Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them
By (Author) Dr Aly Cohen
HarperCollins Publishers
Thorsons
29th July 2025
8th May 2025
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Environmental medicine
Chronic diseases and conditions
Paperback
384
Width 153mm, Height 234mm, Spine 24mm
270g
Immune conditions and autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing in our modern world, driven by hidden triggers in our environment. From unregulated chemicals and radiation to light and noise pollution, these immune-disrupting agents (IDCs) push our bodies into chronic illness. While factors like age, medication use, and overall health play a role, many doctors are struggling to offer effective, sustainable solutions.
In Detoxify, integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohendrawing on over two decades of clinical experienceoffers a powerful, practical guide to reducing immune system stress and activating your bodys natural detoxification pathways. Using accessible language, Dr. Cohen reveals the surprising links between everyday toxins and chronic symptoms, uncovering whats hiding in our water, food, personal care products, and household items. More importantly, she provides simple, cost-effective steps to help you lead a toxin-reduced life, no matter your budget or lifestyle.
Youll explore Dr. Cohens 4As of environmental health, conduct a full-body risk assessment, and follow a transformative 21-day plan to cut exposure and boost your detox process. This comprehensive resource also includes lab test recommendations, DIY recipes for household and personal care products, the Detoxify Food Pyramid, and over two dozen delicious, detoxifying recipes. With Detoxify, youll have the tools to make practical lifestyle changes that can alleviate chronic illness, strengthen your immune system, and enhance your quality of life.
Dr. Aly Cohen is a triple board-certified physician in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine and one of the countrys leading medical and legal experts in environmental health. In addition to lecturing on environmental health at universities, medical schools, and physician-training programs, Dr. Cohen is also coauthor of the bestselling consumer guidebook Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World and coeditor of the textbook Integrative Environmental Medicine. In her tenure as an environmental health expert, Dr. Cohen has been interviewed by countless national print and television outlets, given popular TEDx talks, published peer-reviewed medical articles, acted as a legal medical expert for exposure cases, and she has collaborated with a Environmental Working Group. She has received countless awards for her work in health education. Today, Dr. Cohen manages The Smart Human social media platform and podcast she created.