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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
228 Episodes
160 – 180

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

Wendy Christien - 3 June 2021 - Myth #5 - All Yogurt is Healthy

While this is true that yoghurt can be healthy, not all yoghurt is equal. Yoghurt is made by mixing dairy milk or cream with live bacterial cultures which allow for it to ferment. In this process the natural milk sugars (lactose) are consumed by the organisms in the culture and…
3 Jun 2021 10 min

Wendy Christien - 13 May 2021 - Myth #3 - Reducing calories = reduced weight

Health Myth No 3 – Reducing calories = reduced weight Despite conventional nutritional advice that says we should eat less and exercise more, weight loss is unfortunately not a simple math’s equation for everyone. If it were as easy as that there would be many slimmer people on the planet.
13 May 2021 11 min

Wendy Christien - 29 April 2021 - Myth #1 - Eggs Are Bad For Your Heart

Health Myth No 1: Eggs are bad for your heart and will raise cholesterol Although eggs are a source of cholesterol, they will not increase your cholesterol levels. Eggs, in fact are healthy fats. Cholesterol is more likely to be raised by unhealthy fats and sugars. Eggs are high in…
29 Apr 2021 11 min
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