Hi. I’ve done the Detox program and it helped me a lot. My energy level increased and my activity and income went up. Very good stuff. Alex

How tediuous and repetitious your rehashing 2nd and 3rd hand opinions. Who cares what you write? Certainly not the 756 NYC firemen, police and other emergency responders whose lives have improved because of Hubbard’s sauna detox program. Cruise? Hey, he and his producing partner now run United Artists movie studio and own a part of it. And old Sumner Redstone recently publicly announced he wanted to be “friends again” with Tom Cuise. And Scientology? The European Court of Human Affairs just proclaimed that it is a religion and that affects the 46 countries that form the EU. See: http://www.beliefnet.com/story/215/story_21560_1.html What makes this decision particularly important is that it protects the rights of every religion in Europe. This is a huge protection of human rights and religious beliefs in Europe! And the a average guy anywhere in the world with internet access? Hey, the visits to http://www.ScientologyHandook.org are skyrocketing as more and more access the “how-to” methods developed by L Ron Hubbard to better understand and resolve problems faced in life. And you? Well, it must be somewhat disconcerting to realize just how little your words affect anything. Alas.

Well Ms. Leventry, you leave out some fairly important facts in your “spin” article. Let’s review: 1. The NY Post ALSO stated that Monserrate “blasted” Bloomberg (and the critics) right back, stating “This is the same type of thing they said about chiropractors twenty years ago. The same arguments that they’re using here.” 2. You left out that the NY Post ALSO reported that: Fellow NYC Councilman Abbaddo also attended the Detox benefit in Cruise’s support, and had this “blast” to give to the critics: “I cannot stand idly by and see something that is working be ignored,” said Addabbo. “The project seems to work. I’ve seen it firsthand.” 3. The NY Post ALSO reported: Patrick Bahnken, president of the New York Fire Department’s union of emergency workers and paramedics, said, from first hand experience, that the program is secular and the results have been positive. “The majority of our members have reported an improvement in their quality of life,” Bahnken said. 4. And of course this whole thing boils down to the scientific evidence, of which Bloomberg and Quinn seem to have been given very poor guidance. In particular, Bloomberg doesn’t seem to be aware that several mainstream doctors and scientists (not related to Scientology) have written several books in support of the Sauna Detox program, first introduced by Hubbard 30+ years ago. A few of these books include: Sauna Therapy (Lawrence Wilson, MD) Sauna Detoxification Therapy (Marilyn G. McVicker, MD) Sauna: Hottest Way to Good Health (Giselle Roeder) And a casual search through the governmental medical database called PubMed.gov lists several independent, peer-reviewed scientific articles in support of the same Hubbard Sauna Detox method (with authors also not related to Scientology). A couple of these include: Altern Ther Health Med. 2007 Mar-Apr;13(2):S154-6. Components of practical clinical detox programs–sauna as a therapeutic tool. Crinnion W. Environmental Medicine Center of Excellence, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, USA. J Altern Complement Med. 1998 Spring;4(1):77-86. Chemical sensitivity after intoxication at work with solvents: response to sauna therapy. Krop J. St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ————– Bottom line? Cruise has no need to “spin” anything. With regard to his support of the Hubbard detox program, he has politicians behind him, science behind him and solid results behind him. With regard to his professional life, he probably has more industry power than ever before being the latest to be given the title of “media mogul” as the new co-chair of United Artists. And as far as his personal life, he appears happy, active and enjoying his new family life. Once upon a time there was an actor named Tom Cruise. And in a few short years, he seems to have re-shaped his life in exactly the way he wished. I admire the guy. It seems that no matter what he sets his mind to, he achieves. Brian>

Holy cult shills batman, try getting a different point of view from http://www.xenu.net

Hi Bob, I’ve read through your suggested website over the years. From the beginning, it’s been one of the most self-contradicting websites I’ve ever seen. As just one glaring example, the website’s author — Andreas Lund — posts Carl Sagan’s brilliant list of “Common Fallacies of Logic and Rhetoric” as a tool for testing arguments … but then Lund violates each point on the list at every turn. Lund endlessly engages in “ad hominem attacks”, makes heavy use of “observational selection” and endlessly “creates staw men”. In fact, I didn’t find a single point on Sagan’s list that Lund’s own website didn’t contradict several times. Definitely not a very well-thoughtout website.>

In response to Mr. Wenger: “Laurence Wilson, MD”, writes, according to his own website ( http://www.drlwilson.com/Articles/sauna_therapy.htm) “Dr. Wilson works as a nutrition consultant, not as a licensed medical doctor.” In other words, he is a “holistic” practitioner, NOT a practicing doctor.Regarding: Sauna Detoxification Therapy (Marilyn G. McVicker, MD) No references I can find online anywhere which indicates the author is an MD. Regarding: Walter Crinnion, he is not a medical doctor, but a “ND”. Mr. Wenger’s references seem to be nutritionists, holistic practioners, and so forth. Having posted this, I’m not one to refute, for or against, sauna therapy, and it might be just the ticket. None of the pro sauna sites referenced have offered statements in support, as far as I could tell, about the niacin and vitamin overdoses that Hubbard is advising, and this is the one thing, to me, of real concern. With the Scientology detox, you are putting things in your body, in amounts exceeding recommended dosages. Want I want is bona fide, peer-reviewed science by scientists in clinical trials, not the agenda driven words of Hubbard and off-beat “holistic” practitioners.

If we needed any more proof that Scientology is a cult, it would be in the vicious defense of Tom Cruise posted here. I haven’t seen this much vitriol outside an abortion debate in years. I guess they are a religion of some type — only people who have been indoctrinated into a religion can be this narrow minded and nasty. As far as I am concerned, Scientology is a cult and is not based in science or true faith but rather in the eccentric musing of a former science fiction writer with too much money and a strong streak of the monomaniacal. I’m sorry, but worshiping a man, particularly one who isn’t even that good a writer (smile) is pretty pathetic. Some of their methods may work but the price paid for involvement with them is far too high. I have friends who have been in hiding for years because they dared to leave Scientology and are afraid for their lives. United Artists is going to have to put out some absolutely amazing movie that I cannot live without before I will EVER go see something they have produced under Cruise – and he used to be my favorite actor in the world.

Mr Gadfly wrote: “In other words, he is a ‘holistic’ practitioner, NOT a practicing doctor.” Per the same website, Dr. Wilson has a medical degree (an M.D., which he received after getting his undergraduate degree from MIT). And for reasons that are best known to him, he’s chosen to work as a nutrition consultant. As far as McVicker’s title, I seem to remember seeing it referenced on the inside of one of her book covers. But I can’t seem to find it right now. Then again, I may have mis-remembered her title from this other book which was written by an MD, and which references and support’s sauna detox as first delineated by Hubbard: Detoxify or Die (Sherry Rogers, MD) In any event, yes, Hubbard’s protocol has a much larger following in the alternative medicine field. Which is understandable, considering it was developed by a religious leader and not through the annals of traditional medicine. But numerous mainstream doctors and scientists are adding their support to sauna detox (with exercise et al) as well. Ultimately, I’m glad that we can agree that sauna detox “just may be the ticket” — and if we don’t agree on dosages and durations, well, then I leave that up to the person’s doctor to adjudicate whether the person is medically fit to do the program. It is after all a pre-requisite for doing the sauna detox regimin in the first place. Brian>

The first comment I would like to make is in reference to Tom Cruise’s jumping on the couch and other *so called* odd behaviors, since I’ve seen alot of intelligent and fact based comments made with many valid and good points about detoxing. Thank you for doing your homework and not just making opinions! Tom Cruise is in love! It’s that simple. My gosh, even my grandmother when she fell in love again at age 80 acted like a teenager again. How hard is this society to have to judge and ridcule someone who sets goals based on fact and morals and love, then attains them and is overjoyed with the results? Good on you Tom and Kate! The good news is, you have attained your wealth and knowledge thru your own hard work and don’t have to be affected by what petty peoples opinions are! I can’t comment on scientology, because I haven’t investigated it, or the other denominations or religions with enough depth to point fingers, start witch hunts, etc. One thing I will say is this, there are many paths to find our way back to our maker and no one knows the right path of anyone else but their own self. Our inner spirit guides us as we grow on this journey of knowledge and enlightenment as to what works for each individual person. Anything anyone thinks outside of what is “normal” to an individual is a cult. Some call christianity a cult, some call witchcraft a cult, alot of people now are into their own self..and that in itself is a cult! I also would like to comment that organized religion as well as science and pharmaceutical companies are all politically based and funded. That being said. I haven’t heard alot of intelligence from the scientific community in many areas..alot of it sounds like hogwash and they know most laymen have no way to prove or disprove what they say. How are we going to prove or disprove how many million light years away a planet is or what is on it…or how many million years this planet has been here. Or many other theory based facts. I do know that neither science nor phamaceutical companies give money to those who are in need of help. They are based on GETTING funding and finding ways to keep getting it. I see billions of dollars raised for different diseases and no cure in sight as far as they let us know! YET, when a cure is found, as it was with cancer..someone BIG buys it and bury’s it. Pf****, a leading pharmaceutical company bought the cure for cancer and buried it due to the huge losses they would have in their industry if a cure that was natural vs. pharmaceutical could heal cancer, with no additional side effects to medicate. Hence, the witch hunt begins. Personally, I had 2 surgeries for something that was cured only by chiropractic and wasnt surgical related, come to find out! And herbal or vitamin based formulas heal me where medicine never has. I am christian..not scientologist..non denominational actually.I follow Jesus teachings of Love, which is selfless. I follow my spirit for what works and cures and comes naturally to us as stated in the bible.I hope we are all knowledge seekers here, and if so, then open your eyes and fill your hunger for knowledge by reading further and not just looking for loopholes that will make your opinion be right. Thats not very convincing to those who do follow the information and have first hand knowledge from use of different natural healing methods, such as sauna’s and niacin to cleanse and detox the system. There are many herbs and ways to heal what our medical society seems to be suppressing, while many die…and its because of money. Tsk tsk! So much for the hypocritical (lol) oath! (that was a pun) Its common knowledge among natural healers.. and lets face it, natural healers are very healthy specimens.I say we all have to do our own homework and legwork and see what works and what doesnt. Taking a side doesnt make sense as growth comes from seeking knowledge from outside of what we currently know. Wisdom and results are the only way to find truth. And Tom Cruise’s behavior in love..is darn cute! I’m happy to see that against all adversity, he goes forth strong and happy and keeping on doing what he’s doing..without concern about our concern. It’s refreshing to see happy people in love rather than bickering and divorce and all the other negative things that are readily available to us at any given time or place. Thats all I have to say. Thank you!

I am surprised that Beliefnet would jump on this negative bandwagon!! And maybe a bit dissappointed, too. The good that scientology can do through a detox program is not exclusive, it is a part of human psychology and sociology that is frankly, part of seeking the “Kingdom of God”! We don’t like to admit that however spiritually or economically driven we are that we all need to cleanse and purge the soul and conscience and we all need help from a Power able to accomplish the tasks within us and our universe. My own belief is that all this power is born of God’s first fruits, which He chose to call his Son Jesus. Some have it(HIM), and don’t know what to call it! Some kill to get it, and find that it never belonged to them to steal. The heart can only be judged by the master or creator of the servant, which we all are…

Surely it’s obvious that the author had her story written and then picked up little bits of gossip-column information, and just curdled it a bit with the spleen she started with. As for the Hubbard Method of Detoxification, it is used in the Church of Scientology for religious purposes, and it is used in Narconon to help prevent post-withdrawal cravings. At the New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Program it has, by the very public testimony of the hundreds of Rescue Wrkers who have done it, improved their quality of life. The author speaks like this is some untested, experimental program, and she quotes the website of someone who hates all things Scientology so much he is blind to facts or reason. The program has been done by more than 150,000 people internationally over the past two decades. And they can tell you, it’s helped them think more clearly, have more energy, and overall feel more alive. I’ve done it, and found it valuable; so have lots of other people. And anyone who wants the benefits doesn’t have to spend their time reading other people’s words — they can find out for themselves. A good way to start is to read about what the program entails in “Clear Body, Clear Mind,: by L. Ron Hubbard, available in any bookstore. Sincerely, Rev. John Carmichael Church of Scientology of New York

As one of the public who has been increasingly turned off by Cruise for the past few years, I have to say that my impression of Scientology is that it is big on self-actualization. That is a plus.However, it also seems to be big on the “It’s all about me” philosophy of life.There is something about the plethora of Tom Cruise vehicles (all featuring movie posters of him with his perfect hair flying and flashing that famous grin with his perfect teeth) and about John Travolta (an equally talented actor) becoming an airline pilot (not just a pilot but getting licensed to fly commercial jets) that turns my stomach, even though I also think self-actualization is a wonderful thing. But, when it becomes all about self, it is no longer a good thing.The qualities I used to like about Cruise — his work ethic and his charm — have long since been overwhelmed by his “bizarre behavior.” I don’t think that phrase is too strong by any means.

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SO THEY DON’T BREED!!!!! INSTEAD OF USING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE TO PURIFY OUR WATER, LIKE FRANCE DOES…WHICH KILLS MOST EVERYTHING…CHLORINE IS USED IN THE STATES, WHICH CANNOT KILL BACTERIA FROM THE INTESTINES OF COWS AND CHICKENS…THAT GET INTO OUR WATER SUPPLY….WHICH KILL A HIGH MAJORITY OF CHILDREN AND OLDER PEOPLE EVERY YEAR. 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Show me goverment studies that say the way scientology does detox is safe and works.As for what Brian has to say about the xenu websites; xenu.net and xenutv.com…… What he leaves out is there are a great many court and public records to be seen there. They stand on thier own. There are also many great video’s there that not only trace the history of scientology but also show the members in action. I think the sites are very well thought out. But even if they were not, the content of the site has a lot that everyone should see.

What would happen if people couldn’t write about anyone unless they had ‘walked a mile in their shoes’? In other words, critics of Top of the List movie actors would have to make a movie and get millions of people to go see it and then do that again and again and again and again before they could open up their ‘pie holes’ about another actor. Ooooooo real hard work! How very cruel.

What those who are upset about the criticism of Cruise and Scientology seem to be missing is that Cruise was essentially “fired” by the movie studio for which he had made a fortune because the public response to his behavior was so bad. People voted with their wallets.I happened to catch a press conference held by Cruise and Steven Speilberg promoting “War of the Worlds” two years ago. I’ll not soon forget the look on Speilberg’s face as Cruise hijacked that promotional press conference to rant like a Trotskyist (or choose your fanatic) on a street corner about Brooke Shields and Scientology, and I thought, “Bet Cruise never stars in another Speilberg movie.” People do judge the Church of Scientology by the behavior of its most famous members, and that judgment appears at present to be mostly negative.

I was really disturbed by the tabloid nature of this article, and then reading the comments was gratified to see that most of the Beliefnet community appear to practice the virtues I have come to expect from a site frequented by spiritual people. As for Tom Cruise, I am frankly sick of hearing people complain about him. Has he ever committed a hit and run? Did he throw a telephone at a desk clerk? Did he break up someone’s marriage? Did he get busted for drugs? Did he engage in inside trading? No. He was enthusiastic about his fiancee and he was vocal about something he thought would help people. Well. I guess we have defined what passes as acceptable behaviorand crimes in today’s society.

I for one say leave the guy alone!I thought freedom of speech and action was permitted, if we are not breaking the laws of the land or hurting anyone. How many excentric people do you know? We all know some and heck I may be one, but it is a free country where Tom lives so they say.Yes , I think a little of the green eyed monster comes out in some people when they run others down at the slightest annoyance.Lets have some tolerance for the differences we have. What a boring world it would be if were all the same.Yes Tom is very verbal about his beliefs, when I look back at some of the things I have verbally espoused I cringe, but nothing like a good learning experience.I was outraged by his views on Brook Shields depression, yet another male telling women how to deal with pregnacy and motherhood.It seems he has apologized and moved on ,so as long as it makes him happy and he leaves the rest of us alone,who cares.