Biohacking your body is the new trend in town. You would have heard of hacking an email address, an entire website, somebody’s Facebook, or even WhatsApp, but have you ever heard of biohacking? It is related to YOU!! It is a vital step that you take towards self-improvement.
Learn how to biohack your body in just 3 minutes
What is biohacking?
Biohacking your body is to change your body’s physiology and chemistry with the help of science and self-experimentation. Additionally, it gives an ultimate boost to your energy and strength. With the help of it, you can upgrade your brain and body. It helps to carve and polish a better you. Being a‘Do-it-yourself’ biology, it is an ever-evolving concept.
How to biohack your body? 10 ways
There are a number of ways through which you can biohack your body and bring out the best version of yourself. Some of the biohacking techniques are simple and being practiced for centuries. Whereas, other techniques are relatively new and in the experimental stages.
1. Fast intermittentlyÂ
It is an old, tried, and tested biohack. It is a type of diet in which you can eat only in a certain timeframe. You can eat only during an eight-hour window. Whereas, you fast for the rest of the 16 hours. This helps you to lose weight and rejuvenate your energy.
Benefits of intermittent fasting (IF)
Intermittent fasting boosts immunity, helps repair your cells after an injury, and lowers insulin.
2. Introduce an elimination diet
Try an elimination diet. As the name indicates, you have to remove something or a number of things from your diet. Slowly re-introduce those things back to your diet after two to three weeks. In this way, you will get to know what food substances you are allergic to.
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The most common food items eliminated from a diet are:
- Red meat
- Dairy
- Processed sugar
Symptoms to look for during the reintroduction phase include stomachache, diarrhea, constipation, pain, fatigue, rashes, or breakouts.
3. Biohack your body by drinking caffeine
Without a doubt, it is a productivity booster for a long time. If you are a black coffee or tea taker, then you already know what we mean. But if you don’t, then start taking black coffee or tea, green tea, or dark chocolate on an everyday basis. Start with small portions. Gradually find out the right amount of caffeinated food that makes you feel the best.
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For this matter, a renowned biohacker has even made a coffee, bulletproof coffee. This coffee has MCT oil and coffee that makes one energetic and helps to lose weight as well.
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There is not much research-based evidence on whether a bulletproof coffee is good or not. It may be beneficial for some, but can result in drastic effects on others. In case of any underlying health conditions, discuss with your doctor. And only then ‘biohack’ your coffee.
4. Wealth is health
One of the top biohacks is to work hard to get wealthy. Those people who are rich- live longer, healthier, and stress-free lives. But, as you reach your goal to live a better life, then do not forget the unprivileged ones.
5. Live a purposeful life
It is a very important biohack for your body. If you laze around doing nothing purposeful, you will see how your mental and physical health deteriorates.
We cannot stress enough about living a purposeful life. As you start hitting your life goals, your body is washed up by dopamine, a feel-good neurotransmitter, that releases once you achieve something rewarding. It makes you happy, motivated, and satisfied.
6. Feeling blue? Blue light it away
As the iron cuts the iron. Same way, you can turn your blue mood into a chirpier one with the help of blue light. The blue light from the Sun results in boosting the mood and enhancing your cognitive skills.
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Get sunlight by going in the Sun each day for about 3 to 5 hours. You will get an instant mood uplift. Always wear sunscreen (SPF 15 or more)whether it is summer or winter, to prevent sun-damaged skin.
7. Compression therapy
Compression therapy means wearing stockings or socks that are designed to support veins in the legs, resulting in increased limb blood circulation. It works on the principle of adding extra pressure to areas with a restricted flow of blood, which helps in allowing the veins in the limbs to expand. You have to wear socks or stockings as soon as you wake up in the morning till you retire at night.
Benefits of Compression Therapy
Compression therapy helps in:
- A smooth blood flow throughout the body.
- Eliminating the toxins out of your body.
- Accelerating the recovery of your body.
8. Using cold to biohack your body
In this biohacking technique, the body is exposed to cold to help burn fat faster. If you are on the lookout for losing weight, then take cold showers, ice baths, or cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is a technique in which, with the help of nitrogen, the body cools down.
9. Biohack your body through human augmentation: Human 2.0
Human augmentation is also called ‘Intelligence augmentation’ or IA. This idea was first introduced around the 1950s. It involves the use of information technology in enhancing human capabilities and get back some lost or weakened capabilities. It runs around increased physical capabilities and cognitive power.
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There are implants (in the form of microchips) and devices that help in:
- Hearing like Cochlear implants.
- Walking or increased muscle capability, like limb devices or orthotics.
- Big data assets for IT resources.
- Opening and closing the doors and elevators
- Making a cup of coffee or tea in just a blink of an eye.
10. Young blood transfusionÂ
This is a technique in which blood plasma or cells from a young person are injected into an old person to ensure longevity and good health. There is a large group of people who think that it has a long anti-aging effect, but there are not many studies about it.
A Quick Wrap-Up
Biohacking is a life-changing experience. But it has some advantages and disadvantages. You can try a few biohacking techniques at home and stop as soon as you feel something going wrong.
The rather advanced techniques of biohacking shall be followed after talking to a doctor or a nutritionist.