Lisa Ray Decodes Hormones For Midlife Women In Informative New Video
The actress and wellness advocate explains what hormones are in a relatable explainer.
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For many women approaching middle age, hormones become a suddenly prominent topic of conversation. Yet as actress, author, and cancer survivor Lisa Ray points out, despite all the talk about estrogen and cortisol, many of us never received a basic explanation of what hormones actually are.
In a new video shared by Sujaya Devi tagging Lisa Ray, the two women have teamed up to create an informative and relatable breakdown of hormones for their midlife audience.
What Are Hormones, Anyway?
The post features Lisa explaining the fundamentals of hormones in an approachable way. In the video, she breaks down what hormones are at their most basic level – chemical messengers in our body that regulate various functions from metabolism and mood to reproduction and stress response.
The Instagram post is part of what appears to be a new series from Lisa and Sujaya aimed at decoding medical terminology and health concepts that become increasingly relevant during middle age but are rarely explained in accessible terms.
“Suddenly, as we approach middle age, all we keep hearing about is hormones — estrogen this, cortisol that, and who knows what else. But here’s the thing: no one ever really explained what a hormone is. So let’s break it down,” reads the caption of their post.
The duo, using the hashtag #lisaandsuj, invites followers to suggest other midlife health terms they’d like explained, encouraging community engagement around these important topics.
A Personal Journey With Health Awareness
Lisa Ray, now 53, has been increasingly vocal about health issues, particularly those affecting women in midlife. This focus on hormonal education aligns with her broader wellness advocacy work, which has been shaped by her own health journey.
In 2009, Ray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Her experience as a cancer survivor has transformed her into a prominent voice for health awareness and wellness. Just recently, in another post, she shared insights from her cancer journey, offering guidance to others facing similar challenges.
“Every cancer journey is utterly unique and must be patient-centric which means as individual as a fingerprint,” she wrote in that post, emphasizing the importance of preventative health measures.
Embracing Midlife Transformation
Beyond health education, Ray has been documenting her midlife transformation on social media. In a recent collaboration with her trainer, she showcased her physical fitness journey at 53, having shed 15% body fat while gaining lean muscle.
Her trainer noted that despite navigating menopause and maintaining a busy schedule as a mother of twins, global traveler, and multi-hyphenate professional, Ray has remained dedicated to her health goals.
This commitment to physical wellness complements her focus on hormonal and overall health education for women in their middle years.
In another recent post specifically addressing menopause, Ray shared that “a 2021 community-based study in India revealed that 85% of women experience at least one menopausal symptom, with hot flashes (83%) and night sweats (71%) being the most common.”
A Wellness Advocate With A Mission
Lisa Ray’s work extends beyond social media education. Earlier this year, she shared her experience at a wellness retreat focused on rebalancing “physically, mentally and yes spiritually.” She described how such retreats have become important for her since her cancer diagnosis, referring to having “made a mini-career out of it.”
Her message to fellow “mama-warriors” emphasized the importance of taking time for self-care: “You deserve it. A break that nourishes you back to being the capable and cool centre of gravity for your family.”
Ray has also recently participated in the “Carry The Fire” movement with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, where she received her treatment, advocating for continued support for cancer research.
As Ray continues to use her platform to educate and advocate for women’s health issues, her latest post on hormones represents another step in her mission to demystify the physical changes and health concerns that come with aging.
For women navigating the often confusing terrain of midlife health changes, Ray’s straightforward approach to explaining concepts like hormones offers both information and reassurance that they’re not alone in this journey
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