We've all heard the saying: “You are what you eat”, but what exactly does it mean? How does the food we consume affect our gut health, digestion and overall quality of life?
Toby Yo, a personal trainer, entrepreneur, host of the Lifestyle Journey podcast and Australian biohacker, talks about how healthy dietary patterns have helped him not only improve digestion and gut health but also treat acne and relieve hay fever. He also shares multiple gut optimisation tips he learned along the way.
Different types of enzymes are needed to break down different macronutrients (fats, proteins and carbs) and then specific enzymes work on different proteins, for example, lactase on lactose from dairy products and DPP-IV on gluten from wheat products. So whether you’re a carb loving vegetarian or on Keto and heavy on fats, enzymes are working to absorb the meal.
The modern population is stressed more than ever. One of the potential causes is our inability to switch on and switch off between the tasks. Instead, we are constantly on our toes ready to react to something and it's becoming exhausting.
The author, also shares practical advice on how to reduce stress and anxiety by working with our nervous system and getting into parasympathetic mode, in particular.
Christian Baker, a professional speaker and nutritional specialist, is talking about fatigue as the most common reason for dropping the New Year's resolutions within the first week of January.
He shares his top 5 strategies on how to have more energy through diet, exercise and effective daily routine so you can get back on track, achieve the most ambitious goals and make 2021 the most productive year yet.
Have you ever noticed that some mornings you can barely feel a thing even after multiple cups of coffee? Christian Baker, a professional speaker and nutritional specialist, explains how timing and nutrition influence the way our body responds to caffeine.
Christian also shares several strategies and exercises that can help make coffee more effective, boost energy levels and improve productivity.
The afternoon slump is a drop in energy levels that kicks in at around 3pm every working day. You may feel extremely tired and need to take a nap. This sudden drop in energy levels and focus can negatively impact your productivity, reduce your desire to exercise in the evening and give you some serious carb cravings for your next meal. Another cup of coffee is the typical solution, however, there could be a better way to handle it.
Christian Baker, a professional speaker and nutritional specialist, explains how incorrect nutrition habits can worsen the afternoon slump and shares effective tips on how to avoid it in the first place.
Biohacking is a self-directed and self-tracked anti-aging and longevity focused health optimisation movement. It is a collection of ideas to achieve optimal performance while employing the minimal effective dose. Biohacking is the art of changing the environment around and the science of getting healthy.
Being a biohacker means to question everything: your body, your mind, your spirit to unlock your inner potential and tune you to a higher degree than other mortals.
This is my Beginner Biohacker journey.
Biohacking can help optimize all areas of your life including health, performance, focus and productivity. With nutrition, mind and lifestyle changes it is possible to reduce stress, improve sleep and even slow down aging.
In this post, you will find surprisingly simple yet effective biohacks to try. from intermittent fasting, cold therapy and breathing exercises to practices of mindfulness and slow eating. Having these tools in your arsenal will help you conduct self-experiments to determine the best approach for your body.
