Begin Biohacking and Take Control of Your Health

Everything is “do it yourself,” these days. Creating optimal health is no exception. If you want to be healthy, it’s largely up to you to figure out the best ways to get your body where it needs to be.  This process now has a fancy word – biohacking. Biohacking involves making lifestyle changes to “hack” your genetics and get yourself in a healthy place.

So how do you go about biohacking?

It sounds complicated, but it’s really a simple process. The choices you make on a daily basis, from the food you eat to the music you listen to, have a great impact on your state of being and overall health. Biohacking involves trying out a bunch of different things and figuring out which one makes you feel the best. Although many people subscribe to the notion that biohacking has to include fancy measurements and devices, there are a number of much easier and more natural ways to biohack yourself.

Check out these 5 easy and affordable ways to start biohacking today.   

1. Begin an elimination diet.

Many people have food allergies or sensitivities that they are unaware of. These sensitivities could be causing a variety of symptoms throughout the entire body. Skin issues like eczema and acne, as well as body fatigue or digestive issues can all be caused by food allergies. A good way to biohack yourself and figure out what you might be sensitive to is to try an elimination diet. This involves taking away certain foods from your diet for a period of 3-4 weeks, and then reintroducing them over a short period of time to see how your body responds. If you determine that a certain food is problematic, you will eliminate it again to see if the symptoms clear up. Typical foods to try in an elimination diet are gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts, and corn.

2. Get more sleep.

Getting more sleep is essential to get your body in a healthy place. It not only contributes to increased energy, but also helps with weight loss and mood disorders. It can help to keep illnesses and chronic diseases away, and boost your immune system so that you can better fight off foreign invaders. Biohack your sleep habits by looking into some natural sleep aids that can give you more – and better quality—sleep at night. Some central tips to keep in mind are to avoid caffeine, sleep in a dark room, keep away from electronics before bedtime, and stick with a nightly routine.

3. Take off your shoes. 

It might sound weird, but take some time to walk around barefoot so that your bare feet touch the ground. This is called “grounding,” or “earthing,” and it gives you a good connection to the energy in the surface below. It will allow your feet to become electrical currents and feel the natural electric charges produced by the earth. Taking time to ground yourself can help give you better sleep, more energy, and increased levels of vitamin D.

4. Eliminate sugar. 

This is a difficult one for many people. Sugar is addicting, so eliminating it from your diet as much as possible is a great way to get healthy. Of course, limited amounts of naturally occurring sugars like fruits and dairy are okay, but it’s best to get rid of processed sugars found in baked goods, ice cream, condiments, and energy drinks. Large amounts of sugar can cause excess inflammation in the body, as well as increase your risk of developing diseases like diabetes. It affects your energy levels and can also keep you up at night. Whenever you’re having a sugar craving, try turning to natural sugars found in things like honey, molasses, or maple syrup.

5. Be active.

Most Americans spend a lot of time sitting. An easy and free way to biohack yourself is simply to stand more and get moving. Try to choose the stairs instead of an escalator or elevator, and maybe even walk over to a colleague instead of sending them an email or a text. The more you are on your feet, the better your overall health will be.

See? Biohacking doesn’t have to be hard, fancy, or expensive. You can start right now!