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
160 – 180

Wendy Christien - 2 Dec 2021 - Hashimoto's Disease

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland. With Hashimoto’s disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland which can cause inflammation and usually results in an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s is most common in middle-aged women, but it can also occur in men, women in other…
2 Dec 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 18 Nov 2021 - Celiac Disease

Celiac disease, which affects multiple organs and systems in the body, can also be known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue. The immune system over responds to the protein in gluten causing damage to the small intestine. Gluten grains include wheat, rye, and barley. Wendy shares more on this important…
18 Nov 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 1 Nov 2021 - Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune diseases occur when our immune systems over produce antibodies that mistakenly attack healthy cells in our bodies. Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from autoimmune diseases, and these usually show up during their reproductive years. Ethnicity and family history can also influence the expression and type…
11 Nov 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 4 Nov 2021 - IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a blanket term that is used to describe a common disorder that affects the large intestine and results in the following symptoms:  Cramps  Diarrhea or constipation; or a combination of both  Pain  Bloating  Gas Wendy tells us more…
4 Nov 2021 13 min

Wendy Christien - 21 Oct 2021 - Women's Health - Part 4 - Chronic Pain

More people are thought to suffer from chronic pain globally than those diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease and cancer put together. Women are in the majority when it comes to people living with chronic pain. Hormonal changes, reproductive status and menstrual cycle impact a woman’s pain threshold as well as…
28 Oct 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 14 Oct 2021 - Women's Health - Part 2 - Breast Health

October is Breast Cancer awareness month, which means it is an appropriate time to discuss breast health. This is such an integral part of women’s health, and it should not be neglected, however it can be an area that causes a lot of stress and anxiety for women, and some…
14 Oct 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 30 Sep 2021 - The Dangers Of Crash Diets

The market is rife with drops, shakes, teas, stimulants, amino acids, and protein powders that promise rapid weight loss and quick ways to get that summer body you so badly want. BUT is this healthy? And what are the long-term consequences?
30 Sep 2021 13 min

Wendy Christien - 23 Sep 2021 - Fatigue

Most people have heard of Adrenal Fatigue or Chronic Fatigue, but do you know that fatigue can happen at a cellular level too? The mitochondria are the powerhouses or the batteries in our cells and these are necessary to drive all the cellular functions that take place in our bodies…
23 Sep 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 9 Sep 2021 - Season Changes

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and hope. We tend to get a “spring” back in our step and this is usually a time where we find ourselves more motivated to make healthy changes after hibernating throughout the winter months. This is a good place to be, but without…
9 Sep 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 19 Aug 2021 - Lymphatic Health

The lymphatic system is made up of vessels, lymph ducts, lymph glands, and organs, such as the tonsils, adenoids, thymus, and spleen. Lymph, which is a watery fluid, moves around the body via these glands and organs and contains white blood cells, called lymphocytes, which protect the body. Being a…
19 Aug 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 12 Aug 2021 - Is ORGANIC Food Really Better?

The word “Organic” refers to how agricultural products are grown and processed as well as how animals are reared and fed. For produce to be organic there must be no synthetic use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or GMO’s. Wendy looks at the differences between organic and non-organic and the effects…
12 Aug 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 29 July 2021 - Plant Based Diet Deficiencies

Following a plant-based diet can most certainly carry health benefits, but it is important to be mindful of your nutritional needs and which foods will be providing for those needs should you make a radical dietary change. Equally, understanding where possible deficiencies may lie is as important when choosing a…
29 Jul 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 15 July 2021 - Non Meat Protein Options

Proteins are essential for optimal health and are necessary for multiple functions in our bodies. Proteins are important for the maintenance of a healthy body composition and to produce hair, blood, connective tissue, antibodies, and enzymes, however, meat is not the only dietary source of protein. Since animal proteins especially…
15 Jul 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 8 July 2021 - Herbal Teas

Herbal teas can be brewed using the leaves, flowers, and fruit of certain plants, but herbs and spices also make great teas, and many can serve as natural remedies or just an enjoyable alternative to ordinary tea or coffee. Herbal teas provide a good way to increase your fluid intake…
8 Jul 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 24 June 2021 - Ginger

Ginger originates from Southeast Asia and is used globally for its medicinal and food enhancing properties. It is rich in beneficial compounds that promote health and wellbeing. Wendy walks us through the benefits of this great favourite, and also what to look out for if you suspect an ginger allergy…
24 Jun 2021 9 min

Wendy Christien - 10 June 2021 - Garlic: Good or Bad?

Raw garlic is thought to have the most health benefit, but encapsulated versions are also beneficial. Garlic can be used to help improve conditions related to the blood and cardiovascular system such as cholesterol, blood pressure and artery health, as well as immune health. Allicin is the chemical allicin produced…
17 Jun 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 10 June 2021 - Myth #6 - Gluten Is Bad For Everyone

While gluten can be inflammatory, it is not bad for everyone. People who have auto-immune diseases, inflammatory bowel conditions such as Celiac disease, or allergies to gluten should avoid gluten. People with various forms of irritable bowel syndrome would also benefit from following a gluten-free diet. Wendy tells us what…
10 Jun 2021 13 min
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