This week on The One Thing Podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde welcomes back renowned rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen to dive deep into her groundbreaking new book, "Detoxify" (releasing May 2025!).
Forget extreme deprivation and unsustainable measures. Dr. Cohen shares her balanced, practical, and science-backed approach to navigating the environmental toxins that challenge our bodies daily. Learn how to reduce your body's burden, support your immune system, and gain peace of mind by focusing not just on avoiding toxins, but also on adding supportive nutrients and lifestyle habits that fit into real life. This is essential listening for anyone looking to optimize their health in the modern world!
Timestamps:
(00:00) How you can support the podcast through affiliate sponsors like Healthgevity (use code ONETHING for 10% off).
(02:34) An introduction to Dr. Cohen's new book, "Detoxify," and how it complements her previous work, offering a more user-friendly framework.
(04:18) Dr. Cohen’s "Four A’s" framework (Assess, Avoid/Swap, Add, and Allow) for navigating environmental health simply and effectively.
(06:59) Why our bodies, unexposed to such a high load of synthetic chemicals throughout evolution, yearn for removal and support.
(09:47) The accessible and motivating 21-day plan in "Detoxify" designed to help you get started without overwhelm.
(11:24) Who is most susceptible to immune toxicity and can benefit most from this approach, including those with and without diagnosed autoimmune conditions.
(14:32) Dr. Cohen explains autoimmunity in simple terms – what’s happening when your immune system feels "supercharged" against itself.
(18:11) The mechanisms: How toxins impact the immune system and why lowering the overall chemical load is key.
(22:52) Shifting from fear to resilience: Making sustainable choices and building a healthier internal environment.
(25:03) Practical, high-yield changes: The surprising benefits and accessibility of USDA organic frozen foods.
(26:34) Dr. Cohen’s sensible approach to assessment – utilizing questionnaires and strategic, insurance-covered blood tests over expensive, broad panels.
(39:28) The "Three S's" for natural detoxification and well-being: Sleep, Stress management, and Sweat (and how our bodies are designed for them!).
(44:06) Powerhouse foods for detoxification: Why cruciferous vegetables are standouts and how food truly can be medicine.
(47:51) Maintaining hope for future generations: Dr. Cohen’s perspective on educating children about environmental health.
(53:54) Where to find Dr. Aly Cohen online, including her Smart Human Podcast and resources at smarthuman.com.
Learn more about Dr. Cohen at The Smart Human
Check out her new book Detoxify: https://www.amazon.com/Detoxify-Everyday-Toxins-Harming-Against/dp/1668033534 .
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