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
