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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
224 Episodes
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DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Eye Health & Amino Acids: The Key Nutrients for Vision Support

Dr. Wendy Christien, dives deep into the critical role of amino acids in maintaining eye health. From preventing macular degeneration to improving vision clarity, Wendy explores the essential amino acids like taurine, glycine, and cysteine, and their impact on conditions such as dry eyes, cataracts, and glaucoma. Discover practical tips…
23 Jan 11 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Essential Nutrients for Healthy Eyes

Dr. Wendy Christian continues her deep dive into eye health. She explores key nutrients essential for maintaining good vision, including vitamin A, beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Wendy also discusses how hydration, exercise, and avoiding smoking can contribute to eye health,…
16 Jan 14 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Protecting Your Vision: Eye Health Tips

Dr. Wendy Christien discusses the importance of maintaining good eye health and the impact of lifestyle choices on our vision. From the dangers of prolonged screen time to the role of nutrition in preserving eye health, Dr. Wendy shares valuable insights on how we can prevent degenerative eye conditions and…
9 Jan 11 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Surviving the Holidays: Health and Wellness Tips

The holiday season often throws us out of our routines, making it difficult to maintain healthy habits. In this episode, Wendy Christine, a health coach and wellness practitioner from Integrated Health Solutions, shares practical tips on how to stay on track during this challenging time. From meal planning and avoiding…
2 Jan 11 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Understanding Heavy Metals and Their Impact on Health

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Wendy Christian, health coach and wellness practitioner from Integrated Health Solutions, discusses the growing concern of heavy metal exposure. From mercury and lead to aluminum and cadmium, Dr. Wendy explains how these metals accumulate in our bodies, the signs and symptoms of heavy metal toxicity,…
26 Dec 2024 11 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - The Importance of Dietary Fiber for Gut and Overall Health

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Christien continues her discussion on the incredible benefits of dietary fiber. Fiber not only supports digestive health but also plays a key role in managing weight, regulating blood sugar, and even reducing the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. Dr. Wendy…
12 Dec 2024 12 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Fiber: The Key to Better Health

Join Dr. Wendy Christien as she uncovers the crucial role fiber plays in our health. In this episode, Dr. Wendy discusses the importance of fiber for digestive health, weight management, stable blood sugar levels, heart health, and more. Discover how South Africans' typical diets may be lacking in fiber and…
5 Dec 2024 11 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Sweetness and the Brain - Part 4: Exploring Natural Sweeteners

Dr. Wendy Kristyn is a health coach and wellness practitioner at Integrated Health Solution. She specializes in providing guidance on natural health alternatives, nutrition, and wellness strategies. With a focus on holistic approaches to well-being, Dr. Kristyn helps individuals manage their health through lifestyle changes, healthy eating, and natural therapies…
28 Nov 2024 9 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Sweetners and the Brain Part 2

In Part 2 of her series on sweeteners, Dr. Wendy Christien explores how artificial sweeteners affect the brain, appetite, and cravings. While sweeteners are often used to reduce sugar intake, they can interfere with the brain’s reward system, leading to overeating and cravings for more sweets. Dr. Christien also discusses…
14 Nov 2024 12 min

DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - Sweetners and the Brain Part 1

There is such a lot of talk around avoiding sugar, but is replacing sugar with a sweetener a better idea? The statistics surrounding obesity and chronic disease have got even worse since the introduction of sweeteners, which are often used as substitutes for sugar to reduce calorie intake, so this…
7 Nov 2024 11 min

Dr Wendy Christien - Exercise as a Lifestyle Part 2

Dr Wendy continues her series and in this episode she guides us in setting specific, measurable goals for movement, focussing on the basics of exercise, and how to ease into new ways to move that are sustainable and fun to do.
17 Oct 2024 11 min

Dr Wendy Christien - Exercise as a Lifestyle

We don’t all exercise consistently and some of us haven’t exercised for so long that we don’t know how to get started again. Starting exercise after a long break can feel overwhelming, but it's important to ease into it to prevent injury and to build a sustainable routine. Wendy helps…
10 Oct 2024 11 min

Dr Wendy Christien - Why am I still tired? Part 3

In this final episode of the series, Dr Wendy focussed on the importance of movement and exercise in ensuring we have energy and vitality, and alter our brain chemistry for the better. If we don't move enough, we don't have the energy and are we are tired.
3 Oct 2024 11 min
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