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.
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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.
Heavy metal exposure has increased due to industrial and anthropogenic activities as well as modern industrialization. Heavy metals can be related to several acute and chronic toxic effects in different organs of the body. Gastrointestinal and kidney dysfunction, vascular damage, birth defects, disorders of the immune system, skin lesions, and…
The vagus nerve is the 10 th cranial nerve and is also referred to as the wandering nerve. It emerges from the brainstem and splits to travel down the left and right side of the neck into the body. It activates the throat muscles, regulates our heart rate, and ensures…
The gut, which is often referred to as the second brain, communicates with our actual brain to regulate our mental and physical wellbeing. Although stress and anxiety are psychological conditions, gastrointestinal problems can create stress and anxiety, but stress and anxiety can also cause gut issues.
As the earth revolves it creates a natural electromagnetic energy field, but continuous exposure to electromagnetic radiation, whether from natural or artificial sources, can disrupt the delicate balance within this natural energy field. It is believed to be linked to a variety of harmful outcomes for human health, including cancer,…
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are the two main types of diabetes. Research is now talking about Type 3 diabetes, which is diabetes of the brain and can be a factor in people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Wendy shares valuable information on each type of diabetes, the effects…
Collagen, which is found in our muscles, tendons, bones, blood vessels, skin, and digestive systems is the most abundant protein in our bodies. Collagen has several benefits. It is necessary to keep our skins elastic and our joints, ligaments, and tendons strong. It quite literally is the glue that binds…
Even healthy food will cause weight gain if not eaten in moderation. Several factors contribute to weight gain in people who follow healthy eating plans. The quantity as well as the quality of the foods we eat influences how they are utilized and stored in the body. Just because foods…
When abnormal cells start to proliferate in the breast tissue it can lead to breast cancer. Breast cancer can occur in one or both breasts and, although it is most common in women, more and more men are also developing breast cancer too. Wendy walks us through the possible causes,…
There’s a common misconception that it’s expensive to eat healthy food. It is true that lean meats, vegetables, and fruits cost more, but a little can go a long way and there are many creative ways to make sure that you eat delicious, nutritious meals that don’t cost a fortune.
Certain foods affect our brain chemistry more than others which can make them highly addictive. People usually become addicted to junk foods and the effect is as complex as drug addiction. Food addictions are not merely a lack of willpower, they are caused by a neurotransmitter imbalance that affects the…
Cancer of the prostate gland is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It often progresses slowly and is usually confined to the prostate, but in some cases, it can be aggressive and can spread throughout the body. Wendy helps us to understand the importance of having…
Nutrient labels are there to provide the nutritional value of all the components and ingredients in the particular item you are buying. Wendy walks us through all the details on the labels and what that means to us as consumers.
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. In this final episode, Wendy looks at Lectins and FODMAP’s to…
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. In the 2nd part of this discussion, Wendy focusses on 3…
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
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…
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.
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…
15 Aug 2022
10 min
60 – 80
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