by Stephan Neff | Jul 20, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Weight Loss
Introduction The struggle with weight loss is a common narrative in modern society, with millions of people dieting in hopes of achieving a healthier body weight. Despite the plethora of diets available, from low-carb to keto to intermittent fasting, an alarming...
by Stephan Neff | Jul 18, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Introduction The phrase “I am” is simple but powerful. It helps us express who we are and how we see ourselves. When we say “I am,” it can shape our thoughts, feelings, and even how we act. In a nutshell, your subconscious understands “I...
by Stephan Neff | Jul 12, 2024 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment In November 1944, 36 young men moved into the halls and rooms of the University of Minnesota’s football stadium. These individuals were not football players but volunteers for a nearly yearlong study on the psychological and...
by Stephan Neff | Jul 12, 2024 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Sleep, Weight Loss
I have used alcohol for a long time to escape my reality. In turn, I have put my liver under quite some stress (I know, quite an understatement!). That’s when I discovered the benefits of the humble milk thistle, and I keep taking it til today. My liver function...
by Stephan Neff | Jul 6, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction
Unveiling the Brain’s Waste Disposal System: New Insights The human brain, consisting of around 170 billion cells, constantly generates waste as it performs its functions. Keeping the brain healthy involves removing this waste, but the exact process has long been a...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 26, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Weight Loss
It simply sneaks up on you. I was certainly surprised when my GP took my blood pressure, and it was at rather unhealthy high levels. Now, that was more than ten years ago when I still drank, and my levels of stress were unmanageably high. He counselled me on lifestyle...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 21, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Breath Work, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Hydration, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Imagine a tiny switch inside your body that decides when your cells should grow, divide, and use energy. This switch is called mTOR, short for mechanistic Target of Rapamycin. It plays a crucial role in how our cells function, and understanding it can help us manage...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 14, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Find Purpose, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Cliche or core to recharging your life? Over the last week, I have suffered from cabin fever a few times. I am blessed to live close to the majestic Redwood Forest in Rotorua, New Zealand. Do I ever take advantage of that? Yeah, right. Therefore, I consciously walked...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Sleep
Hello, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something that’s absolutely vital for our health and well-being, especially as we navigate the busy demands of middle age: essential amino acids. These building blocks of protein are crucial for maintaining muscle mass,...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction
The miracle of Circadian Rhythms One of the most dramatic features of the world in which we live, is the cycle of the day and night. Almost all species exhibit daily changes in their behaviors and physiology in response to this cycle. These daily rhythms are not...
