Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Dr. Joel Kahn
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Feb 8, 2019 • 22min

Using Aged Garlic for a Young Heart

Food chemistry is fascinating and practical. One of the most exciting examples is both the biochemistry of how garlic can be healthy and an actual therapy of some very important conditions. On this edition of Heart Doc VIP we discuss scientific studies showing aged garlic, a preparation that concentrates the antioxidant power of garlic, for heart, arthritis, and even gum disease. Dr. Kahn's advice, reach for the garlic in any form you can find.
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Feb 1, 2019 • 21min

Oh Canada: Friends to the North Speak Out

2019 is proving early on to be providing important guidelines and advice on eating for optimal health and an optimal planet. This week the risks of fried food and the benefits of whole foods are discussed. The key new topic is the 2019 Food Guidelines from Canada just released and providing a very balance view of how to feed your family to avoid chronic disease like diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer. The Canadians include a comment on alcohol intake. Have a listen
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Jan 25, 2019 • 21min

Eight Pillars of Support for Plant Diets

How do you pick a diet for yourself? Your family? Your business? Dr. Kahn is required to advise his patients on health based on the strongest evidence to prevent and reverse disease. It has to be a recommendation that promotes healthspan and possibly lifespan. This week, 8 Pillars of Support for a Plant Diet are presented. No other dietary pattern exists with the same support. Listen for more on this edition of Hear Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Jan 18, 2019 • 20min

Fighting Early Heart Disease with the PESA Study

The PESA study in Madrid is publishing some of the most interesting findings on how common silent artery disease is, who has it, how to detect it and what causes it. On this edition of Heart Doc VIP Dr. Kahn dives into the PESA data with a look at studies in 2015, 2017 and just this week. The new data confirms the importance of striving for 7-8 hours of sleep each night. It is a heart preventive habit.
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Jan 11, 2019 • 21min

Stand Up for Your Health

It is January and everyone is focused on a new commitment to health. How about Standuary? Taking 10-15 minutes and hour, or 5 mins every half hour, and get up, stand, move, shake, walk? It's called NEAT and Dr. Kahn talks about it this week. If you want to advance to a new level, consider a standing desk at home and in your office. They are sturdy and support optimal health. The science is reviewed for you to consider on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Jan 4, 2019 • 20min

The Best Diets 2019: US News and World Report Listing

This is one of Dr. Kahn's favorite discussions: who made the list, who got bruised and beaten and what are the differences? This annual tradition from the US News and World Report was just published. Who was on the panel? How did they evaluate the contenders? Which diets came in last? Which came in the top of their classes? For heart disease? Diabetes? Overall? Take a short and sweet listen on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Dec 28, 2018 • 22min

The Top 10 Diet Advances of 2018

Thank you for listening to this pea cast, we made it through 2018! I am grateful for the opportunity to treat and teach the detection and reversal of heart disease emphasizing longevity and optimal health. This final edition of 2018 reviews the top 10 scientific studies you should use to plant your health for 2019, one spoon and fork at a time. Wishing you a healthy and joyful 2019.
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Dec 21, 2018 • 21min

Sunshine on My Shoulder

From the beaches of Miami, a discussion of Dr. Kahn's recent trip to the largest anti-aging meeting of the year. What did he learn? And the health benefits of sunshine. Do you know what the sun does for us? Find out on this edition of Hear Doc VIP on Empower Radio. Happy New Year!
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Dec 14, 2018 • 23min

Meditate for a Better Brain

Do you have just 12 minutes a day to dedicate to your brain? Know anyone starting to have memory loss who might spend 12 minutes a day? New research on an ancient practice called the Kirtan, Kriya or KK from the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation in Tucson, Arizona had been published. This a tool you can learn quickly and use daily for your health. Dr. Kahn has been using it for years. Teach it to others. Learn more on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Dec 7, 2018 • 22min

How to Not AGE: Advanced Glycation End-Products

Sweetness is good quality in humans and a bad trait in hour red blood cells. This week we discuss the process of advanced glycation end-products or AGEs, a chemical reaction that literally AGEs you, your skin, your arteries, your nerves and your brain. How do we develop AGEs? From two pathways, one related to blood sugar and one to the method of cooking. Learn more from this pea cast and share a 5 stare review on iTunes.

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