Author and former actor Twinkle Khanna, who is also the wife of Akshay Kumar, has spoken candidly about her health and wellness journey as she navigates menopause. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Twinkle shared make-up-free pictures from her home and penned a long, honest note about ageing, fitness and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Twinkle Khanna reflects on wellness, fitness and supplements
“At 52 and make-up free, I’d love to say that all you need is some great afternoon sun to feel and look good. But menopause is not that generous,” she wrote, adding with her trademark wit, “I once joked that menopause is a bigger bitch than I have ever been.” Twinkle revealed that for a long time, menopause made her feel “like a phone with a faulty charger.”She shared that feeling better today has little to do with “accepting age gracefully” and more to do with practical choices. “I feel better now, not because I ‘accepted my age gracefully’ (whatever that means), but thanks to regular weight training, a small pharmacy’s worth of supplements, the joy and purpose I find in books (reading and writing), and because after 50 I’ve finally embraced my shallow side and play mahjong regularly with my girlfriends,” she wrote.Twinkle also spoke openly about HRT, listing supplements she is currently taking, while urging followers to consult doctors and do their own research. “What works for me may not work for you,” she cautioned, inviting others to share what helped them during the transition.
