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Zsa Zsa Padilla on aging gracefully, relationship with son-in-law Yael Yuzon 

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Zsa Zsa Padilla is aging with a positive outlook. After all, she believes growing old is a milestone to be celebrated. Join the discussion about menopausal transition and aging gracefully in this episode of Magandang Buhay The Podcast.While some women deny the changes in their bodies as they age, particularly their menopausal transition, Zsa Zsa only feels empowered speaking up about such topics. “Kapag ikaw ay tumatanda, swerte ka kasi umabot ka sa gano’ng edad kaya dapat proud ka sa iyong age,” said the Divine Diva, who is just looking more divine through the years. She embraces menopause as just a natural fact of life and therefore it pays to know the symptoms and get help from healthcare providers. <div><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7x45FJhBHfvtYqBUKxKS7f?utm_source=generator&amp;t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></div>The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/magandangbuhay">Magandang Buhay</a> momshies enlists the help of OB-Gynecologist Dr. Mariz Yap Garcia to give viewers a thorough discussion about menopause. They talked about the symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sweet tooth, all of which Zsa Zsa started to experience at the age of 36, 10 years before she officially stopped getting periods. This transition is called perimenopause marked by fluctuating estrogen hormones.Since the transition period can last up to 10 years or more, it’s important to know how to manage the symptoms. Dr. Garcia tackled the use of hormonal therapy and estrogen lotions and whether or not they can cause cancer, as most people believe. Know the answer in the podcast!The thing about menopause is it also affects other areas of your health. Dr. Garcia said the low level of estrogen causes the spine to shrink, so you may want to keep your calcium in check, as well as the thyroid. She added that women must live a more natural and active lifestyle once they reach the perimenopausal stage. Find out how you can prepare for ‘the big M’ by tuning into this episode.Aging beautifully is not just about exercise and diet, but more so it comes from a happy disposition in life. Zsa Zsa’s glow comes from within, making sure to spend time with family and loved ones. She is happy to be “gaining sons” in her daughter Karylle and Zia’s husbands.The episode turned hilarious and heartwarming when Karylle and husband Yael Yuzon joined Zsa Zsa in the studio. They shared intimate things such as Zsa Zsa and Yael’s first meeting and impressions of each other.The mom-in-law revealed she thought of Yael as a chick magnet and ‘maangas’ but the truth is he is a softie. She soon realized that he is gentle and hardworking, exactly the kind of man she would entrust her daughter to. One more thing she likes about him is his childlike quality – he likes Disneyland so much. Best of all, Yael is comfortable with Karylle’s family. They just understand one another - humor, mood swings and all.Join the meaningful conversation with hosts Regine Velasquez, Jolina Magdangal, and Melai Cantiveros in this episode of Magandang Buhay The Podcast.

Zsa Zsa Padilla and the Magandang Buhay momshies discuss everything you need to know about menopause and the key to aging happily. 