Reverse Heart Disease Naturally with Dr. Joel Kahn - Holistic Plastic Surgery Show #17
May 31, 2017
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Dr. Joel Kahn, Director of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity and clinical professor, is a leading expert in reversing heart disease naturally. He debunks the myth that genetics are to blame and emphasizes that lifestyle choices significantly impact heart health. Kahn showcases inspiring case studies where patients have transformed their health through plant-based diets and holistic approaches. He also highlights the alarming link between erectile dysfunction and heart disease, advocating for dietary changes and lifestyle improvements to promote better cardiovascular health.
Heart disease is largely preventable and reversible through lifestyle changes such as improved diet, exercise, and stress management.
A plant-based diet and community support significantly enhance individuals' ability to improve heart health and maintain healthier habits.
Deep dives
The Root Causes of Heart Disease
Heart disease is often mistakenly attributed to genetics and aging, but it is primarily influenced by lifestyle choices. Key factors contributing to heart disease include poor sleep, high levels of stress, lack of exercise, and an unhealthy diet. A holistic approach to health emphasizes that many heart-related conditions can be prevented or even reversed through changes in nutrition and lifestyle. This perspective challenges conventional treatments that rely heavily on medications and invasive procedures.
The Power of Plant-Based Diet
A plant-based diet plays a crucial role in preventing and reversing heart disease, as demonstrated through various patient success stories. Patients who have undergone significant lifestyle changes, such as adopting a vegan diet, have shown remarkable improvements in their heart health. For example, individuals with serious heart conditions have transformed their health through dietary changes, enabling them to resume activities like mountain climbing. This shift not only improves cardiac function but also serves as a preventive strategy against future heart problems.
Integrative Medicine and Holistic Practices
Integrative medicine combines traditional Western medical practices with holistic approaches, focusing on root causes rather than just symptoms. This methodology includes utilizing various aspects of health, such as nutrition, physical activity, and stress management, to provide comprehensive care. The effectiveness of integrative cardiology is supported by research showing that lifestyle changes can yield better outcomes than medications alone in managing heart disease. This approach empowers patients, encouraging them to take control of their health through informed choices.
Community Support and Education
Community support plays a vital role in helping individuals adopt healthier lifestyles and overcome dietary challenges. Support groups and educational resources can foster a sense of belonging and motivate participants to stick with their plant-based dietary changes. Real-life success stories from peers can inspire those struggling to believe in the potential for change and provide practical strategies for integrating healthier foods into their lives. Initiatives such as the Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group have proven effective in uniting individuals on similar health journeys, making the process more accessible and enjoyable.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One out of every 4 deaths every year, over 600,000 men and women, are attributed to this deadly condition. In our culture, we’ve been conditioned to blame heart attacks, hypertension, and coronary artery disease on genetics, or aging, or not seeing the doctor and taking the right medications.
It’s all a load of hooey.
You are causing your heart disease by not getting enough sleep, stressing too much, not exercising, and especially eating the wrong foods. And my next guest has made it his life’s mission to show you how to prevent and reverse heart disease using holistic means. He’s taken patients who are cardiac cripples- people who’ve had multiple bypass operations and been told by their doctors that it’s hopeless and to get their affairs in order- and completely reversed their heart disease so they are climbing mountains less than a year later. And he does this using the power of food and lifestyle.
He’s the doctor Big Pharma hates but you need to know.
And I’d love for you to meet him.
Please join me and America’s Healthy Heart Doc, Dr. Joel Kahn, as we reveal how to reverse heart disease naturally on the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show.
Links:
www.drjoelkahn.com
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