by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Unstoppable, Breath Work, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
Deep Breathing Can Signal Your Body to Relax Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly, deep, relaxed, or abdominal breathing, maximizes the use of the diaphragm, the primary breathing muscle, leading to slower and deeper breaths. It is a valuable skill for...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Mental Health, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Introduction Sleep is an essential component of a healthy life, yet many middle-aged individuals find their sleep disrupted by a condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This disorder, which often goes undiagnosed, can significantly impact your health,...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
A recently developed scorecard by researchers might motivate you to reduce the risks of dementia and stroke. Led by researchers at the McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, an international study has introduced and validated a Brain Care...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Breath Work, Mental Health, Sleep, Stress Reduction
Anxiety is expected but not easy to accept. Nearly everyone encounters mild anxiety at some stage. Yet, for some, anxiety escalates into extreme reactions during daily tasks, termed anxiety disorders. These encompass various types, like generalized anxiety, social...
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 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 | May 13, 2024 | Learn, Mental Health, Stress Reduction
For the last 20 years, I have taught doctors and nurses advanced life support skills. This is adult teaching at its finest. Remember, all the course participants have come a long way to be in the professional situation they are in right now. In general terms, they...
