Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Have you heard of a documentary called the Magic Pill? How eating more fat and less fruit can heal autism, cholesterol issues, diabetes, and obesity? These are the examples given in the film populated by a few doctors, authors, and a celebrity chef with handsome eyes. But is it real? Is it the Magic Pill to eat more fat? Or is it the Magic Kill Pill? Listen and learn on this edition of Heart Doc V...

Dr. Kahn looks at two studies that made major headlines in the last 6 months, both suggesting that vitamins are a waste of money. Also, are medical journals benefiting from the success of pharmaceutical companies as opposed to natural therapies? Do journals take millions of dollars from drug companies? Were the studies of good quality? Is there any new data? Dr. Kahn dives deep to find reasonable...

In this weeks discussion a surprising new article by 4 prominent leaders in nutrition join forces to reach consensus on one aspect of nutrition and health: which fats are preferred. The data goes back over 60 years and a kind shout out to Ancel Keys, Ph. D. is provided by some former (and off base) critics. We are inching towards the realization that largely or solely plant diets are the best (and...

Chelation Therapy means "the claw" in Latin and refers to chemicals that may trap and remove toxins like lead and mercury from the body. Does Chelation Therapy also make heart arteries younger and cleaner? The data is growing that it does but an interesting patient today in the Kahn Center has me scratching my head. Take a listen.

The critical role of having a community is put into focus with a discussion of Roseto, Pennsylvania and the famous Roseto Effect. Alas, now a memory of modern life. In addition, two new research studies indicate that feeling lonely and living life without a partner are associated with adverse health effects for a variety of heart disease. Groups like the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group, faith...

The news this week from Johns Hopkins University was that erectile dysfunction (ED) in men doubled the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or even a heart death. It is a clue NOT to be ignored. In fact, other studies have identified a risk much higher, even 50X higher, if ED is present. It may be the clue that saves a life so if you have or know anyone with ED, have them get the advanced cardiov...

The word is that vitamins are a waste. Wait! How about a vitamin that saves lives? Reduces a serious heart disorder Congestive Heart Failure? Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol? Before you pitch your vitamin bottles, take a listen to the news on CoQ10.

The number one cause of death in the world relates to elevated blood pressure which is a shocking statistic. How do you know your risk? The best way is to monitor your blood pressure at home AND a 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor. This can tell if you have normal, elevated, white coat or masked hypertension. It can also tell if you blood pressure DIPS normally at night. You will learn mor...

Whether it is athletes like Lebron James, Hollywood stars like Halle Barry, or some doctor like Joseph Mercola, MD, the ketogenic diet is a hot version of the Atkins Diet. What is it? Is there much science? Is it safe? Is there a safer version? Should you try it? These questions and more are the topic of this edition of Heart Doc VIP. Happy Holidays!

Although hard to define, inflammation is the flame that can burn up your health. It contributes to diseases like heart attacks, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. This episode talks about what it is, how to measure it, acute vs. chronic, new data on whether it really matters, and what to do about it. Like a firehose, use your lifestyle to snuff it out.

In the news this month, the headlines are announcing that a high intake of eggs are safe for diabetic patients. This contradicts a decade of research showing risk and harm to type 2 diabetics eating eggs. Is the new data reliable? What about the older data that extended to heart disease, cancer, and death from any cause? Do these serious conditions go up with diets high in eggs? The newest data is...

Why would a heart doctor report on fertility? Because diet, toxins, stress and cell phones can impact the rates of successful pregnancy AND the health of other organs including the heart. This week a new study from Australia on diet and conception is the focus. Listen and share with others. Research ewg.org and thrivemarket.com and visit please drjoelkahn.com . To health!

For thousands of years alcoholic beverages have been part of our culture. Even this year, supportive data were published and made headlines. Now a massive study questions if you should go beyond the first drink more than 5-6 times a week. This is an important consideration. Complete abstinence from alcohol is a growing trend and here is a reason why.

In the past few weeks the discussion on stress testing and EKGs created a lot of positive feedback for more. This edition: echocardiography, the special name for ultrasounds of the heart. Why, how, what types, what uses. This amazing application of technology used first in industry and now in medical care for the last 40 years is a stunning achievement. After listening to this segment you will kno...

You probably have had an ECG or electrocardiogram. But why? What can this simple test tell you? Can you learn about your heart on a simple piece of paper? This week on Heart Doc VIP you'll learn the history of recording electricity in the heart from 100 years ago to now, wanders through Ann Arbor, Michigan, and ends up with you understanding how your heart work.

One of the basic procedures recommended by heart doctors is a stress test on a treadmill. This week you will learn some of the ins and outs of this test, how it can be coupled with an echo or nuclear scan, and how it can be done in people not able to walk the treadmill well. This information can help you and your loved ones make better choices for your health.

There is so much controversy about dietary fats, healthy or not. The reality is almost all food contains some calories from fats, but there are huge differences in the amount and type and whether they are derived from animal or plant origin. But doctor, how about just one fatty meal? Please? New data provides shocking data on what happens to arteries, red blood cells, and inflammation release call...

We all want to make food choices that favor health for our families and ourselves. Is the issue of GMO, Monsanto, Glyphosate, and RoundUp and issues worth learning about? How much RoundUp is being used in agriculture and what does it appear to be doing to our health? This week Dr. Kahn tries to answer these questions. Check out ewg.org for the Dirty Dozen list as a reference. And consider restore4...

Stress is the "elephant" in the exam room of most visits to a doctor. It results in pains, poor habits, poor sleep and other outcomes, and often the Rx is a pill not a tool for stress control. You cannot avoid stress but you can manage it. This week we review methods to preempt and control stress in ways that are easy to learn and use. They can be shared with children too. Enjoy this episode and s...

A common fear is the beginnings of memory loss and the slide into dementia. Two books were published in late 2017 with plans to prevent this problem. However, the two programs were as different as they were similar (everyone loves sleep and exercise). Learn Dr. Kahn's view on how to protect your brain throughout your lifetime on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

In the news is that protein powders you may be using in your smoothie may be laced with heavy metals like mercury, cadmium arsenic and lead. What are heavy metals? Where do they come from? How do you measure them? What can you do to eliminate them with food? Sweat? Supplements? Chelation? There is a lot to learn this week to protect your health. Listen and share with your friends and family.

Type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed at an explosive rate and is usually linked to obesity. But what diet favors a high blood sugar? What diet returns blood sugar to normal ranges? The headlines will leave you confused so we turn to the science of the percentage of fat in the diet short term and long term on your bodies ability to make and use insulin efficiently. There are very practical steps to t...

If Dr White was right in 1955 when he said "a heart attack before age 80 is a failure of the medical system" than you need a plan to not be a statistic. Dr. Kahn will review review 4 steps to being heart attack free using technology. Then you have to do the hard work, a lifestyle centered on a plant diet, to stay young at heart by design. This podcast can save lives if you share it around. Dead Ex...

How many times have you heard that taking supplements (vitamins and more) just make your urine yellow and expensive? Maybe your health care provider told you this or your brother-in-law. Is that always true? Is there any science to taking some supplements for energy? Heart health? Even longevity? This week we review a new science paper on vitamin D3 and talk about 9 supplements that rock the scien...

In this episode, we began a series for February Heart Month dedicated on learning how to assess and then reverse and silent or overt heart issues. We start with a bigger issue, the age of your body. Can you measure it with urine and blood tests? Can you improve upon it by changing habits and taking supplements? Yes you can and here you can learn what to ask for on your next visit to your doctor or...