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Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

371 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 412 ratings

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.

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Episodes

Health Is Wellth - 7 to Keep You out of Heaven

December 15, 2017 18:30 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

On this edition of Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn reviews 7 new health topics that dominated the news worldwide. Dr. Kahn calls these "7 to Keep You Out of Heaven" (prematurely). From multiple sclerosis and diet, to Alzheimers, the environment, skin cancer, and the plant meat industry, these 7 topics you can use are covered in a succinct manner to honor your time and drive. Check out drjoelkahn.com for more and be sure to visit GreenSpace Cafe when you're in Detroit.

Health is Wellth

December 08, 2017 17:30 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

On this edition of Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Kahn celebrates the beginning of year 3 of GreenSpace Cafe in Ferndale, Michigan by reviewing his top 7 medical news items of the last week. From crickets, to the NVA, to marriage, to vegetable oils and mouthwashes, these items will inform and guide you to a healthier life ahead. More on Dr. Kahn can be found at drjoelkahn.com and the kahnlongevitycenter.com.

Hail to the Health Champions With Marc Ramirez

December 01, 2017 06:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Marc Ramirez may be approaching 50 but his spirit and health is All American. He had 4 amazing years as a guard for the University of Michigan football team and 3 trips to the Rose Bowl. Just 10 years later he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and his health was anything but victorious. It took another 10 years of illness until he learned of Forks Over Knives and the potential for reversal of diabetes. Just 3 months later he was off of all medications. Today Marc and his wife Kim are leader...

Is It Our Nature to Be Plant Eaters With Dr. Milton Mills

November 24, 2017 18:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Is it our nature to be plant eaters? Milton Mills, MD says YES. Dr. Mills lectures and inspires many coast to coast while still practicing intensive care unit medicine in the Washington, D.C. area. You may know him from the hit documentary What The Health. His journey to plant diets began with adopting the Adventist religious philosophy as a teenager and he still relies on scripture to argue that it is our nature to be plant eaters. He is soon launching a faith based website to teach this co...

From Detroit to LA: The Journey of Celebrity Chef Jason Wrobel

November 17, 2017 18:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

You may have seen him on his national show on The Cooking Channel, his YouTube Channel, or read his book, but we can all learn so much from long time vegan chef Jason Wrobel. His Detroit roots keep him coming back to visit his wonderful mother Susan. He travels and teaches an energetic approach to eating for health using food as the vehicle. Bon Appétit!

Wully Outerwear: Cruelty Free Outerwear That Warms the Heart and Body

November 10, 2017 18:30 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

A trend in fashion led by Tesla, Ferrari, and recently Gucci is to replace animal sourced clothing with cruelty free alternatives. Canadian down coats are popular but the process of harvesting the down is cruel and bloody. Wully Outerwear in Toronto is taking on the Canadian Goose brand on and Dr. Kahn hopes they win. Their products are high quality and high fashion. Dr. Kahn owns their parka and can't wait for colder days ahead to wear it proudly. For more information visit wullyouterwear.c...

Creative Vegan Cooking Tips With Beverly Lynn Bennett

November 03, 2017 17:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Beverly Lynn Bennett is a new friend from Eugene, Oregon. She contributed dozens and dozens of original recipes to Dr. Kahn's 4th book, Vegan Sex. Dr. Kahn and Beverly met in Portland and discussed how she got interested in plant cooking, how she develops recipes and what she likes to eat in a usual day. She has some plantastic suggestions of how to make foods healthier with simple adjustments. You will find this very useful and practical for your kitchen antics (or plantics). Her newest rec...

Vegan for One on the Run With Ellen Jaffe Jones

October 27, 2017 17:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Dr. Kahn shares a lot of traits with Ellen Jaffe Jones of vegcoach.com and they were able to co-author the book Vegan Sex this year to share their passions (on paper only!). She is a chef, author, lecturer, food demonstrator and an accomplished and award winning athlete. Since the release of their book she has written a new one called Vegan For One which came out of some years she had when she had to prepare meals only for herself. It is a short but powerful interview done in Portland, Orego...

Vitamin C Is What the Doctor Ordered With Dr. Daniel Chong

October 20, 2017 17:30 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Dr. Daniel Chong is a naturopathic doctor in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kahn and Dr. Chong trained together over the years and he specializes in heart issues. He just delivered a keynote address on vitamin C and the heart. In this episode he talks about the C Cleanse, Dr. Russell Jaffe, Perque vitamins, Dr. Matthias Rath and Dr. Linus Pauling. Their work combined points to the need for much higher doses of vitamin C to prevent heart disease than most of us eat or take. This is a very important di...

A Foot Doctor Takes a Big Step Toward Health With Dr. Allan Kalmus

October 13, 2017 17:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Dr. Kahn knew Dr. Allan Kalmus when they were children but reconnected when he began a health journey to reverse obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea using a whole food plant diet without oil. Over the last 46 months he has lost over 100 pounds, got off medications and CPAP therapy, and has begun to run 5K races. Dr. Kalmus says, "If I can do it you can do it", and he tells us exactly how to get started in this inspiring discussion on this edition of Heart Doc VIP.

The Back Bone is Connected to the Heart Bone With Dr. Jonathan Bruner

October 06, 2017 17:30 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

On this edition of Heart Doc VIP Dr. Kahn discusses an integrative approach to one of the most common and disabling of conditions, back pain (he also discusses headaches, neck pain and spinal issues in children at the end). Jonathan Bruner, DO, is board certified in neuromuscular medicine and is found at mobilitymedicine.com. His combination of medical training overlapping with manipulative skills is unusual while also crossing into sleep, nutrition and supplements. If you don't have back pa...

Plant Based Grocery Explosion with Tony Selvaggio and Jarred Gild

September 29, 2017 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

This week Dr. Kahn talks to Tony Selvaggio, owner, and Jarred Gild, natural food manager, of Western Market in Ferndale, Michigan. They are the experts that decide what ends up on the shelves of your fresh market. Is it gluten free, vegan, organic, or Snackwells? This is fascinating and wait to you hear what food has exploded to the top 10 groceries in their store in this interesting discussion.

Aryuvedic Nutrition and Lifestyle With Aparna Khanolkar

September 22, 2017 17:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Recorded live at GreenSpace Cafe in Ferndale, Michigan, Dr. Kahn talks to Aparna Khanolkar. She is a practitioner and teacher of aryuvedic nutrition and lifestyle. Growing up in Mumbai, she has been teaching a healing of the Mind and Body in Santa Barbara and now in Detroit. Aparna is currently working on a cookbook with Sadhguru and has amazing online courses. Dr. Kahn has learned a lot from Aparna and you will too.

What to Know About Integrative Oncology With Dr. Michael Walker

September 15, 2017 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Dr. Michael Walker, ND, has the rare and sought after combination of having his ND from a premier training program and an integrative oncology residency. In this fascinating interview he describes cancer prevention, how he supports patients getting medical and surgical cancer therapy and how he works with them lifelong to prevent recurrent. Dr. Michael and Dr. Kahn will also discuss medical marijuana and mistletoe. There is much to learn and share with others from this discussion.

Goodbye Type 2 Diabetes Through a Plant Based Diet With Neal Haber

September 08, 2017 17:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Dr. Kahn and musician Neal Haber discuss his journey to becoming a health hero. Neal was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and then heart disease requiring open heart surgery 10 years ago. In early 2014 he learned after more than a decade of "managing" diabetes that reversal was possible with a whole food plant based diet. In 2 months Neal lost 30 pounds and was off of medications including insulin. He has lost over 50 pounds and feels better than ever in 2 decades. Listen to the tips he gives ...

Impactful Veganism with Amber Poupore

September 01, 2017 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

In the city of Detroit no one works harder in the natural health restaurant world than our guest Amber Poupore. Her spirit, passion and excellent food is legendary at her 2 restaurants and thriving catering business. We talk about how she got to this point and how she is helping the Native American Indian population live healthier lives.

DROUGHT JUICE: Raw, Organic, Cold-Pressed Juice and Cleanses With Julie James

August 25, 2017 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Dr. Kahn sits down with Julie James, one of 4 James sisters famous in Detroit for starting up DROUGHT, the only retail chain of USDA certified organic cold pressed juice in the area. Julie talks about the decision to pursue this business as a family effort, the struggles and successes, and the future with HPP and national growth. The James sisters embody the entrepreneurial spirit spreading into the natural health sector.

Natural Weight Loss With Sarah Goodenough

August 18, 2017 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Sarah Goodenough of Rochester, NY, has emerged as an international health hero. She was an RN but ate poorly in college and hit 300 lbs. Her health suffered. She read The China Study and watched Forks Over Knives and committed to a whole food plant diet for 3 weeks. She felt so good she kept going and is now over 150 lbs lighter, owns a thriving health business called Kitchen Verde, and is a People magazine feature article. Listen to her tips on losing weight in a healthy manner on this edit...

The Future of Medicine Now

August 11, 2017 17:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

This episode of Heart Doc VIP provides and exciting view into the future of preventive medicine as Dr. Kahn visits the most advanced health clinic in the world in San Diego. He goes through the testing and interviews the Chief Medical Officer at Human Longevity, Inc. Would you go through this testing to know your risk of chronic diseases. Listen as Dr. Kahn addresses that topic.

Plant Based Nutrition Support Groups With Paul Chatlin

August 04, 2017 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Paul Chatlin was faced with a health crisis in 2013 and at the last minute was offered the option of a major dietary change. He took that option and more than 4 years later has avoided the surgery everyone thought he had to have. He has gone on to give back to others by establishing the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group with over 4,000 members and an active social media presence. Paul is health hero and a health transformer who demonstrates that food is really medicine.

Introducing Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

July 30, 2017 23:38 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

This is the inaugural episode of this unique, hard hitting and practical discussion of your health and your life centered on the fascinating. Why Heart Doc VIP? After 30 years of seeing thousands of patients, teaching hundreds of doctors, and lecturing at universities around the world, Dr. Joel Kahn has a head full of skills, tips and information that can be the path to reach a goal you both share: your energy, health and very lifespan. What is VIP? Vegan, because Dr. Kahn has been for ove...