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Heart Doc VIP with 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.

Copyright: © Dr. Joel Kahn

Latest Episodes:

Bonus: In Conversation with Brave Cardiologist Peter McCullough, MD Nov 01, 2024

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In this special bonus episode, Dr. Joel Kahn interviews the renowned Dr. Peter McCullough, MD, a prominent cardiologist who has shifted from a distinguished academic career to become a global advocate for academic transparency in medicine.

Dr. McCullough shares insights on his work surrounding the pandemic, transparency, and the importance of informed discourse in healthcare.

Nutrition and Fitness for Longevity: What is New? Oct 29, 2024

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In this episode, Dr. Kahn explores the latest research on key habits for a longer, healthier life, emphasizing the role of nutrition and fitness. He dives into fresh findings that highlight the benefits of plant-based diets, particularly when meals are timed earlier in the day.

Dr. Kahn also navigates the dynamic world of fitness, covering various forms from swimming and dancing to high-intensity interval training. With insights on exercise intensity and balance, he offers practical tips for maximizing health at any age.

As always, this episode is sponsored by igennus.com and their Super B Complex. Listeners can enjoy a discount with the code DrKahn.

Are Humans More Like Rabbits or Dogs? Understanding How Plaques Form in Our Bodies Oct 22, 2024

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Welcome back to Heart Doc VIP! This week, Dr. Joel Kahn revisits his work with William Roberts, MD, the world's most experienced cardiac pathologist, to explore a fascinating question: Are humans biologically closer to plant-eating species like rabbits or omnivores like dogs? This thought-provoking discussion could influence your dietary choices for better heart health.

In addition, Dr. Kahn covers mini-topics, including the benefits of standing, arjuna bark extract for cardiac health, heart disease in firefighters, and the critical role of vitamin D in overall wellness.

Special thanks to igennus.com — use discount code DrKahn for high-quality supplements!

Should You Be Concerned About Contrast MRI Scans? Oct 15, 2024

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In this episode, Dr. Kahn dives into the hot topic of contrast MRI scans and whether you need to worry about gadolinium and its potential risks, like systemic fibrosis. He also covers a range of mini-topics, including the connection between severe Covid and future heart risk, the impact of soda on heart health, and how a plant-based diet can support urological health.

Plus, learn about the link between loneliness and dementia, cell phones and heart issues, and why benfotiamine may help protect against harmful AGEs.

Special thanks to igennus.com—use code DrKahn for a discount on products like Ashwagandha+. Don't forget, you can grab benfotiamine here: Mega Benfotiamine Capsules.

Why Tracking Your Plaque Could Save Your Life: The Science Behind Heart Health Oct 08, 2024

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In this week's episode of *Heart Doc VIP*, Dr. Joel Kahn begins by expressing heartfelt concern for those affected by the recent and upcoming hurricanes, hoping everyone finds safety and shelter during such difficult times.

The mini topics this week include a look at heart disease in women, the harmful effects of toxic plastic (PFOS) on sleep, and the importance of plant chemicals called phytonutrients—specifically polyphenols and carotenoids.

The main focus is an important new study examining carotid and heart plaque in asymptomatic individuals, with an average age of 69, and how it affected their survival over a 12-year period. Dr. Kahn discusses a subgroup whose worsening plaque put them at the highest risk, emphasizing the importance of Omega-3s in plaque prevention—something that's been a focus at the Kahn Center since 2015. You can read more about this topic in the article linked below.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Igennus. Use discount code *DrKahn* at checkout for 20% off your next purchase at igennus.com.

Read more about plaque prevention here: What Do I Do with My High Coronary Calcium CT Results?

Bonus Episode: Yoga and the Heart with Jonny Kest Oct 04, 2024

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Join Dr. Joel Kahn for a special bonus episode featuring world-renowned yogi Jonny Kest, Director of Yoga for Lifetime Fitness.

Together, they explore the powerful connection between yoga and heart health, and how incorporating mindful practices can benefit your cardiovascular system.

Tune in, breathe deep, and discover the heart-healthy benefits of yoga.

How Nick Ate 720 Eggs in a Month and Dropped His Cholesterol Oct 01, 2024

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Thanks to igennus.com for offering a 20% discount on vegan omega-3 with astaxanthin, used at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. Use code DrKahn at checkout.

This week, Dr. Kahn covers a variety of mini-topics, including how soil, water, and air toxins, as well as food packaging, impact health and disease. He also introduces the Body Roundness Index.

On the topic of brain health, he shares that drinking more tea, and eating dark chocolate and berries, may help prevent dementia. Plus, collagen powder could promote bone health, and cafestol in coffee may help with weight management.

The main focus returns to cardiometabolic health—a state that only 7% of Americans achieve. Dr. Kahn discusses last week's Senate session, which explored banning toxic chemicals from our food supply, particularly those aimed at children.

He also reviews headlines on whether cholesterol truly matters, along with a fascinating new hormone discovered this year that may explain why, in some individuals, a higher cholesterol diet doesn't necessarily raise blood cholesterol levels. Enjoy!

The Nutrient 95% of People Are Missing—and How It Can Save Your Heart Sep 24, 2024

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This week, Dr. Kahn dives into a critical but often overlooked nutrient: fiber. Learn how getting enough fiber from whole plant foods can drastically lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes—plus why animal products won't cut it. Dr. Kahn also touches on his 48 years of living plant-based and why it's more important than ever.

Dr. Kahn also welcomes back igennus.com and shares a discount code, DrKahn, for their SuperB12Complex and other great products.

In this episode, mini-topics include contentment and heart health, lowering inflammation with colchicine, the MIND diet's impact on brain health, creatine for vegans, and how coffee, tea, and even metals like cadmium affect your heart.

How Your Blood Sugar and Food Choices Harm Your Body: AGEs Sep 17, 2024

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This week, Dr. Kahn introduces a new sponsor, igennus.com, with a 20% off discount using code DrKahn. He and Mrs. Kahn have been enjoying their products, especially the vegan collagen powder.

In the mini-topics, Dr. Kahn touches on how the health of parents influences their children, the increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation, and the new sleep apnea monitoring feature on the Apple Watch 10. He also discusses the benefits of raw vegetables, the role of physical activity in longevity, and the nutritional value of basil seeds.

The main focus is on advanced glycation end products, or AGEs—what they are, how we're exposed to them, and the damage they cause. A new study highlights how elevated levels, even in young people, can negatively impact arterial health. Once again, plant-based diets prove to be a powerful tool for wellness.

Why I Swear by This Plant-Based Milk: My Go-To for Heart Health Sep 10, 2024

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In this episode of Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn is back in London, attending the ESC meeting, where he dives into a headline-making report about three lab tests that can predict a 30-year heart risk in women (and men too!).

He also explores several key health topics, including microplastics in the brain, PFAS exposure during pregnancy, the best time to take blood pressure medications, micronutrient deficiencies, cholesterol in young people, the benefits of cruciferous vegetables for blood pressure, cell phone use and heart disease, low-carb diets and diabetes risk, colchicine for heart disease, and the dangers of stopping statins. Plus, he shares a multivitamin that might help with nutrient deficiencies, which you can check out here.

In the second half, Dr. Kahn talks about his go-to choice for organic soy milk and shares two recently published studies that explain why it's the top pick in the Kahn household.

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