Healthy for a Higher Purpose: An Interview with ReKishia McMillian

By Apostle Tonya

Most surely, I am grateful for the blessed honor to introduce to the readers of Heaven’s Pen, ReKishia L. McMillian, total wellness coach for Christian women. In this lively interview with our Holy Lord’s blessed daughter, I pray you shall delight in the presence of our Lord as ReKishia marvelously provides us with what I might say is a plethora of knowledge on nutrition and of what our Lord most generously giveth to us from the Blessed Garden of Eden.

Apostle Tonya: ReKishia, would you kindly share your testimony with the readers of Heaven’s Pen of how thy Lord allowed a season of chronic illnesses to prepareth you to help and serve others? Most particularly, with counseling on improving our sisters diets and aiding them in weight loss?

ReKishia McMillian: My story began while I was serving on Active Duty with the United States Air Force. While serving, I witnessed one of the most tragic aircraft accidents recorded in the history of the Air Force today. My commander, operations officer and other crew members that I worked alongside of on a daily basis were killed in a B-52 aircraft accident. In addition, I served on the safety investigation team in an administrative role.

After witnessing this accident, I went through a period of Post Traumatic Stress and I denied it for a long time without getting any type of biblical counsel or mental health therapy. This caused me to emotionally eat, trying to bury my pain with food. It got to the point where I can no longer live in a state of being mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually drained. After visiting doctor after doctor, I would leave feeling empty because I was being prescribed medication after medication with no improvements in my health.

Finally, I cried out to God in prayer and He answered me by showing me seven divine keys found within the Bible. I followed the keys one by one and eventually recovered my total health. God blessed me to write about these keys in my first book along with the companion journal. These same keys that God used to recover my health are now being used to help other Christian women to do the same.

Apostle Tonya: Let us speak about GetFit21 for a moment. Rekishia, what is GetFit21?

ReKishia McMillian: GetFit21 is a medically endorsed educational and accountability program to help individuals achieve and maintain a lifelong healthy weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and positive mindset. More than 35,000 people have experience positive and dramatic results. GetFit21 is a proven approach, one that combines science based education, daily coach interaction and a supportive community.

This 21-day virtual program empowers individuals to step in to a healthy lifestyle. Each month, I co-lead this program online with women from around the world teaching them how to incorporate healthy habits through proper eating, drinking water, sleep and exercise. Spiritual and emotional health and wellness are also covered. It is truly a blessing to witness the many testimonies after the completion of the 21 day program. Women are losing weight, getting off of or reducing medications and reversing chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Apostle Tonya: Most wonderful, ReKishia! Consequently, I was led by the Dearest Holy Spirit to study the gut microbiome most recently. Could you share with the readers how our Holy Lord hath guided you to teach on the gut and chronic illnesses?

ReKishia McMillian: Research shows that the gut Microbiome is a collection of about 40 trillion different organisms living in our gut. In addition, we have microbiomes in other parts of our body like our mouth and skin. These organisms include bacteria and play a vital role in our health. Our gut Microbiome is essential for development, immunity and nutritional intake. The bacteria that live within our gut helps to digest food, regulate our immune system and also produces vitamins. It is essential for overall health.

Our gut health is linked to our health because it influences our metabolism through blood glucose, weight management, and even impacts our mood and mental well-being. The health of our gut is heavily influences by the food that we eat and what we drink. There are many symptoms to determine whether or not our gut is healthy. If you are experiencing symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea or constipation, these are all symptoms that your gut might be out of balance.

The most effective way to maintain a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria is to eat gut-friendly, nutrient-dense foods. Some of the best foods for gut health are yogurt, sauerkraut and other fermented foods which support good bacteria, boost natural antibodies and can help fight infection. Other foods like oats, bananas, berries, Swiss chard and pears pack your diet with soluble fiber, which helps keep your energy stable and nourishes the healthy bacteria in the gut.

Apostle Tonya: Surely this is most glorious knowledge you have shared with the readers of Heaven’s Pen. Could you tell us what would be a typical nutritious meal wherefore our Lord might have guided you to minister healing to your client’s bodies?

ReKishia McMillian: A typical nutritious meal would be rooted in Genesis 9:3 which shares God’s definition of food. “Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.”

A nutritious meal would include an abundance of green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale or collard greens. It would also include humanely raised organic grass fed meat such as turkey, lamb, or beef or cold water fish such as salmon or sardines. Instead of ending the meal with a sugary dessert, a warm herbal tea can be enjoyed instead. This is an easy practice that will aid in digestion as well as provide nourishment to your overall body to include your gut health.

Apostle Tonya: Praise thy Lord for providing principles for nutrition from the Garden of Eden. Now how can we learn more about your work for thy Lord, ReKishia?

ReKishia McMillian: For those wanting to align their physical, mental and spiritual health, please visit my website at www.rekishiamcmillan.com. On the website, sisters can schedule a free consultation and receive free complimentary health coaching. They can also visit, www.rekishiamcmillancommunity.com where I offer my free e-book, Healthy for a Higher Purpose, and my podcast where I teach women that true healing is found in the Rock, Jesus Christ.

Apostle Tonya: Rekishia, thank you for sharing your testimony and work for thy Lord with Heaven’s Pen. It has been an honor. I bless our Blessed Master for you.