How to Prevent, Halt & Reverse Heart Disease with Dr. Joel Kahn

On this episode of Healthytarian Living, host Evita Ochel (http://www.evitaochel.com) features Dr. Joel Kahn (http://www.drjoelkahn.com) to talk about what it takes to prevent, halt and reverse heart disease.

Dr. Joel Kahn is is known as America’s Holistic Heart Doc and is a clinical professor, cardiologist and founder of the THE KAHN CENTER FOR CARDIAC LONGEVITY. He is also the author of two books: "The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine" and "Dead Execs Don't Get Bonues: The Ultimate Guide to Survive Your Career With A Healthy Heart."

Dr. Kahn's book: Whole Heart Solution (http://amzn.to/293RtY7)

Dr. Kahn's book: Dead Execs Don't Get Bonuses (http://amzn.to/28WA8Sw)

Topics covered in the show include:

1. Dr. Kahn’s journey into medicine and cardiology. (1:28)
- how his plant-based eating and holistic approach came about

2. An overview of heart disease and inflammation. (4:11)
- process of hardening of the arteries

3. An overview of cholesterol and inflammation. (7:11)
- risk factors for inflammation
- how to understand cholesterol (9:27)

4. Exploring part 1 of “The WholeHeart Solution” book; over 75% of heart attacks, strokes and other heart disease problems are preventable, and drugs and surgery are not the answer. (13:05)
- 6 lifestyle requirements to reduce the risk of heart attacks by 85%

5. What the ideal diet is to prevent, halt or reverse heart disease.(18:07)

6. The role of the mind-body connection in heart disease and how to combat the negative effects of stress and emotions. (21:42)

7. What role genetics play in heart disease. (25:36)

8. How to address omega-3 for heart disease prevention and healing. (28:23)

9. Dr. Kahn’s final tips for prevention and reversal of heart disease. (31:13)

10. Summary of Dr. Kahn’s books. (34:05)

11. Dr. Joel Kahn’s contact. (35:42)