by Stephan Neff | Jan 29, 2025 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Methylene blue (MB) might sound like something out of a science experiment, but it has been around for over a century. Originally used as a dye and to treat certain medical conditions, scientists today are digging deeper into whether this bright blue compound could...
by Stephan Neff | Jan 24, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Hydration, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
As a functional medicine practitioner, I’m all for exploring new ways to optimize health, but let’s be honest: sometimes the health and wellness world takes us on a wild ride. Case in point—alkaline water. Marketed as the secret weapon against acidity, dehydration,...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 25, 2024 | Nutrition, Premium Content, Uncategorized
Nettle root comes from the stinging nettle plant, the kind you’d rather avoid touching on a hike. But don’t let the name fool you—this root is a natural health booster with benefits that go way beyond its prickly reputation. Packed with amazing properties, nettle root...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 22, 2024 | Nutrition, Premium Content, Uncategorized
How often do you hear someone ask, “How do you feel today?” and your go-to response is simply, “I’m fine”? I get it. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s the socially acceptable way to deal with that moment of awkwardness. But let’s be honest, how often is “fine” really...
by Stephan Neff | Jul 21, 2024 | Hydration, Mental Health, Nutrition, Premium Content, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most popular soft drinks, has a unique composition that lends itself to a variety of non-culinary applications. Its ingredients, such as phosphoric acid, carbonation, caffeine, and sugar, create a versatile product that can be used for...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 11, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Background Scientists have been studying whether eating red meat affects how long we live. Observational studies, where researchers look at groups of people with different habits, are one way to do this. However, these studies can be tricky because other differences...
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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
2023 has not been a great year. Well, who am I kidding? It was, for many reasons, one of the worst years on record in my own life. Yet, maybe because of all the negativity and heartache, I was allowed to prove myself. To show that I have learned something over the...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 28, 2023 | Hydration, Nutrition, Premium Content, Uncategorized
Water kefir is a fermented and naturally carbonated beverage that offers a variety of health benefits. Once you have the grains, it is easy to set up and is a gift that keeps giving. Before I show you how to make your kefir, firstly, here is a summary of some key...
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,...
