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Wellness MD

Dr. Daniela Steynwww.wellnessmdhealth.com
Join Medical Doctor Daniela Steyn for honest conversation and practical guidance on how you can live a joyful life of health and wellness. Originally from South Africa now working as a Family Physician and Hospital Doctor in Canada, her mission is to empower you to take control of your own health. Heal from illness and prevent disease with optimal nutrition, moving your body more and sleeping better. You too can live a life of abundance and joy.
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Episodes

Q&A with Andrea van Niekerk - What is Leaky Gut?

#leakygut #gutinflamation #healthyguttips #healyourgut #drdanielasteyn Often it can come as a shock when people hear they have gut issues, especially when their weight is either not a concern or they are overweight. But a leaky gut can prevent you from absorbing essential nutrients from your diet, leading to malnutrition and many subsequent health issues and diseases. In this episode of Q&A, I chat with Andrea (@shop.with.ands) about her own experiences with leaky gut and give you simple tip...

Jul 19, 202225 min

Teenage sleep with Dr. Cara Ooi

Sleep is one of the most essential functions of the human body, and yet it is often overlooked or given short shrift. Sleep Is critical for our physical and mental health; It helps protect our immune system, repair cell damage, and support brain function. Sleep also plays a vital role in emotional regulation and has been linked to improved mood, decreased anxiety, and reduced stress levels. In this podcast, Dr. Daniela Steyn talks to Dr. Cara Ooi. Dr. Ooi is a sleep physician and psychiatrist wo...

Jul 08, 202238 min

Q&A with Andrea van Niekerk - How do we sleep better?

#sleephygiene #tipsforbettersleep #sleeptips # #drdanielasteyn We hear and know how important it is to get 8 hours of sleep, but what are some of the ways we can practice better sleep hygiene and set ourselves up for a successful night of sleep? In this episode of Q&A, I answer sleep questions with Andrea (@shop.with.ands) and give tips on how you can get better sleep, which will help you avoid long-term illnesses and live your most optimal life. Because what you do today is important, but e...

Jul 04, 202220 min

Q&A with Andrea van Niekerk - What is Adrenal Fatigue?

#adrenalfatigue #adrenalsupport #adrenalfatiguerecovery #adrenalglands #drdanielasteyn What is adrenal fatigue? How do you identify symptoms and what can you do to support your adrenals naturally? In this first episode of Q&A, I chat with Andrea (@shop.with.ands) and we address a question that comes up often in conversations she has, as well as one of the most common questions I get as a physician: what is adrenal fatigue? Listen to the end for a coupon code for a free download of my e-book,...

Jul 04, 202216 min

The Health and Wellness Talk Show on Burnout with Jessica Pozo

Welcome to The Health and Wellness Talk Show. In this episode, Dr. Daniela Steyn speaks with Jessica Pozo about Burnout. Jessica is a certified functional medicine health coach with a nursing background. She is a highly motivated individual, passionate about helping people live their best life. Jessica mostly works with nurses and other front-line workers to prioritize their health so that they can continue to provide high quality care to their patients. In this episode, several key topics are c...

Jun 29, 202248 min

Physician Burnout with Dr. Lara Hochman

#Physicianburnout#Recoverfromburnout#Dr.DanielaSteyn Physician burnout is a growing concern in the medical community, affecting both doctors and healthcare professionals alike. This issue is characterized by feelings of overwhelming stress, exhaustion, and lack of motivation. There are many contributing factors to physician burnout, including long work hours, increased patient loads, and rising expectations from both patients and medical institutions. Moreover, certain job aspects such as docume...

Jun 15, 202231 min

The Health and Wellness Talk Show on Athletic Fitness with Simon Peterson

Welcome to this Wellness MD Talk Show Episode. Today, Dr. Daniela Steyn speaks with Simon Peterson about athletic fitness. Simon is a Health and Fitness Coach with a degree in Sports Science. Simon is a personal trainer and an ironman certified triathlon coach. He is also dad to two amazingly talented children. He is passionate about functional training, athletics, and the cosmetics of body building. In this episode, we cover several key topics, including: What is Orange Theory Fitness? (around ...

Jun 01, 202253 min

The Health and Wellness Talk Show on Triathlon Nutrition for Women

Welcome to this Wellness MD Talk Show Episode. Today, Dr. Daniela Steyn interview Angie Steyn, a qualified Dietitian, on Female Triathlon Nutrition. Angie trained through the Institute of Functional medicine to be a nutrition coach and is the author of the book Freedom with Food. Angie is passionate about holistic health, nutrition, and wellness. In this episode, we cover several key topics, including: Why do I need goals? (5:40s) How can I implement my goals in a SMART way? (8:10s) How are wome...

May 13, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Q&A with Health Coach Cecilia Lanier: Health benefits of having a coach.

Health and wellness coaches are the backbone of functional medicine! We all know that just having a prescription or treatment plan does not necessarily mean you will consider the cause of your symptoms. It will also not force you to make any changes necessary to improve your overall wellness. In this podcast, Dr. Daniela Steyn talks with Cecilia Lanier, A professional Teacher and Health Coach with the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Cecilia explains what a health coach does and why we all ...

Apr 08, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 203

Burnout from a Physician's Perspective with guest Dr Richard Sztramko

Physician burnout is a growing problem in the medical community. It's characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of accomplishment. These symptoms can lead to decreased job satisfaction and an increase in errors. Several factors contribute to physician burnout. The job demands, long hours, and unrealistic expectations can all take their toll. In addition, many physicians feel like they cannot provide the best care for their patients due to time constraints an...

Mar 25, 202221 minSeason 2Ep. 202

Stress, Burnout, HPA axis and how to heal: a discussion with Nutritionist Gina Alfieri.

Do you feel like stress is taking over your life? You're not alone. Stress is one of the most common health concerns in the world. But what exactly is stress, and why does it seem to affect us so much? In this podcast, Dr. Daniela Steyn will talk to a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Gina Alfieri. Gina is also a wellness business owner, wife, and mom of 4. Gina is passionate about helping people get to the root of their illness by focusing on the whole person using whole foods, a healthy life...

Mar 21, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 201

Migraines & Headaches

Dr. Daniela Steyn and her Life Coach, Sister JB, discuss ways to manage and avoid migraines and headaches, so you can live your life to the fullest. You can also watch this episode on Youtube We would LOVE to hear from you. Let us know what you think. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a refer and refer this episode to your friends! *Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. For your individual medical advice, please get in touch with your own Health Care p...

Feb 18, 202232 min

Courage

Dr. Daniela Steyn and her Life Coach, Sister JB, discuss ways to live a COURAGEOUS life. You can also live your life to the fullest characterized by COURAGE! We would LOVE to hear from you. Let us know what you think. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a refer and refer this episode to your friends! *Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. For your individual medical advice, please get in touch with your own Health Care provider. Never ignore medical advi...

Feb 04, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Wellness at Work

JB has a flourishing career in the Corporate World. Dr. Daniela Steyn is a Wellness Doctor. Listen today as they combine their expertise to enable you to thrive at work. We would LOVE to hear from you. Let us know what you think. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a refer and refer this episode to your friends! *Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. For your individual medical advice, please get in touch with your own Health Care provider. Never ignore ...

Jan 21, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Pelvic Health! *Women only*

Ladies only! Do you leak urine when you cough or sneeze? Is intimacy uncomfortable to you? Are you avoiding physical exercise because of your female pelvis? Listen to this podcast by Dr. Daniela Steyn and pelvic physiotherapist Gerda Hayden for everything you ever wanted to know about your pelvis! For complete notes of this incredible comprehensive podcast, go to: https://www.wellnessmdhealth.com/blog You can watch a video recording of this podcast on YouTube. Contact Gerda for a virtual appoint...

Jan 14, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 201

Mindfulness for 2022!

If there is one thing we do know, a couple of days into 2022, it is that life is never going to be the way it was in 2019. Just as some of us thought that we are about to return to normal, there are more disruptions. We need to take the best possible care of ourselves, our families, our health and our mental health than ever before. One of the most effective ways to ensure we bolster our mental and physical health is through Mindful Living. What is Mindful Living? It is living with awareness in ...

Jan 07, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 114

New Years Resolutions: How to guarantee success!

Some people call them resolutions. Some call them intentions. Some love them and some avoid them. In this podcast JB and Dr Daniela discuss how you can capitalize on the beauty of an empty first page of the new yearbook we all get to narrate our own story with intention. If your goals include being healthy and happy, some of the resolutions we recommend in this podcast might serve as great inspiration to you in 2022. How to set New Year’s Resolutions you will achieve 1. Make it attainable 2. Pri...

Dec 29, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Healthy Holiday Habits

Happy Holidays! We hope you have a wonderful festive season and get an opportunity to relax and disconnect. The holiday season is a way to spend some much-needed time away from work with friends and family. This is such a wonderful opportunity to reflect and align our intentions with our values. It is a time to enjoy delicious home-cooked meals around the table with loved ones. However, this is also often a time of overindulgence. You might feel anxious that Christmas baking threatens to derail ...

Dec 19, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Dealing with disappointment

In Life, we all have to deal with disappointment. It’s something that we can’t escape. Not only do WE need to deal with the disappointment, but we often also need to help others, such as our children and family members, to work through disappointment. Living through the covid pandemic, we are confronted with more disappointments than any of us anticipated. We have had 18 months of disappointments. How are we dealing with these disappointments? Are we dealing with it? Are we becoming more resilie...

Dec 03, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Fertility

Infertility has increased significantly over the last 30yrs. Roughly 1 in 6 couples experience infertility. Join us for an insightful conversation regarding fertility with Wellness expert Dr. Daniela Steyn and Life Coach JB. We look forward to journeying with you towards health and happiness! Please subscribe to our podcast. We would LOVE to hear from you. Let us know what you think. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a refer and refer this episode to your friends! *Legal Disclaimer: This...

Nov 26, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Sexual Health

Join Wellness expert Dr. Daniela Steyn and Life Coach JB for an enlightening discussion around sexual health. A clear takeaway from this podcast is that your nutrition, lifestyle and illnesses have a direct impact on your sexual health. And if your sexual health is not where it should be - it can be fixed! We should take our sexual health as seriously as we take our physical and mental health! We look forward to journeying with you towards health and happiness! Please subscribe to our podcast. W...

Oct 18, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Nutrition

Everything you ever wanted to know about nutrition! Nutrition is one of the most critical components of healing and living an optimal life. Poor nutrition is common. Our bodies need food to survive. We need good nutrition to thrive. Many of our patients often don’t even know that they are malnourished, because you might be overweight, and still malnourished because your body lacks certain important nutrients. This can often be a cause of being overweight as well. When your body needs certain nut...

Sep 21, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Sleep

Welcome to today’s Wellness MD podcast! In this episode Life coach JB and her sister Dr. Daniela Steyn discuss the science behind sleep. Sleep is the ultimate key to optimal health. Sleep influences every function in your body. It affects how your body processes food, how it regulates blood sugar, processes cognitive information and reduces inflammation. Optimizing your sleep is critical for optimal health. Getting enough good quality sleep at the right time can help you feel your best and be hi...

Sep 06, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Vitamin D

Listen as Dr. Daniela Steyn, Medical Doctor and her Life Coach sister JB discuss what vitamin D is, and how you will benefit from having optimal levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin due to our skin’s incredible ability to absorb ultraviolet light from the sun to form Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol. We can also get vitamin D from our diet. Unfortunately, Vitamin D naturally occurs only in very few foods. We need Vitamin D for: · no...

Aug 30, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Radiant Skin

Listen to this podcast for tips on improving your skin. Medical Dr. Daniela Steyn and her Life Coach sister JB give advice on creating perfect skin. Skin disorders can be very frustrating and lead to decreased self-esteem. There is a wide range of skin disorders and it is best to have your specific skin disorder diagnosed by your Physician. The most common of these conditions include Acne, Eczema (atopic dermatitis), Rosacea, Seborrheic Dermatitis. The good news is that there are many things wit...

Aug 23, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Meditation for better health

Meditation has been practiced for many years in many religions. However, as more scientific evidence emerges praising the health and wellness benefits of meditation, it is becoming increasingly more popular. JB and Dr. Daniela Steyn discuss the research behind meditation. Dr. Daniela also discusses the scientific health benefits of incorporating meditation into your daily practice. 1: Meditation promotes better sleep 2: Reduce stress , anxiety, and depression 3: Reduce pain , especially in chron...

Aug 16, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Epigenetics

Join Medical Doctor, Dr. Daniela Steyn and her Life Coach sister, JB, as they discuss epigenetics. They discuss how your genes play an important role in your health, but so do your behaviours, your environment, what you eat and how physically active you are. In Medicine, there is a field called epigenetics. Epigenetics look at how your behaviour change how your genes work. Epigenetic changes are reversible, it doesn’t change our DNA, but change how your body reads our DNA. They further discuss h...

Aug 09, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Energy for Life!

Dr. Daniela Steyn and her Life Coach Sister, JB, discuss ways you can improve your energy levels to live your life to the fullest. You will learn more about your own energy levels. Learn to avoid common causes of decreased energy and ways to optimize your energy! Our energy levels naturally wax and wane with our bio-rhythms . Depending on some genetic factors, lifestyle habits and hormones levels many people experience decreased energy levels at certain times of the day, for women especially the...

Jul 05, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 101
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