by Stephan Neff | May 28, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Why you are not too old for strength training! As we journey through life, navigating the demands of work, family, and personal growth, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of our well-being: our physical strength. Middle age is often...
by Stephan Neff | May 28, 2024 | Breath Work, Learn, Mental Health, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
The Power of Breathing is increasingly recognized by Western Medicine. Breathwork, once relegated to alternative healing practices, is gaining recognition within Western medicine for its profound effects on physical and mental health. Research and clinical studies...
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 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:...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 24, 2023 | Learn, Weight Loss
The glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and obesity (Wegovy). However, this compound also promises to address some of the neural...
by Stephan Neff | Jan 14, 2023 | Learn, Nutrition, Sobriety, Weight Loss
As I mentioned in other posts and interviews, most items sold in a supermarket should not be called food. After all, food is defined as any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb to maintain life and growth. Suppose we accept...
