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The forest fires in Los Angeles destroyed numerous houses and plunged many people into a deep crisis. Gwyneth Paltrow also suffered from the events – and was looking for consolation in alcohol. In the current episode of “The Goop” Podcast, the 52-year-old spoke about this difficult time.
Actually, the conversation with the doctor and author Mary Claire Haver turned around Paltrows Health and dealing with menopause. But during the interview, the Gwyneth Paltrow came up with its alcohol consumption. “I am in the middle of menopause and actually have the symptoms well under control,” said Paltrow. But during the fires in Los Angeles it was different: “In January I used alcohol as a means to an end.” She even described him as a kind of “medication”.
Although she and her husband themselves were not directly affected by the fire, fate hit many people in their surroundings. “So many of our close friends have lost everything,” said Gwyneth Paltrow. The pain and despair would have hit them deeply. “I think I really drank every evening during this time.”
“Maybe I’ll treat myself to a drink a week”
Usually she rarely grabs alcohol, she continued. “Maybe I’ll treat myself to a drink a week.” But their consumption has increased significantly during the fires. With noticeable effects. Your menopause symptoms would have worsened a lot in this phase. “It became clear to me that there was a connection,” she said.
Doctor Haver confirmed the observation of Gwyneth Paltrow. And explained that many of their patients had had similar experiences. Which is why they deliberately waived alcohol or reduced their consumption.
While the fire raged in Los Angeles, more than 56 square kilometers of land were destroyed, 9,400 buildings went up in flames, and 17 people lost their lives. The region is now facing a difficult phase of reconstruction.