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The Survival Trap: How Our Body’s Defense System Can Fuel Heart Disease

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Joel Kahn, MD, FACC

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Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc

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Discover the intricate ways in which the body's inherent survival instinct, while crucial for an immediate response, paradoxically contributes to inflammation, fibrosis, and the exacerbation of chronic diseases such as heart disease.
Understand the critical role of a certain protein and how it influences heart disease outcomes, underscoring the importance of monitoring its levels for better heart health management.
Gain insights into innovative, integrative approaches to heart health, offering hope for reversing heart disease naturally.

In this episode, Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, gives us a unique perspective on the “survival paradox,” a concept illustrating how our body's innate survival mechanisms can ironically lead to chronic health issues, including heart disease. He highlights how a certain protein, while part of the body's defense system, can exacerbate inflammation and fibrosis, contributing to heart and kidney disease progression. Dr. Eliaz also discusses integrated medical approaches that combine traditional and alternative therapies, such as the use of modified citrus pectin and apheresis, to mitigate this protein's harmful effects. This holistic view emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying causes of heart disease to not only manage but reverse its progression naturally.

The Survival Trap: How Our Body’s Defense System Can Fuel Heart Disease

Joel Kahn, MD, FACC

Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc

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Joel Kahn, MD, FACC

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Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc