Get Up & Go Breakfast - Awareness Health - Dr Wendy Christien
Wendy is a wellness practitioner and an health coach at Intergrated Health Solutions and she helps us ensure we manage our bodies well, to get the best out of them.
Dr Wendy Christien - Benefits of Eating Fruit and Vegetables in Season
Fruits and vegetables are available all year round, but eating those that are in season is more beneficial than eating those that aren’t. Dr Wendy takes us through the various reasons why…
Dr Wendy Christien - Why we crave unhealthy foods
There are many reasons why we can crave foods that are not the healthiest options for us to be eating. These can be due to a combination of biological, psychological, and/or environmental factors. Biological factors such as evolution, brain chemistry and hormones can play a role in the types of…
Dr Wendy Christien - Proper Winter Hydration
Proper hydration in winter is just as important as it is in summer, although it's easy to overlook since we tend not to be as thirsty when the weather is cold. Dr Wendy guides you on how to stay well-hydrated during the colder months
Dr Wendy Christien - Iron
Iron is an essential element which is not made by the body. Iron is needed for the production of blood and our bodies rely on the foods we eat for a healthy supply of iron. As iron stores start to become depleted there may not be noticeable symptoms so it…
Dr Wendy Christien - Bladder Health
The bladder is a hollow organ that is about the size of a grapefruit and its main purpose is to store urine that has been processed by the kidneys. Most people don’t think too much about their bladders, but when it isn’t as healthy as it should be it can…
Dr Wendy Christien - Heart Rhythm Part 3
Our heart rhythm is a crucial indicator of how well our hearts are functioning and how efficiently blood is being pumped throughout our bodies. In Part 3, Dr Wendy looks at how our food and drink choices can have an effect on our heart rhythm.
Dr Wendy Christien - Heart Rhythm Part 2
Maintaining a normal heart rhythm is important for efficient blood circulation and to manage symptoms to prevent more chronic conditions from developing. A normal heart rhythm ensures that our blood is pumped efficiently to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all parts of our bodies and to remove waste products. This…
Dr Wendy Christien - Heart Rhythm
Our heart rhythm is a crucial indicator of how well our hearts are functioning and how efficiently blood is being pumped throughout our bodies. The rhythm of the heart is controlled by electrical signals that coordinate the contraction and relaxation of the heart's chambers. A regular and stable heart rhythm…
Dr Wendy Christien - Sick Building Symdrome
Have you ever worked or lived somewhere that makes you feel sick, but the symptoms clear up when you spend time away from these places? Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) may be the reason. Some people can experience acute health problems that seem to be linked directly to time spent in…
Dr Wendy Christien - Why Stress Makes Us Fat
Stress can contribute to weight gain through several interconnected mechanisms like: Hormonal Changes, Cravings for High-Calorie Foods, Disrupted Eating Patterns and more. Dr Wendy walks us through how stress affects us and how to best combat it, and how it makes us feel.
Dr Wendy Christien - Proper Breathing For Good Health Part 2
Many of us don’t give attention to our breathing and we breathe more shallowly than we should be. When we don't breathe deeply enough, several physiological and psychological effects can occur. Dr Wendy walks us through these effects in the 2nd part of this series.
Dr Wendy Christien - Healthy lunch box ideas for adults and children
Most of us enjoy variety and so it can be quite tricky coming up with new ideas to keep our lunch boxes interesting and healthy. Planning is an essential part of any healthy lunch box. It is also important to involve our children if we want them to eat what…
Dr Wendy Christien - Proper Breathing For Good Health
Deep breathing, which is also referred to as diaphragmatic breathing or abdominal breathing, is not only beneficial for out physical health but also for our mental and emotional wellbeing. Many of us don’t give attention to our breathing and we breathe more shallowly than we should be. When we don't…
Dr Wendy Christien - Blood
Blood is a specialized body fluid that is essential to life. The four main components of blood are red blood cells, plasma, white blood cells, and platelets. Keeping our blood healthy ensures that our organs and tissues can function optimally. For this reason, it is important that we provide our…
Dr Wendy Christien - Supplementation
Wendy is a wellness practitioner and an health coach at Intergrated Health Solutions and she helps us ensure we manage our bodies well, to get the best out of them.
Dr Wendy Christien - What's On Our Food Labels - Part 1
Food labels are crucial sources of information that provide consumers with details about the nutritional content, ingredients, and other important aspects of packaged food products. Dr Wendy walks us through the Nutrition Facts Panel, the Ingredients List, serving size and the calories and macronutrients:
Dr Wendy Christien - Eating for better eye health
Our diets play a significant role in the health of our eyes and our eyesight. Certain nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin and amino acids like taurine and L-carnitine, are essential for promoting good vision and protecting against…
Dr Wendy Christien - Navigating the Fat Dilemma:
Fats are essential macronutrients, but their consumption often stirs debates due to their potential health implications. We explore the pros and cons of consuming too many fats.
Dr Wendy Christien - The Toxic Gut
When we consume a diet that is high in unhealthy fats and processed foods, and are exposed toxins from the environment, the liver and the gallbladder are overworked which can result in a toxic gut. Too much fat and not enough fiber in our diets puts a lot of pressure…
Dr Wendy Christien - The Gastric Gut
This gut type arises from chronically poor digestive processes, the use of antacids, and the subsequent lack of absorption of nutrients which prevents the digestive system from sending nutrients to the organs. Many people with this gut type struggle with acid reflux, a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), bloating and…