Modern life exposes us daily to a mix of chemicals our ancestors never faced. From the water we drink, to the air we breathe, to the foods and products we use, the body is under constant pressure to neutralize and eliminate toxins. When detox pathways become overloaded, toxins can accumulate in tissues, leading to fatigue, inflammation, and chronic health problems.

Where Do These Toxins Come From?

Water Supply Contaminants

• Fluoride, chlorine, and chlorination by-products
• Lead and copper from old pipes
• PFAS “forever chemicals”
• Nitrates/nitrites from fertilizer runoff
• Pesticide residues like atrazine
• Trace pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, antidepressants, hormones)

Airborne Toxins

• Particulate matter from traffic, industry, and smoke
• Ozone, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde from building materials
• Pesticide drift from farming

Food & Agriculture

• Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides
• Heavy metals (arsenic in rice, mercury in fish, cadmium in produce)
• Plasticizers (BPA, phthalates) from packaging
• Artificial colors, preservatives, and additives

Household & Consumer Products

• Cleaning chemicals (ammonia, bleach, quaternary compounds)
• Personal care product toxins (parabens, phthalates, triclosan, fragrances)
• Flame retardants in furniture and electronics
• Microplastics from packaging and clothing fibers
• Radon exposure in homes

Medical & Lifestyle Exposures

• Mercury from dental amalgams
• Prescription and over-the-counter drug residues
• Radiation from imaging
• Tobacco smoke, alcohol, and recreational drug residues

Hydration: The Foundation of Detox

One of the simplest, most powerful tools to aid detoxification is proper hydration. Water helps flush the kidneys, lubricates the bowels, and carries waste out of the body through sweat and urine. Even mild dehydration can slow down these pathways.

At Keefe Clinic we recommend:

• Body weight ÷ 2 = cleansing dose in ounces/day
• 80% of that = minimum dose (anything less is dehydration)
• Example: A 100 lb person should drink 40–50 oz daily, more if sweating or exercising.

Alkaline water can further support detox by reducing acid load and keeping the body’s elimination pathways open and efficient.

How Keefe Clinic Can Help

At Keefe Clinic we offer programs to help reduce toxic buildup and strengthen your body’s natural cleansing systems:

• Six-Day Cleansing Diet – a structured, gentle reset to remove dietary and environmental stressors.
• Protein Drinks – designed to open and support detox pathways in the liver and gut.
• Targeted Nutrition – supplements to neutralize and eliminate toxins safely.
• Heavy Metal Detox – guided programs based on hair analysis to identify and remove stored metals like mercury, lead, and arsenic.

Bottom Line

We live in a toxic world, but with the right tools the body can recover and thrive. Good hydration, clean filtered or alkaline water, and targeted detox programs make it possible to reduce toxic burden, restore energy, and protect long-term health.