Integrative Rheumatology: Environmental Toxins and Autoimmune Disease
Explore how everyday chemical exposures influence autoimmune disease and what can be done to reduce risk and support better outcomes.
Course Overview
This course examines the crucial relationship between environmental toxins and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Aly Cohen introduces participants to the bidirectional relationship between chemical exposures and clinical illness, illustrating how everyday toxins from food, supplements, personal care products, and the environment can influence immune function and the development of autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Designed for both clinicians and patients, the course provides a clear overview of how exposures enter and affect the body, along with practical strategies to reduce toxic burden. Clinicians will gain tools to assess patient histories better and integrate environmental health into practice, while patients will learn actionable steps to mitigate everyday exposures and support whole-body vitality.
By understanding how common chemicals can disrupt immune balance and exacerbate chronic disease, you will be equipped to make informed choices, educate others, and embrace a more holistic approach to health.
Key Points
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The Link Between Environmental Toxins and Autoimmune Disease
Explore how chemical exposures, from food, supplements, and personal care products, can influence immune function and contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions. -
Impact of Exposure and Disease Progression
Understand how exposures can both lead to disease and provide clues when evaluating patients already diagnosed with autoimmune disorders, offering a more comprehensive view of care. -
Everyday Sources of Chemical Exposure
Learn where toxins enter our lives, including diet, supplements, and products we put on our skin, and discover how even low levels may impact long-term health.
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Practical Strategies to Reduce Toxic Load
Gain actionable tools to help patients and individuals lower daily exposures, improve lifestyle choices, and support immune system resilience.










