat is not a clinic or medical facility, it does provide valuable information that most doctors will not tell you -- that you can achieve optimum health simply by following the health guidelines found in the Bible.
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What Makes the Walk of Faith Program Different?
There are many health retreats and education programs throughout the nation offering a variety of services to help restore good health and to prevent disease. The Walk of Faith live-in program differs from the crowd in three key areas:
1) Expectations are realistically established at the beginning of the program. While miracles certainly do happen, lifestyle changes are not easy and require follow-through
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| 2) Extensive training is provided so that, when leaving the program, participants are able to reasonably maintain a healthy regimen without needing other assistance or investing in additional costly programs. |
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3) Follow-up is an integral part of the program, connecting participants with resources to help them maintain their new lifestyle long after they leave the program.
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You do not have to suffer with chronic illness or less than optimal health. The Walk of Faith program is designed to help you get your life back on track and to keep it there. The level of detail offered in the program is more than ample to help you fully understand what you need to do to regain your health and avoid disease, without invasive high risk medical procedures or expensive prescription drugs. It is simple, practical, and completely achievable - on your own. |
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Location is Important
Many health education programs offer secluded locations for their participants, but few as beautiful as the Kohala Coast site that the Walk of Faith program enjoys. More importantly, however, is the climate. The temperature at our retreat center varies between a maximum of 82 degrees F. during the day and a low of 67 degrees F. at night, all year round. The average rainfall is from 2 - 6 inches per month and the humidity is far lower than other areas of Hawaii, making the climate ideal for growing fresh produce - much of which is used in our program. The light prevailing winds keep the air clean and fresh, making exercise invigorating and enjoyable. |
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The Walk of Faith retreat is situated above the towns of Hawi and Kapaau, at an elevation of approximately 1400 feet. The retreat covers about 8.5 acres, with a macadamia nut grove, abundant citrus trees, avocados, mangos, and a variety of other tropical fruits. There is plenty of room to take long walks on the grounds' rolling green hills while enjoying a panoramic view of the ocean and the island of Maui across the Alenuiha'ha Channel. The small winding road that borders the retreat is a wonderful place to take even longer walks alongside the grassy pastures dotted with cattle, sheep, horses, goats, and llamas. There is very little vehicular traffic, making the experience of walking along the road a peaceful and enjoyable one. The retreat also has an open air exercise room complete with treadmills, weight gym, elliptical, exercise bike, and other equipment. The retreat center itself is a small home-style facility designed for groups of no more than eight. In this way, each participant can take advantage of the maximum benefits that the Walk of Faith program offers. |
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The Program
Prior to coming to the10-day live-in program, participants complete a medical history questionnaire and are asked to undergo routine laboratory (blood) work and a hair analysis. This provides baseline information to be used for monitoring progress and tailoring the program to suit individual needs. When participants arrive at the retreat, this information is reviewed and a workable plan established. Participants are taught how to interpret their own test data so that they can continue to track their progress after they leave the program. During the course of the program vital signs (blood pressure,
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The program begins aggressively with 4 days of juice fasting and intestinal cleansing, followed by a two-meal a day regimen of nutritious, organic, vegan food. Although the daily schedule varies as the program moves forward, activities include worship, brisk walks, health lectures, video presentations, food preparation demonstrations, lifestyle skills workshops, exercise time (gym), and evening group discussions to share challenges, breakthroughs, and progress. Health lectures cover diverse topics; from diet and disease to household chemicals and biological hazards. Food preparation demonstrations include basic raw vegan dishes as well as cooked vegan meals. Lifestyle skills workshops include such topics as how to use a juicer, the difference between juicers, and how to purchase a reasonably priced juicer. Hands on training is a key component of the workshops. Other topics covered include where to buy fresh produce, how to do sprouting, and basic home remedies and alternative healthcare procedures. Also included in the program are visits to the beach, water aerobics, and hikes. The retreat center is located just 25 minutes from one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii, as well as several hiking trails noted for their scenic beauty. Other program components, some of which are optional, include hydrotherapy treatments (including colon hydrotherapy), sheet wraps and fever treatments, steam bath, inversion table, and massage.
Click Here to View a Typical Daily Schedule |
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Program Pricing
Pricing for the Walk of Faith 10-day program and all of its services is listed below. We reserve the right to make changes to pricing without notice.
Standard Accommodations................$1,995
Private Room Accommodations.........$2,695
Couples Rate (Private Room).............$2,995
*A standard rate of $1,795 is offered to local Hawaiian residents and for network referrals. Specialized retreats and classes also available. Please e-mail us for details.
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Items Included in the Program Cost: |
Optional Items (Billed Separately): |
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Juices, Herbs, and Cleansing Drinks
Two (2) Daily Vegan Meals
One Optional Evening Fruit Plate
Health Presentations and Lectures
Video Presentations
Lifestyle Presentations and Workshops
Food Preparation Demonstrations
Beach Visits, Hikes, and Water Aerobics
Gym/Fitness Center Activities
Group Discussion Sessions
Hydrotherapy Treatments (As Needed)
Inversion Table (As Needed)
Notebooks and Handouts
Enema Bag
Transportation to and from Airport
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Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbal Supplements
Colon Hydrotherapy
Steam Bath
Massage
Sheet Wrap
Fever Treatment
Skin Brush
Nutritional Analysis and Counseling
Additional Transportation
Participants Responsible for Laboratory and Hair Analysis Costs
(Prescriptions provided by retreat physician)
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Application and Retreat Reservations
All prospective program participants must complete the retreat's intake form. The form includes lifestyle questions as well as medical history information. After review of the submitted form, you will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone in order to confirm your reservation. At that time, you will need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold a space open for you. Following receipt of your deposit, the retreat physician will issue a prescription for you to have routine blood work done at your local laboratory. You will also be referred to someone in your area for hair analysis. While these tests are not mandatory for all program participants, they are highly recommended so that we can better plan your
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| an optimal dietary program. Once you have completed the reservation process, you will be provided with initial program guidelines and a telephone number to call should you have specific questions or problems. |
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