Nature Knows and Psionic Success
Brain Health and Willful Consciousness
The concept of merely existing is about as out of fashion as the mullet or a pair of crocs. To live your best life now, it’s all about becoming a harder, better, faster, stronger, 2.0 version of yourself. The term ‘biohacking’ embodies an entire spectrum of ways in which people modify, upgrade or enhance their bodies, from mood improvement and memory to physical appearance and optimum health. While it may sound a little scary (and sometimes it is) realistically, if you’ve ever exercised, popped a supplement pill, downed a coffee or partaken in a spot of meditation, you’ve biohacked. So if you’re looking for a complete system overhaul or just a decent night’s sleep, here is our beginner’s guide to biohacking for a step in the right direction. Sleep The attainable: When obtaining eight hours of shut-eye feels like nothing more than a cruel, elusive myth, invest in some blackout curtains, switch all mobile devices off at least an hour before boarding the slumber train and try to retire before 11pm. (Anytime after this the body creates a cortisol surge which keeps you awake.) Alternatively, try the SleepCycle app to help track your sleep patterns. The app wakes you up during your lightest phase of sleep so that you feel ready to take on the world, as opposed to hurling your alarm out of the nearest window. The extreme: Employ the help of Circadia , the ‘comfortable’ portable medical device that stimulates the brain region responsible for healthy sleep. Simply place Circadia’s two electrodes onto either side of your head, pop on your futuristic light blocking glasses and project some sleeping frequency binaural beats into your eardrums via the sound-blocking headphones. Simultaneously, wave goodbye to any form of after-dark coitus. Fitness The attainable: We’re all aware that exercise is […]
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