Boomer is a health optimization practitioner, advisor, and lover of all things strategy. He is the founding director and host of the Decoding Superhuman Podcast, a show dedicated to elevating the human experience. Boomer works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants, bankers and executives to battle issues like stress, sleep, burnout and balance. His company utilizes genetics and additional biomarkers to develop custom lifestyle modifications leading to increased physical and mental performance.Boomer spends his time focused on Business Development for Smarter Not Harder, Inc., parent company of Troscriptions. He serves as the CEO of Health Optimization Practice Europe, a division of the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice Association.  Boomer serves on the Board of Directors for Resilient Nutrition and the Board of Advisors for Welldium. Boomer graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business. He is a certified Epigenetics Coach and member of the International Coaches Federation.Join us as we explore:How Boomer went from a Wall Street Investment Banker to Health Optimization guruThe human ecosystem and the endo symbiotic theory of evolutionMicrobiomes, metabolomes, micronutrient deficiencies, neuro transmitters, toxicities, antioxidants, stool tests and food sensitivitiesThe future of health coachingChronobiology, exposomes and epigeneticsThe future of Tech and top health tech tipsEMFsTroscriptions, bioindividualizing your health and Eigenvector Centrality for the human bodyIs ageing a disease we can prevent? Boomer’s key factors for sustained transformationJoin our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentions:Quote: “What gets measured, gets done/ managed”https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2015/06/08/what-gets-measured-gets-done-or-does-it/#60f4bd1413c8Health Optimization Medicine and Practice: www.homehope.org Dr Ted Achacoso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ted-achacoso-58156b9/https://www.facebook.com/drtedachacoso/Carol bike https://www.carolfitai.com/B-Strong blood flow restriction training, https://bstrong.training/SaunaSpaceMade To Thrive is the exclusive agent for SaunaSpace in South Africa and our clients receive a 15% discount. Please email connect@madetothrive.co.za for more.Dr. Aubrey de Grey: Longevityhttps://su.org/about/faculty/aubrey-de-grey/Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Ian Craig passionate educator in the field of nutrition and health. He is the co-author of Wholesome Nutrition (with Rachel Jesson) and is the creator of the 12 Steps to Wholesome Nutrition and 21 Day Health Challenge online courses. Additionally, specific to sport, he is the founder of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition and its accredited practitioner course, the Certificate of Integrative Sports Nutrition, plus he is the editor of UK magazine Functional Sports Nutrition.As co-founder of the Nutritional Institute, Ian is a nutritional therapy practitioner, based in Johannesburg. His client base ranges from chronic health cases, such as autoimmunity, through recreational and elite athletes, to sports and lifestyle induced low-grade chronic fatigue syndrome.Join us as we explore:The importance of the fundamentals of the gut microbiome for systemic healthWhat you can do to nourish your microbiomeWhy rocket (arugula) is a miracle veggieHow to eat mindfully and why this improves stomach acidity, digestive enzyme output and bile flow The diversity and benefits of fermenting for the microbiomeThe hygiene theory and why its impacting our microbial diversity and stunting our immune systemWhy mental clarity starts in the gutThe gut connection to immunity- gut mitochondria axis, gut immune access and the gut brain axisThe power of oregano, sauerkraut, kimchi, curcumin and gingerWhy you should avoid antibioticsIntermittent contextualized fasting and the benefit of gut restJoin our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentions:Book: Wholesome Nutrition for You by Ian Craig and Rachel Jesson https://thenutritionalinstitute.com/20-main/108-our-bookBBC report of Bolivian Indigenous people in Amazon forest eating as per their forefathers; 'Healthiest hearts in the world' found By James Gallagher https://www.bbc.com/news/health-39292389Book: Pharmageddon by David Healyhttps://www.amazon.com/Pharmageddon-David-Healy/dp/0520275764The Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening: https://www.udemy.com/course/vegetable-gardening-basics/?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=udemyads&utm_campaign=LongTail_la.EN_cc.ROW&utm_content=deal4584&utm_term=_._ag_77879423734_._ad_437497333806_._kw__._de_c_._dm__._pl__._ti_dsa-1007766171072_._li_1028688_._pd__._&matchtype=b&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5eX7BRDQARIsAMhYLP_NF0Is4ujPHHX_FBDUnESWW0kp6ozei45gRy0cGMJgkgw654V7mkMaAoR5EALw_wcBBook: Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and DietSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

This week, we share a highlights reel of the wisdom of some of the most influential interviewees hosted on the Made To Thrive Show! Enjoy this ensemble of the top podcast features including biohacking tips from Prof. Tim Noakes to Doctor’s Jack Kruse, Leland Stillman, Frank Lipman and more!Highlights from interviews featured on this show include:Douglas Kruger: Professional Speaker, Author and Trainerhttps://www.douglaskruger.com/Brian Richards: Founder of SaunaSpace https://sauna.space/pages/founderTara and Todd Youngblood: Founders of Chili Technologyhttps://www.chilitechnology.com/pages/aboutusDr. Leland Stilman MD: https://www.stillmanmd.com/Patrick McKeown: World renown author and breathing practitioner https://oxygenadvantage.com/https://buteykoclinic.com/our-people/Ann Wilson: International Finance Coach- The Wealth Chef https://thewealthchef.com/Prof Tim Noakes: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/James Maskell: The Rogue Health Economist http://www.jamesmaskell.com/Sean McCormick: Life Coach http://seanmccormick.com/Gary Arenson: MD and Founder of Ergotherapy Solutions https://ergotherapy.co.za/pages/our-teamPatrick van der Burght: Director Geovital USA, Australia and New Zealand https://en.geovital.com/patrick-van-der-burght-geovital/Dr Stella IacovidesFrank Lipman MD: https://drfranklipman.com/Dr. Jack Wolfson: https://thedrswolfson.com/Juraj Kocar: CEO of Somavedic https://somavedic.com/Kriben Govender of Nourish Me Organics and The Gut Health Guru Podcast https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/pages/kriben-govenderDr. Jack Kruse: Neurosurgeon and Quantum Biology Theorist https://jackkruse.com/Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZASubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqz2aeaTXaoJ-Hqxdx7smfgSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Jack reveals how there are diseases all around the world and they all come back to - light, water, and magnetism. Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals. Dr. Kruse is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and Age Management Medicine Group.Join us for part 2 of this 2-part podcast as we explore:The deuterium content in water and grass and the great migration from the Serengeti nature reserve to the Masai Mara nature reserveYour eye as a clock and your skin as a solar panelWhy 5G and EMF is changing the gameTopological surfaces and quantum spin statesWhy Africa is the 1 continent that can lead biologyWhy people who watch more TV get fatterHow light can bend space and timeQuantum tunnelingHow Mitochondrial energy efficiency links to your purpose- your calling and belief is your greatest magnetic field!Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentionsGame changershttps://gamechangersmovie.com/Book: ‘Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology’, by Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe McFadden https://www.amazon.com/Life-Edge-Coming-Quantum-Biology/dp/0307986829/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=%E2%80%98Life+on+the+Edge%3A+The+Coming+of+Age+of+Quantum+Biology%E2%80%99%2C+by+Jim+Al-Khalili+and+Johnjoe+McFadden&qid=1599912176&sr=8-1Rasputin and animal magnetism https://historycollection.com/12-details-rasputins-controversial-life-not-many-people-know/8/Book: Going Somewhere: Truth about a Life in Science by Andrew A. Marinohttps://www.amazon.com/Going-Somewhere-Truth-about-Science/dp/0981854915/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=andrew+marino&qid=1599912998&sr=8-1Book: Ten Lectures on Basic Science of Laser Phototherapy by Tiina Karu https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Basic-Science-Laser-Phototherapy/dp/9197647802/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tiina+karu&qid=1599913676&s=books&sr=1-1Books: Books by Michael R Hamblin https://www.amazon.com/s?k=michael+R+hamblin&i=stripbooks-intl-ship&ref=nb_sb_nossBook: Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the meaning of life by Nick Lanehttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Sex-Suicide-Mitochondria-Landmark/dp/0198831900/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=nick+lane+mitochondria&qid=1599913991&s=books&sr=1-1Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Kruse’s focus is  on the foundations of how we work. Using science he explains the deep connection between thermodynamics in biology and the processing of energy and information. Dr. Jack reveals how there are diseases all around the world and they all come back to - light, water, and magnetism. Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals and his popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors. Dr. Kruse is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and Age Management Medicine Group.Join us for part 1 of this 2-part podcast as we explore:How Jack’s tearing of his medial meniscus and a monk who sold his Ferrari revealed the world of the leptin melanocortin pathway in the brain and a discovery of passion meets purposeThe 3-legged stool of lifeWhy you should have your nuts in the sun and your skin in the game Why Med School teaches Doctors to be obedient idiots for those who control the paradigmWhy water is the most amazing chemical in the universePhysics, bio chemistry, mitochondrial genomes, autophagy and apoptosis and so much more!Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentionsBook: Epi-paleo Rx: The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health by Dr. Jack Krusehttps://www.amazon.com/Epi-paleo-Rx-Prescription-Disease-Reversal/dp/0989057739/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=The Qauntlet https://thequantlet.com/portfolio/3095/SPF Zero clothing from Kinikihttps://www.kiniki.com/BLUblox glassesMade To Thrive clients receive a 15% discount on any orders of BluBlox glasses. Enter the Promo Code SteveStavs on check out! Click here to find out more or to claim your discount.The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma; https://www.amazon.com/Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari/dp/0062515675/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DUX66U0DEDM8&dchild=1&keywords=monk+who+sold+his+ferrari&qid=1599895455&s=books&sprefix=monk+who+sold%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C566&sr=1-1The leptin melanocortin pathway https://jackkruse.com/cold-thermogenesis-6-the-ancient-pathway/Pollacks 4 phases of waterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtXgewzT1FoDoug Wallacehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Kriben Govender, is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Nourish Me Organics, a company specializing in Gut Health and Mitochondrial health-focused products and Allele Microbiome – a provider of cutting edge Metagenomic Stool Testing and Deuterium Testing.With more than 20 years of Food industry experience in the field of Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Procurement, Kriben intimately understands the food supply chain and the interaction between diet and the gut microbiome. Kriben holds an Honor’s degree in Applied Science (Food Science and Technology) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and Nutrition Society of Australia. He is an expert in the art of making fermented foods like Kefir, Kombucha and fermented vegetables and is the host of one of Australia's leading Nutrition Podcasts - The Gut Health Gurus Podcast  where he frequently interviews health experts from around the world.Join us as we explore:Kriben’s struggle with anxiety and depression that led to his strategies to improve health and mental healthThe 2kg neuro endocrine organ of the microbiomeHow and why gut function and the interrelationship of the microbiome affects your mental healthThe modulation of dietary strategies to impact functioning of neurology, mood, cognition, and psychologyHow to produce tryptophan naturally  JERF- how to get from 1% improvement to 80% improvementCircadian rhythmicity, EMF and its impact on the microbiomeWhy most of the microbial genes are not actually your own genes!Kefir, water kefir, coconut/ almond milk kefir, prebiotics, probiotics and KombuchaStructured water, Deuterium Depleted Water and the nanomotors in our neurotransmittersSun, exclusion zone water and the inner mitochondrial membraneKriben’s morning routineJoin our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentionsThe GAPS book by Natasha Campbell-McBride (Gastrointesinal psychological syndromehttp://www.doctor-natasha.com/gaps-book.phpEMF Assessmentshttps://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/steve-stavs/Zeolite Supplementhttps://www.zeolite-bentonite.com/int/faq.html#:~:text=The%20indigestible%20Zeolite%20MED%C2%AE,by%20detoxifying%20the%20intestinal%20Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Juraj Kocar is the CEO of Somavedic- an organisation that has developed and launched a functional frequency therapy device that harmonizes the negative effects of EMF on our bodies. Using wisdom from Eastern Medicine combined with frequency therapy in one device, this technology is designed on the principle of controlled release of energy from minerals. This tool needs to be experienced to be believed- today we are joined by Juraj who shares some of the lifechanging effects of Somavedic.Join us as we explore:How Somavedic mitigates geopathic stress from geopathic zonesHow the Somavedic can improve sleep, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) normalize blood pressure, normalize free radical levels, remove headaches and reduce brain fogHow Somavedic structures water and why structured water is more bioavailable to our bodiesWhy the structure of water is more important than the chemical composition of waterJuraj’s top 3 biohacks and more!Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZA MentionsFounder of Somavedic Ivan Rybjansky https://somavedic.com/pages/about-us Links to Somavedic Researchhttps://somavedic.com/pages/science Masaru Emoto- brought structured water beneficial to our bodiesBook: The Hidden Messages in Waterhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743289803/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0743289803&linkCode=as2&tag=thewellente-20&linkId=d15965575223c502e2438d1fdde6d29c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVruXw_3x70&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZNpeekiXs Made To Thrive is an affiliate partner to Somavedic and our clients enjoy a 20% discount on all purchases. See a selection of products by visiting this link- Remember to enter the Promo Code SteveStavs upon checkout for the discount!https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/somavedic/ www.somavedic.comIG: somavedicinternationalhello@somavedSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Dr. Jack Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist, author of the # 1 Amazon best-seller, The Paleo Cardiologist, as well as a  five-time winner of the Natural Choice Award as a Holistic M.D. Join us as we explore:How to look for truth in the world. Truth in health. And to find a better wayWhy the answer to health is not in a prescription bottle, injection or in pharmaceuticalsWhy sleep, sunshine, what you put in your mouth and avoiding toxins and EMFs are the key to good healthHow to raise free range kids with a free to learn ethosWhy CT scans cause heart disease, brain disease and cancerHRV as an indicator of healthHow pesticides are destroying our planet and our healthThe no 1 quickest and simplest hack for detoxThe microbiome of the mouth, the dangers of root canals and why your child may not need to go to the dentist if you live the right life!Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentionsBooksFree-Range Kids, How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry) by Lennore Skenazy https://www.amazon.com/Free-Range-Raise-Self-Reliant-Children-Without-ebook/dp/B002NOGFGOFree to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Peter Grayhttps://www.amazon.com/Free-Learn-Unleashing-Instinct-Self-Reliant/dp/0465025994Study establishing a clear link between agrochemicals and cardiovascular diseasehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4772249/Study showing the link between pesticide exposure and cardiovascular disease in pre-menopausal womenhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150408131329.htmHow Pesticides, Plastics and Pollutants Lead to Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer and Dementiahttps://shop.thedrswolfson.com/products/how-pesticides-plastics-and-pollutants-lead-to-cardiovascular-disease-cancer-and-dementiaDr Jack Wolfson podcast with Dr. Jack Kruse:Neuro Surgeon by Day | Mito Hacker By Night | Dr. Jack Krusehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I537lQoiu5c&feature=youtu.beHealthyheartshow podcast https://thehealthyheartshow.com/https://thedrswolfson.com/Dr Wolfson’s book: www.freeheartbook.comSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Dr. Frank Lipman received his initial medical training in South Africa and emigrated to the United States in 1984. He became Board Certified in internal medicine after serving as Chief Medical Resident in his final year of residency at Lincoln Hospital in New York City. Becoming more and more aware of both the strengths and the weaknesses of his training, he began to study acupuncture, Chinese medicine, functional medicine, nutrition, herbal medicine, biofeedback, meditation and yoga. He began to see that the polarization between how western modalities and other healing philosophies merely negated the positive attributes of both. He saw that true healing lay in a blend between the two. He now practices his unique composite of what he calls “Good Medicine”, combining all the systems in which he has trained. Dr Lipman has consulted high-profile patients, like Gwyneth Paltrow and Maggie Gyllenhaal and is the best-selling author of 5 books (with an additional 2 in the wings for publication at the end of 2020 and early 2021!) Join us as we explore:How Chinese Medicine taught Dr Lipman to think differently The functioning sweet spot on the spectrum between illness and healthHow functional medicine has created an operating manual for doctors in AmericaThe role of mentors and health coaches in a healing journeyToxins, EMF, your microbiome and how to protect yourselfThe Carnivore Diet, CGM and the role of personalizing your nutritionDr. Lipman’s top tips for sustained transformationJoin our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentions:KwaNdebelehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KwaNdebeleDr. Paul Davishttp://www.beitemanuel.co.za/chairman-2/Book: A Barefoot Doctor's Manual: The American Translation of the Official Chinese Paramedical Manual; John E. Fogartyhttps://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Doctors-Manual-Translation-Paramedical/dp/091429492XFather of Functional Medicine: Jeffrey Bland https://jeffreybland.com/about-me/Dr Stephanie Seneffhttps://www.csail.mit.edu/person/stephanie-seneffBooks by Dr Lipman:How to Be Well: The 6 Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Well-Happy-Healthy/dp/168441170XThe New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality: https://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Aging-Well-Resilience/dp/1579659594Health coaching tuition (Dr. Lipman teaches at both):https://www.integrativenutrition.com/careeSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Dr Stella Iacovides is a member of the Brain Function Research Group, and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand. Her PhD research focused on a clinical pain population, specifically women with dysmenorrhoea. She studied how repetitive menstrual pain impacts on physiological health, including sleep, mood, and quality of life. Among other studies, Post-PhD, Dr. Stella has conducted research on the interaction between Nutrition and Sleep, Cognitive function and pain. Stella presents her work at local and large international conferences, and her research has been published in prestigious, high impact-factor, internationally-accredited journals; including SLEEP, the Journal of Pain, and Human Reproduction Update, and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Join us as we explore: Why sleep may be THE most important factor to maintain a strong immunityWhy sleep is more important for your health than exercise and nutritionHow your mental, physiological and physical performance is affected with inadequate sleep quantity and qualitySleep tracking devices and if everyone should wear oneRapid eye movement (REM) sleep and the physiological effect of dreamingThe impact of pain (emotional and physical) on sleepThe crisis hidden in sleep drugsOur sleep diet vs. our light diet and food dietDr. Stella’s 2 top sleep hacks Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentionsStella Iacovides published articles: https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=aWUDUmoAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(17)30491-1/abstracthttps://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/110/2/349/5490686https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2807-9139Sleep measurement study: Polysomnographyhttps://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/polysomnogramProfessor Matt Walker:  www.sleepdiplomat.comBook: Why We Sleep: unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501144316Research: The Monday after daylight savings brings a 24% uptick in heart attack patientsSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/