Wendy Christien - Diabetes

In this informative episode, Dr. Wendy Christine explains what integrative health is and how it complements conventional medicine to provide a more holistic, person-centred approach to healthcare. She explores the differences between treating disease and promoting long-term wellness, highlighting the role of nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, emotional well-being and…

In this informative episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, Dr. Wendy Christien explains that stress is not just an emotional response – it affects every system of the body. When we face stress, the brain releases adrenaline and cortisol, causing the heart to beat faster, blood sugar to rise, and blood…

In this practical episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, Dr. Wendy Christien discusses the pros and cons of soy as a protein alternative. Soy, derived from soybeans, is a legume consumed for centuries, especially in Asian cultures. Common soy foods include tofu, tempeh, edamame, soya milk, miso, natto, soy yoghurts, and…

In this informative episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, Dr. Wendy Christien discusses practical, everyday food swaps to reduce chronic inflammation – a root cause of many illnesses including fatigue, headaches, joint pain, gut issues, heart disease, and diabetes. She explains that inflammation is a natural healing response, but when it…

In hierdie insiggewende episode van Radio Cape Pulpit verduidelik Dr. Wendy Christien die verskil tussen prebiotika en probiotika, en hoe albei bydra tot ‘n gesonde spysverteringstelsel en algehele welstand. Prebiotika is onverteerbare dieetvesels (soos inulien, galakto-oligosakkariede en frukto-oligosakkariede) wat die groei van voordelige bakterieë in die ingewande aanmoedig. Dit word…