Cape Pulpit / Kaapse Kansel GET UP & GO BREAKFAST - DR WENDY CHRISTIEN

GET UP & GO BREAKFAST - DR WENDY CHRISTIEN

Dr. Wendy Christien is a dedicated wellness practitioner and health coach with a passion for helping individuals optimize their health and well-being. With years of experience in the health and wellness field, Dr. Christien specializes in personalized coaching that empowers her clients to manage their bodies, improve their lifestyle, and achieve their wellness goals.

At Integrated Health Solutions, Dr. Christien combines her expertise in nutrition, fitness, and holistic health practices to guide people toward making informed choices for long-term health. Her approach focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes, encouraging clients to nurture both their bodies and minds for lasting vitality.

Whether she's coaching individuals or sharing her knowledge through talks and podcasts, Dr. Wendy Christien is committed to helping people achieve balance, feel their best, and unlock their full potential.
Weekly English South Africa Health & Fitness · Christianity
233 Episodes
120 – 140

Wendy Christien - 29 September 2022 - Prostate Cancer Awareness

Cancer of the prostate gland is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It often progresses slowly and is usually confined to the prostate, but in some cases, it can be aggressive and can spread throughout the body. Wendy helps us to understand the importance of having…
29 Sep 2022 12 min

Wendy Christien - 22 September 2022 - Food Labels - Part 1

Nutrient labels are there to provide the nutritional value of all the components and ingredients in the particular item you are buying. Wendy walks us through all the details on the labels and what that means to us as consumers.
22 Sep 2022 11 min

Wendy Christien – 15 September 2022 - Bloating ep 3

Bloating is a common symptom that most people experience from time to time, but there are some people who just seem to be bloated all the time, no matter what they eat or drink and there are several causes. In this final episode, Wendy looks at Lectins and FODMAP’s to…
15 Sep 2022 10 min

Wendy Christien – 25 Aug 2022 - MSG, Bad or Not?

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common additive used to enhance the flavor of a variety of foods. Many restaurants use it due to its umami flavor that increases saliva production, making food more enjoyable. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains that MSG is a safe additive, however, they…
25 Aug 2022 10 min

Wendy Christien - 11 August 2022 - Natural ways to deal with Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health disorder, with many people experiencing some form of anxiety in their lifetime. Anxiety is a natural response when we feel stressed, afraid, or when we perceive something to be threatening. In a person with a well-balanced nervous system, the anxiety…
15 Aug 2022 10 min

Wendy Christien - 04 August 2022 - Natural ways to improve Sleep

Sleep is vital for the repair and regeneration of our bodies and brains, and it is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Sleep is as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet for our wellbeing and without enough sleep, or with poor sleep…
8 Aug 2022 11 min

Wendy Christien - 21 July 2022 - The dangers of Smoking

We all know that smoking is bad for our health, yet so many people still find themselves starting a habit that is really hard to break. The stats show that although SA’s population is smoking less, 20% of our country’s adult population is still smoking. 20% doesn’t sound like a…
21 Jul 2022 10 min

Wendy Christien - 14 July 2022 - Dairy - Good or Bad?

Milk and other dairy products are high in saturated fats, which is not the good type of fat that we want to be consuming on a regular basis. Saturated fats accumulate in the arteries and around the organs. Consuming dairy products adds to the load on the body and can…
14 Jul 2022 11 min

Wendy Christien - 07 July 2022 - The Impact of LED lights on our health

Light-emitting diode (LED) lights are gaining popularity due to their efficiency and lower cost.In 2016 already the American Medical Association stated that LED lighting can have a negative impact on human health. LED lights emit short-wave, high-energy light from the blue and violet end of the color spectrum. This range…
7 Jul 2022 12 min

Wendy Christien - 30 June 2022 - Natural ways to Boost the Immune System.

The immune system is an interactive network of organs, cells and proteins that protect the body from viruses, bacteria, and other foreign substances We are continually exposed to organisms that are inhaled, swallowed or that inhabit our skin and mucous membranes. If our immune systems are strong, our defense mechanisms…
30 Jun 2022 13 min

Wendy Christien - 9 June 2022 - Keeping your Liver Healthy

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It metabolizes hormones and drugs and is involved in other chemical processes in the body. It produces and excretes bile which helps to transport waste products away from the liver and it is also responsible for the filtration…
9 Jun 2022 10 min

Wendy Christien - 2 June 2022 - Foods and Supplements for Winter

Our dietary and nutritional requirements change with the seasons. Winter is a time where we need to nourish our bodies and feed them with the necessary nutrients to keep us healthy so that we can be protected from winter colds and flus. Our body’s metabolism and energy levels change in…
2 Jun 2022 10 min

Wendy Christien - 12 May 2022 - Natural Remedies

There are several natural remedies that help for common ailments that we all experience over time. Wendy guides us through natural options for colds and flu, headaches, as well as inflammation.
12 May 2022 13 min

Wendy Christien - 5 May 2022 - The Effect of Household Chemicals

We are exposed to an array of household chemicals daily which are toxic and can have serious health consequences. Health and wellness are not isolated to diet and exercise, but also must incorporate the minimising of exposure to environmental toxins and chemicals. Wendy shares a powerful list of obvious chemicals…
5 May 2022 14 min
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