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Mum’s Blood Pressure Scare, the Link Between Menopause and Heart Health, and Natural Strategies to Lower It
11/12/2025
Mum’s Blood Pressure Scare, the Link Between Menopause and Heart Health, and Natural Strategies to Lower It
If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or going through perimenopause, this is one of those episodes you might think doesn’t apply to yo, but it 100% does. The risk of high blood pressure, rising cholesterol, and heart disease increases dramatically around perimenopause and post menopause - even if you're doing all the right things and have no major risk factors. My mum experienced this first hand. She's always been health conscious, eats a pescetarian diet, grows all her own vegetables, walks daily, constantly gardens, is part of a cycling club and goes to the gym regularly. She recently checked her blood pressure thinking it would have improved from her recent efforts at the gym ... and it came back at 180/80. High. Hypertensive crisis high. It prompted a full deep dive on my end into what actually helps with blood pressure, beyond the standard “eat well and move more and reduce salt” advice. In this episode: What we think may have contributed to my mum’s high BP reading Why blood pressure often creeps up silently, especially in midlife Some of the less-talked-about foods, nutrients and supplements that might support healthy blood pressure (like beetroot, flavonoids, CoQ10, magnesium and more) A practical look at how to apply these ideas without overhauling your entire life If you’ve ever been told to “cut back on salt” but wanted something more specific, this one’s for you. Looking for support with your nutrition? 👉 Check out The Balanced Body Reset — my 30-day program to help you get back in control of food, energy, and confidence: https://helena-mcdonald-3e4c.mykajabi.com/30-day-balanced-body-reset-1 And as always, if you want personalised 1:1 support, you can contact me directly over on instagram:
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