Detoxify your world.
How to stay healthy and manage health conditions by reducing our tremendous environmental exposures to toxic chemicals!
If you’d like to know more about how to reduce the harmful chemicals and toxins in our environment, tune in to this week’s Brave New Girls podcast with Dr. Aly Cohen, integrative rheumatologist and author of the new revolutionary book and 21-day program DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them.
In our chat, Dr. Aly shares the surprising, and sometimes shocking, ways in which environmental toxins are showing up in our lives—and how they’re directly affecting our immune systems. From our drinking water to the packaging around our food, our skincare products to the furniture we sit on, we’re being exposed to an overwhelming amount of chemicals every day. And while that may sound alarming, Dr. Aly’s message is one of hope and empowerment.
She’s not about fearmongering. She’s about giving us the knowledge we need to make better choices and the tools to take back our health—one step at a time.
Her journey into this field wasn’t planned. As a practicing rheumatologist, she began to notice patterns in her patients that weren’t easily explained by traditional medicine alone. Curious and concerned, she dug deeper. What she uncovered was a mountain of research linking chronic illness—autoimmune disorders, hormone imbalances, cancers, allergies, and even neurological conditions—to environmental toxins. And yet, so few of us know this. Even fewer know what to do about it.
That’s why she created DETOXIFY. It’s not just a book—it’s a lifeline. Dr. Aly guides readers through a realistic and accessible 21-day program to support our immune systems by reducing our toxic load.
We talked about how this journey changed her own life and inspired her to become an advocate for clean living. She’s a mum, a doctor, and a realist. She knows we’re all busy, often overwhelmed, and operating on tight budgets. But as she says, “Small changes compound over time.”
So where do we start?
Brave New Girl- How to Be Fearless.
10 Actionable Steps for a better future.
Switch to filtered water – Whether it’s a jug or under-sink system, cleaner water is foundational to reducing exposure.
Cut plastic packaging – Store food in glass, stainless steel, or beeswax wraps instead of cling film or plastic containers.
Read your labels – Choose personal care products free of parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance.
Avoid non-stick cookware – Teflon and other coatings often contain harmful PFAS. Go for stainless steel or cast iron.
Dust and vacuum regularly – Many toxins accumulate in household dust. Clean floors and soft furnishings frequently.
Ditch air fresheners – Replace synthetic sprays with essential oils like Purification, Thieves, or Lemongrass from Young Living.
Choose organic when you can – Especially for the “Dirty Dozen” produce list, to avoid pesticide residues.
Ventilate your space – Open windows daily and use air-purifying plants like peace lilies and spider plants.
Skip receipts – Thermal paper often contains BPA. Opt for digital copies when possible.
Cook at home more often – This gives you control over ingredients, cookware, and packaging.
Ultimately, Dr. Aly’s work reminds us that we are not powerless in the face of toxic exposure. With curiosity, commitment, and compassion, we can create safer environments for ourselves and our families.
Knowledge is power, and small changes add up to big health wins.
PS. Listen HERE to ALY’S journey on BRAVE NEW GIRLS podcast to hear how she helps us create well beings on a well planet.
