by Stephan Neff | Mar 29, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Biohacking, Breath Work, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Epigenetics, Functional Lab Testing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Weight Loss
GLP-1 receptor agonists have been hailed as groundbreaking in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes 🩺, but as a functional medicine provider, I see them as tools rather than a cure-all. While these medications have their place, they are far from the magic...
by Stephan Neff | Mar 20, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Biohacking, Breath Work, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Epigenetics, Find Purpose, Functional Lab Testing, Hydration, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Men's Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
🛡️ What is Inflammation? Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself from harm. If you get a cut or an infection, your immune system sends special cells to help heal the area. This kind of short-term inflammation is a good thing. ✅ But sometimes, inflammation...
by Stephan Neff | Mar 17, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Biohacking, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Epigenetics, Find Purpose, Functional Lab Testing, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
If you’re like most of us, you’ve tried (and failed) to get into a consistent exercise routine at least a dozen times. Maybe you bought that fancy smartwatch, promised yourself you’d hit 10,000 steps a day, and even signed up for a gym membership (which is now just a...
by Stephan Neff | Mar 13, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Emotional Intelligence, Hydration, Mental Health, Sleep, Stress Reduction
What’s the Best Thermostat Setting for Winter? Let’s Settle This Once and For All As winter rolls in and our energy bills threaten to give us heart palpitations, one age-old debate resurfaces: What’s the ideal thermostat setting to stay warm without hemorrhaging...
by Stephan Neff | Mar 12, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Biohacking, Emotional Intelligence, Epigenetics, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Weight Loss
Ever wanted to feel like a majestic exfoliated dolphin? 🐬 Dry brushing might be your new best friend! While science hasn’t given it a full gold star ⭐ yet, many people swear by its benefits. Let’s break it down! Why Try Dry Brushing? 🤔 ✔ Bye-Bye, Dead Skin! 🛑✨ – Dry...
by Stephan Neff | Mar 10, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Biohacking, Emotional Intelligence, Epigenetics, Hydration, Mental Health, Nutrition, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Ever cracked open an energy drink and noticed “taurine” on the label? Maybe you wondered, What is that? Is it going to turn me into a raging bull, or am I about to unlock superhuman energy? Don’t worry—you won’t grow horns, and taurine is actually a pretty fascinating...
by Stephan Neff | Mar 2, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Biohacking, Epigenetics, Functional Lab Testing, Hydration, Learn, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Sweat it out! Detoxify your body with a sauna session!” or “Sweating gets rid of heavy metals and toxins!” These catchy phrases sound great, right? Who wouldn’t want to sweat away all those nasty things we eat and breathe every day? But,...
by Stephan Neff | Feb 24, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Biohacking, Breath Work, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Epigenetics, Functional Lab Testing, Hydration, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
To prevent muscle loss while trying to lose weight, it’s essential to adopt a strategy that emphasizes muscle preservation along with fat loss. Here’s a step-by-step approach to minimize or even prevent muscle loss completely: 1. Prioritize Protein Intake Why:...
by Stephan Neff | Feb 17, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Biohacking, Create Habits, Epigenetics, Functional Lab Testing, Hydration, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
The Juicy Truth About Juice Cleanses: Do They Really Work? Introduction Juice cleanses are everywhere! Your favorite influencer swears by them, your coworker just finished a three-day cleanse, and your aunt claims they “detoxify your liver” (bless her heart). But do...
by Stephan Neff | Feb 16, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Biohacking, Emotional Intelligence, Epigenetics, Hydration, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Energy drinks are everywhere—at stores, in vending machines, and on TV ads promising more energy, better focus, and a quick way to feel less tired. While they might seem like a simple solution to feeling worn out, the truth is that energy drinks can cause serious...