5 Steps to Biohack Your Health without Prescription Medications
We all want to live longer, healthier lives. More often than not, this does not have to involve prescription medications. Below are 5 steps you can take to biohack your health without medications.
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Focus on sleep
During sleep, your body restores and repairs various function and replenishes hormones. A lack of quality sleep results in a decrease in the body’s ability to perform at it’s maximum capacity. To help optimize your sleep, you should avoid bright lights (including computers, phones, and television) before bed, avoid caffeine at least 4 hours prior to bedtime, and keep your bedroom temperature low (ideally around 65F) to help improve sleep duration.
Sweat it out in a sauna
Saunas have many health benefits especially in aiding detoxifying the body from heavy metals and chemicals that are harmful to your health. Sauna use has been linked to reduced mortality and decrease rates.
Experiment with fasting
Research has shown that fasting can provide health benefits including reduced body weight, decreased insulin and glucose levels, and lower inflammation. Some studies have also linked fasting with enhanced overall brain function and memory.
Incorporate deep breathing
Breath work is a powerful tool to reduce stress and enhance the body’s immune system. Deep, long, focused breathing slows heart rate, stabilizes blood pressure, promotes a more relaxed state, and can lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
Test biomarkers
Blood tests are one of the most powerful ways to understand what is happening with your internal health. Gaining insight into your body’s biomarkers (such as glucose, cholesterol levels, hormones, and various vitamin levels) is important to optimizing your health.
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