The mindbodygreen Podcast 592: Easy ways to detox your home & protect your health | Aly Cohen, M.D.
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May 4, 2025 
Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and expert in environmental health, shares her insights on creating a healthier home. She discusses practical strategies for reducing toxins, including the benefits of reverse osmosis water filters and choosing safer furnishings. The importance of improving indoor air quality with plants, assessing mold risks, and understanding light and EMF exposure are also highlighted. Aly emphasizes that while perfection isn't achievable, small, informed changes can significantly enhance well-being.
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Four-Part Detox Framework
- Start by assessing your toxic load and reducing product use to minimize toxins in your home.
- Use a four-part system: Assess, Avoid or Swap, Add beneficial items, and Allow for quality of life.
Choose Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
- Invest in a reverse osmosis (RO) water filter under your kitchen sink for the best removal of contaminants.
- RO technology removes viruses, bacteria, phthalates, BPA, bisphenols, and PFAS effectively.
Use Showerhead Filters Affordably
- Use a carbon block showerhead filter costing about $20 to reduce contaminants when showering.
- Prioritize budgeting for kitchen sink RO filters over whole house filters for more cost-effective health impact.