Detoxification

All of us suffer from varying degrees of toxicity. This toxicity is caused both by our behavior and activities (i.e. drinking, eating, and smoking) as well as by our environment (i.e. pollution in the air, earth, and water). Alcohol, caffeine, and sugar are potentially toxic to many people. Various over-the-counter and prescription drugs (even Tylenol) can have toxic effects in certain individuals. Heavy metals (such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury), as well as volatile organic pollutants (such as insecticides, pesticides, and plastics), are highly toxic substances found throughout our environment.

Low levels of beneficial intestinal micro-organisms and/or high levels of abnormal intestinal micro-organisms can also cause toxicity. Even seemingly unrelated things like excess abdominal fat or poor handling of stress can contribute to overall toxicity.

Toxicity levels build as we age, and reducing them can be helpful in slowing the process as well as reversing many of the associated disease states. With his detailed detoxification program, Dr. Varveris assesses the extent of your current toxic load and how well your body is handling it. If the level is excessive and/or interfering with important bodily functions, he will develop an individualized detox plan (using the natural detoxification powers of the gut, kidney, liver, and skin) that is both safe as well as highly effective in order to reduce and stabilize the levels of toxins, allowing your body to return to the state in which it is healthiest.