Episode #299
299 | Declining Estrogen Linked to Hormonal Symptoms, 5 Ways to Support Your Body and Relieve Symptoms
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. McMillan Integrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker Listen to Related Episodes: 274 | How Stress Dysregulates Women's Hormones, Faith Based Tapping Restores Your Energy 240 | Low Estrogen Symptoms, 5 Natural Ways Moringa Balances Women's Hormones 120 | Being Overly Stressed Leads to Chronic Disease, Alternative Approaches to Help Women Reduce Stress & Stay Healthy 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.
