Sunday Feb 01, 2026
278 | Estrogen and Heart Disease, Why Women’s Hormones Are the Missing Link in Heart Health
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet many women are never taught how deeply estrogen protects their hearts. In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explains how declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause affects blood flow, heart rhythm, cholesterol, and inflammation. She shares her personal journey with heart palpitations and misdiagnosis, and how discovering the hormonal root cause changed her approach to women’s health.
You’ll learn why hormone testing matters, how research connects estrogen loss to heart disease, and how simple nutrition strategies—like incorporating heart-healthy seeds—can support hormone balance and cardiovascular health.
Faith is woven throughout, reminding listeners that God cares about the physical heart and calls women to steward their health with wisdom and confidence.
This episode is ideal for women seeking natural, faith-aligned guidance for heart health, hormone balance, and energy.
✨ In this episode, you'll learn:
- How estrogen protects women’s hearts
- Why heart risk rises after menopause
- Signs of low estrogen
- Which lab tests support prevention
- How seeds and whole foods nourish the heart
- How faith supports lifelong wellness
Join Dr. Rekishia for a weekly 15-minute session exploring faith-aligned, practical ways to restore hormone balance and vitality. Sign up on Eventbrite https://rekishialmcmillan.eventbrite.com
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"A joyful heart is good medicine." Proverbs 17:22.
Love, Health and Blessings,
Dr. Rekishia
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