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.
Wendy Christien – 01 September 2022 - Bloating Part 1
Bloating is a common symptom that most people experience from time to time, but there are some people who just seem to be bloated all the time, no matter what they eat or drink and there are several causes
Wendy Christien – 25 Aug 2022 - MSG, Bad or Not?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common additive used to enhance the flavor of a variety of foods. Many restaurants use it due to its umami flavor that increases saliva production, making food more enjoyable. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains that MSG is a safe additive, however, they…
Wendy Christien - 18 August 2022 - Natural ways to deal with Anxiety pt 2
This week, in part 2 of this 2 part series, Wendy recaps on last week, and then shares a list of natural remedies/supplement that can assist in times of anxiety, as well as what can and can’t be used in conjunction with anxiety medication as prescribed by your doctor.
Wendy Christien - 11 August 2022 - Natural ways to deal with Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health disorder, with many people experiencing some form of anxiety in their lifetime. Anxiety is a natural response when we feel stressed, afraid, or when we perceive something to be threatening. In a person with a well-balanced nervous system, the anxiety…
Wendy Christien - 04 August 2022 - Natural ways to improve Sleep
Sleep is vital for the repair and regeneration of our bodies and brains, and it is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Sleep is as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet for our wellbeing and without enough sleep, or with poor sleep…
Wendy Christien - 28 July 2022 - Are diseases of lifestyle really reversible?
Are diseases of lifestyle really reversible? The answer is a resounding yes, but it comes with a but! Lifestyle diseases are described in the words – they are diseases of lifestyle. To change our health, we need to make consistent choices and changes so that we can reverse disease and…
Wendy Christien - 21 July 2022 - The dangers of Smoking
We all know that smoking is bad for our health, yet so many people still find themselves starting a habit that is really hard to break. The stats show that although SA’s population is smoking less, 20% of our country’s adult population is still smoking. 20% doesn’t sound like a…
Wendy Christien - 14 July 2022 - Dairy - Good or Bad?
Milk and other dairy products are high in saturated fats, which is not the good type of fat that we want to be consuming on a regular basis. Saturated fats accumulate in the arteries and around the organs. Consuming dairy products adds to the load on the body and can…
Wendy Christien - 07 July 2022 - The Impact of LED lights on our health
Light-emitting diode (LED) lights are gaining popularity due to their efficiency and lower cost.In 2016 already the American Medical Association stated that LED lighting can have a negative impact on human health. LED lights emit short-wave, high-energy light from the blue and violet end of the color spectrum. This range…
Wendy Christien - 30 June 2022 - Natural ways to Boost the Immune System.
The immune system is an interactive network of organs, cells and proteins that protect the body from viruses, bacteria, and other foreign substances We are continually exposed to organisms that are inhaled, swallowed or that inhabit our skin and mucous membranes. If our immune systems are strong, our defense mechanisms…
Wendy Christien - 23 June 2022 - Healthy Options to Satisfy your Sweet Tooth.
Sugar cravings and the desire for sweet things can be overwhelming, more so for some than others. There is a specific gene that makes some people have more of a sweet tooth than others. Women are also more likely to crave sweet things than men. Eating sugar, unfortunately, feeds sweet…
Wendy Christien - 17 June 2022 - Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL)
The glycemic index of a food is scientifically calculated on how closely a food resembles glucose. It is usually measured on a scale of 1 to 100 with glucose being 100. A low GI food is considered to measure between 1 and 55, a medium GI food will measure between…
Wendy Christien - 9 June 2022 - Keeping your Liver Healthy
The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It metabolizes hormones and drugs and is involved in other chemical processes in the body. It produces and excretes bile which helps to transport waste products away from the liver and it is also responsible for the filtration…
Wendy Christien - 2 June 2022 - Foods and Supplements for Winter
Our dietary and nutritional requirements change with the seasons. Winter is a time where we need to nourish our bodies and feed them with the necessary nutrients to keep us healthy so that we can be protected from winter colds and flus. Our body’s metabolism and energy levels change in…
Wendy Christien - 12 May 2022 - Natural Remedies
There are several natural remedies that help for common ailments that we all experience over time. Wendy guides us through natural options for colds and flu, headaches, as well as inflammation.
Wendy Christien - 5 May 2022 - The Effect of Household Chemicals
We are exposed to an array of household chemicals daily which are toxic and can have serious health consequences. Health and wellness are not isolated to diet and exercise, but also must incorporate the minimising of exposure to environmental toxins and chemicals. Wendy shares a powerful list of obvious chemicals…
Wendy Christien - 28 April 2022 - What Are You Putting ON Your Body?
Does what we put on our bodies matter as much as what we put in our bodies? We all know that we need to eat healthy foods and follow a healthy lifestyle if we want to be well. Healthy food gives our bodies the nutrients and building blocks to perform…
Wendy Christien - 21 April 2022 - Long Covid
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines long covid as a “Post COVID-19 condition that occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually 3 months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms that last for at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative…
Wendy Christien - 14 April 2022 - Dangers of Long-Term Weight Loss Medications
Weight loss medications may be tempting to use, especially if you are struggling to lose weight, but they should ideally not be used long-term. If they are used at all they can possibly be used, for a short period, in conjunction with healthy lifestyle changes that will promote weight loss…
Wendy Christien - 7 April 2022 - Gloomy Weather and Mood
Grey and rainy weather can have a negative impact on our mood and emotions and it’s not all in our minds! Many people can feel angrier and more unhappy because of bad weather. People may also experience more sadness and a lower sense of self-esteem when the weather is bad…