Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn
Dr. Joel Kahn
Join Dr. Joel Kahn, the internationally recognized heart doctor, as he brings his unique blend of Eastern and Western medicine to Heart Doc VIP, the podcast that empowers you to take charge of your health. With a focus on the wellness of mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Kahn delves into the latest research and interviews leading experts in the health and wellness space, including Health Heroes who share their inspiring journeys to wellness.
Each episode of Heart Doc VIP provides listeners with practical advice and tools to help them live their best lives. Dr. Kahn doesn't shy away from controversial topics and is not afraid to take on the giants and expose lies, follies, and confusion in the health industry. With his extensive knowledge and experience, he guides listeners through the maze of conflicting information to help them make informed decisions about their health.
So if you're ready to feel better, look better, and live better, join Dr. Joel Kahn on Heart Doc VIP, the podcast that's changing the way we think about health and wellness.
Each episode of Heart Doc VIP provides listeners with practical advice and tools to help them live their best lives. Dr. Kahn doesn't shy away from controversial topics and is not afraid to take on the giants and expose lies, follies, and confusion in the health industry. With his extensive knowledge and experience, he guides listeners through the maze of conflicting information to help them make informed decisions about their health.
So if you're ready to feel better, look better, and live better, join Dr. Joel Kahn on Heart Doc VIP, the podcast that's changing the way we think about health and wellness.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 25min
Reversing Atherosclerosis: New Studies Show Hope for Heart Health
In last week's podcast, it was discussed how the Western medical system is failing to detect silent atherosclerosis using certain screening tests. However, this week's episode offers some hope as Dr. Kahn shares two new studies that show atherosclerosis can actually be reversed. The first study utilized a combination of injections and oral agents to achieve intensive medical therapy, resulting in a significant reduction in "soft" plaque components within the heart disease after just 1.5 years. In the second study, a natural supplement called berberine was used to shrink carotid plaque and lower TMAO levels. Dr. Kahn offers this supplement in his clinic and online store at kahnlongevitycenter.gethealthy.store. Additionally, the episode touches on the importance of saying no to salt, added sugar, and alcohol, as well as the Diabetes Regression and Remission Study, which is accepting Type 2 Diabetics interested in the 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Diet program from L-Nutra.
Apr 7, 2023 • 24min
The Silent Threat to Your Heart Health - New Study Findings and Optimal Diet Tips for Menopause and Brain Health
Join Dr. Kahn in this episode as he introduces two exciting projects at the Kahn Center: the 24-hour ambulatory Bio-Beat patch from Israel and the Prolon Diabetes Remission and Reversal Program. To participate, call the office at 248-731-7412 and learn more. The episode covers the optimal diet for health, including new data and its impact on menopause and brain health in women. Additionally, Dr. Kahn discusses the advantages of hormone replacement therapy when started early for brain health. The main topic of this episode is a crucial new study from Denmark. The study tested "healthy people", men, and women over the age of 40, with coronary CT angiography. The findings were shocking: 46% had silent heart disease, and their risk of heart attack was as much as 12 times higher than those without the condition. Tune in to Episode 298 to learn more about this groundbreaking study.
Mar 31, 2023 • 27min
Nuts: The Heart-Healthy Snack (with GG-Pure Data Insights)
Whole nuts are a good source of fiber and nutrients, but are they heart-healthy? Many studies relate nut intake and longevity, including the famous Seventh Day Adventist studies from Loma Linda, California. This week, Dr. Kahn shares three studies on nuts: one that shows improved heart health, one that shows a healthier gut leading to heart health, and one that shows resistance to frailty with aging. He makes a compelling case to eat nuts most or all days. Dr. Kahn also discusses the 30-second sit-stand test that you should try, which can be found at cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Assessment-30Sec-508.pdf. Finally, he reviews three papers on why adding GG-Pure or Xtend-Quinol from www.xtend-life.com may protect against insulin resistance when taking a statin cholesterol medication.
Mar 24, 2023 • 27min
Saving the Lives of Women: How the Mediterranean Diet Helps
To say that "Food is Medicine" is an important concept is an understatement. The rest of the message, that "Food Can Be Poison," is seen every day at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. This week, Dr. Kahn focuses on new data that shows adhering to the Mediterranean (MED) diet lowers the risk of a wide range of heart diseases in women based on a large new study. There is no doubt that this is true for men too. The MED Diet is contrasted with Dr. Longo's Longevity Diet and the true Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet. The traditional site to learn more about the MED diet (www.oldwayspt.org) is also discussed as a resource.
Mar 17, 2023 • 26min
The American College of Cardiology Meeting: Nexlotol, Push Ablation and More!
Thank you for your support during the Reversing Heart Disease Summit. The event has now concluded, but you can still view the content by registering and purchasing the videos, transcripts, and audio files, which you can keep forever. Click Here for more information. This week, Dr. Kahn is focusing on exciting new results announced at the American College of Cardiology. A new oral cholesterol medication (PCKS9 inhibitor) from Merck looks very promising, and there is a buzz around a new strategy for Afib ablation. However, the biggest ripple was caused by an outcomes study of a non-statin medication called bempedoic acid or Nexletol in patients who are unable to take statins. This study is a great victory for providing more tools in the toolbox of advanced heart care.
Mar 10, 2023 • 26min
Celebrating the Sweet Success of Erythritol Heart Research
The Reversing Heart Disease Summit has an encore this week. If you missed any or all of it, register and listen now. It has been a smash hit, but there is one more chance to learn with Dr. Kahn, Dr. Fuhrman, and guests. Click Here To Register. This week at Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Kahn reports back from his Michigan office on great news about a cholesterol-lowering medicine called bempadoic acid, and on vegan vs. keto diets and their impact on the planet. The main focus is the new report suggesting that a non-nutritive sweetener called erythritol, which is made in the body but also used as an additive in many foods, may be related to heart disease and cause blood to clot. The amount of erythritol found in many keto-friendly foods meets or exceeds the amount used in healthy human volunteers, suggesting it may play a role in excessive clotting. There will be many more studies on this exciting new topic.
Mar 3, 2023 • 23min
LDL-Cholesterol: Does It Matter? Check Your Heart Calcium Score to Find Out!
The Reverse Heart Disease Naturally Summit is currently underway, but there's still time to register and access 51 amazing interviews. Join Dr. Kahn and co-host Joel Fuhrman, MD, for this incredible free online event. Click Here to Register In this week's episode, Dr. Kahn discusses the topics of sleep and longevity, the risks of skipping breakfast, and the impact of daily cannabis use on heart disease. He then focuses on new research that evaluates the role of LDL-cholesterol levels in predicting future heart attacks. It turns out that this depends on the coronary artery calcium score of the heart. If your score is zero, therapy with medications may not provide benefits in the short term. Tune in to learn more.
Feb 24, 2023 • 25min
Do You Need to Eat Muscle to Build Muscle? No, Eat Plants
Dr. Kahn requests that you "Register now for the Reverse Heart Disease Naturally" Summit and learn with me, Dr. Joel Furhman, and more than 40 other world health experts". [CLICK HERE] to sign up. This week Dr. Kahn discusses if it is really true that to "build muscle you need to eat muscle". He quotes the literature that indicates that plant-based protein is healthier and supports healthy muscle growth if you do the hard work of gym time. He highlights vegan bodybuilders Nimai Delgado and Robert Cheeke. Robert Cheeke gained over 100 lbs. of muscle by spending time in the gym eating a clean plant diet without any supplements with only 10-15% of his 3,000 daily calories from protein sources like beans. Dr. Kahn disagrees strongly that to "build muscle you need to eat muscle". Maybe tofu, but not muscle.
Feb 17, 2023 • 26min
A New Paradigm for Stable Coronary Artery Disease
The online summit "Reversing Heart Disease Naturally" is about to begin on 2/28/23 and you can sign up here today. This week Dr. Kahn takes on 3 topics including intermittent fasting, alcohol and the brain, and a "New Paradigm" for stable coronary artery disease (CAD). He discusses data that not all angina chest pain is from narrowed large arteries and not all angina responds to stents and bypass surgery. A more comprehensive and measured approach is described that will avoid invasive procedures in many patients.
Feb 10, 2023 • 27min
Eggs and Cholesterol: Joe Rogan and TMAO Science You Must Know
The news was buzzing when Joe Rogan went on Instagram bashing the idea that eggs can cause clotting. Was he right? This week, Dr. Kahn discussed the science of egg yolk, red meat, choline supplements, TMAO levels, and platelet clumping. We simply do not know if eggs and meats cause clotting, but they do cause heart disease. He reviews studies posted at pcrm.org on the topic including the risk of diabetes. Related to the topic, Dr. Kahn addresses a new study showing the benefits of a lifelong low LDL cholesterol and emphasizes adopting a healthy lifestyle early in life. ANNOUNCEMENT: You can now go to drtalks.com and scroll down the Summit Calendar to find and sign up for the Reverse Heart Disease Summit. Sign up now and it starts February 28, 2023.
