by Stephan Neff | Nov 27, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Sobriety, Stress Reduction
A Looming Crisis: The Future of Overweight and Obesity in the United States If current trends continue, the United States faces a future where over 250 million people, including nearly seven million children and adolescents, will be classified as overweight or obese...
by Stephan Neff | Nov 14, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Imagine two characters who live inside your body and control your feelings of hunger and fullness: Leptin and Ghrelin. Think of them like classic characters in any good story – they’re opposite forces. Leptin is like a wise mentor who tries to keep things balanced and...
by Stephan Neff | Nov 13, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Hydration, Learn, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Background One of the scariest moments in the life of an anaesthetist is a sudden catastrophic anaphylactic reaction. Nowadays, anaesthetists are well-trained in recognising and managing this life-threatening complication, and we face such a scenario at least half a...
by Stephan Neff | Nov 10, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
I Am Sick and Tired Of Deception And Lies As so many of us, I opened up my computer and got tempted to click on a Google link. This one stated: a student prodigy from New Zealand received a medical award for discovering a method that helps you lose a few kilograms in...
by Stephan Neff | Nov 10, 2024 | Be Curious, Create Habits, Learn, Regular Health Checks
Introduction The presence of petrochemicals and heavy metals in humans has become a significant public health concern, largely driven by industrialization and environmental pollution. Petrochemicals derived from petroleum, and natural gas, and heavy metals, such as...
by Stephan Neff | Nov 4, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
In life, we’re taught to chase goals. Get the promotion. Save for a big house. Lose weight. Goals are often what drive us. But if you’ve hit your 50s and feel like you’re constantly chasing the next thing, you’re not alone. There’s a reason it feels like running on a...
by Stephan Neff | Oct 28, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Stress Reduction
I have to admit: I was optimistic about resveratrol as a beneficial compound as part of a holistic health approach. Whilst the French paradox has been well and truly debunked before, it still seemed that there was some truth in the health benefits of resveratrol....
by Stephan Neff | Oct 23, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Stress Reduction
The “Caveman Diet,” often referred to as the Paleolithic or Paleo Diet, has gained popularity in recent years as a way to improve health by mimicking the eating habits of early human ancestors. Proponents of the diet argue that humans are biologically...
by Stephan Neff | Oct 19, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Stress Reduction
The Food Pyramid of the 1990s: Debunking Its Health Benefits The Food Pyramid, introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992, was designed to provide Americans with dietary guidelines for a healthy lifestyle. At the time, it was...
by Stephan Neff | Oct 18, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Stress Reduction
Here’s a list of commonly used seed oils and their approximate omega-6 to omega-3 ratios. These ratios can vary slightly depending on factors like processing and specific oil brands, but the following offers a general guide: 1. Soybean Oil Omega-6 to Omega-3...
