Dr. Aly Cohen is a board certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health expert specializing in arthritis, immune system disorders and women’s health. When a personal experience with a beloved pet led her to start questioning everything she brought into her home, she was shocked at what she learned about the ingredients in common household products.  

In this episode we discuss:

• Why environmental health isn’t being taught in medical schools 
• The impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on our body systems, including immunity 
• Teaching teens about safer ingredients 
• Making changes that fit your lifestyle 
• Why Mac & Cheese is different in Europe than in the US 
• Being aware of substitutions that may not be safer 
• Sourcing safe drinking water
• The hazards of scented products 
• “Greenwashing” in Marketing

Dr. Cohen has authored several books, including “Non-Toxic: Living Healthy in a Chemical World”, a volume of Dr. Weil’s Healthy Living Guides that addresses how consumers can reduce their risk of harm due to exposure. Her talk entitled “How To Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals” was featured at TEDx Cape May in 2019. 

Dr. Cohen created The Smart Human LLC. (TheSmartHuman.com), to educate colleagues and the community on the potential health issues from exposure to everyday chemicals. You can find those resources on the website, podcast, and social media platforms @TheSmartHuman 

You can also explore http://ewg.org  for water safety, ingredient information, “Dirty Dozen” produce list