Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Episode 438: The Mind-Heart Connection (Featuring Transcendental Meditation)
Jun 10, 2025
Explore the fascinating link between mind and heart health with insights on Transcendental Meditation's benefits for high-risk patients. Discover how hope positively impacts heart patients and new findings on statins not worsening depression. Learn about mindful eating, which promotes plant-based diets and healthier habits. Delve into the benefits of beans, olive oil, and the Portfolio Diet for reducing heart disease risks. Plus, insights on cutting-edge treatments like Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and the use of Pycnogenol for skin health.
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TPE May Reverse Aging With Caution
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) may reverse biological aging but is costly and not insurance-covered.
- Consider TPE cautiously, as treatments can cost over $25,000 and require multiple sessions.
Eat Beans for Heart Health
- Eat a cup daily of chickpeas or black beans to improve cholesterol and reduce inflammation.
- These legumes support gut health, are affordable, and boost metabolic health naturally.
Portfolio Diet Lowers Mortality Risk
- Following the portfolio diet lowers cardiovascular mortality and overall death risk.
- This plant-rich, cholesterol-lowering diet combines fiber, nuts, seeds, and phytosterols effectively.