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What's the harm in detoxification?
The alternative health world is rife with methods to "detoxify" your body. Actually, your body is amazingly good at dealing with this issue all by itself. Read more about detoxification
Here are 15 people who were harmed by someone not thinking critically.
Christopher ArbuckleAge: 25 |
Died |
| He was taking a Scientology "Purification Rundown" which involved extreme exercise and vitamin megadoses. He died of liver failure and his parents filed suit against the church. Read More | |
Paride EllaAge: 22 |
Died |
| Just beginning Narconon treatment, he endured 5 days of agony including vomiting and diarrhea. He was taken to a hospital and died. Read More | |
Vecko KrsteskiAge: 37 |
Died |
| Vecko saw a naturopath for his chronic kidney condition. He was put on a "detoxification" program and lost 11kg in 10 days. The naturopath is on trial. Read More & More | |
Lisanne ManseauAge: 12 |
Died (untreated diabetes) |
| After consulting a crystal ball, a pendulum and an angel, a naturopath replaced Lisanne's insulin with a variety of natural remedies to "detoxify" her. She died only three days after beginning treatment. The naturopath was convicted of manslaughter. Read More & More | |
John MartellacciAge: 27 |
Died |
| John needed to get clean from drugs for his upcoming wedding. He was given a controversial rapid detox program that is not covered by the government health plan. He died that day. Read More | |
Lisa McPhersonAge: 36 |
Died (untreated psychiatric disorder) |
| Lisa became a Scientologist at 18. She had psychological issues which were treated using the precepts of the church. When she died she was underweight, severely dehydrated and bruised. Charges were filed and later dropped. Read More | |
Danny Oppenheim Jr. & another patientAge: 33 |
Died |
| He flew to Michigan to undergo a controversial rapid detox program. He died during the procedure. The doctors were sued and their licenses suspended. Read More | |
Guissepe TombaAge: 26 |
Died |
| Just beginning Narconon treatment, he endured days of agony including vomiting and diarrhea. Then his heart stopped. Read More | |
Brendan WoolheadAge: 34 |
Died |
| A heroin addict, he was treated with a controversial and expensive ultra rapid opiate detox procedure. His doctor had a financial interest in a company that was commercializing the procedure, and he lost his license as a result. Read More & More | |
"Federica X"Age: 33 |
Died |
| Federica complained of stomach pains while at a Narconon center, a few days later she was dead. Read More | |