Unlocking Heart Health: How to Test and Prevent Heart Disease Before It’s Too Late with Dr. Joel Kahn

In this insightful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by America’s heart-healthy doc, Dr. Joel Kahn, to uncover the most advanced strategies for detecting, preventing, and reversing heart disease. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and Dr. Kahn shares his wealth of knowledge on how to identify risks early and take proactive steps to protect your heart. Dr Kahn has authored several best-selling books on heart health and is a regular speaker at national conferences. Dr. Kahn runs a successful clinic in Michigan, where he applies cutting-edge technology and holistic practices to help patients achieve optimal heart health. He is also the host of "Heart Doc VIP," a popular podcast focused on heart health and wellness.

Key Topics Covered:

  • The alarming rise of heart disease and why it often goes undetected until it’s too late.
  • How calcium CT scans and the advanced Clearly CT angiograms are revolutionizing heart disease detection.
  • Why soft plaque is more dangerous than calcified plaque and how new testing methods reveal hidden risks.
  • The critical role of diet in heart disease prevention and reversal and the advantages of plant-based nutrition.
  • Misleading information about heart health: Debunking myths around butter, bacon, and popular fad diets.
  • Dr. Kahn’s #1 rule for heart disease: Test, don’t guess—how early testing saves lives.
  • Practical tips for practitioners on how to guide patients in preventing and reversing heart disease using lifestyle and testing.

Dr. Kahn also dives into the fascinating connection between gut health, inflammation, and heart disease, providing a comprehensive roadmap for heart disease prevention. Whether you’re a healthcare practitioner or someone concerned about heart health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical steps to protect your cardiovascular system.

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Ritamarie Loscalzo

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a best-selling author and speaker known for her extensive knowledge, infectious energy, and inspirational message that encourages individuals to become their own best health advocate. She is an internationally recognized nutrition and health authority who specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore hormone balance with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal and insulin imbalances. She founded the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology to empower health and nutrition practitioners to get to the root cause of health concerns by using functional assessments and natural therapeutics to balance the endocrine system, the body's master controller.

Dr. Ritamarie is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certification in Acupuncture and is a Diplomat of the American Clinical Nutrition Board. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition, has completed a 2-year, 500-hour Herbal Medicine Program at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and has a master's degree in Computer Science, which contributes to her skills as an ace problem solver.