The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness The Statin Dilemma: What Your Cardiologist Might Not Be Telling You
Oct 1, 2025
Dr. James Kneller, an electrophysiologist and founder of the Natural Cardiology Institute, shares his unique approach to heart health. He discusses the alarming rise of atrial fibrillation and the often-overlooked environmental factors affecting heart rhythms. Dr. Kneller critiques statin use, revealing potential side effects and questioning their long-term benefits. He also introduces innovative natural therapies, like LifeWave carnosine patches, showcasing their positive impact on heart function. The conversation emphasizes personalized care and the integration of conventional and natural medicine.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
What An Electrophysiologist Does
- Electrophysiology focuses on the heart's electrical system and rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation.
- Electrophysiologists perform ablations, pacemakers, and defibrillators to change patients' quality of life.
AFib Is Rising Broadly
- Atrial fibrillation prevalence has risen sharply in recent decades and affects even athletic, healthy people.
- Hypertension is the top risk factor and deaths from hypertensive heart disease have greatly increased since 1970.
COVID Linked To New Cardiac Problems
- COVID-19 infection and vaccination both coincided with more cardiac and autonomic problems in many patients.
- Dr. Kneller saw increases in long COVID, POTS, tachycardia, and rhythm instability after 2020 events.