112: Rethinking Cardiology—Nutrition, Stress & Toxins with Dr. Jack Wolfson

In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson to challenge the conventional wisdom on heart health. Together, they unpack the failures of mainstream cardiology, the risks of statins, and why true healing comes from addressing root causes—not masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals.

From nutrition and stress management to environmental toxins and community support, Dr. Wolfson and Dr. Jenn explore the real drivers of cardiovascular health. They also discuss how COVID-19 reshaped the landscape of heart disease and why women face unique risks too often ignored in conventional medicine.

This conversation is essential listening for anyone questioning the pill-for-every-ill approach, seeking practical steps for prevention, or wanting to reclaim ownership of their heart health.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer worldwide
• How pharmaceuticals often miss the root cause
• The truth about statins and their limited benefits
• The central role of nutrition in heart health
• How stress and emotional health impact the heart
• Why toxins in food, water, and air can drive disease
• The dangers of rigid medical guidelines
• The overlooked link between breast cancer and heart disease
• Why community and relationships protect cardiovascular health
• How women’s unique risks demand a new approach

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Episode Timeline Highlights

 05:35 Pharmaceutical Failures & the Cascade Effect
 10:53 The Statin Controversy
 16:46 Stress & Cardiovascular Health
 22:38 Breast Cancer & Heart Disease Connections
 28:12 The Role of Toxins in Health
 33:55 Community & Relationships for Heart Health
 39:04 Beta Blockers & Women’s Risk
 46:40 Why Stents Don’t Save Lives
 53:10 Cancer, Symptoms vs. Systems
 58:08 Hidden Toxins in Plastics & Clothing
 01:04:58 Oral Health, Dentistry & Weston A. Price
 01:11:25 Mold Testing & Immune Dysfunction
 01:17:20 Nutrition, Lifestyle & Never Cheating
 01:23:35 Walking the Talk in Health Leadership
 01:29:11 COVID-19, Freedom & Bodily Autonomy
 01:33:14 Ivermectin, Immunity & Root Causes
 01:37:18 Natural Heart Doctor & Cardiology Coffee

Where to find Dr. Jack Wolfson:

https://naturalheartdoctor.com
https://cardiologycoffee.com

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

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