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
228 Episodes
180 – 200

Wendy Christien - 22 April 2021 - Why We Sleep

Have you ever wondered why you can’t wake up in the morning, but seem to come alive at night? Or why you wake up with the sparrows, but shut down early at night? Everyone has a 24-hour circadian rhythm with peaks and troughs in wakefulness that differ considerably from person…
22 Apr 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 15 April 2021 - Tests That Can Ensure Good Health

Many chronic diseases can be silent, and we may not have any particular symptoms which is why it’s important to do some testing once or twice a year to check the status of our health. Blood tests should ideally be done by your doctor and you can request that they…
15 Apr 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 8 April 2021 - Motivation

Many people want to make changes, but they don’t really want to necessarily put in the work it takes to make changes. We live in a quick-fix society where we typically want immediate, easy changes and instant gratification. To bring about lasting change we must be willing to put in…
8 Apr 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 1 April 2021 - Exercise 101

Exercise is not everyone’s favorite thing to do, but the benefits of exercise impact multiple areas of our lives and we should therefore make every effort to do the best we’re capable of doing. Wendy walks us through the Why, What and How of getting movement into our lives, in…
1 Apr 2021 13 min

Wendy Christien - 25 March 2021 - Effects Of A Sedentary Lifestyle

The bottom line is if we are not regularly physically active, we are leading sedentary lives! The minimum amount of activity any person should be engaging in is 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of intense exercise per week and 85 % of people are not doing this…
25 Mar 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 18 March 2021 - The Chemicals We Use Daily - Part 2

Studies show that women use an average of 12 products daily containing 168 different chemicals. Men use fewer products but can still use up to 85 chemicals on their bodies and tens use around 17 products so are also exposed to an array of chemicals. It’s important to pay attention…
18 Mar 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 11 March 2021 - The Chemicals We Use Daily - Part 1

Apart from the chemicals we apply to our bodies, we are also exposed to an array of household chemicals which are more toxic that previously thought. Health and wellness are not isolated to diet and exercise, but also must incorporate the minimising of exposure to environmental toxins and chemicals. Wendy…
11 Mar 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 5 March 2021 - Can A Person Be Overweight And Healthy

While it seems like a contradiction in terms some people can be healthy despite being overweight. Certain individuals are genetically predisposed to carrying a bit more weight than others. There is a complex relationship between weight and health. Body composition also varies in that some people have a heavier bone…
4 Mar 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 18 Feb 2021 - Stimulants

The tendency to reach for stimulants to borrow energy has become quite a habit for many people. You only need to look at the number of coffee shops around as well as the ranges of energy drinks that are available. Adding stimulants may provide a temporary lift, but it actually…
18 Feb 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 11 Feb 2021 - Skinny Fat

Skinny fat is a term used to describe someone who appears thin on the outside, but they have an imbalance in their fat to muscle ratio. A person who has an imbalance in body composition will have a higher fat to muscle ratio despite their outward appearance, these people are…
11 Feb 2021 9 min

Wendy Christien - 4 Feb 2021 - Parasites

Parasites are organisms that need a host to live, grow, multiply and survive. Parasites are seldom friendly and if left unchecked will cause harm. A parasite is not likely to kill the host, but it can cause some very unpleasant symptoms and, in some cases, diseases that can be fatal…
4 Feb 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 28 Jan 2021 - Memory

We all have moments of forgetfulness, especially when we are busy or stressed and this is very normal, but when it becomes recurrent, it can be frustrating and scary. There is currently no cure for memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, but studies show that healthy lifestyle choices…
28 Jan 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 21 Jan 2021 - Healthy Eyes

We only have one set of eyes and we cannot take them for granted. As we age, our vision can degenerate as a natural consequence of ageing, but there are also more severe degenerative eye diseases that can affect our eyesight and even cause loss of vision. As with any…
21 Jan 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 7 Jan 2021 - How To Have Healthy Skin

Our lifestyle can have a huge impact on the health of our skin. Ageing is a natural consequence that we can’t avoid, but there are some things that we can do to age more gracefully and to slow the process down a bit…
14 Jan 2021 12 min

Wendy Christien - 17 Dec 2020 - Artificial Sweetners

There are claims that artificial sweeteners can cause cancer, affect your blood sugar and harm your gut bacteria, yet many people use them as a means to reduce their sugar intake and lose weight. Interestingly, there has not been a reduction in obesity or chronic disease since artificial sweeteners have…
17 Dec 2020 11 min

Wendy Christien - 3 Dec 2020 - The Blood Group Diet

There are 4 different blood types namely O, A, B or AB. The idea behind the blood type diet is that if you eat according to your blood type it could help you to maintain a healthy weight and to feel healthier overall. Can this work for you? What does…
10 Dec 2020 11 min

Wendy Christien - 3 Dec 2020 - Acid Alkaline Balance

The body’s pH balance is determined by the levels of acids and bases in the blood that help it to function at its best. Our bodies should be able to maintain their levels of acidity and alkalinity naturally by way of the function of the lungs and kidneys. A normal…
3 Dec 2020 12 min

Wendy Christien - 19 Nov 2020 - Food Allergies

A food allergy is very different to a food intolerance. Many people have various intolerances, but intolerances cause a slower immune response than allergies do. An Immunoglobulin E (IgE) response causes an immediate reaction to what the body considers a foreign object, whereas an IgG reaction is more subtle and…
19 Nov 2020 13 min
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