"Detoxify" Author, Dr. Aly Cohen, M.D.

Understanding and Defending Against Environmental Toxins with Dr. Aly Cohen

In this episode of the Jason Wright Show, Jason interviews Dr. Aly Cohen, a rheumatologist and author of the new book 'Detoxify'. Dr. Cohen discusses her journey from treating autoimmune diseases to exploring the impact of environmental toxins on health. She shares her insights into the harmful substances found in our everyday environment, from water contamination to chemicals in household products. Dr. Cohen provides practical advice for assessing and mitigating these risks, emphasizing the importance of clean food, water, and lifestyle changes. She also introduces her 'Four A's' strategy for environmental health and highlights the lack of regulatory protections in place. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their health by reducing their exposure to toxins.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:18 Discussing the First Book: Non-Toxic

00:58 Introduction to the New Book: Detoxify

01:14 Ailey's Journey into Environmental Health

04:32 The Impact of Toxins on Health

05:56 Understanding the Lack of Regulation

12:52 The Rise of Autoimmune Diseases

15:01 Practical Steps for Detoxification

29:56 The Importance of Clean Water

39:22 Assessing Your Health: Where to Start

39:45 The 50-Question Body Survey

40:23 Examples of Health Assessment Questions

41:18 Symptom Tracker and Lifestyle Changes

42:26 Detoxify Food Pyramid

43:05 Finding Clean, Non-Toxic Foods

44:51 Supporting Local Farmers and Organic Options

48:29 The Importance of Quality Supplements

50:14 Understanding Autoimmune Diseases

51:25 The Role of Lifestyle in Disease Prevention

54:24 Meeting Patients Where They Are

01:03:03 The Impact of Environmental Toxins

01:03:31 The Evolution of Human Health

01:08:08 Simple Choices for a Healthier Life

01:10:37 Where to Find the Book and More Resources