

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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Aug 30, 2019 • 23min
Aspirin or Not? That Is the Question
Take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning. How can that be bad advice? Massive new data has been published showing the habit of a low dose aspirin daily may do more harm than good for most who have never had a heart attack, bypass, stent, stroke, or leg vascular procedures. Dr. Kahn will fill you in on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Aug 23, 2019 • 21min
A Trip to Dr. Phil: Methanol Poisoning
This week Dr. Kahn made a 24 hour trip to Hollywood to tape a repeat appearance on the Dr. Phil show (#1 daytime show in the US). On this episode Dr. Kahn will share what he learned about counterfeit alcohol. What steps should you take before traveling outside your home country? What are the risks? What precautions can you take? Find out on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio!

Aug 16, 2019 • 26min
What Is the Most Common Missing Nutrient?
At the Kahn Center patients have extensive nutrition testing. The most common missing nutrient is...Omega-s long chain fatty acids like EPA and DHA. Are you deficient? It is likely and you can be tested. The cleaning source of raising your blood and tissue levels is to adopt a daily habit of 2 tablespoons a day of ground flaxseed while lowering or eliminating added oils.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.