Dr. Aly Cohen, a triple-board certified physician in rheumatology and integrative medicine, shares invaluable insights on the link between environmental toxins and chronic diseases like autoimmunity. She emphasizes the power individuals have to mitigate chemical exposures and enhance resilience through conscious choices. Listeners will learn about the alarming rise of autoimmune disorders, practical detox strategies, and the critical role of vitamin C in liver health. Dr. Cohen also highlights the importance of informed consumer decisions to improve overall well-being.
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Autoimmune Diseases Surge Globally
Autoimmune diseases have risen sharply, affecting 7-14% of the US population.
Many new cases occur without family history, implicating environmental toxins over genetics alone.
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Chemical Exposure Soared Post-WWII
Since WWII, chemical exposure has exploded to an estimated 95,000 compounds in everyday life.
Thousands of new chemicals are released annually, with minimal safety testing or regulation.
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The Four A's Paradigm for Detox
Assess your chemical exposures with a survey, then avoid or swap harmful products.
Add healthful habits like exercise and hydration, and allow flexibility for sustainable changes.
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Have you ever felt like everything in our modern world is harmful to our health? Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about how our food, our water, and our air are poisoning us by the minute. And while it’s true that our environment has more harmful chemicals than any point in human history, what’s often missing from this conversation is the power we hold to protect ourselves, and how we can equip our bodies to build resilience. Our guest today is Dr. Aly Cohen. She is a triple-board certified physician practicing in the fields of rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her passion is helping folks become educated on how to make smarter decisions around chemical exposures. Her new book, Detoxify, is a realistic and empowering guide to reducing your toxic exposure while optimizing your body’s innate detoxification systems. In this conversation, Dr. Cohen is sharing the connection between environmental toxins and chronic illnesses like autoimmune conditions. You’re going to hear practical advice on reducing your chemical exposures, including the biggest levers you can pull to make a difference, how to make better choices without feeling overwhelmed, and so many more realistic strategies. Enjoy!
In this episode you’ll discover:
How many autoimmune diseases there are.
What percentage of the United States population struggles with autoimmunity.
How controlling your environment can change your genetic expression.
Which major historical event marked a dramatic change in chemical exposure.
What the 4 As of environmental health are.
How Dr. Cohen’s dog influenced her career trajectory.
What GRAS means.
How chemicals can disrupt the immune system.
Which periods of human development can make us more vulnerable to chemicals.
Why hydration is one of the best things you can do to support natural detox.
How sweating can help your body eliminate chemicals and toxins.
What to consider about water filtration.
The importance of having a strong motivator to decrease your toxin exposure.
How sleep plays a role in detoxification.
What to look for when shopping for produce.
The importance of omega 3 fatty acids.
Which nutrient can support heavy metal detoxification.
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