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What is Biohacking?

Biohacking is health optimization.

Biohacking is the art and science of modifying your internal and external environments to harness the power of your biology, with the goal of optimizing your mind, body, and spirit. 

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  • Basically, your gut bacteria control who you are😜 . There’s growing research linking the gut microbiome to the brain and behaviours. . Both gut bacteria diversity and composition are related to personality differences, including sociability and neuroticism. . Basically, the MORE diverse your gut microbiome, the BETTER your gut health AND your general health. . In a new study published in Human Microbiome Journal, stool samples were collected from 655 people for bacterial analysis. . These people also answered extensive questions about socio-demographics, diet, health, and lifestyle habits, and behaviour traits. . The PERSONALITY connection: . 😀People who were sociable (based on level of extraversion, social skills, and communication) had higher levels of Akkermansia, Lactococcus, and Oscillospira bacteria in their gut 😬People with traits of neuroticism had low amounts of Corynebacterium and Streptococcus . What’s been found to IMPROVE microbiome diversity: . ✅Large social networks and social interaction ✅International travel - exposure to novel microbes and different diets ✅Adventurous eating habits - ie people on a dairy-free diet had lower gut bacteria diversity ✅Diet high in NATURAL sources of PROBIOTICS (ie fermented cheese, sauerkraut, kimchi) ✅ and natural sources of PREBIOTICS (ie banana, legumes, whole grains, asparagus, onion, leeks, etc) 🛑Pre and probiotics taken in SUPPLEMENT form did NOT correlate with improved gut diversity . ❗️Our modern living may provide a perfect dysbiosis of the gut. 💥We lead stressful lives with fewer social interactions and less time spent in nature. 💥Our diets are typically deficient in fibre 💥We inhabit over sanitized environments 💥We’re dependent on antibiotic treatment . ☝🏼All these factors influence the gut microbiome and so may be affecting our behaviours and psychological well-being in currently unknown ways. . SO, what to do!? . ✅Take note and try to implement more of the things listed above that have been found to improve microbiome diversity :) . . . . . . #biohack #biohacker #wellnessblogger #toronto #biohacking #upgradeyourself #guthealth #microbiome
  • NeuroTech is one of the fastest growing sub-sectors in #digitalhealth. My latest obsession is this PlatoWork headset - a brain stimulation device launched by @PlatoScience. . It's the first direct-to-consumer Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) device for cognitive enhancement!🤩 . Yep, that means delivering low level electrical currents⚡️ to specific areas of your brain🧠 to boost: 💥Concentration 💥Learning 💥Creativity 💥Rethinking . Here's what I cover in this UNBOXING video: 00:36 - Intro to tDCS 01:08 - tDCS in simple terms 01:24 - Neuroplasticity & what's cool about tDCS 02:26 - tDCS DIY ? 03:39 - 4 cognitive enhancement modes offered by PlatoWork 04:10 - 2 areas of the brain targeted by PlatoWork 05:24 - UNBOXING 09:14 - PlatoWork app walk-through 13:20 - Closing thoughts . What are you most excited about with #NeuroTech ? Let me know ! I love nerding out on new health tech gadgets ! . . . . . . #biohack #biohacker #wellnessblogger #toronto #biohacking #upgradeyourself #unboxing #igtv #igtvdaily #neurotech #tdcs
  • Breaking down all you need to know👌🏼 . In this month’s publication of Nature, a study was published by the Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine that revealed personal aging markers and “ageotypes” by looking at the types of molecular pathways that changed over time in an individual. . 👩🏻👨🏻Study participants were 106 pre-diabetic and healthy individuals (age range 29–75 years; median 55.74 years). . 📅Individual progress was tracked with quarterly visits for up to 4 years. . 📊Longitudinal and deep multiomics profiling was performed to characterize each individual participant. . 🤓As I read the article though, I wished the findings were discussed in a more organized way...so I went ahead and wrote up a review since I was taking notes anyway (cause I’m a nerd like that). . ✅Hit up the link in my bio for my breakdown or just search it up on @Medium ;) * * * * * * #biohacking #biohack #biohackingsecrets #biohacker #optimizeyourlife #longevity #antiaging #wellth
  • Nerding out about genetics & longevity🤩 . Over the holidays I had the pleasure of catching up with @yurideigin, CEO of Youthereum Genetics, who’s working on curing aging😎 . HOW? . Youthereum is building on the 2006 Nobel Prize Winning “Yamanaka factors” and later studies showing that cells and entire animals, can undergo considerable epigenetic rejuvenation and lifespan extension by the process of partial reprogramming. . SAY THAT IN SIMPLER TERMS🙋🏻‍♀️ . ✔️4 genes have been found that reverse aging in human cells. ✔️Further studies showed it’s possible to reverse the effects of aging and extend lifespan in animals. ✔️Youthereum is the first company that started working on a gene therapy solution to make this possible in humans. . I’M SO EXCITED FOR THE FUTURE I CAN’T🤩🤓🙌🏻 * * * * * #biohacktivist #biohacking #biohack #biohacker #optimizeyourlife #longevity #wellnessblogger #antiaging
  • HOW TO LOWER INFLAMMATION👇🏼 . In my previous post I talked about chronic inflammation and C-reactive protein (CRP). . I covered what chronic inflammation is, why it’s bad, and things you may be doing that trigger it. . I also talked about C-reactive protein. CRP rises in the blood in response to inflammation and consequently contributes to the development of chronic diseases. . In order to determine your CRP level, it requires is a simple blood test (you don’t even need to be fasting to take it). . By lowering your CRP, you may protect yourself against chronic inflammation before it progresses to a life-threatening disease . WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO LOWER CRP WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION: . 🙌🏻LIFESTYLE has a direct impact on CRP levels: . SLEEP. The most fundamental basic tool. Most of us aren’t getting enough of it. . 🏃🏻‍♀️EXERCISE alone can have a high impact if baseline CRP is high. . 🥗Healthy DIET (ie avoid processed food, sugar, trans-fatty acids, etc) . DON’T smoke🙃 . GROUNDING. Get out in nature and walk barefoot. . 👇🏼These are also 17 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS & NUTRIENTS that have been shown to bring down CRP levels in laboratory and/or human studies: ✅Curcumin ✅Creatine ✅Fenugreek ✅Ginger ✅Green tea polyphenols ✅Isoflavones ✅L-carnitine ✅Magnesium ✅Probiotics ✅Omega-3 fatty acids ✅Quercetin ✅Red yeast rice ✅Vitamin C ✅Vitamin D ✅Vitamin E ✅Zinc ✅Combination of resveratrol, pterostilbene, quercetin, delta-tocotrienol, and nicotinic acid . Reminder: these posts are for educational purposes only and do not offer medical advice. Consult your physician before beginning any health interventions. * * * * * #biohacking #biohacker #health #fit #longevity #fitness #wellness #holistichealth #nutrition #antiaging #antiageing #biohackingsecrets #healthisyourwealth #wellthy
  • So along with the @keyto.health keto breath sensor I unboxed in my last video, I also went ahead and tried out their monthly subscription box of curated keto products👀 . Was it worth it ? Check out the video to peek what was inside and what you can expect. . 👀7:55min - my one gripe about it. . Let me know your fave #keto snacks and products in the comments below !👇🏼🙏🏻 * * * * * #biohacking #biohacker #health #fit #longevity #keto #ketomeals #igtv #igtvdaily #fitness #unboxing #wellness
  • MY GIFT TO YOU !🎁💛 . 🎄✨In the spirit of winter holidays and giving, I’ve published the ULTIMATE BIOHACKING READING LIST for YOU! . LINK IN BIO to download your FREE gift! . DOUPLE TAP THIS POST ♥️ so I know what type of content to post more of ! .
✅WHAT YOU’LL GET is a downloadable 90+ page PDF of 80 book titles and descriptions, across 10 awesome categories: 1. Biohacking 2. Longevity 3. Genetics 4. Brain Health & Neuroscience 5. Sleep 6. Environment 7. Nutrition 8. Metabolism 9. Mindset & Altered States 10. Humans 2.0 . 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️Featuring credible thought leaders and top sources of information, such as: * Dave Asprey * Dr. Steven Gundry * David Sinclair * Nessa Carey * Dr. Dale Bredesen * Wim Hof * Steven Kotler * Dr. Jason Fung * Michael Pollan * and many more... . You DON'T need a science background to dive into this reading list. This list is for everyone looking optimize their vitality and live healthier for longer. . No matter what your health and performance optimization goals are, you WILL find something that speaks to you ! . To your health, Oksana * * * * * * #biohacking #biohack #biohacker #motivation #optimizeyourlife #wellnessblogger #antiaging #longevity #nutrition #boxingday
  • Starting a new diet/workout regimen in 2020? . I started the ketogenic diet a few weeks ago and tracking my body composition changes with @renphogroup smart scale has been SO insightful and motivating !! . Simply looking at your weight doesn’t offer any insight into what’s going on inside your body. . Are you building more lean muscle mass ? . Is what you’re doing helping to reduce that hard-to-lose visceral fat that tends to collect around our organs/midsection as we age ? . What’s your basal metabolic rate ? . I wanted a way to track the changes to my body composition to give me timely feedback and inform if/where I needed to adjust. . @renphogroup smart scale has made it easier to quantify my biology - and that’s the true spirit of biohacking ! . If you’re thinking of starting off 2020 by kicking off a new nutrition plan or you’re setting new fitness goals, consider investing in a smart scale for yourself to help inform your progress and further motivate you ! Knowledge is power ! * * * * #biohacker #biohacking #biohack #biohackingsecrets #biohacker #nutrition #antiaging #ketomeals #fitness #ketotransition #ketotransformation
  • Bc chronic inflammation accelerates aging👇🏼 . Short-term/acute inflammation can be a GOOD thing - we want to fight off infections. . But we DON’T want abnormal, long-term immune system activation, leading to CHRONIC INFLAMMATION. . WHAT’S CHRONIC INFLAMMATION? . It’s when our immune system unsuccessfully tries to deal with an infection/injury/other disease. Damage to tissues in our body frequently occurs as the body starts attacking itself. . WHY IS CHRONIC INFLAMMATION SO BAD? . It accelerates AGING but also associated with chronic diseases like cancer, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, etc. . WHAT TRIGGERS CHRONIC INFLAMMATION? . ✔️long-term high stress ✔️environmental pollutants ✔️inflammatory diet/food toxins ✔️high C-reactive protein ✔️mitochondrial dysfunction ✔️gluten ✔️advanced glycation end products (AGEs) . ✅MEASURING CRP HELPS DETECT CHRONIC INFLAMMATION . C-reactive protein (CRP) rises in the blood in response to inflammation. . High CRP levels are found in practically every known inflammatory state, ie cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. . WHAT ARE OPTIMAL CRP RANGES? . A blood test measures CRP in the range of 0 - 10 mg/L. ✅Optimal CRP in men: < 0.55 mg/L ✅Optimal CRP in women: < 1.0 mg/L . ❗️DISCLAIMER: These are OPTIMAL ranges recommended by Life Extension Foundation. . 🇨🇦MEANWHILE, Canadian labs mark CRP below <7.99 mg/L as “normal”.🤯 . ❗️DON’T CONFUSE “NORMAL” & “OPTIMAL” . “Normal” blood ranges are based on POPULATION AVG aka what’s “typical”. These ranges SHIFT over time as popln health changes. . 🇺🇸Comparatively, US blood lab ranges list CRP of <1.0 mg/L as low risk, 1.0-3.0 as moderate, and 3.0< as high risk. . MEDIAN CRP for US women is 2.5 mg/L & 1.5 mg/L for men. . 🇯🇵In JAPAN, optimal CRP cut-off point for metabolic syndrome is suggested at 0.65 mg/L! . ❗️So at 1.0 mg/L CRP in Japan you’d be flagged for risk of metabolic syndrome, but in US you’re a picture of health. . 🤯SO WHERE THE F DO CANADIAN LABS GET OFF LISTING <7.99 CRP AS “NORMAL”!? . Oh, Canada has a publicly funded free healthcare system with limited funds🙃 . SO: get your bloodwork. review the results. Be proactive. * * #biohacking

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