Many decisions in medical care are made with incomplete or imprecise information. A new series of testing and analysis called Precision Medicine is available at the Kahn Center and other advanced clinics. A focus on a blood test for 50 cancers called Galleri is presented for consideration. Dr. Kahn discusses his experience having most of these tests in the last few years. A brief discussion of the negative impacts of inhibiting vitamin K metabolism with warfarin (Coumadin) on heart valve status ...
Jul 22, 2022•29 min
When you hear of copper you might think of a bracelet or a penny, but copper is a trace mineral needed in the body for optimal health. Too much or too little copper can be dangerous. This week, Dr. Kahn tells us why knowing about copper is more important than ever. He will review the foods that supply copper and discuss the recommended intake of copper in the diet and supplements. The interaction between high doses of zinc and vitamin C with copper is key to understanding. Finally, the theory th...
Jul 15, 2022•24 min
The rates of obesity are growing rapidly and the diseases caused by obesity like diabetes Type 2 and atherosclerosis are also skyrocketing. This week, Dr. Kahn discusses diets and medication for weight loss. The research of Neal Barnard, MD of pcrm.org is featured followed by a review of older and newer medications for weight loss that are repurposed diabetes drugs. The two newest Rx approaches, Wegovy and Mounjaro, are the focus of the podcast. We again welcome our sponsor xtend-life.com and th...
Jul 08, 2022•25 min
Happy July 4th weekend. Happy 6th Year of Heart Doc VIP! Can you judge your fitness and even your survival at home? This week, Dr. Kahn kicks off year 6 talking about the predictive power of pushups, squats, handgrip strength, treadmill time, and a one-leg stand for over 10 seconds. You will want to try all of these carefully at home and at work. This podcast is from the treadmill desk of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity . Welcome our sponsor xtend-life.com and their amazing product line in...
Jul 01, 2022•22 min
Would you drastically change your diet and sleep cycle if you had a serious disorder like ulcerative colitis or lupus to see if you could heal your illness naturally? It is a trade-off of extreme diets for extreme diseases versus extreme treatments. This week, Dr. Kahn features two examples of extreme but successful diet programs, one for autoimmune diseases like SLE (lupus) and one specifically for Crohn's and Colitis. The authors of the two books featured do offer consultation on achieving suc...
Jun 24, 2022•27 min
It is said that 50% of what is taught in medical school is wrong, but no one knows which 50%! For 50 years it has been taught that a low HDL cholesterol is a danger while a high HDL-C is protective. This week, Dr. Kahn discussed new data that completely changes that simple formula and turns it on its head. Before that, Dr. Kahn discussed how vitamin K plays a role in certain proteins, including Matrix Gla Protein, to prevent calcification of arteries and valves. A study using high dose Vitamin K...
Jun 17, 2022•23 min
Can you strive for over 50 heart tips in 25 minutes? You can if you are a listener to this "peacast"! This week, Dr. Kahn reviews ten classes of risk factors for the #1 killer in the world, heart disease, and shares up to 10 points of education on each class. That is a lot of information to consider. A healthy lifestyle is the best defense against premature aging and illness. The dozens of tips discussed this week provide a helpful outline of the main activities to accomplish for health.
Jun 10, 2022•26 min
"My memory is an issue, is there anything I can do?" This is a common question at the Kahn Center and a thorough evaluation with extensive labs and imaging studies follows. The MIND diet, the fasting-mimicking diet, weight management, and regular exercise are recommended. This week, Dr. Kahn reviews several supplements that have randomized clinical trials varying in duration from 8 weeks to 2 years suggesting they can help too. The support of memoryhealth.com is appreciated as this week's sponso...
Jun 03, 2022•25 min
Long-haulers used to refer to truckers on a long drive but now it is one of the terms used to describe a prolonged period of illness after a Covid-19 infection or a Covid-19 vaccine. Post-acute sequelae of Covid (PASC) is another term used in the medical literature. As a referral center, Dr. Kahn has been asked to consult on several patients suspected to have this syndrome. What is it? How is it diagnosed? What are the resources to use? Is there any therapy? Beyond the potential therapies discus...
May 27, 2022•28 min
While the Kahn Center is a cardiac clinic, Dr. Kahn deals with issues throughout the body as many conditions produce a network of diseases. One example is the very common condition called NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NASH). A new term is MAFLD for metabolic associated FLD to stress the whole-body connection. This week the focus is on detecting NAFLD, searching for heart disease risk in those with it, and reversing it with data and supplements. Weight loss and the fasting-mimicking...
May 20, 2022•26 min
The most common form of heart disease is atherosclerosis. This is a slow clogging and aging of arteries throughout the body that can start even in childhood. The earlier a healthy lifestyle program is started, the more effective it will be. This week, Dr. Kahn reviews 3 new studies on aspects of heart health in those under 50 years of age. Even as young as 18. The message is clear: start young and stay on track. Another topic addressed is the release of the CORDIOPREV nutrition study in Spain re...
May 13, 2022•25 min
If you want a mouthful of nutrition, eat a salad and learn about carotenoids and polyphenols. The terms are technical but they help understand why brightly colored plant-based foods, some whole and some raw, are the key to optimal nutrition. Dr. Kahn discusses the carotenoids in Memory Health, and also another one with heart support called astaxanthin. He then moves to the classes of polyphenols found in chocolate, teas, apples, and onions like quercetin. You will be smarter and healthier for th...
May 06, 2022•27 min
This week, Dr. Kahn of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses a massive study on using chemicals (flavanols) found in cocoa as a heart preventive therapy. The results were just published, and the findings are discussed. Since most everyone loves chocolate, this is an important topic. He then turns to new data on the tight link between air pollution as an immediate trigger of heart attacks. What to do? Consider a home air filter of high quality. You can search for some of Dr. Kahn's favo...
Apr 28, 2022•25 min
Peyronie's Disease (PD) is an unusual and common acquired disorder in men where the penis develops a curvature from scar tissue. If the curve is great enough, pain and sexual issues will develop. Patients come to the Kahn Center for consultation on erectile dysfunction and PD is evaluated. Low-intensity shockwave therapy (LIST) is available for use at home for PD supported by scientific studies. Often urology consultations are also obtained. Thanks to memoryhealth.com for supporting this podcast...
Apr 22, 2022•25 min
Dr. Kahn delivered a 2-hour talk on longevity and Healthspan with an emphasis on youthful hearts and arteries. This week, he condenses it to under 25 minutes for this week's episode. From food to fitness, from vitamins to gene therapy. Enjoy and share this one. Thanks to memoryhealth.com , sponsoring this month again.
Apr 15, 2022•25 min
The science of lifestyle medicine is fast-paced as conventional groups realize pills and surgery fail many. This week Dr. Kahn goes through the stack of new information on his desk from current studies. Learn with him! Thanks to our sponsor memoryhealth.com . Use code KAHN at checkout to save 10%.
Apr 08, 2022•27 min
Sleep may be the most important health habit to master, or at least a close second to whole food nutrition. This week, Dr. Kahn shares tips for better sleep from his own sleep journey. Sleep hygiene, sleep mask, supplements, and mouth taping are discussed. After a home sleep study (WatchPAT One) that showed no sleep apnea, Dr. Kahn is trying an EMA appliance. If you want a home sleep study call 248-731-7412. If you want to check out Dr. Kahn's online store, it is at kahnlongevitycenter.gethealth...
Apr 01, 2022•29 min
We are back to natural health this week at Heart Doc VIP. Dr. Kahn presents a case study and talks about the ways he treats early heart disease. One of the standard recommendations used is aged garlic. Why? The data is reviewed and the benefits are discussed from the scientific literature. Eat garlic but consider taking aged and black garlic supplements. Thanks to memoryhealth.com for sponsoring the weekly podcast.
Mar 25, 2022•22 min
This week, Dr.Kahn returns to interview style by inviting an inspirational doctor, Akil Taher, MD. He was a burned-out physician until age 61 when an open heart bypass surgery inspired him to change and, oh how he changed!
Mar 18, 2022•29 min
An impossible goal. 10 hot topics in 25 minutes. Can he do it? Dr. Kahn kicks off Nutrition Month with information to use from beans to beef. This episode is brought to you by memoryhealth.com . Use the code Kahn at checkout for 10% off.
Mar 11, 2022•25 min
A lot of people are asking about uric acid a byproduct of metabolism that causes the “disease of kings” or gout. I check a uric acid blood test on all patients. Why? Find out this week as we review the fascinating data about the relationship between uric acid, gout, and heart disease.
Mar 04, 2022•25 min
Many guests at the Kahn Center have low energy and a thorough evaluation of root causes is pursued. One approach is to discuss and boost levels of NAD+, an important regulator of energy that drops with age. This week Dr. Kahn discusses how nuchido.com and TIME are approaching this topic. A discount using code "Drjkahn10" at checkout is available.
Feb 25, 2022•24 min
The consensus that an elevated LDL-cholesterol from lifestyle and genetics causes clogged arteries due to atherosclerosis is worldwide and strong. However, the cholesterol denialists show up now and then with new theories but no new research. This week, Dr. Kahn addresses a new book and headlines positing that blood clots are the cause, not LDL cholesterol. He reviews how this is an old and inaccurate theory that can cause harm to many. He suggests plantpositive.com as a resource....
Feb 18, 2022•28 min
Plant sterols. A group of chemicals like sitosterol that lower cholesterol. You can eat foods with them or take them as a supplement. Is there safety? Concerns? Dr. Kahn dives deep on this topic from his Sunlighten Sauna! A hot topic on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
Feb 11, 2022•25 min
Winter brings headlines every year about cold weather, snow shoveling, and safety. In the past few weeks, additional topics of the safety of exercising (Peloton episodes on TV) and sexual intercourse. Can you do one? Or all 3? Dr. Kahn discusses the way you can confidently do all 3 activities. Thanks to memoryhealth.com using discount code Kahn at checkout.
Feb 04, 2022•22 min
Do you know what NEAT is? Do you sit a lot? This week, Dr. Kahn explains NEAT and the power of natural movement outside the gym room. Marching in place is one path you can start today. Enjoy 10% off memoryhealth.com using code Kahn
Jan 28, 2022•23 min
You can do it! You can have a healthier 2022. How do you know? This week Dr. Kahn provides inspiring stories of lifestyle change and health. These examples can help you reach the same results. And we welcome a new sponsor memoryhealth.com . Use the code "Kahn" at checkout for 10% off your first order.
Jan 21, 2022•24 min
Food is medicine but the science behind it continues to change, grow, and mature. This week, Dr. Kahn goes deep on a new study on olive oil and health. Further data on red pepper chili flakes and longevity is discussed. Last but not least, top foods from the Blue Zones are reviewed on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
Jan 14, 2022•24 min
Happy New Year from those of us at the Kahn Center! This week, Dr. Kahn discusses stress and the heart including brand new research. In patients with stable heart disease, mental stress triggered by a public speech predicted poor heart health over the next 5 years. Strategies to manage stress are discussed in this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
Jan 07, 2022•23 min
Two different topics make up Heart Doc VIP this week but they share the theme of community. First, Dr. Kahn discusses exciting new research on TMAO, bacterial communities, and heart health. Prior Peacasts focused on TMAO but the new data is amazing. Then we turn to the power of human communities. The Roseto Effect is timely as we welcome in 2022. Happy New Year from the Kahn Center family.
Dec 31, 2021•23 min
