by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Stress Reduction
Ever feel overwhelmed by juggling mental stress, physical exhaustion, and emotional highs and lows, only to find you’re dropping all the balls? What if I told you there’s a powerful connection within your body that can help balance it all? This powerhouse...
by Stephan Neff | May 13, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
I am a Failure! Today, I weigh 127.5 kg and am 188 cm tall. My BMI is 36.1, which puts me into Obese Class 2. My immediate reaction is that of disgust. What a fat excuse of a man am I? On the wrong side of 50, out of shape, a disgrace. Like many others, I...
by Stephan Neff | May 13, 2024 | Hydration, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
When we talk about alcohol, we are really describing the effects of ethanol, a small molecule that has such a powerful impact on our bodies. The chemical formula for ethanol has only two carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. It is a tiny powerhouse...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 28, 2023 | Hydration, Nutrition, Premium Content, Uncategorized
Water kefir is a fermented and naturally carbonated beverage that offers a variety of health benefits. Once you have the grains, it is easy to set up and is a gift that keeps giving. Before I show you how to make your kefir, firstly, here is a summary of some key...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 27, 2023 | Active Lifestyle, Hydration, Nutrition
Coffee is synonymous with its most famous active ingredient: caffeine. In reality, coffee contains hundreds of other bioactive compounds, including oils, tannins and other polyphenols, non-caffeine alkaloids, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins. Health Benefits...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 27, 2023 | Nutrition
I have always loved cheese and, over the last five decades, have been confused if eating cheese is a sin or, in fact, something to be encouraged? Let’s first look at the health benefits of cheese, along with some references: Rich in Nutrients: Cheese is a good...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 26, 2023 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
The human gut microbiome, a complex and diverse community of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract, plays a crucial role in maintaining health and influencing various physiological functions. Here is a detailed list of some of the key functions of the...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 26, 2023 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
The human gut microbiome is an incredibly diverse and dynamic community of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract, playing a crucial role in various aspects of human health. Comprising trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi,...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 26, 2023 | Nutrition, Weight Loss
Akkermansia muciniphila is a species of bacteria that naturally resides in the human gut, particularly in the mucous layer lining the intestines. Research on Akkermansia has gained significant attention, and numerous studies have highlighted potential health benefits...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 25, 2023 | Active Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight Loss
The 10,000 calorie challenge Ever heard about the 10000-calorie challenge? Unless you are into fitness and nutrition, you probably have no idea what I am talking about. We all know that eating too much is very easy. And the little voice in our head tells us:...
