The Health Fix Podcast

Ep 612: The real story behind cardiovascular disease


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Heart disease is NOT just a cholesterol problem.

In this solo episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause dives into the overlooked root causes behind cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol, and why so many women in perimenopause and menopause are suddenly being pushed toward statins. If you've been told your cholesterol is high and immediately felt pressured into taking a statin, this episode will help you better understand the FULL picture of cardiovascular health.

In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔️ Why LDL cholesterol is often misunderstood ✔️ How blood sugar dysfunction damages arteries ✔️ The connection between fatty liver disease and heart disease ✔️ Why hydration and blood viscosity matter ✔️ The role of lymphatic flow in circulation ✔️ Hormones, thyroid health, and cardiovascular risk ✔️ Natural approaches to supporting heart health ✔️ Micro-dosed GLP-1s, fiber, herbs, movement, and omega-3s ✔️ Why movement and lymphatic drainage are critical for circulation

Dr. J also shares: • Her personal family history of heart disease • What she's seeing clinically in women over 40 • Why cholesterol elevations during menopause deserve a deeper look • The biggest mistakes she sees in cardiovascular care today

Resources From The Show: Dr. J created a companion PDF guide that walks through her holistic cardiovascular support strategies, lymphatic drainage tools, heart-supportive nutrients, and lifestyle approaches she uses with clients in practice.

➡️ Download the FREE Wholistic Cardiovascular System Report PDF HERE

Time Stamps from The Show: 00:00 Why women are being pushed toward statins 02:20 LDL cholesterol explained differently 06:20 Sticky blood, blood sugar & artery damage 08:50 Fatty liver disease and cardiovascular risk 15:00 Insulin resistance and sugar cravings 20:00 How liver congestion affects circulation 24:00 Lymphatic drainage and cardiovascular health 27:00 Blood viscosity, herbs & circulation support 35:00 Fiber, hormones & cholesterol metabolism 38:00 Magnesium, CoQ10 & heart-supportive herbs 42:00 Brain lymphatics, puffiness & acupuncture points 47:00 Red light therapy and lymphatic support 48:30 Micro-dosed GLP-1s and blood sugar balance 52:00 Sprint training and exercise for heart health 55:00 Family history, hormones & personalized prevention

Supplements & Herbs Mentioned: • Magnesium • CoQ10 • Hawthorn Berry • Motherwort • Linden Flower • Omega-3s • Berberine • Red Yeast Rice • Garlic • Ginkgo • Dong Quai • Fiber • Tirzepatide • Retatrutide

Connect with Dr. J: Instagram: @drjanninekrause

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