Seriously intensive sauna treatments

Now I know some people advise to detox slowly, but some intensive sauna therapies, in conjunction with supplements, have had great effects in removing toxic chemicals and improving the health conditions of people having endured major toxic exposure. Anyone ever try anything this intensive:

For example:

http://detoxacademy.org/pdfs/Root_abstract.pdf


Another example is a treatment given to some rescue workers involved in the World Trade Centre cleanup after 9/11. See:

http://www.xenu-directory.net/documents/corporate/20060526-chemosphere-1-dahlgren.pdf

The exact treatments used, which include high doses of Niacin is included in this pdf, in the "Detoxification Regimen" section:

http://www.detoxacademy.org/pdfs/fatxeno.pdf

Here it is:
"Detoxification Regimen The detoxification regimen consists of seven components: (a) Physical exercise, preferably running aerobically, for 20-30 minutes immediately prior to sauna exposure. ?b) Forced sweating by sauna at 140-180 OF (46-68 OC) for two and one half to five hours daily, immediately following the physical
exercise. The exposure was as close to five hours as could be comfortably taken. The sauna was done in one period each day, with short breaks for cooling shower or additional exercise permitted. (c) A nutritional supplement centered around gradually increasing doses of niacin kept in strict proportion with other vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, D, C, E, B Complex, Bl and multi-minerals containing calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, potassium, and iodine. (d) Water, salt and potassium taken as needed to avert dehydration or salt depletion due to the concentrated sweating. (e) Polyunsaturated (allblend) oil, from 28 tablespoons daily based on individual tolerance. (f) Calcium and magnesium supplements. (g) A regular daily schedule with balanced meals and adequate sleep. No medications, drugs or alcohol were permitted during the period of the regimen (two exceptions as noted). Participants were directed to follow their usual diet and not make any major changes in food consumption.

This regimen was followed daily for about three weeks, and until the individual subjectively realized the point at which his body was "free from impurities". (36) The individual filled out a progress report daily. These reports were reviewed daily by the program director to ensure standardness in application of the regimen. The program director directed increases in nutritional supplements, evaluated subjective changes reported, and directed
individuals to their medical professional when any medical problems or questions arose. A medical history and physical examination was required before the program was begun, and individuals with heart disease or anemia were not permitted to continue with the regimen. Each of these program components are standard to use of the
regimen and were not, therefore, added for the purpose of the investigation."

This type of regimen has come in for controversy, mainly due to the high levels of Niacin used, but also because the method was first put forward by Ron L. Hubbard, the scientology founder, and continues to be offered by scientology groups, often for drug detox or extreme worker exposure.( Tom Cruise, a scientology member even made the headlines a while back for helping out some rescure workers with this method).

Sean.