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Family History of Heart Disease? The Heart Disease Symptoms in Women You Can't Afford to Ignore
Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Have you ever felt your heart flutter in the middle of the night — and just tried to ignore it? Understanding heart disease symptoms in women could be one of the most important things you do for your health, because heart disease is responsible for about 1 in every 5 deaths among women in this country, and only about half of women even know it's their number one killer.
In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan shares her own story — months of nighttime heart palpitations that led her to get tested — and what that testing revealed about the connection between hormones and heart health. She breaks down why estrogen is protective for your heart, what your endothelium has to do with your cardiovascular risk, and gives you 5 real, actionable steps to protect your heart starting now.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why heart disease is the number one killer of women — and why so few women realize it
How estrogen protects your heart before menopause, and what happens when it declines
What research from the Framingham Heart Study and the WISE study reveals about hormones and heart disease risk
What your endothelium is, and why it's considered the largest endocrine organ in your body
The truth about heart palpitations — what they can and can't tell you, and why testing matters
What Lp(a) is, why it's a genetic risk marker most routine bloodwork misses, and who should ask for it
5 actionable steps to protect your heart, starting in your 30s and 40s — not just after menopause
Episode Timestamps
0:00 — Teaser: What your heart might be trying to tell you
1:05 — Opening & my story: living with nighttime heart palpitations
3:30 — The hormone-heart connection: why estrogen protects your heart
6:25 — Meet your endothelium: the single layer of cells behind your cardiovascular risk
9:05 — A quick note on palpitations: why testing matters more than guessing
10:10 — 5 actionable steps to protect your heart
13:25 — The foundation & Living Well Challenge
14:10 — Wrap-up, Wellness Assessment, 90-Day Wellness Reset & closing scripture
Join Dr. Rekishia
🌿 Free 5-Minute Wellness Assessment — A simple, no-pressure way to get clarity on what your body may be communicating. 👉 Start your assessment at wellness-check.us
💫 90-Day Wellness Reset — And if you're ready for deeper support after completing your assessment, you'll also have an opportunity to learn about my 90-Day Wellness Reset, where I help women turn what they're learning into practical, sustainable wellness habits with structure, support, and accountability.
Recommended Resources
📖 Rock Your World Naturally: 7 Divine Keys to Unlock Extraordinary Health by Dr. Rekishia McMillan 
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." Ezekiel 36:26 
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan. Some of the links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through them.

Running on Empty? The Natural Energy Boost Your Body Is Actually Asking For
Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Looking for a real natural energy boost — not another cup of coffee that leaves you crashing by 3pm? If you've ever sat on the edge of your bed wondering why your energy disappeared, you're not alone, and it's not just in your head.
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan shares her own story of running on empty — including a season when it took her three to four hours just to get out of bed — and the discovery that changed everything. She breaks down what's happening at the cellular level inside your mitochondria, and the four hidden things quietly draining your energy: processed foods, sugary drinks and insulin, lack of fresh air, and emotional burdens you were never meant to carry alone. Then she shares the real, practical fixes for each one.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why mitochondria are responsible for roughly 90% of your body's energy — and what happens when they're not functioning well
How processed foods interfere with healthy cellular function
What actually happens in your bloodstream when you start your day with a sugary drink, and how insulin factors in
Why the shift from outdoor, agricultural life to indoor work has impacted our health at the cellular level
The connection between emotional burdens and physical energy — including surprising research on emotional tears
Practical power foods, hydration strategies, and herbal teas that support cellular energy
Why time outdoors isn't optional for your health, backed by circadian rhythm research
The foundational, faith-based principle this entire episode rests on
Episode Timestamps
0:00 — Teaser: The four hidden things draining your energy
0:45 — Opening & my story: running on empty
2:15 — Meet your mitochondria: the science of cellular energy
3:15 — 4 things making your cells sluggish: processed foods & sugary drinks/insulin
5:30 — Lack of fresh air and the shift indoors
7:00 — Emotional burdens: the hidden energy drain
9:00 — The foundation (Leviticus 17:11) & Living Well Challenge
10:00 — Wrap-up, Wellness Assessment & 90-Day Program
11:15 — Closing scripture
Join Dr. Rekishia
🌸 The Women's Hormone Workshop — Go deeper into how hormones, metabolism, and body composition intersect after 40, and walk away with a clearer, more personalized picture of what your body needs. 👉 Reserve your spot on Eventbrite
🌿 Free 5-Minute Wellness Assessment — A simple, no-pressure way to get clarity on what your body may be communicating. 👉 Start your assessment at wellness-check.us
💫 90-Day Wellness Reset — And if you're ready for deeper support after completing your assessment, you'll also have an opportunity to learn about my 90-Day Wellness Reset, where I help women turn what they're learning into practical, sustainable wellness habits with structure, support, and accountability.
Recommended Resources
📖 Rock Your World Naturally: 7 Divine Keys to Unlock Extraordinary Health by Dr. Rekishia McMillan 
🎧 The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms by Lynne Peeples
🍵 Special Yerba Mate Tea for Energy  
"Casting all your anxieties on him, because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7  
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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172 | Your Diet Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Hormones: Discover Nutrient-Rich Foods to Achieve Hormonal Balance
 
Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan. Some of the links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through them.

Stuck on the Scale? The Weight Loss Diet Plan That Actually Works After 40
Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
🎉 Celebrating 300 Episodes!
Looking for a weight loss diet plan that actually works after 40 — not another version of "eat less, move more"? If you're eating the same way you always have and the scale won't budge, you're not imagining it, and it's not a willpower problem.
In this special episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan busts the biggest myth about weight loss after 40: that your metabolism "breaks." A landmark 2021 study shows resting metabolic rate actually stays stable from ages 20 to 60 — so what's really changing? Dr. Rekishia breaks down the real forces at play — muscle loss, hormonal fat redistribution, visceral fat, and insulin resistance — and shares the exact macronutrient balance (protein, carbs, and healthy fats) your body needs now. She also opens up about her own personal journey with food, body changes in her forties, and learning to listen to her body differently.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why the "eat less, move more" approach stops working after 40 — and what the research actually shows about metabolism
How much muscle mass women lose per decade, and why that matters more than the number on the scale
The difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat, and why visceral fat carries higher health risks
How blood sugar crashes, cortisol, and stubborn belly fat feed into each other — and the simple fix
The right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats for your body after 40 — including exact daily targets
4 practical things you can do this week to work with your changing body, not against it
How to measure real progress beyond just the number on the scale
Episode Timestamps
0:00 — Teaser: Why the scale won't move, even when nothing's changed
1:15 — Opening: Celebrating 300 episodes + today's topic
3:00 — Dr. Rekishia's personal experience with food and body changes in her 40s
4:15 — Why "eat less, move more" stops working after 40
5:15 — The three factors: muscle loss, hormonal fat redistribution, and insulin resistance
8:30 — Understanding visceral fat, blood sugar, cortisol, and belly fat
11:30 — The macronutrient balance: protein, carbs, and healthy fats
13:30 — 4 things to do this week
16:00 — Living Well Challenge: your 7-Day Macro Check-In
16:30 — Wrap-up, Women's Hormone Workshop, Wellness Assessment & 90-Day Wellness Reset
18:00 — Closing scripture
Join Dr. Rekishia
🌸 The Women's Hormone Workshop — Go deeper into how hormones, metabolism, and body composition intersect after 40, and walk away with a clearer, more personalized picture of what your body needs. 👉 Reserve your spot on Eventbrite
🌿 Free 5-Minute Wellness Assessment — A simple, no-pressure way to get clarity on what your body may be communicating. 👉 Start your assessment at wellness-check.us
💫 90-Day Wellness Reset — And if you're ready for deeper support after completing your assessment, you'll also have an opportunity to learn about my 90-Day Wellness Reset, where I help women turn what they're learning into practical, sustainable wellness habits with structure, support, and accountability.
 
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." — 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

Hormone Imbalance and Joint Pain, What Women Aren't Being Told - And How to Take Your Strength Back
Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Are you dealing with hormone imbalance and joint pain — stiff knees in the morning, achy hips, or hands that feel tight before they loosen up? If so, you're not imagining it, and it's not simply "just getting older."
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan breaks down a term researchers only coined in 2024 — the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause — and unpacks the three real, distinct forces behind hormone imbalance symptoms in your joints: inflammation, stiffness, and joint degeneration. They are not the same problem, and they don't call for the same response.
Dr. Rekishia shares what her own joints taught her after years of military service, walks through what a 2026 meta-analysis of over 93,000 women reveals about joint pain risk across the menopause transition, and gives you research-backed, practical strategies to protect your strength, mobility, bones, and joints — starting today.
You'll learn five practical areas you can focus on to support your body as estrogen fluctuates and declines: nutrition, gut health, movement, stress regulation, and sleep.
In this episode you'll learn:
What "the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause" is, and why it's a newly named area of research
How hormone imbalance affects cartilage, tendons, bone, and inflammation throughout the body
The real difference between inflammation, stiffness, and joint degeneration — and why each needs a different response
What recent research reveals about joint pain risk before, during, and after menopause
Why spine bone density can drop by up to 10% in just the first five years after your final period
Five practical, no-gym-required strategies to protect your strength, mobility, and bone health this week
How to tell when persistent joint pain needs medical evaluation instead of an at-home fix
Episode Timestamps
00:00 — Teaser: Why your joints don't feel the way they used to
01:00 — Opening: The research behind hormone imbalance and joint pain
02:15 — Dr. Rekishia's personal experience with joint health after military service
03:15 — What is the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause?
05:00 — The three forces: inflammation, stiffness, and degeneration
09:30 — The bone health connection
10:15 — Five things to do this week for your joints and bones
13:00 — Living Well Challenge: your 7-day joint check-in
13:30 — Closing thoughts, CTA, and how to connect with Dr. Rekishia
Join Dr. Rekishia for The Women's Hormone Workshop: Sign up on Eventbrite
Start Your 5-Minute Wellness Check. No pressure—just a simple way to gain clarity about what your body may be communicating Wellness-check.us 
 
"And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail." — Isaiah 58:11
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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184 | Busting the Myth of Building Muscle in Menopause: How to Stay Strong Into Your Forties and Beyond
 
 
Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Have you been wondering, “Why does my body feel so different?” If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, you may be experiencing hot flashes, disrupted sleep, brain fog, mood changes, weight gain, or changes in your joints and overall body composition.
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explores the important role estrogen plays throughout the body and why changes in estrogen during perimenopause and menopause can affect much more than reproductive health.
You'll discover how estrogen interacts with the brain, bones, cardiovascular system, muscles, metabolism, and other systems throughout the body. Dr. Rekishia also explains why not every symptom is simply caused by “low estrogen” and why supporting the whole body is an important part of navigating hormonal changes.
You'll learn five practical areas you can focus on to support your body as estrogen fluctuates and declines: nutrition, gut health, movement, stress regulation, and sleep.
If you're looking for natural, science-informed and faith-centered strategies to better understand your changing body, support your health, and relieve some of the challenges associated with hormonal changes, this episode will give you practical steps you can begin today.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why estrogen is much more than a reproductive hormone
How estrogen changes during perimenopause and menopause
How phytoestrogen-rich foods may support healthy estrogen activity
Why whole-food nutrition and plant diversity matter
How functional movement, resistance, and weight-bearing exercise support muscle and bone health
Why supporting your nervous system matters during hormonal changes
How box breathing, grounding, and forest bathing can support stress regulation
Why sleep disruption should not simply be dismissed as “part of menopause”
How to create a simple strategy for improving your sleep
What to consider when evaluating supplements and nutrients during menopause
How a 7-Day Estrogen Support Check-In can help you become more aware of your body's patterns
Join Dr. Rekishia for The Women's Hormone Workshop: Sign up on Eventbrite
Start Your 5-Minute Wellness Check. No pressure—just a simple way to gain clarity about what your body may be communicating Wellness-check.us 
" But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Have you been wondering, “Why am I so bloated all the time?” If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. Hormonal changes can affect digestion, gut motility, stress, and fluid balance, making bloating, constipation, gas, and digestive discomfort more noticeable.
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explores the connection between hormonal changes and bloating in women and why your body may respond differently during this season of life.
You'll discover four common contributors to bloating: what you're eating, how you're eating, stress and the gut-brain connection, and hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Rekishia also explains the connection between hormones, digestion, bile, the gallbladder, and kidneys.
As part of the God's Medicine Cabinet™ series, Dr. Rekishia highlights ginger, an ancient medicinal food used for centuries to support digestion. You'll learn about gingerols and shogaols and what modern research suggests about ginger's potential effects on gastric motility, gastric emptying, nausea, fullness, and digestive discomfort.
If you're looking for natural ways to support digestion, reduce bloating, and better understand your changing body, this episode provides practical, science-informed and faith-centered strategies you can begin today.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why bloating can increase during perimenopause and menopause
How estrogen and progesterone changes can affect digestion
The connection between hormones, gut health, bile, and fluid balance
Why what you eat and how you eat both matter
How ginger has been used in traditional medicine
Five natural ways to support better digestion
How a 7-Day Bloating & Food Journal can help identify patterns
Join Dr. Rekishia for the live podcast summer series God’s Medicine Cabinet™ and The Women's Hormone Workshop: Sign up on Eventbrite
Start Your 5-Minute Wellness Check. No pressure—just a simple way to gain clarity about what your body may be communicating Wellness-check.us 
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases."  Psalm 103:2-3
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Have you been waking up at 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning wondering why you can't stay asleep? If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. Sleep disruption is one of the most common symptoms women experience during midlife, yet many don't understand the hormonal and biological changes contributing to restless nights.
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan opens God's Medicine Cabinet to explore why women experience sleep disturbances during menopause and how God's design for the body reveals practical solutions for restoring deep, restorative sleep.
You'll discover how your circadian rhythm—your body's internal 24-hour clock—works together with hormones like estrogen, progesterone, melatonin, and cortisol to regulate sleep, energy, and overall wellness. Dr. McMillan also explains why modern habits, including excessive evening light exposure and chronic stress, can disrupt these natural rhythms and offers practical, faith-centered strategies to help you partner with your body instead of fighting against it.
You'll also learn about one of God's beautiful botanicals—lavender—and how creating peaceful evening routines can help prepare your mind and body for restorative sleep.
If you've been searching for natural ways to improve your sleep, calm your mind, balance your hormones, and wake feeling refreshed, this episode provides science-backed, biblical encouragement you can begin applying tonight.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why sleep becomes more difficult during perimenopause and menopause
How your circadian rhythm regulates sleep, hormones, and energy
The role of estrogen, progesterone, melatonin, and cortisol in restorative sleep
Why nighttime awakenings and racing thoughts are common during menopause
How evening light exposure can disrupt your body's internal clock
Simple lifestyle habits that support better sleep and hormonal balance
How lavender and calming bedtime routines can help create an environment for restful sleep
A simple 7-Night Sleep Challenge to begin restoring your body's natural rhythm
Join Dr. Rekishia for the launch of her brand-new summer live podcast series God’s Medicine Cabinet™ and The Women's Hormone Workshop: Sign up on Eventbrite
Start Your 5-Minute Wellness Check. No pressure—just a simple way to gain clarity about what your body may be communicating Wellness-check.us 
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."  Matthew 11:28–29:
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Have you ever wondered, “Why am I so tired all the time?”
Do you wake up exhausted—even after a full night of sleep? Are you relying on caffeine to get through your day, struggling with brain fog, or wondering why your energy isn’t what it used to be?
For many women in their 40s and 50s, fatigue can feel like an unavoidable part of aging. But what if your exhaustion is not simply about getting older? What if your body is communicating something deeper about your hormones, inflammation, blood sugar balance, stress levels, sleep, or lifestyle?
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explores the many reasons women experience fatigue during perimenopause and menopause while uncovering the connection between hormones, cellular energy, inflammation, and healthy aging.
As part of the God’s Medicine Cabinet™ series, Dr. Rekishia highlights one of Scripture’s most treasured gifts—olive oil, often referred to as “God’s Liquid Gold.”
Throughout biblical history, olive oil represented abundance, healing, strength, and God’s provision. Today, modern research continues to explore the benefits of extra-virgin olive oil and its powerful plant compounds, including oleocanthal, which has been studied for its relationship with healthy inflammatory pathways.
This episode is a reminder that fatigue is not something to simply accept as “normal.” Your body was created with incredible wisdom, and understanding what it needs is an important part of faithful stewardship.
If you have been feeling exhausted, experiencing brain fog, struggling with hormonal changes, or wondering how to restore your energy naturally, this conversation will encourage you with biblical wisdom, science-based wellness strategies, and practical steps you can begin today.
 
In this episode you'll learn:
Why fatigue is so common during perimenopause and menopause
How changing hormones can impact sleep, mood, brain function, inflammation, and energy
What oleocanthal is and why researchers are studying its role in wellness
The connection between the Mediterranean lifestyle and healthy aging
Why healthy fats are essential for hormone health, brain function, and sustained energy
How creating “Sabbath moments” can support physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration
Practical wellness habits to help you nourish your body and honor God’s design
Join Dr. Rekishia for the launch of her brand-new summer live podcast series God’s Medicine Cabinet™ and The Women's Hormone Workshop: Sign up on Eventbrite
Start Your 5-Minute Wellness Check. No pressure—just a simple way to gain clarity about what your body may be communicating Wellness-check.us 
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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287 | Menopause Joint Pain & Bone Loss in Women, 7 Natural Ways to Restore Strength, Mobility & Hormonal Balance
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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
Have you ever wondered, “Why do my joints hurt all of a sudden?”
For many women, joint stiffness, aches, and changes in mobility can appear unexpectedly during perimenopause and menopause. What feels like “getting older” may actually be connected to hormonal changes, inflammation, collagen shifts, and how the body adapts during this season of life.
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explores the connection between menopause, inflammation, and joint health while helping women better understand what may be happening inside their bodies.
As part of the God’s Medicine Cabinet™ series, Dr. Rekishia highlights frankincense, a biblical botanical valued throughout history for spiritual practices and traditional wellness. She shares what modern research says about frankincense compounds and inflammation pathways, along with how she personally incorporates intentional self-care rituals into her wellness routine.
This episode is a reminder that your changing body is not something to fear—it is something to understand, support, and steward.
If you’ve been experiencing joint discomfort, inflammation, or unexpected changes during midlife, this conversation will encourage you with practical strategies, biblical wisdom, and hope.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why joint pain may increase during perimenopause and menopause
How estrogen changes can influence inflammation, collagen, and connective tissue
The connection between hormones, healthy aging, and joint support
Lifestyle practices that support wellness, including movement, nutrition, sleep, and stress management
The history of frankincense and its role in biblical wellness traditions
How intentional self-care rituals can support relaxation and overall well-being
How to approach menopause with faith, wisdom, and stewardship
Join Dr. Rekishia for the launch of her brand-new summer podcast series God’s Medicine Cabinet™: Sign up on Eventbrite
Start Your 5-Minute Wellness Check. No pressure—just a simple way to gain clarity about what your body may be communicating Wellness-check.us 
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
Listen to Related Episodes:
287 | Menopause Joint Pain & Bone Loss in Women, 7 Natural Ways to Restore Strength, Mobility & Hormonal Balance
250 | Joint and Muscle Pain in Menopause? 3 Daily Movements to Help Women Reduce Inflammation and Balance Hormones Naturally
207 | The Link Between Joint Pain and Menopause, 10 Pain Stoppers for Relief in Women
 
 
Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts!
While nutrition is one of the foundations of wellness, caring for your body also means creating intentional rhythms of rest, restoration, and self-care. During perimenopause and menopause, chronic stress, hormonal changes, and the demands of everyday life can leave many women feeling physically exhausted, emotionally drained, and disconnected from their own well-being.
In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan shares three simple weekly self-care rituals that have become part of her personal wellness routine and have helped her maintain healthy skin, manage stress, and support lasting energy.
Drawing from her own experience, Dr. Rekishia explains why she believes true wellness extends beyond food. She shares how caring for the body's largest organ—the skin—along with intentionally supporting the nervous system through restorative practices can help women create a stronger foundation for overall health.
You'll also discover the science behind each ritual, including what current research says about clay masks and skin health, the relaxing benefits of magnesium foot soaks, and how aromatherapy may help support stress management, emotional well-being, and healthy sleep.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply need permission to slow down and care for yourself, this episode will encourage you to embrace practical, faith-centered habits that nourish both body and mind.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why true wellness goes beyond healthy eating
How chronic stress can affect your hormones, skin, sleep, and energy
Why your skin is an important reflection of whole-body health
The benefits of a weekly Aztec Healing Clay facial and what current research says about clay-based skincare
How magnesium foot soaks can become a relaxing part of your stress-management routine
What research suggests about aromatherapy and essential oils for relaxation, sleep, and emotional wellness
How simple weekly self-care rituals can support your nervous system and overall well-being
Practical ways to create your own rhythm of restoration during menopause and beyond
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"Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10 
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for our health is to slow down, be still, and allow our bodies the opportunity to rest, restore, and renew.
 
Love, Health & Blessings,
 
Dr. Rekishia L. McMillanIntegrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker
 
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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.