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India Today
29-04-2025
- Health
- India Today
Can drinking alcohol worsen your menopause symptoms?
After a long, tiring day, a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon is the best way to unwind, and most of you will agree (especially the women out there). But if you're navigating menopause, experts warn that alcohol might be doing you more harm than are aware that experts have warned us against the consumption of alcohol, even a glass. But for those who still like to indulge, if you are someone in the midst of menopause, you might want to rethink your alcohol can worsen symptomsadvertisementDuring an episode of her The Goop Podcast last month, Gwyneth Paltrow opened up about how increased alcohol consumption amid the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires exacerbated her menopause symptoms. Typically a light drinker, Paltrow found herself drinking nightly during the stressful period, admitting, "I was medicating." Gwyneth Paltrow. (Photo: Instagram) Paltrow also opened up about experiencing severe anxiety and insomnia during this time, describing nights where she would lie awake for hours, overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, a stark contrast to her usual sleep does drinking alcohol worsen menopause symptoms like the Oscar-winning actress claims? Well, shows that while many women may use alcohol as an escape from the symptoms of menopause, it is actually not the best thing to can significantly worsen menopause symptoms and increase a woman's risk for serious health issues like heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and even colorectal cancer,' says Dr Sarada M, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Yashoda Hospitals, out, it's not just about the immediate effects, like feeling flushed or tipsy. Physiologically, alcohol dilates blood vessels and ramps up blood flow, essentially fast-tracking those dreaded hot flashes and night sweats that already affect nearly 80% of menopausal women. It also disrupts sleep patterns, making it harder to stay asleep and leaving you feeling more exhausted the next top of that, alcohol messes with the liver's ability to regulate estrogen levels. "This hormonal imbalance can worsen mood swings, anxiety, and even depressive symptoms,' adds Dr. Sarada. So, while that glass might seem like a temporary mood-lifter when you are going through a severe menopause-induced mood swing, in the long run, it can make your emotional turbulence even harder to it doesn't stop there. Alcohol also interferes with calcium absorption, bad news for bone health at a time when osteoporosis risk is already climbing. Add to this the calorie load of most alcoholic beverages, and you've got an additional hurdle in managing menopause-related weight gain, which many women already struggle with due to metabolic Himani Sharma, senior consultant in obstetrics, gynaecology and robotic surgery at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, agrees. 'Alcohol can exacerbate symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings by disrupting hormone regulation, particularly estrogen," she says. "It also increases cortisol levels, which contributes to stress and poor sleep."Should you give it up altogether?Experts have reiterated time and again how even a glass of alcohol is harmful for you. However, if you are still tempted, you should limit consumption to at least a glass and not more.'Women should consider limiting or avoiding alcohol during menopause,' stresses Dr. Sarada. "Not just to control symptoms, but to lower the risk of long-term health issues like heart disease, osteoporosis, and certain cancers.'Dr. Sharma echoes the sentiment: 'Limiting alcohol can help maintain better hormonal balance and overall well-being during this transitional phase.' She adds that it's always best to consult with a healthcare provider to tailor advice to individual health lifestyle changes that can help during menopause:advertisementExercise regularlyStart eating healthy. Your diet should include frequent indulgences and try to avoid time with friends and familyStress-reducing activities, such as meditation and deep breathingGetting sufficient sleep
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Internet Can't Stop Making Jokes About Gwyneth Paltrow's Return To Eating Carbs And Cheeses
Wait a minute. Gwyneth Paltrow, carbs, and cheese are getting back together? Yes, it's true. After a years-long strict paleo diet, Gwyneth is bringing cheeses and carbs back into her life. On The Goop Podcast, the lifestyle brand founder revealed that she and her husband, Brad Falchuck, were paleo because of "longer-term inflammation and health stuff." In the podcast, Gwyneth said that she had the gene APOE3 and APOE4, which increases her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and she had to be "really careful not to have inflammation in [her] brain." Side note: This isn't your first time hearing about this gene and a Marvel Cinematic Universe actor. In 2022, Chris Hemsworth learned that his DNA included two copies of the APOE4 gene, which studies have linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Only 2% to 3% of the population has both, according to a 2021 study by the National Institutes of Health. So, Gwyneth's reason for the paleo diet and her preventive measures made sense, but now she's "sick" of it, and the internet has a lot to say about it. The paleo diet requires a meal plan similar to that of people from the Paleolithic era, roughly 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 B.C., when people lived in caves, huts, and teepees. "I'm a little sick of it if I'm honest," Gwyneth said. "I'm getting back into eating some sourdough bread and some cheese. There, I said it. A little pasta. After being strict with it for so long," she continued. The Iron Man actor upheld that paleo is "a good, sort of, template, right? Eating foods that are kind of as whole and fresh as possible." Nonetheless, she's bringing a little cheesy pasta back into her life after seemingly avoiding it, and the internet hilariously thinks it's the sign of the end times. Somebody said, "Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again, so a recession is definitely on the horizon." But this person said Gwyneth's return to eating carbs and cheese again is "not even a recession indicator." It's a "genuine apocalypse indicator." Another person cosigned and said, "gwyneth paltrow eating cheese & carbs is basically the celebrity equivalent of a meteor hitting earth. it's over, folks." I snorted when I saw this person say her return to bread and cheese is "the seventh seal" from the Book of Revelation. Someone even joked that Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky were discussing Gwyneth's shifting diet. This person asked, "What is even going on this month?? The pope died, Gwyneth Paltrow started eating carbs and cheese...." "Gwyneth Paltrow Eating carbs is like the political Punxsuatawny Phil not seeing his shadow: it must mean we have a slim chance for nuclear winter," someone else wrote. Finally, this person said they just opened "this hellsite" (referring to X), and seeing this news about Gwyneth's eating habits made them "overwhelmingly irritated. I need to go read a book or go for a walk in nature or something levels of irritated." And that's that!
Buzz Feed
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Gwyneth Paltrow Said She's Eating Carbs And Cheese Again, And The Internet's Reaction Is Priceless
Wait a minute. Gwyneth Paltrow, carbs, and cheese are getting back together? Yes, it's true. After a yearslong strict Paleo diet, Gwyneth is bringing cheeses and carbs back into her life. On The Goop Podcast, the lifestyle brand founder revealed that she and her husband, Brad Falchuck, were Paleo because of "longer-term inflammation and health stuff." In the podcast, Gwyneth said that she had the gene APOE3 and APOE4, which increases her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and she had to be "really careful not to have inflammation in [her] brain." Side note: This isn't your first time hearing about this gene and a Marvel Cinematic Universe actor. In 2022, Chris Hemsworth learned that his DNA included two copies of the APOE4 gene, which studies have linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Only 2 to 3% of the population has both, according to a 2021 study by the National Institutes of Health. So, Gwyneth's reason for the Paleo diet and her preventive measures made sense, but now she's "sick" of it, and the internet has a lot to say about it. The Paleo diet requires a meal plan similar to that of people from the Paleolithic era, roughly 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 B.C., when people lived in caves, huts, and teepees. "I'm a little sick of it if I'm honest," Gwyneth said. "I'm getting back into eating some sourdough bread and some cheese. There, I said it. A little pasta. After being strict with it for so long," she continued. The Iron Man actor upheld that Paleo is "a good, sort of, template, right? Eating foods that are kind of as whole and fresh as possible." Nonetheless, she's bringing a little cheesy pasta back into her life after seemingly avoiding it, and the internet hilariously thinks it's the sign of the end times. Somebody said, " Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again, so a recession is definitely on the horizon." But this person said Gwyneth's return to eating carbs and cheese again is "not even a recession indicator." It's a "geuine apocalpyse indicator." Another person cosigned and said, "gwyneth paltrow eating cheese & carbs is a basically the celebrity equivalent of a meteor hitting earth. it's over, folks." I snorted when I saw this person say her return to bread and cheese is "the seventh seal" from the Book of Revelation. Someone even joked that Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky were discussing Gwyneth's shifting diet. This person asked, "What is even going on this month?? The pope died, Gwyneth Paltrow started eating carbs and cheese...." "Gwyneth Paltrow Eating carbs is like the political Punxsuatwny Phil not seeing his shadow: it must mean we have slim chance for nuclear winter," someone else wrote.
CNN
25-04-2025
- Health
- CNN
Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again
Gwyneth Paltrow says she has moved away from her yearslong strict Paleo diet and is venturing back into carbs and cheese. Speaking on 'The Goop Podcast,' released Tuesday, the 52-year-old actress and founder of lifestyle brand Goop said 'longer-term inflammation and health stuff' was the reason she and her husband, Brad Falchuk, 'became Paleo a few years ago.' She had previously told her podcast listeners that she had genes APOE3 and APOE4, raising her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and 'I have to be really careful not to have inflammation in my brain.' Under the Paleo diet, people follow a meal plan intended to be similar to that of hunters and gatherers who lived during the Paleolithic era, between 2.6 million and 10,000 years ago. They eat lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats and fish, while cutting out dairy products, sugar, grains, legumes and highly processed foods. The restrictions of eating Paleo have started to rankle with Paltrow, however. 'I'm a little sick of it if I'm honest,' she continued. 'I'm getting back into eating some sourdough bread and some cheese. There, I said it. A little pasta. After being strict with it for so long.' Nevertheless, she maintained that 'it's a good, sort of, template, right? Eating foods that are kind of as whole and fresh as possible.' 'It is great to hear that Gwyneth is adding back into her very restrictive diet. This is definitely a good thing,' Priya Tew, a specialist dietitian and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, told CNN on Friday. 'It sounds like Gwyneth is moving towards a more balanced and nutritious diet. Considering her realm of influence it is good to hear that she is finding this of benefit,' she added. 'Nutrition research shows us that cutting out whole food groups is not good for our overall health. We need diversity and variety to help us meet all our nutritional needs, to bring taste into out diets and prevent boredom and to also bring pleasure!' Tew continued. The Paleo diet is not the first strict eating regimen that Paltrow has tried. She told podcast listeners that her father was diagnosed with throat cancer when she was around the age of 26, and it was 'at that time that I started wondering, really through trying to see if there was anything we could do to help my father, if there was any kind of intersection between wellness and food.' 'I went into hardcore macrobiotics for a certain time,' she added. 'That was an interesting chapter, where I got kind of obsessed with eating very, very healthily. I think that was – I was really trying to heal my dad by proxy and he just didn't really want anything to do with it.' People on a macrobiotic diet aim to avoid foods that contain toxins, with many eating only vegan foods, according to the charity Cancer Research UK's website. The diet also involves strict rules, such as only eating when hungry, only drinking when thirsty, not having any vitamin or mineral supplements, and avoiding cooking with electricity or using a microwave oven. It was developed in the 1920s by Japanese philosopher George Ohsawa, who believed the diet could help us live in harmony with nature and cure cancer and other serious illnesses, according to the charity. However, there is no scientific evidence that supports the idea that this diet can prevent or cure cancer. 'As a dietitian I would not agree that there is enough evidence to prove a macrobiotic diet is a cure for throat cancer or that a Paleo diet is beneficial, either,' said Tew. 'Carbohydrates are a vital part of our diets, providing fibre, B vitamins and energy. They are also key for our gut microbiome and also bring taste and enjoyment to meals!' she added. Goop, which Paltrow founded in 2008, has faced criticism over the years from various quarters. In 2018, prosecutors in California hit it with penalties totaling $145,000 for 'unsubstantiated claims' relating to vaginal eggs and an essential oil-like product.
CNN
25-04-2025
- Health
- CNN
Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again
Gwyneth Paltrow says she has moved away from her yearslong strict Paleo diet and is venturing back into carbs and cheese. Speaking on 'The Goop Podcast,' released Tuesday, the 52-year-old actress and founder of lifestyle brand Goop said 'longer-term inflammation and health stuff' was the reason she and her husband, Brad Falchuk, 'became Paleo a few years ago.' She had previously told her podcast listeners that she had genes APOE3 and APOE4, raising her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and 'I have to be really careful not to have inflammation in my brain.' Under the Paleo diet, people follow a meal plan intended to be similar to that of hunters and gatherers who lived during the Paleolithic era, between 2.6 million and 10,000 years ago. They eat lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats and fish, while cutting out dairy products, sugar, grains, legumes and highly processed foods. The restrictions of eating Paleo have started to rankle with Paltrow, however. 'I'm a little sick of it if I'm honest,' she continued. 'I'm getting back into eating some sourdough bread and some cheese. There, I said it. A little pasta. After being strict with it for so long.' Nevertheless, she maintained that 'it's a good, sort of, template, right? Eating foods that are kind of as whole and fresh as possible.' 'It is great to hear that Gwyneth is adding back into her very restrictive diet. This is definitely a good thing,' Priya Tew, a specialist dietitian and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, told CNN on Friday. 'It sounds like Gwyneth is moving towards a more balanced and nutritious diet. Considering her realm of influence it is good to hear that she is finding this of benefit,' she added. 'Nutrition research shows us that cutting out whole food groups is not good for our overall health. We need diversity and variety to help us meet all our nutritional needs, to bring taste into out diets and prevent boredom and to also bring pleasure!' Tew continued. The Paleo diet is not the first strict eating regimen that Paltrow has tried. She told podcast listeners that her father was diagnosed with throat cancer when she was around the age of 26, and it was 'at that time that I started wondering, really through trying to see if there was anything we could do to help my father, if there was any kind of intersection between wellness and food.' 'I went into hardcore macrobiotics for a certain time,' she added. 'That was an interesting chapter, where I got kind of obsessed with eating very, very healthily. I think that was – I was really trying to heal my dad by proxy and he just didn't really want anything to do with it.' People on a macrobiotic diet aim to avoid foods that contain toxins, with many eating only vegan foods, according to the charity Cancer Research UK's website. The diet also involves strict rules, such as only eating when hungry, only drinking when thirsty, not having any vitamin or mineral supplements, and avoiding cooking with electricity or using a microwave oven. It was developed in the 1920s by Japanese philosopher George Ohsawa, who believed the diet could help us live in harmony with nature and cure cancer and other serious illnesses, according to the charity. However, there is no scientific evidence that supports the idea that this diet can prevent or cure cancer. 'As a dietitian I would not agree that there is enough evidence to prove a macrobiotic diet is a cure for throat cancer or that a Paleo diet is beneficial, either,' said Tew. 'Carbohydrates are a vital part of our diets, providing fibre, B vitamins and energy. They are also key for our gut microbiome and also bring taste and enjoyment to meals!' she added. Goop, which Paltrow founded in 2008, has faced criticism over the years from various quarters. In 2018, prosecutors in California hit it with penalties totaling $145,000 for 'unsubstantiated claims' relating to vaginal eggs and an essential oil-like product.
