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From Heart Disease to Heart Health:
My Journey through the 7 Magnificent Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Sedona Public Library
Saturday
October 3, 2026
10am to 12pm
Let’s gather, connect, and get inspired! Join us in person at the Sedona Public Library to welcome Dr. Akil Taher and discover powerful insights that can help you live with true vitality, while supporting the health and longevity of your loved ones. We'll also have a book signing and sample delicious Heart Healthy snacks!
MEET DR. TAHER
Dr. Akil Taher is a practicing medical doctor, an author, eternal optimist, explorer, adventurer, and a strong advocate for a whole food, plant-based vegan lifestyle. He is a Septuagenarian athlete who after surviving heart bypass surgery has educated thousands to understand a way out of the pain of chronic illness and disease and he believes that what you eat is the most important pillar of the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine.
“Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.” Dr. Taher
A passionate advocate for the whole-food, plant-based vegan lifestyle, Dr. Taher shares his message of hope and possibility with audiences of all sizes.
From conferences and college campuses to rotary clubs and podcasts, he inspires others to embrace the power of plant-based nutrition for personal health, animal welfare, and the planet.
Connect with Dr. Akil and explore his wealth of resources through his website, social media channels, and YouTube!
You'll find inspiring videos, informative articles, and upcoming events designed to empower your wellness journey.
Dr. Taher’s book “OPEN HEART: The Transformational Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains” will be available for you to get your own copy at our Lunch 'N Learn!
All proceeds from book sales go to charity.
If you live outside of Sedona, request a copy for your local library to help share this life saving information with your community!
Also Available in Audio & Ebook: Amazon
“Up to the age of sixty-one, I was my biggest impediment to progress, and then I became my biggest change agent. And now at age seventy-plus, I am living a life of purpose, peace, and contentment, doing everything I love.”
CONNECT:
Website: https://www.akiltaher.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akiltaher
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorakiltaher
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akiltaher
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AkilTaher2
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@akiltahermd
