Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we delve into innovative approaches to healthcare, emphasizing wellness, prevention, and patient empowerment. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger chats with Dr. Aly Cohen, a rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health advocate. Dr. Cohen is the author of Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them and is passionate about helping people live healthier, toxin-free lives.

In this episode, Dr. Cohen and Katrina discuss:

• Understanding Environmental Toxins: Dr. Cohen sheds light on the hidden dangers of everyday toxins found in our homes, food, and personal care products and how these chemicals impact our health over time.
• Practical Steps for a Safer Home: Learn actionable tips for reducing toxins in your environment, including safe alternatives for household cleaning products, cookware, and cosmetics.
• Improving Water Quality: Dr. Cohen discusses the importance of water filtration and how investing in the right system can drastically reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals.
• The Role of Nutrition in Detoxification: Discover how organic foods, balanced diets, and avoiding processed options can support your body’s ability to manage and eliminate toxins.
• Mindfulness Meets Medicine: Dr. Cohen explains how mindfulness and lifestyle changes are critical in addressing autoimmune diseases and improving overall health.
• Navigating Environmental Crises: For those in regions affected by wildfires or other disasters, Dr. Cohen provides strategies to protect your health and mitigate exposure to environmental pollutants.
• Advancing Healthcare with Technology: Hear Dr. Cohen’s thoughts on how AI and other innovations could revolutionize preventive care and improve access to critical health resources.
• A Personal Journey to Advocacy: Dr. Cohen shares the story of how the loss of her beloved dog led her to explore environmental health and become an advocate for toxin awareness and prevention.

Links and Resources:

• Dr. Aly Cohen on LinkedIn

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