Wellness MD Dr. Daniela Steyn

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Daniela Steyn and Dr. Ashley White delve into the critical role of protein in maintaining optimal health. By supporting muscle growth, boosting metabolism, aiding in weight management, and facilitating tissue repair, protein plays a vital role in overall vitality.Dr. Daniela Steyn, Founder and CEO of Wellness MD, Associate Professor at McMaster University and a Hospitalist Doctor at Oakville Hospital, brings a wealth of expertise. She completed her medic...

In a world where children’s health statistics are becoming increasingly concerning, it’s imperative to focus on nurturing your child/children's well-being from a young age.In this podcast episode, Dr. Daniela Steyn, joins forces with Dr. Rikin Patel, a renowned pediatrician known for his holistic approach to child health, to delve into the essentials of pediatric wellness. They explore the pivotal roles of nutrition, sleep, and exercise in ensuring that our children grow up healthy and strong...

What do you truly want in life? To be strong, healthy, and capable of not just caring for yourself but also for those around you, right? This week, I had an eye-opening conversation with the incredible Dr. Doriana Parkin. We discussed the essence of weight loss and its connection to self-care, debunking the myth that it's all about spa days and pampering (though those are lovely too). Dr. Doriana Parkin is a working mom of 3 and knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed & exhau...

Join Dr. Daniela Steyn, M.D., and Amita Sharma as they discuss some empowering strategies for navigating perimenopause with grace and vitality. As a co-founder of NourishDoc, a global holistic wellness platform for middle-aged women, Amita has over 20+ years of working for e-commerce, fintech and online home improvement companies such as Walmart, Western Union, Houzz and Realtor.com. Inspired by her perimenopausal journey and working in the high tech world, she felt unsupported and...

Welcome to the Wellness MD podcast, where we help you achieve your health and wellness goals. In this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Ashley White, an obesity medicine specialist who works with us at Wellness MD. Dr. White has a unique approach to weight loss that combines behavioral, medical, and nutritional interventions. She calls it The Shift, and it is designed to help you change your mindset, habits, and relationship with food. In this episode I talk to Dr. White ab...

In this episode, I (Dr. Daniela Steyn) engage in a conversation with Dr. Julia Fountain about modern menopause. Dr. Fountain is a Naturopathic Doctor, NAMS-Certified Menopause Practitioner, and the founder of HealthSpan Wellness in Georgetown, ON. Her clinical practice is wholeheartedly dedicated to assisting women in midlife as they navigate their health and hormones through education, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies. She prescribes menopause hormone therapy when indicated, guiding women...