The Smart Human

Learn how to live healthier and toxin-free with Dr. Aly Cohen

Intro to toxin-free living

Everybody can become a "Smart Human," if the appropriate information is presented – knowing the potential threats in your environment, will empower you to choose better.

— Aly Cohen MD, Founder of The Smart Human

Portrait of Dr. Aly Cohen

Dr. Aly Cohen is a clinician and researcher

She is an author and collaborator for Dr. Andrew Weil's Healthy Living Guide Series

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Drs. Cohen and Frederick vom Saal have produced a book for the reading public, a volume in Oxford Dr. Weil's Healthy Living Guides. It not only summarizes the best evidence about environmental toxins, it gives practical advice about what you can do to reduce the risk of being harmed by them.

I have long stressed the basic elements of healthy living: good nutrition, regular physical activity, adequate rest and sleep, practices to neutralize harmful effects of stress and optimize mental and emotional wellness, and wise use of preventative medical services. Sad to say, I must now add to that list: awareness of environmental toxins and hazards and ways to protect yourself from them. This book gives you the information you need.

Andrew Weil, MD
Founder & Director / Professor of Medicine and Public Health
Lovell-Jones Endowed Chair in Integrative Medicine
Group enjoying a healthy lifestyle at sunset

Awards & Honors

Top Doc NJ

Rheumatology

2016-2025

Exceptional Women in Medicine

Castle Connolly

2018-2025

Featured Top Doc

Philadelphia Magazine & New York Magazine

Healthcare Heroes Award

New Jersey - Education

2015

Burton L. Eichler Humanitarian Award

Winner

2016

Publications & Speaking

Published Books

Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World
Co-Editor/Author • Oxford University Press • 2020
Integrative Environmental Medicine
Co-Editor/Author • Weil Series, Oxford University Press • 2017

Speaking Engagements

TEDx Talk
"How to Protect your Kids from Toxic Chemicals"
Cleveland Clinic, Princeton University, Penn Medicine, Dupont Children's Hospital, Harvard Club, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Gordon Research Conference, Institute for Functional Medicine, A4M, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, South African Congress of Integrative Medicine, and more.

Editorial Contributions & Guest Appearances

  • Time Magazine
  • New York Times
  • U.S. News & World Report
  • Fox News NY
  • NewsNation
  • EverydayHealth.com
  • Healthline.com
  • Parade.com
  • Reframe.com
  • HealthCentral.com
  • Women's Running Magazine
  • Princeton Magazine
  • Grid Magazine
  • Healthy Living Magazine
  • Thrillist.com
  • Firstforwomen.com
  • WebMD
  • Good Housekeeping
  • Integrative and Complimentary Therapies
  • Breast Cancer Fund
  • Environmental Working Group
  • Women's Voices for the Earth
  • Cancer Schmancer (medical board advisor)