When people chide me about being a vegan they say why not eat what you want, you're going to die anyway. I say: No one lives forever and I'm not afraid of dying. What makes me really fearful is to live a life worse than death. He lived a life worse than death and turned it around. Kudos! Great interview.
This is an incredible story about a true superhero. He will, I am sure, inspire many to choose a different route in life. He really glows. I may even get inspired to train to climb the Himalayas.
What a great voice and a story teller, it's like listening to the narrator of Lord of the Rings. Love, love, love this guy and his story. Thank you for interviewing him ❤️
What a fantastic account of almost miraculous healing. Thank you Dr Taher and thank you Chuck for expertly allowing the story to be told. I’m a medical doctor who began whole food plant based eating when I discovered calcification in one of my carotid arteries. I wish I’d learnt about the wealth of evidence based research into nutrition years ago! No going back now!
Thank you Dawn. I had to be completely open with my short comings so that people can be open with their demons and conquer their own challenges. It is always good to hear from a like minded colleague.
Coronary artery bypass is open chest surgery but it is not open heart surgery. A valve replacement would be open heart surgery. This is a remarkable story though. You have so many remarkable stories on this channel and I am grateful.
Coming to America ruined me ..i had abundance of fruits and vegetables...greed is behind American dream...we should bloom where we're planted and be content...
After Dr. Taher’s story - subscribed to Physicians Committee. I want to give him a BIG 🐻BEAR HUG!!! And watched him on Vegan~Linked. Then, listened to his wife’s story too!!!! They talk to you like you are sitting in the living room with them. Thank you too Chuck!
What a shame Dr Taher had to find out about healthy diets and living from his illness rather than from his medical training. We need new doctors entering the profession with his zeal and knowledge for positive healthy lifestyles.
Thank you for your insightful comment. I’m not saying that conventional medicine is not needed. But chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol are all man made. I’m now a resurgent physician treating the cause of the disease rather than the consequence of the disease, after it has happened.
@@akiltahermd Thank you Dr Taher, yes I am very grateful to conventional medicine as without this I would have died from an infection 2 years ago but now I'm having to relearn decades of dietary misinformation from family, medical convention and government (at school we were provided milk in the class room) to fix medical conditions otherwise I should not have. Thank you for telling your story.
Thank you for this most encouraging informative video! We are what we eat! Life is worth living and that means movement! It is so true use it or lose it! Our bodies were made for movement and not sedentary! Sedentary equals stone unable to move!
What a great story, I also changed my diet after having a new valve and double bypass. I am 86 and have been a vegan over a year and feel wonderful and full of energy. Bea
Thank you Paul. It took us 10 plus years to fight the tobacco industry and win and it will take a while before we beat the meat and dairy industries, but we will get there.
@@akiltahermd Hi Doctor.If you have seen whats happening in the Netherlands right now that might be an underestimate.Meat and dairy are fighting back.Take care.
The dedication of the book brought tears to my eyes. I always beat up my younger self for making such poor choices, but Dr. Taher honored the role his younger self played in bringing him to the placed he is now. Just beautiful.
Thank you Marcia for those kind words. A dedication like that has seldom been done before but if it hadn’t been for my old self there would not be a transformed Akil. Remember adversity can be your best friend or your worst enemy!
Yes when i read tht i was llil surprised n then i saw he dedicated to ths older self. And i was like whoaaaa ths man is smthing I m.indian doc too. Can i pls get yr email Sir ?
This was by far one of the best podcasts yet for me because it's kind of like my story 2 years ago I went through 5 way bypass but I could relate to him in so many ways that was fabulous thank you so much much love from Vancouver
It's never "too late" to get healthy. I went vegan at the start of this year and have lost so much weight, after decades of struggling with weight issues. I'd done heaps of research to find out once and for all what is the best diet, and can say that I've been more successful over the long term on a vegan diet than anything else I've tried. It's so filling it's actually difficult to feel hungry on it, and the weight has been dropping off effortlessly. Vegan is the vay to go!
@@akiltahermd , Indeed, sir. I did this at 62. Just had to wade through a lot of research, claims, hype, etc, to get at the truth. Research backs a vegan diet as being way healthier and safer than in the long run any of those high-meat fad diets.
Dr. Taher said that when he came to America from India (about 30 years ago), he was “non-vegetarian”. Since vegetarianism was so predominant there, people who ate meat called themselves “non-vegetarians”. (vegetarian people did not call themselves “vegetarians” as it was just a normal way there. This is akin to to the fact that an American would not call himself/herself a “non-vegetarian”). Also even those who eat meat in India, do it only occasionally.
I’ve heard this narrative from many Indians. There’s some deep naivety to believe in American dream in a way that Americans themselves don’t believe in that.
Wow Chuck what an interview with a Fantastic man. I wish him Goodluck. Chuck I listen to lots of your interviews on the physician committee, maybe you must tell us your storie/journey Thanks again😊 With the time difference I normally listen to it 1 or 4 hours later. I am from Auckland New Zealand 🥦🥝
I loved hearing him talk about the foods he likes, probably around 40 minutes. I love earthy good foods also. It was enforcing and encouraging me in the foods I like, and what to eat. I would like to try millet.
The emphasis was more on marathons and climbing mountains. He skipped over, for me,the more important aspects, like details of the types of foods that helped him to regain his health.
Remarkable man! Amazing story! This kind of man and his outlook on life makes me more determined never to leave vegan again . Whole food vegan! Thank both of you.
When people chide me about being a vegan they say why not eat what you want, you're going to die anyway. I say: No one lives forever and I'm not afraid of dying. What makes me really fearful is to live a life worse than death. He lived a life worse than death and turned it around. Kudos! Great interview.
Wow how Brill, I'm almost there,nows the time
Thank you Sally.
This is an incredible story about a true superhero. He will, I am sure, inspire many to choose a different route in life. He really glows. I may even get inspired to train to climb the Himalayas.
Thank you.
Go for it Kamala! I wish you all the very best.
What a great voice and a story teller, it's like listening to the narrator of Lord of the Rings. Love, love, love this guy and his story. Thank you for interviewing him ❤️
Thank you for those kind words. Maybe I should give up my daytime job!😉
Such an honest and incredible interview! I've climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and it is no joke!!
Thank you Laurie! Want do the Himalayas with me! Just kidding!
Great stuff, thank you Chuck and PCRM for this life saving information....
Thanks Carl.
Wonderful story.
Thanks
Do listen to my live podcast on women and heart disease on November 12 on TH-cam
Bravo!
Thanks
amazing story! So inspirational. Hopefully this will reach someone and change their life.
Thank you. I want people to benefit and learn from my mistakes.
What a fantastic account of almost miraculous healing. Thank you Dr Taher and thank you Chuck for expertly allowing the story to be told. I’m a medical doctor who began whole food plant based eating when I discovered calcification in one of my carotid arteries. I wish I’d learnt about the wealth of evidence based research into nutrition years ago! No going back now!
Thank you Dawn. I had to be completely open with my short comings so that people can be open with their demons and conquer their own challenges.
It is always good to hear from a like minded colleague.
Awesome and inspirational!! Thank you!
Coronary artery bypass is open chest surgery but it is not open heart surgery. A valve replacement would be open heart surgery. This is a remarkable story though. You have so many remarkable stories on this channel and I am grateful.
Thank you Betzi. I stand corrected.
omg he should be a narrator or something.. i could listen to his voice all day. 😍
Love you comment! Maybe I should give up my day time job being a doctor!!
From the fry pan and into the fire 🔥 change the lifestyle for a better life. From Johannesburg South Africa 👍💕
Coming to America ruined me ..i had abundance of fruits and vegetables...greed is behind American dream...we should bloom where we're planted and be content...
After Dr. Taher’s story - subscribed to Physicians Committee. I want to give him a BIG 🐻BEAR HUG!!! And watched him on Vegan~Linked. Then, listened to his wife’s story too!!!! They talk to you like you are sitting in the living room with them. Thank you too Chuck!
Thank you Kay. Do listen to my live podcast on women and Heart Disease on November 12.
Wow 😮 incredible story👍🏼
Thank You!
People love their addictions me included and just don't care about long term health until something happens.
But remember Michael that adversity can be your best friend or worst enemy. Sometimes people do rise from their misery or hit rock bottom.
What a shame Dr Taher had to find out about healthy diets and living from his illness rather than from his medical training. We need new doctors entering the profession with his zeal and knowledge for positive healthy lifestyles.
Thank you for your insightful comment.
I’m not saying that conventional medicine is not needed. But chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol are all man made. I’m now a resurgent physician treating the cause of the disease rather than the consequence of the disease, after it has happened.
@@akiltahermd Thank you Dr Taher, yes I am very grateful to conventional medicine as without this I would have died from an infection 2 years ago but now I'm having to relearn decades of dietary misinformation from family, medical convention and government (at school we were provided milk in the class room) to fix medical conditions otherwise I should not have. Thank you for telling your story.
Pretty inspiring!
Thank you
Thank you for this most encouraging informative video! We are what we eat! Life is worth living and that means movement! It is so true use it or lose it! Our bodies were made for movement and not sedentary! Sedentary equals stone unable to move!
I totally agree with you. Thanks for your kind comment.
Tipping points can be both horrific and wonderful.
Well said Deb. Adversity can be your best friend or worst enemy.
I looooooove Indian food, but, yeah, in restaurants it's usually very high in oil.
What a great story, I also changed my diet after having a new valve and double bypass. I am 86 and have been a vegan over a year and feel wonderful and full of energy. Bea
Thank you Beatrice. You are my role model.
We need more people like this to fix this world we "live"in Chuck.Great stuff 🙏👍👍
Thank you Paul. It took us 10 plus years to fight the tobacco industry and win and it will take a while before we beat the meat and dairy industries, but we will get there.
@@akiltahermd Hi Doctor.If you have seen whats happening in the Netherlands right now that might be an underestimate.Meat and dairy are fighting back.Take care.
The dedication of the book brought tears to my eyes. I always beat up my younger self for making such poor choices, but Dr. Taher honored the role his younger self played in bringing him to the placed he is now. Just beautiful.
Thank you Marcia for those kind words. A dedication like that has seldom been done before but if it hadn’t been for my old self there would not be a transformed Akil.
Remember adversity can be your best friend or your worst enemy!
Yes when i read tht i was llil surprised n then i saw he dedicated to ths older self. And i was like whoaaaa ths man is smthing
I m.indian doc too. Can i pls get yr email Sir ?
So inspiring! I have been getting over a long flu and been very lazy and I needed this great story today! And Chuck is adorable.
Thank you Sue. Hope you are feeling better.
I must say that Chuck is a superb interviewer ! He asks the right questions and brings out the best in us.
Wow- what a great storyteller and what an inspiration. Thank you Chuck and Dr Taher !!!
This was by far one of the best podcasts yet for me because it's kind of like my story 2 years ago I went through 5 way bypass but I could relate to him in so many ways that was fabulous thank you so much much love from Vancouver
Thank you Barb ! We are zipper mates now!😀
It's never "too late" to get healthy. I went vegan at the start of this year and have lost so much weight, after decades of struggling with weight issues. I'd done heaps of research to find out once and for all what is the best diet, and can say that I've been more successful over the long term on a vegan diet than anything else I've tried. It's so filling it's actually difficult to feel hungry on it, and the weight has been dropping off effortlessly. Vegan is the vay to go!
Thank you Citadel. Old age is not a limiting factor for changing one’s lifestyle !If I could start changing at 61 anyone can.
@@akiltahermd , Indeed, sir. I did this at 62. Just had to wade through a lot of research, claims, hype, etc, to get at the truth. Research backs a vegan diet as being way healthier and safer than in the long run any of those high-meat fad diets.
Dr. Taher said that when he came to America from India (about 30 years ago), he was “non-vegetarian”. Since vegetarianism was so predominant there, people who ate meat called themselves “non-vegetarians”. (vegetarian people did not call themselves “vegetarians” as it was just a normal way there. This is akin to to the fact that an American would not call himself/herself a “non-vegetarian”). Also even those who eat meat in India, do it only occasionally.
I’ve heard this narrative from many Indians. There’s some deep naivety to believe in American dream in a way that Americans themselves don’t believe in that.
What a wonderful thing to do! Good for you doc👍
Awesome interview. Hoping your connections will help return of the Boston hat.
Sincerely hoping for that miracle. Even if I have to go to Boston I would do it.
Awesome video!!! Very inspiring!!!
Thank you
Wow Chuck what an interview with a Fantastic man. I wish him Goodluck. Chuck I listen to lots of your interviews on the physician committee, maybe you must tell us your storie/journey Thanks again😊 With the time difference I normally listen to it 1 or 4 hours later. I am from Auckland New Zealand 🥦🥝
I agree Leonie. Chuck has a great story to tell.
I loved hearing him talk about the foods he likes, probably around 40 minutes. I love earthy good foods also. It was enforcing and encouraging me in the foods I like, and what to eat. I would like to try millet.
Thank you Cindy.
The emphasis was more on marathons and climbing mountains. He skipped over, for me,the more important aspects, like details of the types of foods that helped him to regain his health.
I hVe shared ths podcast wd many indian heart patients
Thank you. We can all play a part in spreading the heart healthy message.
Really !! Enjoyed this interview thank you sooooo much
Thank you for listening.
Remarkable man! Amazing story! This kind of man and his outlook on life makes me more determined never to leave vegan again . Whole food vegan! Thank both of you.
Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me.
This man is speaking from his heart I hope everyone is listening I know I am
Thank you so much Ron! That means a lot to me.