Biohack your way to the future
Tabitha May explains the five best ways to hack your way to the future.
Biohacking is a movement that has gained traction over the last few years. But you already knew that! For years, humans have been looking for ways to "hack" our bodies, reaping the medical benefits of our newfound insider knowledge.
For some, it is a pursuit of self-improvement: optimising and enhancing performance in every way. Others prefer to use chips and trackers to monitor their bodies, tracking levels of chemicals or proteins within them.
Biohacking even has medical purposes! Certain diseases or conditions require constant body monitoring, and some biohacking products can do this more efficiently than traditional medical practices. Let's take a read courtesy of our friends at BioHackers Lab.
Bulletproof Coffee
Bulletproof coffee is a popular drink for biohackers, predominantly due to its high amount of healthy, natural saturated fats. It is excellent for anyone looking to improve their brain and body and is suitable for various diets, including Keto.
Bulletproof coffee can make your brain work faster, smarter, and harder; it’s packed full of calories that will energise and motivate you, as well as:
- Improve your mood
- Assist with weight loss
- Promote brain activity
- Improve strength and muscle-building
- Increase energy
If you are interested in bulletproof coffee and you would like to learn more, you can read it here.
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HOT)
Though it might be a biohack, hyperbaric oxygen treatment is well-established and has plenty of well-known medical uses.
But what is it?
HOT is commonly used to treat an assortment of conditions relating to decompression sickness; climbers, divers, or other people who might be exposed to the pressure they are not typically used to.
And while HOT does an excellent job of removing bubbles from the bloodstream, helping to alleviate the symptoms of specific pressure-related syndromes, it has a plethora of ‘holistic’ uses.
It is widely thought that HOT can improve memory and mood, and it is great for treating people who may have experienced head injuries in the past.
The Iconic Keto Diet
Keto is everywhere right now. From bodybuilders to athletes, weight loss groups, and even those looking to improve their brain power or thought process, a keto diet can benefit everyone.
You might already be familiar with the many proven benefits:
- It supports weight loss
- Helps the body to resist cancer
- Protects your brain function
And that is only a handful of Keto's incredible advantages!
However, you might not have known a few exciting things about the keto diet. Did you know that it can be implemented to help children who suffer from seizures? Or can it help reduce acne?
Keto does not have to cost
One thing that puts people off attempting a keto diet is the perceived cost. As it relies heavily on fatty foods and proteins such as meat, fish, and eggs, many people think that it will cost too much.
While a keto diet can, in some cases, be expensive, it can usually be just as cost-efficient as a non-dietary shopping list.
The foods you need might be typically more expensive on an individual basis, but you will be eating less as you lose weight.
In nearly every case, the benefits outweigh the costs of getting started.
RFID implant
If you want super-spy, cutting-edge technology, it is the closest you will get.
The RFID chip is essentially the human version of a microchip: it works on the same technology and can contain all the information needed to streamline your daily life.
Currently, technology does limit what we can do with an RFID chip but do not let this put you off. We are continually developing new ways to use the chip, making a general living as easy as possible.
Currently, technology limits what we can do with an RFID chip, but do not let this put you off. We are continually developing new ways to use the chip, making daily life as easy as possible.
However, some people have begun to integrate "contactless payment" facilities, which allow them to use their hands in much the same way as Apple Pay or contactless transactions.
It is a young technology, though, and it is consistently developed. In the future, it might become an essential part of security, border control, or even workplace management.
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About the Author
Tabitha May was a Sports Therapist at Long Island Physio & Rehabilitation in Westbury, New York, for more than 15 years. She believes Keto is the prime solution to healthy weight loss, and more so with proper research, medical acknowledgement, and application.