Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

You know when you have angina. Pressure. Tightness. Squeezing discomfort on exertion or cold. But what if no blockages are found? This week Dr. Kahn turns to diseases of small heart arteries. MVA and MINOCA are two important terms to know. He discusses why small arteries matter on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Happy Memorial Day! This week Dr. Kahn picks hot new research articles he posts to #KahnChronicle at drjoelkahn.com . Learn about garlic and sex, new blood pressure guidelines, and more timely topics on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

The COVIID-19 pandemic has been the number one priority for over a year now. Many have died. Missing from the conversation has been COVIID-19 survivors. Are they protected? This includes Dr. Kahn, who discusses the new science and a new test: T-Detect, being used at his heart clinic on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

New research and guidelines indicate the benefits of lowering sodium in our diet (salt is 40% sodium). This week Dr. Kahn reviews this new data and gives examples you can use in your home to succeed on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Do you feel better outside, barefoot, in the grass? You might be grounded to the Earth, also called Earthing. Scientific reports indicate potential advantages for sleep, pain, mood, inflammation, blood pressure, and blood clotting.  If nothing else, get your feet on the grass this summer. Happy Mother's Day from Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

A long believer in "food as medicine," Dr. Kahn reveals 4 foods he adds to his diet daily and why. New science supports these 4 foods. You may up your health by adding on these healthy choices. Learn more on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Understanding inflammation is understanding health. This week Dr. Kahn discusses a new study linking low inflammation to super longevity. Tips on how to measure and control inflammation with food, sleep, oral health, fitness, and supplements on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Such a simple question but a challenge to answer. This week Dr. Kahn addresses a common question at the Kahn Center, How Am I Doing? This question is often wrapped in fear and anxiety about the future. A checklist for assessing your health as a heart patient is the focus of this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Glutathione is a simple molecule in every cell in the body and is known as the Master Antioxidant. This week Dr. Kahn reviews what glutathione is, how to boost it, and how to measure it. A new pilot study in the elderly indicates the potential to reverse aging with glutathione on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio. For more information about glutathione and the pilot study discussed in...

Are you a SMuRF? Standard Modifiable Risk Factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and others. This week, Dr. Kahn discussed new data that heart attack victims that are SMuRF-less suffer more complications and death. Why? Inadequate testing and treatment. He emphasizes the lab work you must ask for to know the real status of your heart risk before you suffer a heart event.  Learn more o...

Are all vitamins just expensive urine? This week Dr. Kahn reports on new data indicating the vitamin CoQ10 may slash heart deaths in half in persons with high blood pressure. This is in addition to congestive failure, migraines, and gum health benefits. 

Fad diets abound and the One Meal a Day Diet (OMAD) is getting attention since a book was published in 2009. This week Dr. Kahn reviews the rationale and science of eating just one meal a day. He will be discussing this one The Doctors Show later this month.

One of the hottest topics in the last 20 years is whether replacing female hormones at menopause help or harm women. Specifically, does hormone replacement therapy protect the heart? This week, Dr. Kahn discusses a new article that outlines the latest data to consider during International Women's Week. View the full article discussed here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33619206/

Does it matter for your kidney health whether you eat a meat vs. plant diet? This week Dr. Kahn discusses research on preventing and treating kidney disease and hypertension. Practical advice is shared but always work with your medical team.

We are alive because our genes provide instructions on which proteins to make and when. But how? This week Dr. Kahn sneaks in a new paper on fitness and artery health but reminds us of the miracle of our genetic code. You will learn how much DNA we share with primates, urchins, and bananas on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Two new studies this week point out how tough understanding nutrition science can be. Do eggs cause early death? Is zinc and vitamin c useless in Covid? Dr. Kahn discusses what their studies mean and how to analyze headlines.  

What goes on with blood flow below the belly button? Peripheral arterial disease or PAD is common and occurs alone or with heart disease. This week Dr. Kahn discusses different types of blockages in arteries coming off the aorta, how they develop, and how they are treated. Prevention is the key at Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.  

Welcome back! This week Dr. Kahn races through a series of health ideas to help you thrive, what he calls a potpourri of health. From omega-3 to mercury to stress techniques to the Green Med Diet. You will learn and enjoy. Check out synchronicityhempoil.com  and use the savings code Kahn20 to save at checkout. 

Do you know in-depth your sleep quality? Your heart rate? Your heart rate variability? Want to improve them and lower stress? This week Dr. Kahn reviews the wearables he is trying and using at the Kahn Center on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio. Receive 10% off the Apollo Neuro band by clicking here .

Why is it important to be fit snd strong? This week, Dr. Kahn discusses what cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is snd why it matters so much. He then described 4 ways to measure your CRF at home. Set a goal to increase your CRF in 2021 on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

You are eating well, sleeping, and working out but you can't drop that last 20 pounds. Could it be plastics in your life and in your body? This week, Dr. Kahn reviews the role of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (xenoestrogens) on health and disease. Strategies to avoid them are reviewed. Living a low plastic life is essential. Learn more on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

The heart beats about 100,000 times a day in an organized pattern called sinus rhythm. Often, there are premature or ectopic beats that can be distressing. Dr. Kahn discusses ectopic heartbeats, palpitations, and natural therapies he uses at the Kahn Center are discussed on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

The science of COVID-19 dominated 2020, but there were essential heart studies too. The most important one is being ignored, the Ischemia Trial. Dr. Kahn closes out 2020 by discussing what you should know about the trial. He stresses the power of a second opinion consult, something he performs regularly at the Kahn Center.  Wishing you a Happy New Year from Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio!

Happy holidays! 2020 is drawing to a close with hopeful advances in cholesterol control. Dr. Kahn reviews brand new data on a cholesterol drug about to be approved by the FDA. He also discusses the other options when medications are needed. Inclisiran is the latest addition to the choices for achieving safe and low cholesterol on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

How do you know if your arteries are progressing in a youthful pattern or are aging at an accelerated rate? The heart calcium CT scan is important once but involves radiation. This week Dr. Kahn discusses how he uses a special digital ultrasound of the carotid arteries (CIMT) at the Kahn Center. Cases of age reversal are presented. You can track your plaque safely. Learn more on this edition of He...