Akil Taher, MD, Author and Heart-Healthy Speaker

Hi, I'm Akil Taher, a physician. In August 2009, at the age of 61, I underwent an open-heart surgery. A year after my bypass surgery, I journeyed to Mount Kailash in Tibet. 

In October 2011, I ran my first full marathon (Chicago Marathon), and in September 2012, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. 

Over the last decade, I have overcome chronic ailments to indulge in century biking (100-mile ride), triathloning, skydiving, hang gliding, scuba diving, and white water rafting, and also write a book. This was possible because I changed my lifestyle to incorporate healthy eating habits, an exercise regimen, and regular practice of yoga and meditation. 

I am now on a mission... Through this channel, my book, speaking sessions, website, and social media, I am spreading the message of living a heart-healthy lifestyle to protect and strengthen your heart, and help you reverse or prevent chronic illness. 

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