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August 1, 2003 |
The Purification Program
 Professor Debra Leigh completed the purification program in South Africa during her sabbatical. |
During my recent sabbatical at the University of Port Elizabeth in South Africa I went through the purification program at the Church of Scientology. I was actually looking for an African witch doctor or spiritual advisor to help me identify some natural herbs that would address fibroids. Instead, I wandered into the Scientology booth set up at a beach front festival in Port Elizabeth. I saw the Dianetic books displayed and remembered a note-to-self I made prior to leaving the United States—buy the book, Clear Body Clear Mind.
I’d heard about the book Clear Body Clear Mind on the Montel Williams television show just a few weeks earlier. During this particular program, Montel Williams interviewed John Travolta’s wife who told of the near death experience of their son from the toxins present in their home from the solution used to clean the carpets. The doctors did not know what was causing his symptoms. It was not until a thorough check of all the toxins in their home and immediate environment was completed by a trained scientologist did they discover the problems. Following the airing of the show some 500,000 copies of the book were sold within the next 72 hours in the United States. Everywhere I went to find the book they were sold out. I thought I’d be so lucky if I could pick it up at a festival in Port Elizabeth.
Well, as it turned out, they did not have the book at the festival either but I was talking to the very Scientology organization that sells the book and administers the purification program. I’d never heard of Scientology before. Scientology is an organized body of knowledge concerning life and the mind. The term Scientology is taken from the Latin work scio, which means knowing in the fullest sense of the word, and the Greek word logos meaning study. Therefore, Scientology is the science of “knowing how to know” or “study of knowledge.” I made an appointment to see director of Scientology the following week.
The purification program is pretty simple and pretty straight forward. Twenty to thirty minutes of running is done to get the blood circulating deeper into the tissues where toxic residuals are lodged and thus acts to loosen and release the accumulated harmful deposits and get them moving.
Very important, then, is that the running is immediately followed by sweating in the sauna to flush out the accumulations which have now been dislodged. The average sweat time is four and a half to five hours.
Regular nutrition and supplemental nutrition in the form of megavitamin and mineral dosages and extra quantities of oil are a vital factor in helping the body to flush out toxins and to repair and rebuild the areas that have been affected by drugs and other toxic residuals. Everyday you take a regiment of vitamins, minerals, special oils and calcium magnesium on a gradient scale. As you near the end of the program the gradient scale reverses and a daily maintenance dose is recommended when you finish the program.
A proper schedule with enough rest is mandatory, as the body will be undergoing change and repair throughout the program. Sitting in heat for hours can make you very tired, although I often found it invigorating! For me it was a time of spiritual cleansing as well as physical cleansing. I’d sit for hours listening to gospel music, praying and sweating.
These actions, are carried out on a very stringently monitored basis, are apparently accomplishing a detoxification of the entire system, to the renewed health and vigor of the individual.
For me the results were phenomenal. I had to get my anemia under control before I could begin the process. I was advised to take iron, molasses, magnesium and vitamin B6 on a daily basis. I eliminated all caffeine, wheat and white sugar from my diet and ate more vegetables. I was already dancing everyday in my dance classes so 2 hours of daily exercise was in place.
In the meantime, I enrolled in a couple of Scientology courses. I realized that fibroids are caused by more then a physical problem; there were also some mental/emotional issues that I needed to confront. I was still grieving over the breakup with my boyfriend of 12 years and I could not face what caused the breakup. On my job, at St. Cloud State University, I was in constant turmoil with my colleagues over recurring issues of racism, space usage and programming. My 18 year old daughter and I often wanted to tear each others hair out—although we really love each other dearly.
I’d heard about the book Clear Body Clear Mind on the Montel Williams television show just a few weeks earlier. During this particular program, Montel Williams interviewed John Travolta’s wife who told of the near death experience of their son from the toxins present in their home from the solution used to clean the carpets. The doctors did not know what was causing his symptoms. It was not until a thorough check of all the toxins in their home and immediate environment was completed by a trained scientologist did they discover the problems. Following the airing of the show some 500,000 copies of the book were sold within the next 72 hours in the United States. Everywhere I went to find the book they were sold out. I thought I’d be so lucky if I could pick it up at a festival in Port Elizabeth.
Well, as it turned out, they did not have the book at the festival either but I was talking to the very Scientology organization that sells the book and administers the purification program. I’d never heard of Scientology before. Scientology is an organized body of knowledge concerning life and the mind. The term Scientology is taken from the Latin work scio, which means knowing in the fullest sense of the word, and the Greek word logos meaning study. Therefore, Scientology is the science of “knowing how to know” or “study of knowledge.” I made an appointment to see director of Scientology the following week.
The purification program is pretty simple and pretty straight forward. Twenty to thirty minutes of running is done to get the blood circulating deeper into the tissues where toxic residuals are lodged and thus acts to loosen and release the accumulated harmful deposits and get them moving.
Very important, then, is that the running is immediately followed by sweating in the sauna to flush out the accumulations which have now been dislodged. The average sweat time is four and a half to five hours.
Regular nutrition and supplemental nutrition in the form of megavitamin and mineral dosages and extra quantities of oil are a vital factor in helping the body to flush out toxins and to repair and rebuild the areas that have been affected by drugs and other toxic residuals. Everyday you take a regiment of vitamins, minerals, special oils and calcium magnesium on a gradient scale. As you near the end of the program the gradient scale reverses and a daily maintenance dose is recommended when you finish the program.
A proper schedule with enough rest is mandatory, as the body will be undergoing change and repair throughout the program. Sitting in heat for hours can make you very tired, although I often found it invigorating! For me it was a time of spiritual cleansing as well as physical cleansing. I’d sit for hours listening to gospel music, praying and sweating.
These actions, are carried out on a very stringently monitored basis, are apparently accomplishing a detoxification of the entire system, to the renewed health and vigor of the individual.
For me the results were phenomenal. I had to get my anemia under control before I could begin the process. I was advised to take iron, molasses, magnesium and vitamin B6 on a daily basis. I eliminated all caffeine, wheat and white sugar from my diet and ate more vegetables. I was already dancing everyday in my dance classes so 2 hours of daily exercise was in place.
In the meantime, I enrolled in a couple of Scientology courses. I realized that fibroids are caused by more then a physical problem; there were also some mental/emotional issues that I needed to confront. I was still grieving over the breakup with my boyfriend of 12 years and I could not face what caused the breakup. On my job, at St. Cloud State University, I was in constant turmoil with my colleagues over recurring issues of racism, space usage and programming. My 18 year old daughter and I often wanted to tear each others hair out—although we really love each other dearly.
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Regular nutrition and supplemental nutrition in the form of megavitamin and mineral dosages and extra quantities of oil are a vital factor in helping the body to flush out toxins and to repair and rebuild the areas that have been affected by drugs and other toxic residuals. Everyday you take a regiment of vitamins, minerals, special oils and calcium magnesium on a gradient scale. As you near the end of the program the gradient scale reverses and a daily maintenance dose is recommended when you finish the program.
A proper schedule with enough rest is mandatory, as the body will be undergoing change and repair throughout the program. Sitting in heat for hours can make you very tired, although I often found it invigorating! For me it was a time of spiritual cleansing as well as physical cleansing. I’d sit for hours listening to gospel music, praying and sweating.
These actions, are carried out on a very stringently monitored basis, are apparently accomplishing a detoxification of the entire system, to the renewed health and vigor of the individual.
For me the results were phenomenal. I had to get my anemia under control before I could begin the process. I was advised to take iron, molasses, magnesium and vitamin B6 on a daily basis. I eliminated all caffeine, wheat and white sugar from my diet and ate more vegetables. I was already dancing everyday in my dance classes so 2 hours of daily exercise was in place.
In the meantime, I enrolled in a couple of Scientology courses. I realized that fibroids are caused by more then a physical problem; there were also some mental/emotional issues that I needed to confront. I was still grieving over the breakup with my boyfriend of 12 years and I could not face what caused the breakup. On my job, at St. Cloud State University, I was in constant turmoil with my colleagues over recurring issues of racism, space usage and programming. My 18 year old daughter and I often wanted to tear each others hair out—although we really love each other dearly.
In the Ups and Downs Course, I discovered how the people and events in my life could have cause or effect over me, rather then me being cause over my life. How to Resolve Conflicts taught me about the third party which must exist and must develop a conflict for an actual conflict to occur. I was also introduced to the tone scale, (something I think will be very helpful in my teaching dance!) I completed the Integrity and Honesty Course, the Hubbard Qualified Scientologist Course, and was given some assists and auditing.
When I started the purification rundown, I did the daily routine of report in, take niacin, run for 30 minutes, hit the sauna for the remaining 4 ½ hours, shower, take oil, cal-mag and vitamins, eat a good dinner with lots of vegetables that are not overcooked, get plenty of rest. The program takes from two and a half weeks to thirty or more days.
Sitting in the sauna for 4 1/2 hours is for some the most difficult part of the program. You can take short breaks anytime you need a break. The directors came into the sauna to check on us turkeys roasting as they referred to us. I spent my time in the sauna talking with others on the program, listening to gospel music, praying, drawing (creating sauna art), playing cards and meditating. Although some days I would come out of the sauna tired and drained, other days I found it very invigorating!
The result is a healthier, slimmer, toned, and revitalized me! I emerged from the program with more energy then I’ve had in years. My vision was clearer. Food taste better. The anemia non-existent, my fibroids appear smaller and do not bleed as much. I feel prepared to take on the world! My creative energies are flowing again. My daughter and I are getting along great! I have my life and vitality back!
There is a more in-depth view to be taken of the entire process. It can be found in the book Clear Body Clear Mind and other writings by Ron L. Hubbard.
July 16, 2003
Debra Leigh, Associate Professor
Director of Dance
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Ave. South
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498
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