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! As women enter perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts—particularly the decline in estrogen—can significantly impact bone density, joint health, and overall mobility. Many women begin to experience stiffness, discomfort, and a gradual loss of strength, often without fully understanding why these changes are happening. In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan breaks down what’s really happening inside the body during menopause and how these changes affect bones and joints on a deeper level. She also shares her personal experience with joint discomfort and the importance of taking a proactive, holistic approach to supporting the body during this transition. Dr. Rekishia walks through seven powerful, natural strategies to help restore strength, reduce inflammation, and support long-term bone and joint health. From foundational lifestyle habits to advanced nutritional and cellular support, this episode provides practical tools that women can begin implementing immediately. She also explores the importance of key lab testing, including vitamin D levels and bone density screening, along with the role of hydration, mineral balance, and targeted therapies in supporting the body’s natural ability to rebuild and repair. This episode is ideal for women who are experiencing joint discomfort, concerned about bone loss, or seeking natural, faith-aligned solutions to support their health during hormonal transitions. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: How menopause and declining estrogen impact bone density, joint pain, and mobility in women The connection between hormonal imbalance, inflammation, and bone loss Why vitamin D testing and bone density scans (DEXA) are essential for women’s health 7 natural strategies to improve bone strength, reduce joint pain, and support long-term mobility The best foods, nutrients, and holistic therapies for bone health, joint support, and hormone balance Join Dr. Rekishia for her Women's Hormone Workshop Sign up on Eventbrite Want to Go Deeper? Access resources, upcoming events, and ways to work with Dr. Rekishia ""And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not." Isaiah 58:11 Love, Health and Blessings, Dr. Rekishia Listen to Related Episodes: 270 | Low Magnesium in Women Linked to Body Cramps, 3 Simple Fixes to Restore Balance 275 | Women’s Hormone Balance with Infrared Light Therapy: Cellular Reset for Energy & Wellness 267 | Leaky Gut and Hormone Imbalance in Women, The Ultimate Bone Broth Strategy to Heal and Rebalance 168 | Dehydration and Hormonal Imbalance in Women, Simple Strategies to Stay Hydrated & Balance Hormones 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.