‘Detox’ is the short form of the word detoxification, a process by which our bodies break down and get rid of toxic substances. It is another important system of the body. Although the liver is thought to be the major organ of the body carrying out this process, most tissues of the body also assist. The process by which this occurs is called detoxication which changes a toxic substance into a more readily excretable form. Most poisons are excreted through the liver and its bile. Some can be excreted or exhaled unchanged and some are literally stored in our fat cells. Most toxic chemicals including heavy metals are fat soluble and are attracted to our fat. If we are incapable of or inefficient in biodetoxification we will store the poisons creating an internal source of chronic toxicity. So now you know what the word ‘detox’ means. More importantly, you need to know that many diseases are caused by our body's burden of persistent or chronic pollutants including the majority of cancers and many of our autoimmune disorders. There is no organ or tissue of the body that cannot be injured. It behooves us then to reduce all toxic exposures and maintain our ability to break down and excrete them. The COEM has one of the very few Biodetoxification Programs in the nation. Since 1988 we have been helping people from all over the world reduce their toxic burden. Many were poisoned by pesticides, molds, industrial chemicals, and recently the BP oil spill and dispersants. These patients all needed an intense program because of the severity of their illness. If you fit into one of these categories we have the experience to treat you in the intense 4-6 week program.