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Aug 9, 2019 • 23min

Protein as King? The Crown is Tarnished

I cringe when I get asked what protein I want on my salad, already heaped with beans. We have been led to believe that the more protein the better, particularly if it is grilled chicken. New data this week shows that diets low in methionine, a building block of proteins, influence metabolism in mice and humans and may assist cancer therapy (in mice). What foods are low in methionine? Plant foods, of course.
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Aug 2, 2019 • 26min

The Queen’s Report: Cut the Saturated Fat Foods

Today a scientific panel to the UK (with the Queen’s seal) published a 220 page report updating a 1994 report. Their review of the world literature concluded that butter, cheese, eggs and meats are NOT back. The 1994 recommendation to limit the % of calories from saturated fats remains at 10% or less in 2019. The risk of heart disease remains real and the preferred approach to substitute plant foods like beans for beef is the recommendation. Thank you, Queen.
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Jul 26, 2019 • 22min

3 New Reasons to Avoid Red Meat

I promise you: if red meat healed your health issues, I would report the science as it was. Yet, we know that increased red meat is associated with heart disease, cancer, diabetes and death. These past few weeks provided 3 more reasons to avoid red meat. These include the research on the meat rich Paleo diet and increased levels in the blood of TMAO. It also included more data about the concerning spread of the Lone Star tick and meat allergies. Finally, humans are not mice and we do not make neu5Gc. It turns out we have antibodies to neu5Gc from eating red meat from other species which is rich in neu5GC and creates inflammation and atherosclerosis. Overall, eat whole plant foods and your health will be protected.
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Jul 19, 2019 • 22min

Shocking News About Sexual Health: A New Therapy to Share

The first man on the moon, the first mile under 4 minutes, the first person to pull on a cow's udder and drink it (the last one is a classic Mel Brooks joke). It takes a pioneer to carve new territory in any field. Well how about the first researcher that took a shock wave device originally designed to break up rock hard kidney stones and put it on his own penis to see if blood and nerve growth would occur? Another pioneer. Indeed, this happened and the world is better for it as a new therapy of heart disease and erectile dysfunction was developed. The science of low intensity shock wave therapy is discussed this week. We offer GainsWAVE therapy at the Kahn Center on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Jul 12, 2019 • 24min

Shedding Light on Red Light Therapy: Photobiomodulation (PBM) Rocks!!

I am so excited to learn new ways to help people when the science is strong and the risks are low. A new area for me is photobiomodulation (PBM), also known as red light and near-infrared (NIR) infrared therapy. With over 3,000 studies on the science of this therapy, it is a hidden gem. And now the price has dropped so home units are available and reliable. Go to redtherapy.co and look at the 720 panel. There is a discount at check out using the code "drjkahn". To health
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Jul 5, 2019 • 21min

Let Freedom Ring: Avoiding NCDs is Possible

NCD is non-communicable diseases like heart attacks, diabetes type 2, Alzheimer's, cancer and such. They are the number 1 cause of death and disability. They are also very sensitive to lifestyle choices we make. Can we be FREE of NCDs and celebrate our independence from medication, surgeries, pain and suffering? Yes we can and this week we learn how on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Jun 28, 2019 • 20min

Nature vs Nurture: You Are in Charge of Your Health

Dr. Kahn gets asked so often by patients if they are "trapped" by a family history of disease, heart, cancer, dementia and such. New data this week is the topic and the majority of the risk of diseases like diabetes type 2 and others are in OUR control, not genetic control. The word is lifestyle medicine. Food choices, exercise choices, sleep patterns, stress management, social support, smoking or not, and love and joy are able to speak to our genetic material and favor health and longevity. This is a powerful discussion.
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Jun 21, 2019 • 20min

12 Minutes to Relieve Stress: Kirtan Kriya Meditation

Managing stress is very important for quality of life and optimal health. This week we discuss 3 strategies of meditation with most of the focus on the Kirtan Kriya Meditation or KKM. This technique is so simple to learn and more can be found at alzheimersprevention.org. Try it, practice it, teach and share it with others. In a sauna or not.
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Jun 14, 2019 • 22min

Dr. Lard No More: The Rise of Dr. Krauss

Once known as Dr. Lard, a prominent researcher Ronald Krauss, MD has been publishing data for several years that support eliminating meat, eggs, and dairy and replacing them with plant sources of food. Quite a turn around in Dr. Kahn's view. The studies are reviewed here including the recent white meat vs. red meat vs. plant food study in the news on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Jun 7, 2019 • 22min

What Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death in the USA?

There is some "good" news that is out but it is shocking for sure. The third leading cause of death overall in the USA is medical errors made in hospitals during treatment. Estimates from 200,000 to 400,000 deaths a year occur due to mistakes. Even more shocking is that the number of people seriously harmed that do not die may be 10-20 times higher! A brand new report suggests that number may have dropped to 161,000 deaths in the USA but still a gross and distressing number. If you can, stay out of hospitals. If you are in the hospital, have family members stay with you, even if overnight.

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