Lisa Ray Instagram – So I thought of this tongue in cheek way to illustrate some of the lifestyle changes and menopausal hacks I’ve incorporated into my life. I need to start by sharing that for much of my life, travel was as natural as breathing. I covered the globe for work and on my time off wandered across countries and continents in a way that seems effortless today. Then cancer, chemo, menopause and marriage followed in quick succession and my travel career changed. I still have a taste for adventure but with waning energy levels and menopausal after effects I can’t fly without my supplements. I highlighted just a few because I’m wary of being prescriptive- please consult a gynaecologist or accredited naturopath who will subscribe according to your needs. I can’t enter an airport without a shawl AND fan because my internal temp regulation is out of whack. The yoga mat is to combat those morning aches (sometimes I carry my own pillow because of humiliating micro-injuries when I slept wrong or yawned while stretching!) Can we talk about sleep challenges? There’s a correlation between lack of sleep and hormones, but fortunately there’s natural herbs for that. The water-pick is easier on my gums. Hylaronic acid for dry skin not just wrinkles. (Reminds me- I forgot vaginal moisturiser- the dryness and atrophy down there is a one way street without a u-turn) Of course I love comfy undies. Don’t love shape wear, but use it occasionally to wrangle the evolving body. Let’s make menopausal bodies sexy! Like a Bollywood heroine of the 30s or Rubens’ women – can’t we make the leap to embracing our very natural and earthy shape-shifting curves? I don’t really use hair extensions often but my hair is definitely thinning quicker than Justin Trudeau’s voter base. …continued in comments #menopause #menopauseawareness #menopausesupport #tacklingtaboos