Why Most Detox Advice Fails (And What To Do Instead)

Most people think detoxing means drinking green juices, sweating it out, or adding another supplement to the routine. But here’s the truth: if you’re not addressing how toxins are coming into your body daily, you’re missing the point entirely.

The shocking reality?
There are over 95,000 chemicals in circulation today—and the vast majority have never been properly tested for safety. They’re hiding in your water, food, skincare, household products, even the air you breathe. And they’re quietly disrupting your hormones, metabolism, immune system, and long-term health.

The good news: you don’t need extreme cleanses or expensive protocols to lower your toxic load. What you need is a smarter, doctor-backed strategy.

3 Detox Shifts To Start Today:

1. Focus on reducing exposure, not just “flushing out” toxins
   Most detox plans focus on what to take—but the real power is in what you remove.
   Swap plastic containers for glass or stainless steel.
   Filter your drinking water with reverse osmosis.
   Choose safer skincare and personal care products.
   
   
2. Stop relying on supplements alone
   You can’t out-supplement your way past daily chemical exposure.
   Focus on nutrient-dense foods that support detox pathways: cruciferous vegetables, omega-3s, and fermented foods.
   Fiber and hydration matter more than any pill.
   
   
3. Make detox a lifestyle, not a one-time event
   Detox isn’t something you do for a week—it’s the daily habits that quietly lower your body’s chemical burden for life.
   Use air purifiers at home.
   Open your windows and let fresh air circulate.
   Choose USDA organic whenever possible to limit pesticide exposure.
   
   

In the latest episode of Extend, I’m joined by Dr. Aly Cohen—integrative rheumatologist, environmental health expert, and author of the upcoming book Detoxify.

Episode 61: Aly Cohen: The #1 Detox Mistake You’re Probably Making (and What Actually Works)

We also break down:

• Why most “detox” advice is backwards
• How microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and hidden chemicals fuel hormone issues and immune dysfunction
• The simple swaps that make the biggest difference (and which ones are just hype)
• The Four A’s Framework to lower your toxic burden without the overwhelm
• Why real detox starts with reducing exposure—not expensive cleanses
  
  

If you care about your health span, your hormones, and your long-term vitality… this is a must-listen.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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