September 2009
I am a 44 year old woman who has a history of mild anxiety. Last spring I began taking a benzo to alleviate the symptoms, which it did. When I tried to “go off” the benzos, my body was is such withdrawal that I was prescribed antidepressants. After taking these for a month, I began a new symptom: depression. The roller coaster of anxiety/depression/sleeplessness was incapacitating, and what eventually led me to despair and hopelessness. After months of trying to reduce the meds myself, I ended up coming to California to Pur Detox to engage in the sauna program to remove the residual chemicals from my tissues.
I was terrified to be here, but the love and support from the staff was what I needed to get through the detox process. I never felt more understood than I have here. They have seen it all! Nothing surprised or shocks them, which is why they are so trained to help you through each crisis as it arises. Sometimes it is just a walk to the beach with a companion that is needed to bring hope and perspective. Sometimes, it is a talk or meal on the patio. Sometimes, it is watching a funny video at 2 in the morning. The staff here seems to sense what you need and then deliver it.
The sauna program has helped me to rid my body of old toxins. Somewhere in the second week, I began to sense the depression lift. I could smile and laugh once again. The despair was not taking hold. I began to be able to commune with God again, to sense His presence, to know He was walking this road with me and had plans for my future.
Upon completing the program, I am now ready to return home with hope. I have learned tools to help with the residual anxiety that I have always had.
The funny thing is, I leave here with life-long friends who I will miss much and can call anytime for encouragement and understanding. We are all getting better and none of us are alone.
There is so much life to be lived. Pur Detox is a great place to get those are being controlled by drugs to get free of their grasp and to start to really live again, the way God intended.
L.B.
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September 2009
I am so grateful to everyone at the Pur Detox Program. I don’t believe anyone else would have been able to give us what we needed to help my son with his drug addictions and Paxil withdrawal. I’ve gained an enormous understanding about nutrition, addiction, pain management and alternatives to prescription drugs.
This program provided us with so much more than I expected and provided my son with immediate relief from pain, anxiety and depression, things I could not help him with.
I don’t think you can put a price on a person’s life or well being. The program was worth every penny. The staff is very friendly and supportive. The food is amazing.
The knowledge of the staff is very high and I found the night staff particularly helpful in alleviating my son’s pain in a caring and supportive manner. There is somewhat of a family atmosphere to Pur Detox and I felt comfortable there, in spite of having so much to adapt to.
I would love to see this program expanded all across North America, since I think it is unique amongst all detox/rehab programs. I would certainly recommend it as a first choice when seeking something beyond the typical 12 step program.
It may be possible to find similar treatment in other cities, but in reality, I think I would have had to argue with a doctor for months before they agreed to give my son an IV drip in Canada. Further, I might have been completely unsuccessful at even getting one for him. The IV drip was a true turning point for his pain and anxiety.
If I had to do it all over again (I don’t mean by way of relapse), I would absolutely change nothing, since I got what I was looking for, and I am purely grateful this program exists.
K.B.
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January 2009
When I first walked in to Pür Detox, I was on the verge of death, at least it felt that way, if I was feeling anything at all. I was strung out on 3 different pain killers, 2 benzos, 2 psychiatric drugs, muscle relaxants and more. I was a walking zombie. As I got off the drugs, ALL of them, over the next couple weeks, the fog over my body and mind slowly began to lift, yet I felt lifeless, zero energy, like a bystander watching others live life. I began the sauna program and saw and felt the results of the toxins pouring out of my body and it was no less than inspiring. This program for me, and anyone in my position is no less than miraculous. By far, and with more words than I can possibly express, this is the optimal manner to detoxify your body of the poisons from drugs, in the shortest time possible. The way I feel now, mentally clear and responsive, so vibrant and alert, really makes it hard for me and others to believe. Everyone I talk to for the first time comments on my level of alertness and clarity in speech and thinking. I now know I can handle any and all of the obstacles in my future life, obstacles that were complete roadblocks of doubt and fear previously. I had been to rehab before for some pretty nasty prescription and street drugs, without the sauna program. The difference in the way I feel now compared to the way I felt coming out of the last place is light years ahead this time. Before, it probably took 6 months to a year to get back to a relative normal mentality and I know I didn’t feel this good with this much clarity in mind and body. I am truly amazed and humbled by the blessing in my life of having gone to Pür Detox and having participated in the sauna program. I have to say how incredibly caring, supportive and helpful the staff of Pür Detox was to me. When I think of the whole experience of my time at Pür, it brings a tear to my eye to think of the level of pure charity and love that was shown to me. Theirs is more than a service or business, it truly is a labor of love. I’m sure, I never would have made it without the encouragement and constant level of care they continuously gave to me. To me, it is a miracle.
M.A.
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September 2009
To the staff of Pur Detox:
Just about 10 days ago I had a plan in action to take my life. I had been hoarding pills and the option to take them became a very viable answer to the total hopelessness I was feeling.
I have an incredible husband of 36 years and 4 children. The youngest is 4 and oldest 34. Today, the thought that I could actually choose to leave my family sends pure terror down my body.
Looking back, I did have the tools to know I had to have help; I could not do alone what I considered to be a lack in strength and intelligence. I knew that what I was doing was not working; every visit to the psychiatrist was just an addition of medication. It was as if I became completely lacking in feelings (up or down) then he had done his job. I turned my computer on and by my belief, the Grace of God opened the web page of Pur Detox. Alternative—Naturopathic—off medications not medically needed (or working) and using vitamin, mineral, all natural supplements? Was this my answer? It took only a second to ask for a call back. The call came in seconds and my questions were answered and something outside of my power loudly let me know this was what I was looking for.
Being a state away from this facility, I was met by a staff member within 5 hours of that call. I knew instinctively that this was exactly where I was supposed to be. I could hardly move, speak, eat, drink; however, I could believe that something might actually help me; I could sit in the possibility of a return to life. Although my first day was a holiday, the Medical Director came to the facility to assist in the beginning of a process to help me feel comfortable in my skin. There was something in this action that gave me the feeling that these people cared about me—someone in this world (other than my family) wanted me to know that I was worth feeling good; I was worth the time of these incredible people, even on a holiday! Me, who was just ready to leave this world being worthless, poor in spirit, lost, and terrified.
I have now experienced a group of men and women who are willing to walk to the beach at 1:00 AM if it might help in how I feel. I believe that is a very hard thing to dismiss. These wonderful people seemed to know intuitively what I needed (not necessarily what I wanted) and I believed in their way.
By day 4 here, I had a voice back, I had a smile back, again I say, I believed so strongly this was the right place for me. My body began to stop hurting, I began sleeping, eating, laughing, looking at a beautiful future. It has not always been easy and uphill—but there was always someone to help me see good, to help me see I was not alone. I was not condemned to live in a world of shadows; a world where I could not play with my 4 year old or my grandsons; a world that I could not be there for my husband and grown children. I realized I had hope again and my smile, (inside and out) began to grow. I know hope.
I no longer take (or crave) a medication (this includes benzodiazepines, antidepressants, hormone replacement therapy, just to name a few). These have been replaced and balanced in my system in a natural way.
I am writing only a few hours from leaving for home—a very short time to change my entire life. I do live in reality and know that it is not always going to be easy and someone will be there with an answer. I do know that change can occur and I know I can pick up the phone at anytime and talk with someone who knows and cares.
My husband and youngest daughter visited me just a few days ago and out of the mouth of babes, my 4 year old said “Momma, you have light in your eyes”. Is there a better testimony? Not for me—I want to be there as a Mom with that light—one that is real and not dimmed by medication/drugs.
If I wanted the research base, I could find it—it would only affirm what I am experiencing. I don’t need to look at the research—I want to live my life that has been returned to me.
I have never had to prove myself to anyone here. When I first walked through the doors, I had a feeling that I was trusted and I was believed. When I was unable to sleep at night—I was encouraged to sleep whenever I could. Rest is good for the body and soul. I have been in other facilities and there is no comparison for me. I truly believe I will live a longer and happier life continuing to do what I have been taught here. When I need help, I know where to call; I know where my call will be welcomed as coming home.
I was told last night by a dear friend who is also a patient here that I was the funniest person she had ever known. She is talking about someone who was unable to smile only a week ago. I laugh, I cry, I feel.
I would name the staff, but there are too many. Words can’t express what I feel about each and every one of you. You each have a very special place in my heart. My gratitude goes beyond what time provides me. From my heart and soul, thank you for believing in me and helping me cleanse body and soul. I have hope; I need say no more.
Thank You,
N.B.
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August 2009
I have been on the Sauna Detox Program for 10 days now and have felt and experienced some pretty great things. My ability to concentrate, read and problem solve has dramatically increased. It is no longer a struggle to open up a book and read a few chapters, whereas before, simply reading a page would cause anxiety because of my inability to focus and retain information.
My mood has also begun to stabilize. The proportion of good vs. bad emotions during the day has changed for the better. I no longer find it as challenging just to make it through a simple day. I feel proud of myself for making it this far and I’m excited to feel, and witness any further changes.
S.S.
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May 2009
Prior to doing my Sauna Detoxification Program, I’d been smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol everyday. I also had a 13 year history of heavy drug use, including LSD, ecstasy, crystal meth, cocaine… I became depressed and couldn’t understand what happened to the happy person I once thought I was. I was using the drugs to “have a good time” but it wasn’t working anymore. I’d fallen away from my family and lost friends. I was unable to create my own happiness anymore.
I started the Sauna Detoxification Program and immediately I felt life again. I couldn’t believe what a dark cloud the drugs had put over me until I started to flush my body clean of them. Day by day, I was able to see more clearly and vividly, food and water tasted better, my hearing improved, my thoughts turned from confused and introverted to extroverted and optimistic…it was like thin veils were being pulled off my senses and I was being given their full potential back. I actually began to feel the happiness of having myself back.
Now, I am interested. Reading is easier, I’m reading whole books now where before I couldn’t concentrate long enough to get through a few chapters, and I would just give up. My IQ increased 17 points. I can talk to people and listen without my mind wandering. Overall, I just feel like I’ve been given a new beginning in my life and I have the freedom again to live it!
This has been an amazing experience and I am forever grateful for it.
Thank you!
C.D.
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