Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

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 reviewe...

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 thi...

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.

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!

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....

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...

Ever heard of TMAO? Have you had your blood level measured? You can at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity and it is an important advance in heart evaluation and care. This edition we talk in depth about TMAO, how it forms, how it can be lowered, and the fishy business of fish as a source of TMAO. Plants rule the health world once again on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

So many overeat over the Thanksgiving Day weekend but can you eat too much and still be deficient in some vital nutrients? Can you be low in vitamin D and omega-3, not found in turkey or stuffing? Will you be healthier if you supplement routinely with vitamins like D3 and omega-3? There are a number of huge studies on this topic just published that we will review and translate as to what that mean...

On this edition of Heart Doc VIP, a discussion of new guidelines from the recent American Heart Association annual meeting is the focus. The key hot topics are 1. Do we treat patients over age 75? 2. Do we use only high dose medications or can we personalize therapy? 3. Is there a role for medications other than "statins"? What is the role of coronary artery calcium CT scans? And as a bonus, new d...

A new word for you to use: senolytic agents, also called senotherapeutics. Agents that prevent senility. This area of integrative research is a very active focus as aging is the number one cause of disease and death. This week 3 new areas of hopeful research that can be approached with whole foods (think strawberries) or targeted supplements is reviewed. Bottom line: eat your fruits and vegetables...

In the United States alone there are 80 million people suffering from blood pressure. Of most concern is that up to 20% may not even know they have it as they have not been checked in a long time. What if you do know you have high blood pressure? Are you trapped on medication forever? Maybe not. Listen to this weeks "pea-cast" and get a dozen tips on how to reverse your heart disease at its root c...

Dr. Kahn would not wish advanced congestive heart failure (CHF) on his worst enemy (not many of them) but as an integrative cardiologist, he loves the challenge of diagnosing, treating, and reversing CHF. Yes reversing. This week he explores the what, why, where, how and how not to deal with a very serious disease that has many non-traditional therapies. Share this with anyone you know suffering f...

Should you exercise? Yes! The science of exercise has documented benefits for over 50 years but we keep learning the nuances of optimal fitness. This edition will explore the benefits of exercise, the role of the Tabata or HIIT protocols the U shaped curve of exercise, and the role of NEAT or fidgeting. This would be a great time to stand up, take a walk or run, or use a standing treadmill desk.

Is the answer to the fountain of youth NO or NR? Nicotinamide riboside or NR is getting a lot of attention. The science is mainly in animal studies but a few human ones exist. Can it help us live longer or better? Can we add it to a longevity Blue Zones lifestyle and gain even more? Is it a "mimetic" to garner the health advantages of fasting or calorie restriction? These questions and more are th...

Why is this edition of the pea cast a few days late? Listen in and learn but it is Joe Rogan's fault! Dr. Kahn discusses fast food, fake news, an amazing visit to LA to meet Larry King, Joe Rogan and Bassem Youssef, and a host of other topics. You won't want to miss this discussion.

Your genes load the gun but your lifestyle pulls the trigger of illness. Yet, genes may be 20% of the risk of developing heart disease, the #1 killer of men and women. This episode dives into genetic testing for heart disease as practiced at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. If you have "bad" genes, get a great lifestyle. If you have good genes, get a great lifestyle too!

It's a tough week if you read the web. Reports all over the internet claim full fat dairy three times a day is good for your heart. That is the PURE study. Some question whether it is pure BS but it has big numbers and tells people what they want to hear about ice cream. Then, a cardiologist in San Diego has an editorial in the Houston Chronicle saying eat more meat to prevent heart disease. Is it...

The word stent is only used in cardiology circles but these small devices are used to treat well over a million people every year. For over a decade, stents have largely replaced using a balloon alone to unblock arteries (called PTCA). The history of stents is interesting and the proper use of stents is controversial. Everyone should know some information about stents and then work very hard to av...

A new report from the CDC says we are not reaching an important group of middle aged persons and 75,000 a year are dying needlessly in the USA alone. The basics remain no smoking, exercising, a quality diet rich in whole plant foods, sleep, and stress management. This week we go in more depth about some hidden secrets that cause heart disease and finish we two big recommendations to improve your h...

One of the most important decisions in the determination of symptoms as heart burn (GI) versus angina (cardiac and serious). This week we discuss the features of heart vs. GI symptoms, what to do, when to call, and when to go to the ER. Angina is a symptom of the #1 killer in the Western world, coronary heart disease, and must be dealt with aggressively. Share with your loved ones.

Who isn't stressed? Everyone has their share at every level of life. A method to cope with stress is the key and meditation has so much evidence to support it as a useful tool. TM, KKM, and MBSR are an alphabet soup but are 3 methods with scientific support for healing and health properties. Even the ability to promote a longer life, a lower risk of heart attack, and less depression and anxiety. Y...

You may take your mouth and teeth for granted except for 1-2 visits for the dentist a year but in fact, your mouth is alive and teeming with good and unhealthy bacteria. The mouth is often overlooked as a source of disease and inflammation and can effect your blood vessels. The association with cardiovascular disease is strong. Dr. Kahn will talk about his journey with advanced dental care and why...

After 4 years, Dr. Kahn's smash hit book, Dead Execs Don't Get Bonuses, has been released in a revised edition, just this week. It is updated and now published by a well respected publisher to make it even easier to reach millions. It lays out how to get checked the right way to avoid being a deadly statistic. The mantra is "test not guess" but what tests to ask for? It's all spelled out win a cle...

The topics of ECG, Echo and Stress Testing was previously covered but now let's turn to a "hot" topic: nuclear cardiology. Dr. Kahn's roots go way over 30 years ago to training making pictures of heart blood flow and strength and participated some major advances in this field. All these years later you may still be asked to undergo a nuclear cardiology scan. Therefore, lets discuss what they are,...

It may seem radical to talk about your toothpaste and deodorant, but the nearly 100,000 industrial chemicals created in the last century area part of the struggle we are having with your health. A new study in pregnant women is discussed. The role of BPA, triclosan, bromides, RoundUp and other toxicants are the focus. Strategies to boost your bodies defenses and switching out products ( ewg.org an...