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NBS #101: Protecting Your Heart in a Toxic World with Dr. Joel Kahn
Manage episode 501401470 series 3305987
Heart disease kills someone every 34 seconds in the U.S.—but why is it still our #1 killer? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino speaks with world-renowned preventive cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn about the hidden drivers of today’s health crisis.
From the food industry’s manipulation of our diets to toxins in our water, air, and homes, Dr. Kahn explains why we’re sicker than ever—and what we can do about it. They cover:
✅ How food, water, and air quality drive heart disease
✅ The overlooked role of heavy metals and microplastics
✅ Why exercise (even small movements) extends life
✅ Detox strategies: sauna, plants, and lifestyle shifts
✅ The $100 test that could save your life (Coronary Artery Calcium CT Scan)
📍 Learn more about Dr. Joel Kahn: https://www.drjoelkahn.com
Short Timestamp Highlights
00:40 – Why heart disease is still #1 cause of death
03:30 – Prevention vs. treatment in modern medicine
07:00 – Food industry manipulation & “mouth bliss”
10:50 – Water toxins (lead, mercury, fluoride)
13:10 – 8,800 studies on air quality & heart health
19:20 – Exercise, incidental activity, and longevity
23:30 – Heavy metals & microplastics in our bodies
29:40 – Sauna therapy and detox benefits
32:00 – Wearables and the missing blood pressure monitor
37:20 – The $100 “Heart’s Colonoscopy” test you’ve never heard of
103 episodes
Manage episode 501401470 series 3305987
Heart disease kills someone every 34 seconds in the U.S.—but why is it still our #1 killer? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino speaks with world-renowned preventive cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn about the hidden drivers of today’s health crisis.
From the food industry’s manipulation of our diets to toxins in our water, air, and homes, Dr. Kahn explains why we’re sicker than ever—and what we can do about it. They cover:
✅ How food, water, and air quality drive heart disease
✅ The overlooked role of heavy metals and microplastics
✅ Why exercise (even small movements) extends life
✅ Detox strategies: sauna, plants, and lifestyle shifts
✅ The $100 test that could save your life (Coronary Artery Calcium CT Scan)
📍 Learn more about Dr. Joel Kahn: https://www.drjoelkahn.com
Short Timestamp Highlights
00:40 – Why heart disease is still #1 cause of death
03:30 – Prevention vs. treatment in modern medicine
07:00 – Food industry manipulation & “mouth bliss”
10:50 – Water toxins (lead, mercury, fluoride)
13:10 – 8,800 studies on air quality & heart health
19:20 – Exercise, incidental activity, and longevity
23:30 – Heavy metals & microplastics in our bodies
29:40 – Sauna therapy and detox benefits
32:00 – Wearables and the missing blood pressure monitor
37:20 – The $100 “Heart’s Colonoscopy” test you’ve never heard of
103 episodes
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