Fall in Love With Your Health: Heart & Hormone Care for February

February isn’t just about chocolates and roses—it’s also American Heart Month, the perfect reminder to show your heart some love. For women navigating perimenopause and menopause, heart health is more important than ever. Fluctuating hormones, lifestyle changes, and aging can all impact cardiovascular wellness—but with the right awareness and habits, you can keep your heart—and hormones—thriving.

The Hormone-Heart Connection

Estrogen plays a protective role in heart health, helping regulate cholesterol, maintain healthy blood vessels, and support circulation. As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, women may face:

• Increased risk of high blood pressure
  
  
• Changes in cholesterol levels
  
  
• Higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease
  
  

Understanding this connection allows you to take proactive steps, rather than waiting for symptoms to appear.

Lifestyle Tips for a Healthy Heart

Dr. Elaine Eustis and NP Rhonda Leach emphasize a holistic approach to heart wellness that includes:

1. Balanced nutrition: Focus on heart-healthy foods like leafy greens, berries, whole grains, lean protein, and omega-3-rich fish. Limit processed foods, added sugar, and excess saturated fats.
   
   
2. Regular physical activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week—think brisk walking, cycling, or yoga to support circulation and hormone balance.
   
   
3. Stress management: Chronic stress can increase blood pressure and affect hormone levels. Mindfulness, meditation, or even daily walks outdoors can make a big difference.
   
   
4. Sleep hygiene: Poor sleep disrupts hormones that regulate appetite and blood pressure. Prioritize 7–9 hours of restorative rest nightly.
   
   
5. Routine check-ups: Blood pressure, cholesterol, and hormone monitoring are key to early detection and prevention.
   
   

Holistic Heart Care from Experts You Trust

At Menopause Solutions, Dr. Eustis and NP Rhonda take a personalized approach to cardiovascular and hormone care. Together, they create a plan that considers your unique risk factors, lifestyle, and health goals. Whether it’s optimizing hormone therapy, nutrition counseling, or stress-reduction strategies, they’re committed to helping you maintain a strong heart and balanced hormones all year long.

Show Your Heart Some Love

This Valentine’s Month, make yourself a priority. To schedule a personalized heart and hormone check-up with Dr. Elaine Eustis and NP Rhonda Leach, call 843-891-6119 or visit 721 Long Point Road, Suite 407, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Fall in love with your health today—and let Menopause Solutions help you feel your best from the inside out.