Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, Hormones
Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, Hormones

Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, Hormones

Rekishia L. McMillan, MSW, CINHC

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Are you struggling with various health issues that are keeping you from experiencing a life overflowing with vibrant health? Have low energy, excessive weight, chronic fatigue, imbalanced hormones or body aches and pains robbed you of doing the things that you enjoy the most? Hi, I’m Rekishia. I’m a mom, honorably retired Air Force veteran, award-winning author, social worker and Christian Alternative Medicine provider. This show helps Christian women experience undeniable results like: more energy, reverse illness, weight and fat loss, regulated hormones, better sleep and improved mood.

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280 | Hormone Imbalance in Women, How to Decode Your Body & Boost Energy Naturally
FEB 15, 2026
280 | Hormone Imbalance in Women, How to Decode Your Body & Boost Energy Naturally
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! Hormone imbalance in women is often dismissed as “normal aging” or everyday stress. Yet symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, digestive changes, sleep disturbances, and weight fluctuations are often your body’s early warning signals that something deeper needs attention. In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explains how the body constantly communicates through subtle cues and symptoms — and how ignoring those signals can lead to worsening hormonal and metabolic health over time. You’ll learn how hormonal shifts affect energy, mood, metabolism, and digestion, why early awareness prevents chronic health issues, and how biblical principles of honoring the body align with modern science on women’s hormonal health. She shares her personal experience navigating perimenopause, being told her symptoms were “normal,” and how learning to listen to her body transformed her energy, hormone balance, and overall well-being. Through intentional nutrition, stress reduction, and faith-based practices, she discovered how to partner with her body instead of pushing through exhaustion. This episode is ideal for women seeking natural, holistic, and faith-aligned approaches to hormone balance, energy restoration, and long-term wellness ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why many women ignore early signs of hormone imbalance How fatigue, cravings, and mood changes are communication signals The connection between stress, cortisol, and hormone disruption How perimenopause impacts energy and metabolic health Biblical principles for honoring and listening to your body A practical body-listening exercise you can start today Simple lifestyle strategies to support hormone balance Join Dr. Rekishia for her Feel Great Webinar Sign up on Eventbrite Want to Go Deeper? Access resources, upcoming events, and ways to work with Dr. Rekishia "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path"." Psalm 119:105. Love, Health and Blessings, Dr. Rekishia Listen to Related Episodes: 277 | Hot Flashes & Night Sweats in Women, What Your Body Is Really Telling You About Hormone Imbalance 274 | How Stress Dysregulates Women's Hormones, Faith Based Tapping Restores Your Energy 270 | Low Magnesium in Women Linked to Body Cramps, 3 Simple Fixes to Restore Balance   Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I am sharing my educated opinions and experience, but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health medical choices you make.
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279 | Heart Palpitations in Women, How Hormonal Imbalance and Nutrient Deficiencies Affect Your Heart
FEB 8, 2026
279 | Heart Palpitations in Women, How Hormonal Imbalance and Nutrient Deficiencies Affect Your Heart
p>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! Heart palpitations are common during perimenopause and menopause, yet many women are told it’s “just stress.” In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explains how nutritional deficiencies, hormone changes, and lifestyle factors can disrupt the heart’s electrical system and trigger irregular heartbeats. Dr. Rekishia shares her personal journey with nighttime palpitations, how mineral imbalances and poor nourishment contributed to her symptoms, and how healing began through intentional nutrition, stress management, and faith-based practices. You’ll learn how magnesium, potassium, B vitamins, and iron support heart rhythm, why mineral balance is essential during hormonal transitions, and how biblical principles of nourishment align with modern heart-health science.. 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: Why heart palpitations are common in perimenopause and menopause How nutritional deficiencies affect the heart’s electrical system The role of magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins in heart rhythm How estrogen supports mineral balance and cardiac function Biblical principles for nourishing the heart Practical food and lifestyle strategies for healing How spiritual practices support inner and physical restoration 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 Want to Go Deeper? Access resources, upcoming events, and ways to work with Dr. Rekishia https://linktr.ee/rekishiamcmillan "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." Proverbs 3:7–8. Love, Health and Blessings,   Dr. Rekishia   Listen to Related Episodes: 278 | Estrogen and Heart Disease, Why Women’s Hormones Are the Missing Link in Heart Health 241 | Collagen and Heart Health, 3 Powerful Ways Women Can Rebuild, Protect & Boost Collagen for a Stronger Heart 167 | Naturally Improve Heart Health, 9 Herbs to Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Heart   Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I am sharing my educated opinions and experience, but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health medical choices you make.
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14 MIN