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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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.
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.
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.
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.
May 31, 2019 • 22min
What to do When Science Conflicts Our View?
Is Diary Healthy? Dr. Kahn has a bias. Dr. Kahn thinks the data for consuming a whole food plant diet, organic if possible, is the optimal diet for the human population, the planet, and the rights of animals. What does he do when data is published suggested that his framework may not be accurate? This week a report suggested inadequate dairy may contribute to a significant number of cases of colorectal cancer. Dr. Kahn had many emails and calls about this. What to do when that data causes conflict? We will look honestly and openly at nutrition science on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
May 24, 2019 • 22min
Drop Heart Deaths 80%
This week Heart Doc VIP goes deep into Dr. Kahn's #1 passion, preventing heart attacks and fatal heart tragedies. We had one in Detroit this month and one is way too much when the plan and the data is clear: Test Not Guess. Listen and share this discussion of the data on heart imaging and labs and what happens when statins are added in to the mix.
May 17, 2019 • 23min
What to Know: GMO, Organic, and $2 Billion
The headlines were astounding. A couple in California were awarded a $2 billion award from Monsanto/Bayer. Why? Is there that strong a link between RoundUp, the major product made by Monsanto, and cancer and other forms of ill health. This week we dive deep into the terms GMO, non-GMO, and organic. What do they mean and how do you protect yourself.
May 10, 2019 • 24min
A Visit to PaleoFX: Why?
Last weekend Dr. Kahn was in Austin, Texas to visit his food truck (ATX Food Co. on Barton Springs Road) and to participate on a panel at the largest conference on the Paleo Diet. Why? This was not "his crowd" and he knows that certain members in the auditorium were not happy he was included. The discussion with other health care providers was animated but also revealing as to the difficulty getting credible information based in science. Paleo, not for Dr. Kahn, maybe not for anyone.
May 3, 2019 • 19min
The Fish You Should Let Get Away
Once upon a time, eating fish may have been healthy. In 2019, we live in a world where industrial pollutants in the water, air and in our food is a real health issue. A new study this week indicates an association between eating fish, persistent organic pollutant exposure, and early death. What can we do? What can we learn? How can we avoid and deal with this issue? Plants remain the best choice.
Apr 26, 2019 • 24min
The Longevity Paradox: Science or Shill?
The smash hit medical book of 2017 was The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven R. Gundry. Dr. Kahn took exception with the content and references and wrote an article critical of the book that went viral. He also debated Dr. Gundry on The Doctors Show and won outright. However, the book was on the NY Times Bestseller list for over 30 weeks and he made a fortune from dishonesty. Now he has a new book. Take a listen. Is this one any better? Beware.
