The Hidden Dangers of Indoor Air Quality and Dust Pollution

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Toxins hidden in everyday products can quietly increase our risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. These harmful chemicals aren’t just found in what we put on our skin—they’re also in the air we breathe and the water we drink. Understanding where these toxins hide and how they impact our health empowers us to make smarter choices, reduce our exposure, and protect both our well-being and that of our families. Today’s guest shares how simple, practical switches can help us detoxify our lives and take back control of our health.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Aly Cohen to unpack some of the most toxic offenders hiding in our everyday lives. Using a tier-ranking system, Dr. Cohen breaks down where everyday household items—like cookware, cleaning products, Tupperware, and candles—rank compared to other major exposures, such as poor air quality and tap water. She also shares her Four A’s Framework—a simple, practical tool to help identify toxins without feeling overwhelmed or paralyzed when making safer choices. Plus, Dr. Cohen offers actionable tips to support the body’s natural detoxification pathways through everyday lifestyle habits, nutrition, and targeted supplements.

Dr. Cohen is a board-certified physician specializing in rheumatology and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. Her new book, DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, connects the dots between everyday chemical exposures and the rising epidemic of immune and autoimmune disorders and what we can all do about it.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Cohen dive into:

• Iodine’s role in detoxifying the body (00:40)

• Ranking toxin exposure from non-stick cookware (4:05)

• The problem with tap water—and solutions for cleaner options (9:33)

• The cumulative impact of toxin exposure over time (19:53)

• How today’s toxin load compares to earlier lifestyles (20:59)

• Poor indoor air quality and the dangers of dust buildup (22:38)

• The 4 A’s Framework for reducing toxic exposure (34:37)

• Why standard household cleaners can be harmful (38:47)

• Personal care products and their link to autoimmune disorders (44:26)

• Safer alternatives to traditional dry cleaning (54:17)

• Why you should avoid microwaving food in plastic—and use glass instead (58:15)

• Ultra-processed foods as a constant source of toxins (1:06:35)

• Foods that naturally support the body’s detoxification process (1:11:01)

• Mercury exposure and the rising pollution in our oceans (1:13:22)

• Daily supplements and foods that help minimize toxic burden (1:18:05)

• What drives Dr. Cohen’s passion for environmental health (1:24:11)

• BPA levels in mothers and the correlation with autism (1:29:07)

• What truly matters when it comes to reducing toxic exposure (1:37:27)

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Dr. Cohen’s book Detoxify

• Study on surface cracks on non-stick cookware

• Try This –The Invisible Threat You Need to Be Aware of

• Ollie Dog Food

For more on Dr. Cohen, follow her on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and her Website.

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