Biohacking, which optimizes health and longevity through lifestyle tweaks, has its roots in women's complex physiological lifecycle, making them the original biohackers.

Biohacking culture is becoming more inclusive of women, focusing on sustainable and intuitive approaches.

Physical strength is crucial for women's health, impacting fertility, aging, and disease prevention.

Creatine supplements promote muscle mass and healthspan in women, who naturally have lower creatine stores than men.

Taking creatine benefits working memory, processing speed, and cognitive longevity.

Intermittent fasting, a biohacking pillar, should be done under medical supervision due to its varied bodily effects.

Sleep quality and hydration are crucial for overall health and longevity.

Physical training should be intermittent with recovery periods, and include cognitive stimulation.

Cold therapy stimulates metabolism and reduces inflammation, making it a popular biohacking technique.

Biohacking involves diagnosing oxidative stress and inflammation, and creating personalized health programs.

Some biohackers use supplements like collagen, protein, and MCT to support their health and wellness goals.

Cold-water therapy is a popular biohacking technique that improves mental health and can be cheaply accessed.

Some biohackers remove inflammatory foods and use saunas to improve their overall health and well-being.

Neurofeedback therapy is a biohacking technique that helps retrain the brain for mental health issues, though it's still considered experimental.

Clinical trials are being conducted to test the efficacy and toxicity of various biohacking substances and techniques.

A clinical trial tested a nutritional supplement to alleviate overactive bladder syndrome symptoms in 200 volunteers.

The trial used a double-blind, randomized design, with participants taking two capsules daily for six weeks.

Clinical trials can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of biohacking techniques and inform evidence-based self-optimization approaches.

More research is needed to understand the effects of biohacking on human health and separate effective techniques from those lacking scientific evidence.

Excessive exercise can lead to physical and mental problems, including muscle loss, mood swings, and weight gain.

Overexercising can cause rhabdomyolysis, leading to kidney failure.

Extreme exercise is linked to early osteoporosis in women and lowered libido in men.

Excessive exercise can compromise the immune system.

Excessive supplement intake can cause nausea and skin reactions due to caffeine toxicity.

High doses of niacin can cause liver damage, failure, and severe low blood pressure.

Pre-workout supplements can affect heart and kidney function and weaken muscles and bones.

Caffeine toxicity can cause cardiac issues, while niacin toxicity can cause skin irritation.

Excessive supplement intake can damage the nervous system and lead to body system failure.

Extreme biohacking practices can exacerbate chronic stress, leading to high blood pressure and heart disease.

Poor diet and inactivity increase the risk of heart disease and heart attack.

Aerobic exercise lowers blood pressure and stress hormones.

Consulting a doctor before taking supplements is crucial, as they can interact with medications and harm the heart.

Excessive supplement intake can increase the risk of brain cancer and cause side effects like headaches, drowsiness, and anxiety.

Nicotinamide riboside supplements and biohacking practices may increase the risk of brain cancer, kidney damage, or liver harm.

Excessive supplement intake can lead to cancer, highlighting the need for cautious use.

Blood tests and a healthy diet are necessary for determining needs and preventing diseases.

Proper nutrition and training can lead to a better life.

Intermittent fasting promotes healthy aging, longevity, and neuroprotection by healing and renewing cells.

Fasting, especially with training, improves metabolic adaptations and muscle protein synthesis.

Cold-water therapy can stimulate metabolism and reduce inflammation, but poses risks like cardiac arrest if not done properly.

Biohacking routines often include supplement intake, such as collagen, protein, and MCT, tailored to individual needs.

Biohacking involves techniques like physical training, cognitive stimulation, and mental health practices to activate epigenetic modifications.

Biohacking emphasizes overall health and well-being, including sleep quality, hydration, and physical recovery.

Combining multiple biohacking methods can increase the risk of cardiac problems and other adverse effects.

Approach biohacking with caution, considering the risks and benefits of each method, especially when combining techniques.

Biohacking can improve mental and physical health, but relies on clinical research for validation.

Those with pre-existing mental health conditions should monitor their mental health regularly.

They should engage in regular self-reflection.

Noticing mood and behavior changes is crucial.

Monitoring stress levels is essential for mental health.

Loved ones can provide valuable perspectives.

Recognizing physical symptoms as indicators of mental health is important.

Assessing coping mechanisms is vital.

A healthy lifestyle positively impacts mental well-being.

Visiting a mental health professional is recommended.

Learning about common mental health conditions and signs is necessary.

People with mental health conditions should consult professionals before biohacking.

Biohacking involves changing nutrition and lifestyle for better health.

Cold-water therapy improves mental health.

Removing inflammatory foods is beneficial.

Saunas and supplements are used in biohacking.

Collagen and protein supplements can reduce unhealthy cravings.

MCT oil is a healthy saturated fat.

Biohacking methods vary by individual.

Small changes can impact mental health significantly.

Exercise boosts mood.

Diet affects mood and mental health.

Sleep improves mental health.

Social support is essential.

Developing new skills reduces stress and boosts mood.

Setting realistic goals improves mental health.

Avoiding drugs and alcohol is crucial.

Mindfulness and meditation reduce stress and uncertainty.

Intermittent fasting aids weight loss, averaging 16.8 pounds, and improves cognitive function and digestive health.

Intermittent fasting affects mental and physical health, altering brain activity and gut microbiome, and needs further research.

Intermittent fasting reduces oxidative processes, inflammation, and insulin irregularity, while stimulating the immune system.

Prolonged fasting induces autophagy, improving memory, concentration, and clarity of mind by cleaning the body of old proteins and damaged cells.

Intermittent fasting should be practiced correctly, allowing for beneficial fats and protein while reducing carbohydrates.

Intermittent fasting increases longevity, regulates insulin sensitivity, and offers various health benefits.

Fasted training improves metabolic adaptations, muscle protein synthesis, and reduces body fat and stress.

Intermittent fasting reduces insulin resistance, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and boosts brain and intestinal health.

Fasting affects appetite hormones, but is not recommended for children, pregnant women, or those recovering from illness.

Long-term fasting may initially worsen PMS symptoms and increase anxiety, but the body adapts over time.

Intermittent fasting promotes fat loss, regulates blood sugar, and stimulates autophagy, improving overall cell function.

Before fasting, especially with pre-existing health conditions, consult a doctor to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Intermittent fasting may protect against neurodegenerative diseases, improve mitochondrial function, and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.

Ketosis and intermittent fasting support brain health by providing a preferred energy source and promoting neuron formation.

Some studies suggest that the health benefits of fasting, including weight loss, are uncertain due to a lack of clinical data.

A 2020 study found intermittent fasting has benefits on LDL-cholesterol and sugar levels, although its overall metabolic benefits are not scientifically certain.

Fasting is risky and its health benefits are still theoretical, requiring more research.

Intermittent fasting supports weight loss and improves metabolic health when paired with a whole foods diet.

Fasting induces autophagy and increases human growth hormone production, promoting cellular renewal and muscle repair.

Fasting induces ketosis, reducing bloating and improving digestion by using fat for fuel and resetting the gut.

Breaking a fast safely by reintroducing food slowly helps prevent discomfort and maximize health benefits.

Fasting can improve mental clarity, aid in weight loss and toning, and help with skin issues like psoriasis.

Autophagy increases after 72 hours of fasting, and intermittent fasting aids weight management, though weight is often regained within three months.

Diabetes patients had no adverse effects with monitoring, but experienced headaches, insomnia, and hunger with intermittent fasting.

Fasting leads to greater loss of muscle mass than fat mass and the weight loss is not sustained long-term.

Individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as pregnancy, eating disorders, diabetes, or children, should avoid or consult a doctor before starting intermittent fasting.

Intermittent fasting can aid weight loss, improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, and reduce heart disease risk, but requires professional guidance.

Combining intermittent fasting with supplements like Coenzyme Q10 and B Complex vitamins can support mitochondrial health and energy production.

Biohacking methods like time-restricted eating, fasting, and calorie restriction can improve mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, and promote brain health.

While some studies suggest potential benefits of biohacking, more research is needed due to limited scientific data.

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Take a quick search for “biohacker” on TikTok (a tag with over 137 million views), and you’ll discover a slew of men discussing their muscle gains, testosterone levels, and cold plunge routines. You’ll see some women on the page, but the space is undoubtedly dominated by male energy. And think of the outspoken biohackers you may listen to on podcasts—chances are most of them are men, too.

This gendered approach to biohacking, while pervasive, is simply misguided. But now, women are asserting their authority in health optimization, and we expect their emphasis to soar in the year ahead.

Meet the experts

Molly Maloof. M.D.

Molly Maloof. M.D. provides health optimization and personalized medicine to high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. Since 2012, she has worked as an advisor or consultant to more than 50 companies in the digital health, consumer health, and biotechnology industries. Her company, Adamo Bioscience, is working on sexual health optimization.

Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. is a board-certified family physician leading a disruption in modern medicine that focuses on the largest organ in the body: skeletal muscle. With a background that includes a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University and undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois, she is a subject-matter expert on protein for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention.

Stacy Salvi

Stacy Salvi is the vice president of product and strategy at the medical device company Movano Health—the creator of the Evie Ring, the first medical-grade health wearable designed for women.

Mona Vand, PharmD

Mona Vand, PharmD studied pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences before developing her platform that shares holistic wellness advice.

Why biohacking isn’t just for “bros”

“Women are the original biohackers,” declares family physician, Molly Maloof, M.D. “Our hormones change throughout our lives, and this requires us to adapt accordingly.” Our biology means that women often need to constantly edit their health routines and experiment with lifestyle habits as time goes on. Isn’t that the very definition of biohacking?

Let's back up: Here at mindbodygreen, we think of “biohacking” as the practice of making lifestyle tweaks to optimize health and promote longevity. Not shortcuts—contrary to popular belief—but low-lift, everyday habits that complement and enhance an existing well-being routine. Think: optimizing your exercise regimen using tools and techniques (the “biohacks”) to enhance muscle growth. It’s essentially all about advancing health with “do it yourself” biology—a topic that can pique anyone’s interest, regardless of gender.

“[Women] have a most complex physiological lifecycle that requires us to track and manage fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding, sexuality, perimenopause, and menopause. So we should be looking at biohacking as a path to even greater health and owning the opportunity to improve our lives,” says Maloof.

Yet many women feel intimidated to enter the biohacking scene as it exists today, turned off by the male-dominated energy in the room.

Women are the original biohackers

Molly Maloof, M.D

“Biohacking has always grabbed my attention, and I want to learn, but it sometimes makes me really stressed out, because I go into this state of perfectionism where I have to do all the things,” says doctor of pharmacy and wellness practitioner Mona Vand, PharmD. “The few biohackers that I followed were all males… it just doesn't really resonate with my energy.”

This male energy is not only frustrating but can potentially harm women’s health in the long run. After all, building muscle, prioritizing protein, and keeping an eye on various health metrics are crucial for longevity—in some cases, these proactive measures can save lives. When women don’t get involved, it can totally impact their well-being.

“Physical strength is nonnegotiable,” says functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. “I've been a physician since 2006, and I've never heard someone say, ‘I regret being physically strong.’” And the muscle-building space impacts more than just physiological changes, she says. “You optimize fertility, you make healthier babies, you help the epigenetics of your child,” Lyon adds. “You age better, your skin is better, you're less likely to fall and break a hip… There's nothing that doesn't get better the stronger you are.”

So let’s be clear: Dismantling the biohacking boy’s club is not just about helping women feel included; there are real health implications at stake here.

Why the biohacker space actually really needs a dose of feminine energy

I’d be remiss not to mention how biohacking culture can easily become synonymous with hustle culture (some experts don’t even like to use the term, as it implies you can achieve optimal health with quick fixes). But as more women enter the biohacking space, we expect it to become more intuitive and less about hitting every single benchmark. From there, we predict women will focus more on sustainable changes long-term instead of a gazillion quick hacks.

“I used to think it was a flex to do a million things at the same time and habit stack,” Vand recounts. “I now carve out time for doing things that have no efficiency to them, that are strictly for joy or rest and relaxation, versus benefiting my longevity or health. It can be a little bit obsessive when you get into this thought pattern, and I just don't resonate with it.”

This doesn’t mean biohacking will become “softer” as it embraces feminine energy. But there’s an opportunity here for women to introduce some much-needed flexibility into a space that has long felt needlessly rigid.

How the biohacker game is changing — and where it’s headed next

Thanks to a growing awareness that healthcare protocols should not be gendered, more women are now starting to pay attention to markers of performance like lean muscle, hormetic stressors, VO2 max, HRV, zone 2 training, etc. “Cold plunging, saunas, and harder, more physical activities are not just for the boys anymore,” adds Lyon—and we expect an even bigger shift to come in 2024.

“I think it’s super exciting to see biohacking become more mainstream and more women joining the conversation,” adds Maloof. She praises apps like Wild.AI, for women who aim to make lifestyle adjustments based on their menstrual cycle, and Zero, for women who want to dabble in time-restricted eating, both of which have helped to herald the shift.

Other existing health optimization companies are now inviting women into the conversation by introducing specific features informed by their unique physiology. WHOOP, for example, is currently working on upgrades to their popular health-tracking band: “We did a study recently where we learned a lot about how a woman's body changes during pregnancy and how her heart rate variability (HRV) will evolve. It'll decrease, and then about seven weeks before she gives birth, it will increase sharply,” explains Will Ahmed, WHOOP founder and CEO, on the mindbodygreen podcast

If a woman didn’t know that this was supposed to happen, she might look at this stark increase with a critical (or anxious) eye. “We've been able to take population-level data on pregnant women and now have a feature in the app, where a woman can see how her body is evolving alongside what other pregnant women are experiencing,” he adds.

Similarly, creatine supplements—from the ingredients to the packaging—are no longer marketed toward dudes looking to bulk up, and we are certainly here for it. After all, muscle mass is a predictor of longevity and healthspan, so supplements that promote it can help all of us “hack” our health in a big way.

And as Lyon notes, women have lower endogenous creatine stores compared to men (meaning, they have less available). And the amino acid has been associated with significantly increased muscle mass1 in both men and women, without increasing the risk of adverse outcomes2, like weight gain. “Most of the women in my practice will go on creatine, and they find anecdotally that it really improves both anaerobic and aerobic exercise performance,” Lyon shares.

Not to mention the supplement’s brain health perks: Taking creatine has been shown to benefit both working memory and processing speed3 as well as cognitive longevity4. “It is above and beyond simply sport performance,” adds Lyon, who has certainly seen an uptick in women curious about creatine.

As women feel intimidated (or even restricted) by biohacking spaces, some experts have taken it upon themselves to create new ones that center the feminine. For example, neuropsychophysiologist Kayla Osterhoff, MPH, offers a Women's Biohacking Mini Course, consisting of lifestyle routines and tips aligned with female physiology.

Osterhoff also recently presented at the 2023 Dragonfly Live Conference—among other female biohackers—to discuss the latest advancements in women's well-being and the “health revolution” that’s sweeping the mainstream. This conference aims to gather the “who's-who” in the health space to discuss cutting-edge strategies and innovations that optimize well-being—by having women biohackers at the forefront of the conversation, we can expect them to hit the main stage in a broader sense.

Or take the brand new Evie Ring, the first medical-grade health wearable designed for women, created by medical device company Movano Health. The technology ties hormonal information to a woman’s sleep, activity, and heart health data (among other metrics).

For instance, “If we notice a more restless night of sleep in the luteal phase, we'll point it out and also give some strategies for how somebody may attack their day, despite having not gotten as good of a night of sleep,” says Stacy Salvi, vice president of product and strategy at Movano Health. Similarly, “We know that there are cardiovascular implications when your estrogen drops, so they would want to keep a better look on the function of their heart,” she adds. “This would be something that they would be able to do from our app.”

Even the design itself was made with women in mind: The ring features an open band meant to accommodate how women’s fingers change in size throughout the day, so it can stay comfortable.

To avoid needless stress, Evie also limits the amount of goals you can set on the app. “You can only set three at a time, because we do not want to overwhelm [users] with a bunch of different things,” says Salvi. “I mean, I'm an overachiever. I probably would set every single goal and then fail at them.” And heaven knows we don’t need yet another way for busy, overwhelmed women to feel like they’re failing in a society with unsurmountable standards.

Forecasting the future

A woman walks up to the weight rack in 2024. She sees the usual suspects—bros pounding protein shakes and grunting through their bicep curls—but now she also sees a fair amount of women on the scene. They’ve got creatine supplements! Fitness trackers! Kettlebells! (And no, they aren’t pink.)

Granted, we still have a ways to go before women feel totally embraced by the biohacking space (we’d first have to close the centuries-long gender gap in science and medicine), but it’s clear that the arena is becoming way less of a boy’s club. “And the world is ready, my friend,” says Lyon. “The world is absolutely ready for this.”

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It’s called “biohacking” and comes from Silicon Valley.

A relatively new word that comes from the union of “biology” and “hacker” and indicates the attempt to positively influence the functioning of the organism, by hacking, ie trying to “force”, one’s genetic heritage. A strategy to live better and longer launched years ago by Californian top managers and which then spread throughout the world. How to upgrade the “operating system” of the human body? No manipulation, here we are talking about “reprogramming” and new lifestyles. “Our genetic heritage has enormous unexpressed potential that can be activated,” he explains Fabio Piccinidoctor and psychoanalyst, researcher of Food Sciences of theMarche Polytechnic University, author of the book “Biohacking Techniques: how to optimize metabolism to increase health and longevity”. “Biohacking aims to activate epigenetic modifications by awakening dormant genes to enhance the body’s resources.” While genetics studies the structure of DNA, epigenetics the way genes express themselves, i.e. how much they are turned on or off. “We’re talking about a set of strategies that aim to strengthen the body from a physical and mental point of view, first of all through nutrition, sleep quality, physical activity, cognitive stimulation”. One of the pillars of biohacking and the intermittent fasting, Piccini adds, which plans to concentrate the diet in a precise time span of the day (to be followed always under medical supervision). «But it is equally important to take care of sleep, we know very well that sleep debt accelerates aging and that 30-40 percent of people sleep too little. Just as it is essential to check thehydration. Physical training must also be intermittent, with recovery periods in place to allow the muscle layers to rebuild. And then, you have to keep learning something at any age, another pillar of biohacking: studying music or a new language, for example, to counteract cognitive degeneration”.

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Sandra Milo is one of the supporters of this well-being and longevity strategy. «I’m lucky, at 90 I’m in full health and I still have a great desire to enjoy life. I don’t know if it’s a matter of genetics, nor do I think there is a “magic formula” of longevity, but I have certainly always been careful to lead a healthy life. There is nothing more beautiful than reaching old age with a smile and in full autonomy », says the actress who baptized the first Biohacking Suite in Rome. “Our mission is not so much to lengthen life but to improve its quality by lowering the rate of morbidity,” explains Dr. Claudio Urbani, specialist in regenerative medicine, neuroscience and stress therapy, head of the longevity center Umb. «Biohacking aims to modify dormant functional responses from non-use, from muscular or cardiovascular function to flexibility. It is about regaining possession of the body and the mind-body axis, starting with stress management». Diagnosing your own state of “aging” involves a series of tests. «The measurement of oxidative stress which measures the quantity of free radicals and indicates any inflammatory states, plethysmography to evaluate the functionality of the microcirculation of the legs, impedancemetry to study body composition, fat and lean mass, nutritional status and hydration level. And only after the check is a tailor-made program created for each person. Among the suggested therapies, there is also that of the cold which stimulates the metabolism and reduces inflammation ».

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Sleep quality and hydration are crucial for overall health and longevity.

Physical training should be intermittent with recovery periods, and include cognitive stimulation.

Cold therapy stimulates metabolism and reduces inflammation, making it a popular biohacking technique.

Biohacking involves diagnosing oxidative stress and inflammation, and creating personalized health programs.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Cold-water therapy is a popular biohacking technique that improves mental health and can be cheaply accessed.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

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Some biohackers remove inflammatory foods and use saunas to improve their overall health and well-being.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Neurofeedback therapy is a biohacking technique that helps retrain the brain for mental health issues, though it's still considered experimental.

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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Cracking the code to wellness is now costing Americans $1.8 trillion annually.

For the average American, that breaks down to more than $5,300 per year.

Those numbers come from the Global Wellness Summit's 2024 trends report.

The report also shows that the global wellness economy, which generated $5.6 trillion in 2022, will continue to surge and reach $8.5 trillion within the next three years.

A driver of those staggering stats is ‘biohacking,’ which is the term for do-it-yourself biology.

It has generated 951 million views on TikTok and over on Google, there's been a 900% increase in searches for ‘biohacking.’

"The way that i like to describe it is using what we know about biology to help us become better versions of ourselves," said Britney Cirillo with Alternative Therapeutics.

‘Biohacking’ can be anything from using a smartwatch to track our heart rate to jumping in an ice bath and neuro-feedback therapy.

The idea behind neuro-feedback therapy is that we can essentially re-train our brain to tackle mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and OCD, which Emily Dean suffered from for about a decade.

"Was pretty afraid to even leave my house alone. At my worst, I was unable to care for my physical health," said Dean.

Dean ultimately needed to check into the hospital as her mental health declined.

After being discharged, she discovered neurofeedback therapy.

"It completely changed my life," said Dean.

Dean said the sessions at Alternative Therapeutics in Cuyahoga Falls provided relief that medications and traditional therapies could not.

"We're not your average counseling practice," said Cirillo.

Cirillo uses neurofeedback therapy to balance electrical activity in a patient's brain, regulating delta, theta, alpha, and beta levels.

"If any of those brainwaves are being overproduced or underproduced, that will correlate with symptoms that the client is experiencing," said Cirillo.

The goal is to essentially retrain the brain using operant conditioning, a learning process in which voluntary behaviors are rewarded.

"We tell the brain to do a certain thing when it does that certain thing, they're rewarded instantly by that video game that they're playing," Cirillo.

I was so interested in how it works that Cirillo gave me a taste of a typical session.

My goal was to keep the flames of a fire burning bright and the sound of the crackling strong while playing a game on a tablet.

Cirillo was checking to make sure my brain was in an ideal zone.

I only sat there with the tablet for a short time, but a typical therapy session lasts about 20 minutes.

"And so, with more and more practice, the brain starts to recognize what it's supposed to do and it reinforces that pathway, strengthens it to the point that that's their new normal," said Cirillo.

Despite gaining popularity during this ‘biohacking craze,’ neurofeedback therapy is still considered experimental.

"I think it's an interesting phenomenon," said Dr. Robert Lufkin with the USC School of Medicine.

Lufkin said regulating the brain could give people better outcomes when it comes to their mental health.

"I think in my opinion, this can have beneficial effects on an individual," said Lufkin.

Lufkin said regardless of what form of ‘biohacking’ people choose, it's shifting the balance of the doctor-patient relationship.

"It's certainly exploding in recent years, and I think it reflects the fact that all of us as, as patients are taking control of our own health," said Lufkin.

Dean is beyond grateful she gained control.

"Neurofeedback therapy and Alternative Therapeutics saved my life," said Dean.

After completing 20 sessions five years ago, Dean has been able to maintain her progress with a few booster sessions, along with some tools to help her navigate the world.

A world that, for years, Dean navigated with crippling fear.

"Before neurofeedback I was afraid to go to the grocery store alone. Last year, I went to California alone. That is something that I never thought would be possible for me," said Dean.

With insurance companies still considering neurofeedback therapy experimental it is not covered.

However, Cirillo said many of her clients have success when they submit for out of network reimbursement.

On average, people will need about 20 sessions to get the end results they're looking for.

Clinical trials are being conducted to test the efficacy and toxicity of various biohacking substances and techniques.

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For a product to reach pharmacies, it is mandatory to carry out various tests with it beforehand. When a substance that may have therapeutic use has been identified, it is first tested in cell cultures and animals, usually laboratory rats or mice. These first tests analyze its possible toxicity and whether it causes serious adverse effects, in addition to its expected therapeutic efficacy. Once it has been proven that it is not toxic, does not cause serious problems and has been shown to be effective in animal models, the final verification comes, it is tested in human beings. This last and crucial test is called a clinical trial.

Marcela González Gross, PhD in Pharmacy and director of the Department of Health and Human Performance at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences of the Polytechnic University of Madrid, also directs a research group specialized in conducting clinical trials. “We have acquired a certain fame both nationally and internationally,” explains González Gross. This specialist explains that, because of this fame, an Icelandic company contacted them because they wanted to do “a clinical trial with a nutritional supplement for overactive bladder syndrome.”

This trial, which the group led by González Gross began in 2020, aims to prove that a food supplement is effective against the symptoms of a syndrome that, according to its own director, “12% of the population suffers from.” Overactive bladder syndrome causes a sudden and frequent need to urinate that can be difficult to control and whose complications, according to information from the American Mayo Clinic, can be as serious as the appearance of emotional suffering or depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances or sexuality problems.

The researcher’s group’s clinical trial analyzes whether the supplement is effective in ending this problem in 200 volunteers. And I am one of them.

unpaid volunteer

I entered the trial by chance. A researcher friend told me about him and told me that they were having trouble finding volunteers. And, since I met the requirements that the essay required, I signed up. Spanish and European laws require that participation in a clinical trial be voluntary and unpaid. Once the research group accepted me, the evidence arrived. Before starting them, I had to fill out seven forms. From the informed consent, in which I sign that I understand what it means to participate in the trial, to exhaustive inquiries about the frequency of my urination, my lifestyle and my diet.

After sending them all this information, the day of the beginning of my participation in the trial arrives. They make an appointment with me in the biochemistry laboratory of the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Jaime López-Seoane, a graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics and a PhD student, awaits me there, whose thesis is going to focus precisely on this clinical trial. In the trial, he is responsible for contact with the people who volunteered.

voiding diary

When I arrive, the first thing they do is an analysis of my urine. Everything is fine, López-Seoane explains to me, especially the fundamentals: I don’t have any infection that would rule me out for the trial. Afterwards, he explains to me what my participation will consist of. I must do what is known as a voiding diary.

For three days, every time I urinate I will have to write down the time of urination, the degree of urgency I felt, if I leaked and the amount of urine. For this he gives me a measuring jug that will collect my urine each time. We both laugh at the jug and López-Seoane tells me that, once participation in the trial is over, some of the volunteers use the jug in the kitchen: “Totally”, he assures, “after having put it in the dishwasher… ” The truth is that it looks like a perfect jug for confectionery, but before that, it must contain my urine.

In the diary I also have to write down all the liquids I drink throughout the day and how much. It doesn’t seem complicated at all, just a bit cumbersome, especially when you’re out and about. “When you leave home you will have to take the jug with you,” they explain to me. The first thing I think about is what I plan to do for the next three days, nothing to complicate my life too much, and if I have a large bag to take her in when I go out.

After journaling for three days, I will start taking the supplement. Two capsules daily. We discussed whether it is better for you to take it in the morning or at night. Or one in the morning and one at night. We decided that we are going to start with the two capsules in the morning and we will see how things go. Once I have all the information, more tests arrive: he measures me and while he does so, he explains that almost all people measure less than they think.

Measurements and more measurements

I laugh, but when he tells me the result, much less than I thought he measured, I laugh less. It weighs me on a special scale that I have to get on barefoot and that, in addition to registering my weight (I don’t laugh at this either), analyzes my body composition, that is, the amount and distribution of fat and muscle. They also measure my waist and hips.

And then come the tests of my physical condition. First one of balance, I have to sit down and get up quickly putting my feet exactly on some insoles and with my hands on the shoulders. I don’t think I’m going to be able to do it, but, to my surprise —not to López-Seoane’s—, I do it very well. And the last one, a strength test in which I have to squeeze a device with each of my hands and as hard as I can. During the seconds that the test lasts, he encourages me: “Come on, push, push, push…”. I don’t know if it was because of his encouragement, but he tells me that I have done very well. And that contrary to what usually happens, my final scores are better than the first ones. Wow, I think, it seems that I am finally learning to thrive in adversity…

The tests of the state of my muscles, and that of all the participants in the trial, are related to the overactive bladder syndrome itself. It is an idiopathic disease, which means that its causes are unknown. So I think that in the trial they should also want to check if there is a relationship between poor muscle tone, which to my surprise I don’t seem to have, and the appearance of the syndrome.

All the tests are over. López-Seoane gives me the bottle with the capsules that I will have to start taking in three days. It is a metal can with a label on which the number that identifies me in the essay appears, since this is totally anonymous; the file and serial numbers of the product; the manufacturer’s name and a warning: “For clinical trial purposes only.”

What I do not know, nor does the person in charge of my trial, is whether or not the capsules that my bottle contains are from the supplement that is going to be tested. Because the trial I’m participating in is randomized and double-blind. According to a previous clinical trial done in Iceland, it seems to have beneficial effects for people suffering from overactive bladder syndrome.

In a clinical trial, half of the volunteers receive the substance whose efficacy is to be verified and the other half receive a placebo, another harmless substance with no effects. The appearance is accurate, but the content is not. This is necessary to be able to compare at the end of the trial if those who received the substance under test had benefits over those who received the placebo.

Because the trial I’m in is double-blind, neither the researchers nor the volunteers know if it’s the supplement or the placebo that’s in the bottle. These are the most rigorous clinical trials, because in this way biases that could alter the results are avoided. In addition, this is random, which means that the choice of volunteers who will receive the placebo is also random.

In six weeks, which is the time during which I must take the capsules, I will have the second appointment, again in the Biochemistry Laboratory of the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Then, Jaime will repeat all the tests that they did in the first one. “It is essential to do this repetition under the same conditions so that the results obtained with the substance we are testing can be attributed, without a doubt, to the product itself,” explains López-Seoane. So I’m going to step on the scale and Jaime will re-measure my height (I hope I haven’t shrunk any more), my strength, and my balance. I will fill out fluid intake and lifestyle forms and I will have to make a new voiding diary during the three days prior to the appointment. That day my participation in the trial will end. I will also know then if what I have been taking has been the product that is being tested. In a few weeks I will tell you right here if I have been lucky and I have not received the placebo.

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A clinical trial tested a nutritional supplement to alleviate overactive bladder syndrome symptoms in 200 volunteers.

The trial used a double-blind, randomized design, with participants taking two capsules daily for six weeks.

Clinical trials can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of biohacking techniques and inform evidence-based self-optimization approaches.

More research is needed to understand the effects of biohacking on human health and separate effective techniques from those lacking scientific evidence.

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Independent drug action, not synergy nor additivity, accounted for the clinical efficacy of nearly all examined combination therapies involving immune checkpoint inhibitors in clinical trials, according to results from a retrospective analysis.

Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR).

The senior and corresponding author is Peter Sorger, PhD, a professor of systems biology at Harvard Medical School. The first author is Adam Palmer, PhD.

While immune checkpoint inhibition, a form of cancer immunotherapy, has greatly improved outcomes for certain patients, most patients still do not benefit from this treatment. Combining immune checkpoint inhibitors either with each other or with other cancer therapies has improved responses in many cases, leading to the approval of various combinations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. However, the underlying reason for the greater clinical efficacy of combination therapies compared with single-agent immune checkpoint inhibition remains understudied.

Combination therapy dominates the treatment landscape for cancer. There is, therefore, enormous interest in understanding why combination therapies work or don't work for patients, and in understanding how we can better design new combinations."

Peter Sorger, Senior and Corresponding Author, PhD, Professor, Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School

In this study, Sorger, Palmer, and colleagues, sought to determine whether the benefits of combination therapies were a result of drug synergy or if they were simply due to independent drug action, which Sorger described as "bet hedging."

The concept of independent drug action was first introduced by Emil Frei in 1961, and has long been understood to occur in chemotherapy combinations. Sorger, Palmer, and colleagues explained this concept, its historical context, and its contemporary applications in a recent review article published in Cancer Discovery, another journal of the AACR.

"Whereas a single drug might not be effective in killing every cancer cell in a heterogeneous tumor, drug combinations have the potential to kill different subset of cells, improving the likelihood and durability of response," they wrote. "The same reasoning also applies to inter-patient heterogeneity: Any single therapy will not be effective in every patient but combination therapies provide patients with several opportunities for a clinically meaningful response." Thus, when a combination works through independent drug action, the benefit to an individual patient is attributed to only one of the drugs in the combination; the benefit over monotherapy is due to increasing the odds that the combination includes a drug that is effective for a given patient.

This mode of drug action contrasts with synergy, in which one drug enhances the clinical activity of another drug in the combination, and additivity, in which the clinical benefit is the sum of multiple drugs in the combination.

To determine whether independent drug action was behind the efficacy of oncology combination therapies, the researchers utilized a predictive model in a retrospective analysis of 13 clinical trials of immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapies representing eight different cancer types.

"For each immunotherapy combination we examined, we used a probability model to calculate the expected progression-free survival distribution that would occur if the combination worked through independent drug action," explained Palmer. "This expected distribution from independent drug action was then compared to the actual trial result."

If the actual progression-free survival observed in the clinical trial was not different from the predicted benefit, then the authors concluded that the combination worked through independent drug action; if the actual progression-free survival was significantly greater than the prediction, then the combination benefit was due to synergy or additivity, he added.

Their analyses found that the progression-free survival of patients receiving 12 of the 13 evaluated combinations was similar to or shorter than the predicted outcomes for independent drug action, suggesting that the benefit of these combinations were due to independent drug action rather than synergy or additivity.

In the phase III IMpower150 trial, patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who received first-line treatment with the immune checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab plus chemotherapy and bevacizumab had longer progression-free survival than would be expected by independent drug action, suggesting that this drug combination may have a synergistic or additive effect on clinical outcomes in this setting.

"Our study revealed that the efficacies of all but one of the combination therapies we analyzed occurred through independent drug action, and not through synergy or additivity," summarized Palmer.

"To be clear, we are not suggesting that these combinations are ineffective. We agree that the combinations are clinically effective; what we are proposing is that their effectiveness is through a different mechanism than was previously thought," said Sorger. "These findings have important implications for preclinical and clinical research."

Sorger suggested that instead of focusing on achieving drug synergy through interacting mechanisms, researchers should instead combine drugs that are known to have single-agent efficacy in a given disease context. "By combining two drugs that are each effective for some patients with a disease, we can increase the odds that a patient's cancer will respond to one of the drugs," he explained.

Sorger added that the study's findings also indicate a need to better understand variability in treatment response among patients and to identify biomarkers that could accurately predict a patient's response to individual drugs in a combination. For combinations working by independent drug action, greater precision could yield substantial improvements in clinical outcomes even with existing drugs, a notion supported by preclinical research, he explained.

Furthermore, the propensity of independent drug action in combination therapies suggests that administering drugs sequentially, rather than together, might reduce toxicities without impacting clinical efficacy. However, Palmer adds that in a rapidly progressing cancer, it is often best to provide the greatest chance of tumor control upfront by using a simultaneous combination.

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Palmer, A. C., et al. (2022) Predictable Clinical Benefits without Evidence of Synergy in Trials of Combination Therapies with Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors. Clinical Cancer Research. doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-21-2275

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1.
Caffeine toxicity
Caffeine can be harmful to your health if consumed in excess quantities, usually through coffee or tea, which is a very light dose and does not affect the body adversely, but through pre-exercise supplementation can increase the risk of the following health conditions.
- Nausea.
- Skin reactions.
Caffeine toxicity
- Cardiac abnormalities.
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Niacin toxicity
Niacin is also dangerous vitamin B3 when taken in high doses, causes many types of allergies and reactions to the body, niacin consumption can also gradually damage the liver if you have 3 grams more niacin per day, and a potential risk of excessive niacin consumption in pre-workout supplements is severe low blood pressure, failure of many body systems, liver damage or liver failure, itching and redness of the skin.
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Pre-workout supplements can affect heart and kidney function and weaken muscles and bones.

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After the death of Sean Rodin, champion of Mr. Olympia sports supplements, beware
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Exercise plays an important role in maintaining your physical and emotional health, giving a boost to body functions and also maintaining a balance between demand and calorie consumption, but there are those who take additional pre-workout supplements that enhance performance, so let ’ s understand today the negative impact of pre-workout supplements on performance.
How do pre-workout supplements affect your body?
Pre-workout supplements aim to increase blood flow in blood vessels and muscles which improves a person ’ s direct performance. These supplements, which are mostly in powder form, loosen the bloodstream and affect a person ’ s overall health, contain arginine and caffeine which makes a person more active to perform high-intensity tasks without feeling tired.
Pre-Workout Supplements
Different types of supplements support different functions, and it is difficult to determine a specific effect on the body, pre-workout supplements can affect your heart, kidney function, brain function, and nervous response, and make your muscles and bones weaken faster.
Pre-Workout Supplements
What are the potential risks of taking pre-workout supplements?
1.
Caffeine toxicity
Caffeine can be harmful to your health if consumed in excess quantities, usually through coffee or tea, which is a very light dose and does not affect the body adversely, but through pre-exercise supplementation can increase the risk of the following health conditions.
- Nausea.
- Skin reactions.
Caffeine toxicity
- Cardiac abnormalities.
Gym Supplements
2.
Niacin toxicity
Niacin is also dangerous vitamin B3 when taken in high doses, causes many types of allergies and reactions to the body, niacin consumption can also gradually damage the liver if you have 3 grams more niacin per day, and a potential risk of excessive niacin consumption in pre-workout supplements is severe low blood pressure, failure of many body systems, liver damage or liver failure, itching and redness of the skin.
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Caffeine toxicity can cause cardiac issues, while niacin toxicity can cause skin irritation.

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After the death of Sean Rodin, champion of Mr. Olympia sports supplements, beware
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Thanks for reading the news about the death of Sean Rodin, champion of Mr. Olympia sports supplements, beware and now with the details of the news
Exercise plays an important role in maintaining your physical and emotional health, giving a boost to body functions and also maintaining a balance between demand and calorie consumption, but there are those who take additional pre-workout supplements that enhance performance, so let ’ s understand today the negative impact of pre-workout supplements on performance.
How do pre-workout supplements affect your body?
Pre-workout supplements aim to increase blood flow in blood vessels and muscles which improves a person ’ s direct performance. These supplements, which are mostly in powder form, loosen the bloodstream and affect a person ’ s overall health, contain arginine and caffeine which makes a person more active to perform high-intensity tasks without feeling tired.
Pre-Workout Supplements
Different types of supplements support different functions, and it is difficult to determine a specific effect on the body, pre-workout supplements can affect your heart, kidney function, brain function, and nervous response, and make your muscles and bones weaken faster.
Pre-Workout Supplements
What are the potential risks of taking pre-workout supplements?
1.
Caffeine toxicity
Caffeine can be harmful to your health if consumed in excess quantities, usually through coffee or tea, which is a very light dose and does not affect the body adversely, but through pre-exercise supplementation can increase the risk of the following health conditions.
- Nausea.
- Skin reactions.
Caffeine toxicity
- Cardiac abnormalities.
Gym Supplements
2.
Niacin toxicity
Niacin is also dangerous vitamin B3 when taken in high doses, causes many types of allergies and reactions to the body, niacin consumption can also gradually damage the liver if you have 3 grams more niacin per day, and a potential risk of excessive niacin consumption in pre-workout supplements is severe low blood pressure, failure of many body systems, liver damage or liver failure, itching and redness of the skin.
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Excessive supplement intake can damage the nervous system and lead to body system failure.

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Content: Health & Fitness
After the death of Sean Rodin, champion of Mr. Olympia sports supplements, beware
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• 4 / 5
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Thanks for reading the news about the death of Sean Rodin, champion of Mr. Olympia sports supplements, beware and now with the details of the news
Exercise plays an important role in maintaining your physical and emotional health, giving a boost to body functions and also maintaining a balance between demand and calorie consumption, but there are those who take additional pre-workout supplements that enhance performance, so let ’ s understand today the negative impact of pre-workout supplements on performance.
How do pre-workout supplements affect your body?
Pre-workout supplements aim to increase blood flow in blood vessels and muscles which improves a person ’ s direct performance. These supplements, which are mostly in powder form, loosen the bloodstream and affect a person ’ s overall health, contain arginine and caffeine which makes a person more active to perform high-intensity tasks without feeling tired.
Pre-Workout Supplements
Different types of supplements support different functions, and it is difficult to determine a specific effect on the body, pre-workout supplements can affect your heart, kidney function, brain function, and nervous response, and make your muscles and bones weaken faster.
Pre-Workout Supplements
What are the potential risks of taking pre-workout supplements?
1.
Caffeine toxicity
Caffeine can be harmful to your health if consumed in excess quantities, usually through coffee or tea, which is a very light dose and does not affect the body adversely, but through pre-exercise supplementation can increase the risk of the following health conditions.
- Nausea.
- Skin reactions.
Caffeine toxicity
- Cardiac abnormalities.
Gym Supplements
2.
Niacin toxicity
Niacin is also dangerous vitamin B3 when taken in high doses, causes many types of allergies and reactions to the body, niacin consumption can also gradually damage the liver if you have 3 grams more niacin per day, and a potential risk of excessive niacin consumption in pre-workout supplements is severe low blood pressure, failure of many body systems, liver damage or liver failure, itching and redness of the skin.
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Extreme biohacking practices can exacerbate chronic stress, leading to high blood pressure and heart disease.

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Content: Stress and supplements without consulting a doctor severely damage your heart
Sunday 22 May 2022 12: 43 pm / Jerusalem time + 2GMT
Agencies / SMA /
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we all know that smoking and drinking alcohol can harm the heart, but other unhealthy behaviors you may not realize can destroy your heart.
1) Nervous pressure
Over-emotional stress chronically intensifies the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for an individual ’ s “fight-or-flight ” response, humans developed this response to escape dangerous situations, when exposed to chronic stress, the pathways that enter the sympathetic nervous system are constantly activated, leading to increased inflammation and the release of stress hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline).
This leads to changes in physiology that directly and indirectly contribute to high blood pressure, electrical system disorders, high cholesterol and obesity, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
2. Eating habits
A poor diet is a major factor in heart disease, and this includes fast foods, processed meats, red meats, fried foods, refined carbohydrates, soda, foods that are not often thought to be harmful to the heart but are actually heart-damaging foods that are all around us and it takes some effort to eat healthy food to keep the heart.
3. Lack of sport
Atherosclerosis can contribute to a heart attack, replacing even 15 to 30 minutes of stable time with active time, for example, using a foot or exercise bike while watching TV, or just standing instead of sitting, can have tremendous effects over time in the prevention of heart disease, aerobic exercise will lower blood pressure cholesterol, heart rate, weight and stress hormones, all of which protect the heart.
4. Supplements
We see a lot of individuals taking unnecessary supplements, including vitamins and herbs, and in some cases, these supplements can interact with prescribed medications, or other supplements to cause heart-damaging effects. heart and blood vessels;

Poor diet and inactivity increase the risk of heart disease and heart attack.

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Content: Stress and supplements without consulting a doctor severely damage your heart
Sunday 22 May 2022 12: 43 pm / Jerusalem time + 2GMT
Agencies / SMA /
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we all know that smoking and drinking alcohol can harm the heart, but other unhealthy behaviors you may not realize can destroy your heart.
1) Nervous pressure
Over-emotional stress chronically intensifies the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for an individual ’ s “fight-or-flight ” response, humans developed this response to escape dangerous situations, when exposed to chronic stress, the pathways that enter the sympathetic nervous system are constantly activated, leading to increased inflammation and the release of stress hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline).
This leads to changes in physiology that directly and indirectly contribute to high blood pressure, electrical system disorders, high cholesterol and obesity, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
2. Eating habits
A poor diet is a major factor in heart disease, and this includes fast foods, processed meats, red meats, fried foods, refined carbohydrates, soda, foods that are not often thought to be harmful to the heart but are actually heart-damaging foods that are all around us and it takes some effort to eat healthy food to keep the heart.
3. Lack of sport
Atherosclerosis can contribute to a heart attack, replacing even 15 to 30 minutes of stable time with active time, for example, using a foot or exercise bike while watching TV, or just standing instead of sitting, can have tremendous effects over time in the prevention of heart disease, aerobic exercise will lower blood pressure cholesterol, heart rate, weight and stress hormones, all of which protect the heart.
4. Supplements
We see a lot of individuals taking unnecessary supplements, including vitamins and herbs, and in some cases, these supplements can interact with prescribed medications, or other supplements to cause heart-damaging effects. heart and blood vessels;

Aerobic exercise lowers blood pressure and stress hormones.

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Content: Stress and supplements without consulting a doctor severely damage your heart
Sunday 22 May 2022 12: 43 pm / Jerusalem time + 2GMT
Agencies / SMA /
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we all know that smoking and drinking alcohol can harm the heart, but other unhealthy behaviors you may not realize can destroy your heart.
1) Nervous pressure
Over-emotional stress chronically intensifies the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for an individual ’ s “fight-or-flight ” response, humans developed this response to escape dangerous situations, when exposed to chronic stress, the pathways that enter the sympathetic nervous system are constantly activated, leading to increased inflammation and the release of stress hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline).
This leads to changes in physiology that directly and indirectly contribute to high blood pressure, electrical system disorders, high cholesterol and obesity, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
2. Eating habits
A poor diet is a major factor in heart disease, and this includes fast foods, processed meats, red meats, fried foods, refined carbohydrates, soda, foods that are not often thought to be harmful to the heart but are actually heart-damaging foods that are all around us and it takes some effort to eat healthy food to keep the heart.
3. Lack of sport
Atherosclerosis can contribute to a heart attack, replacing even 15 to 30 minutes of stable time with active time, for example, using a foot or exercise bike while watching TV, or just standing instead of sitting, can have tremendous effects over time in the prevention of heart disease, aerobic exercise will lower blood pressure cholesterol, heart rate, weight and stress hormones, all of which protect the heart.
4. Supplements
We see a lot of individuals taking unnecessary supplements, including vitamins and herbs, and in some cases, these supplements can interact with prescribed medications, or other supplements to cause heart-damaging effects. heart and blood vessels;

Consulting a doctor before taking supplements is crucial, as they can interact with medications and harm the heart.

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Content: Stress and supplements without consulting a doctor severely damage your heart
Sunday 22 May 2022 12: 43 pm / Jerusalem time + 2GMT
Agencies / SMA /
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we all know that smoking and drinking alcohol can harm the heart, but other unhealthy behaviors you may not realize can destroy your heart.
1) Nervous pressure
Over-emotional stress chronically intensifies the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for an individual ’ s “fight-or-flight ” response, humans developed this response to escape dangerous situations, when exposed to chronic stress, the pathways that enter the sympathetic nervous system are constantly activated, leading to increased inflammation and the release of stress hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline).
This leads to changes in physiology that directly and indirectly contribute to high blood pressure, electrical system disorders, high cholesterol and obesity, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
2. Eating habits
A poor diet is a major factor in heart disease, and this includes fast foods, processed meats, red meats, fried foods, refined carbohydrates, soda, foods that are not often thought to be harmful to the heart but are actually heart-damaging foods that are all around us and it takes some effort to eat healthy food to keep the heart.
3. Lack of sport
Atherosclerosis can contribute to a heart attack, replacing even 15 to 30 minutes of stable time with active time, for example, using a foot or exercise bike while watching TV, or just standing instead of sitting, can have tremendous effects over time in the prevention of heart disease, aerobic exercise will lower blood pressure cholesterol, heart rate, weight and stress hormones, all of which protect the heart.
4. Supplements
We see a lot of individuals taking unnecessary supplements, including vitamins and herbs, and in some cases, these supplements can interact with prescribed medications, or other supplements to cause heart-damaging effects. heart and blood vessels;

Excessive supplement intake can increase the risk of brain cancer and cause side effects like headaches, drowsiness, and anxiety.

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Naive biohacking: why is it dangerous to take vitamins “just in case ” and is it true that hacking the body is the way to nowhere (and not to eternal life)
To live longer (for herself and her family), to avoid cancer and heart disease, biohacking enthusiast (now in the past!) and lifestyle podcaster Teresa Skrobanek conducted an experiment and plunged into the world of a thousand and one supplements for longevity.
Whose infectious example was she inspired by?
What was the danger of taking her medicine for diabetes and vitamin B capsules (it is recommended for everyone to calm down!)?
After what biohacking did Teresa really feel better?
Let ’ s share her story.
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Biohacking experiment
At the end of 2022, Teresa Skrobanek, a responsible mother and grandmother, decided to try to include “longevity ” supplements in her diet.
The general goal is to live as long as possible (for yourself and your family) and avoid breast cancer and heart disease, the risk of which is higher in women over fifty (and Teresa was 57 at the time).
Anti-age drugs were prescribed by a doctor, but, apparently, the specialist was free to relate to the ratio of anamnesis and goals of taking drugs.
In April 2023, Teresa discovered that the capsules in her medicine cabinet were metformin, which is usually prescribed to patients with type II diabetes.
Although the woman did not suffer from this disease, the doctor prescribed the drug due to the fact that the results of the studies were encouraging (but not guaranteed!) - it helps to fight aging
Teresa has also tried over-the-counter drugs, such as nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplements, which supposedly, but not proven, speed up metabolism and reduce signs of growing up.
According to the experimentalist, she followed the example of the brightest biohacker – IT billionaire Brian Johnson, who takes about two dozen supplements a day, uses at least 7 skin creams and annually spends $2 million on unusual procedures to restore youth (for example, bowel photos, blood transfusions, weekly acid peels and laser therapy).
20 supplements a day and no rejuvenation
The more and longer Teresa took the drugs, the more she doubted.
Feeling worse, and Skrobanek plunged headlong into the study of dietary supplements - the results were contradictory.
For example, studies have shown that the widely advertised low-age supplements of nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) increase the risk of brain cancer.
And the unpleasant consequences of the use of metformin (remember, Teresa took the medicine for diabetes, not being a diabetic!) were headaches, drowsiness and anxiety.
“I started to have a headache.
I felt very tired, although the pills were supposed to give me strength, ” Skrobanek told The New York Post, with whom she shared her entire story.
How do I know that taking these substances will not harm my kidneys or liver and will not cause cancer in 5-10 years? ”
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Errors made by Teresa, which can not be made by biohackers novice
At TikTok, where the hashtag # BioHacking has garnered more than half a billion views, proponents of the biohacking movement boast of swallowing 70 to 150 different rejuvenating dietary supplements every day.
For example, to slow down the aging process, businessman Joe Cohen takes rapamycin, an FDA-approved drug that a 2014 study found could help increase life expectancy.
However, Cohen told The Post that he does not recommend a strict regime to his followers: mindlessly copying from and to the anti-age program of trendsetters is dangerous!
Instead, an experienced biohacker (Joe says he ’ s been studying this phenomenon for 20 years!) encourages newcomers to take blood tests first to determine the body ’ s biological needs and deficiencies, carefully examine the benefits and side effects of any supplements, and take only what seems right.
Cohen clarifies: “By understanding your physiology, you can take certain medications that will boost your energy, mood, and chances of avoiding age-related illnesses.
Preserving health is much more important than simply prolonging existence. ”
According to the businessman, his goal is to live as long and healthy a life as possible (and not necessarily up to 150 years)!
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If not biohacking, then what (spoiler: food)
New York City Nutrition nutritionist Diana Rodriguez agrees with Cohen.
But to start your way to longevity offers still not with tablets, but with a healthy diet: “It is recommended to use food as the first method of preventing dangerous diseases.
Fruits, vegetables, low-fat proteins, nuts and legumes, in which "tons" of vitamins and minerals, can be very useful. "
Increasing nutrient intake through organic whole foods is something Teresa Scrobanek started doing in June 2023, when she gave up the supplement diet once and for all.
And she never felt better:
“If a long life meant that I got it with terrible side effects due to taking supplements, then I would prefer a shorter, but better life, which is based on proper nutrition and training, ” concluded Teresa.
The editors remind that drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements and food products have contraindications.
A specialist consultation is required.
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What are the risks and dangers of taking frequent nutritional supplements without a doctor's supervision?

Nicotinamide riboside supplements and biohacking practices may increase the risk of brain cancer, kidney damage, or liver harm.

What are the risks and dangers of taking frequent nutritional supplements without a doctor's supervision?

Excessive supplement intake can lead to cancer, highlighting the need for cautious use.

What are the risks and dangers of taking frequent nutritional supplements without a doctor's supervision?

Blood tests and a healthy diet are necessary for determining needs and preventing diseases.

Proper nutrition and training can lead to a better life.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

Intermittent fasting promotes healthy aging, longevity, and neuroprotection by healing and renewing cells.

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The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting

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Intermittent fasting isn’t a new concept, nor is it a difficult one to understand. The idea is that you take in all of your calories for the day within a limited window of time, and the rest of the day, you stick with water, maybe a cup of coffee, or tea in the morning, if you feel inclined. The idea is that giving your body a period of time “off” from digesting food allows your cells to heal and renew. Intermittent fasting became popular because calorie restriction was found to contribute to healthy aging. A few mouse and worm studies seem to show that drastic reductions in food intake over a long period of time could prolong your life. The research is compelling, but actively restricting your calorie intake for long periods of time could be a rough path to enjoyable longevity. The goal is not to be thin, frail, distractible, or preoccupied with food. Rather vibrant and full of zest. There is a way to eat big strapping meals of steak and veggies smothered in butter without worrying about calories. All while maintaining muscle mass and having enough energy to go on long hikes. Pushing off breakfast for a few hours gives me all of the benefits of calorie restriction, without all the misery. Fasting is the way to be able to eat a cake when you feel like it without having to worry about the fat gain. It offers many of the same benefits of calorie restriction – increases longevity, neuroprotection, regulates insulin sensitivity, stronger resistance to stress, beneficial effects on endogenous hormone production, boosted mental clarity, and more – but without the active, agonizing restriction. [caption id="attachment_6620" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
Photo by freepic.diller on Freepik[/caption] You can eat meat and vegetables with plenty of animal fat, and skip meals on occasion. A sixteen-hour fast is on the low-but-still-effective end, or you could opt for longer, more intermittent fasts – say, a full twenty-four hours once or twice a week. When you’re done with the fast, eat as much as you want. It essentially turns into “eat when you’re hungry,” because let’s face it: eating the types of foods we evolved to eat induces powerful satiety and makes eating the right amount of food a subconscious act. Fasting becomes a whole lot easier (and intuitive) when you’ve got your food quality dialed in. You’ll hear that you should never exercise on an empty stomach. You’ll hear that fasted training will burn your muscles and cause you to waste away. You’ll hear that performance will surely suffer. None of these things are necessarily true – and they are even less so if you are well- adapted to a low-carb eating strategy. Fasted training can actually result in better metabolic adaptations (which mean better performance down the line), improved muscle protein synthesis, and a higher anabolic response to post-workout feeding (you’ll earn your meal and make more muscle out of it if you train on an empty stomach). Studies on Muslim athletes during Ramadan show no effect on performance while fasting, as well as a more favorable lipid profile in those who exercise and fast rather than just fast. When you train in a fasted state, glycogen breakdown is blunted and more fat is burned, leaving you more glycolytic energy in the tank for when you really need it and less body fat. Those are just a sampling of the benefits to fasted training; there are dozens more. [caption id="attachment_6621" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
Photo by vershinin89 on Freepik[/caption] A lot of health influencers will tell you that failure to eat something every few hours will cause mental fog and sluggishness, so keep a banana or a granola bar on your person at all times. Of course, this is all based on an assumption that we need to supply exogenous carbs on a regular basis to properly fuel the brain. This notion that fasting is only the province of anorexics or “caveman” has kept many people from experiencing the vast array of benefits. I maintain that one’s comfort in handling intermittent fasting effortlessly does increase dramatically when you’ve reprogrammed those cells (and genes) to predispose your body to derive most of your day-to-day energy from fat, as opposed to constantly dipping into glycogen stores as happens when we rely so much on refeeding carbs every few hours. Overall, fasting just seems right. It’s like a reset button for your entire body, presumably across a large spectrum of maladies and dysfunctions. It puts your body into repair mode – at the cellular level – and it can restore normal hormonal function in the obese or overweight. It is definitely an interesting thing to consider. Have you ever tried intermittent fasting?

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According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

Fasting, especially with training, improves metabolic adaptations and muscle protein synthesis.

Cold-water therapy can stimulate metabolism and reduce inflammation, but poses risks like cardiac arrest if not done properly.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

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Content: The reality of cold water treatment.
One minute in the ice makes your heart stop working.
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The fact of immersion in ice water.
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Experts reveal that exposure to cold ice showers leads to the risk of panic, limb weakness and even cardiac arrest, as the ice bath and breathing methods used by the "Iceman" Wim Hoff are linked to a series of deaths
Immersing the body in frozen water has a "natural power" to heal "and anyone can learn how to endure it - says the world-famous snowman, Wim Hoff.
However, Dutchman's methods, which also include unusual breathing techniques, which he says could help alleviate a wide range of conditions, have now been linked to a series of deaths.
Since 2015, 11 deaths, including a 17-year-old girl, are thought to carry risks, and these risks increase when the two are combined – something Hoff warns against doing, so what are the supposed benefits and risks of these techniques?
Here, the world ’ s leading experts reveal the truth.
The treatment of "Iceman" Wim Hoff, where people drown themselves in frozen water and practice breathing techniques in the hope of curing or alleviating health problems, has been linked to a series of deaths.
Known for championing the benefits of exposure to cold water on the human body, Hoff is often seen swimming in frozen lakes, exercising on glaciers and doing one-handed push-ups in snow-capped mountains, and is believed to promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation and help with weight loss.
Undoubtedly, such eye-catching claims have helped popularize ice baths with dozens of celebrity fans, from show presenters Holly Willoughby and Russell Brand to pop stars Madonna and Leezo, who participated in the event.
But entering any body of water below 15 ° C (59 ° F) – the temperature often matched by the UK ’ s oceans, rivers and lakes – without preparation can have serious and potentially fatal consequences.
Cold water shock is a term that refers to the sudden and drastic measures that the human body is exposed to when it is flooded with extremely cold water.
The reality of ice diving.
While these instinctive and involuntary measures are, in theory, designed to help keep us alive in freezing temperatures, they can put us at risk of death, the first thing that happens after the body is suddenly exposed to cold water is the sudden gasping to breathe where the body needs oxygen.
This is followed by hyperventilation, a rapid breathing rate 10 times faster than normal, sudden change and demand for oxygen can increase the risk of people drowning, as water can enter their lungs, especially if they suddenly submerge their mouth and nose under water.
It can also exacerbate feelings of panic, which can lead to confusion that may increase the likelihood of drowning.
One minute in cold water and your heart will stop beating.
Sudden exposure to cold water significantly increases the risk of cardiac arrest as the body reacts significantly to extremely cold temperatures.
Kelly Ball died on April 25, 2022, during a cold water immersion session in the Jowett River, in August 2022, 17-year-old Madeleine Metzger drowned in a California family swimming pool as she tried, as her father believed, to imitate the Hoff method.
Kelly Ball, left, died on April 25, 2022, during a cold water immersion session in the Jowett River, in August 2022, Madeleine Metzger, 17, drowned in a California family swimming pool, trying, as her father believes, to imitate the Hoff method.
This shock puts the body in a survival mode where it desperately tries to slow down the amount of escaping heat and keep vital organs functioning. It causes the blood vessels in the body to constrict in an attempt to stop the leakage of life-giving heat through the skin and limbs. At the same time, the heart rate rises as the organ is under severe pressure leading to a fatal rise in blood pressure....
The condition mostly affects people with heart disease, but even healthy young people have a 1-3% chance of developing arrhythmia, which is a precursor to reactive cardiac arrest.
Experts say the reaction is part of the cause of death of 60% of people who fall into the ocean while in the cold seas during the first minute, and Hoff is known for defending the benefits of exposure to cold water on the human body.
The six-part show features Dutch "Iceman" Wim Hoff putting 8 famous contestants into a series of challenges.
Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan was another celebrity who dived in cold ice water as part of the show, and this in itself can lead to cardiac arrest, even in healthy young people, but breathing exercises like Hoff did right before that can increase this risk by 60 times, experts warn, and in a few minutes the limbs may stop working, even exceeding the first minute of cold water shock does not mean you are far from danger.
As the body continues to prioritize your vital organs, blood flow to the arms and legs will slow down, leading to a loss of muscle strength in these limbs which can significantly limit a person ’ s ability to keep their head above water.
If a person remains in ice water for long periods of time, they will begin to suffer from hypothermia, which leads to fatigue, confusion and a slow rate of breathing which may lead to drowning, along with immersion in cold water, breathing techniques are the other pillar of the Wim Hoff method.
This involves taking a series of 30 deep breaths, then holding your breath for as long as possible before you take another breath and hold it for 15 seconds, and asking supporters to repeat this cycle 3 to 4 times.
Hoff claims that it fights stress, helps people recover from exercise faster, improves sleep, helps achieve fitness goals and boosts creativity and mental abilities.
However, it can significantly increase the risk of cold water to the heart - and Hoff himself warns on his website that the two should not be combined.
Experts estimated that people with arrhythmias due to cold water were 1-3% more likely to develop up to 63% if they held their breath before being submerged.
Professor Mike Tipton of the University of Portsmouth, who has been studying the effects of cold water on the body for 40 years, told the Sunday Times that combining cold water with holding breath can be dangerous.
What are the deaths associated with cold water and breathing exercises?
One death that grieving families have linked to Hoff's techniques is the death of Kelly Ball, a mother of three, who collapsed and died in a river in Derbyshire after adopting the trend.
In April 2022, the 39-year-old joined her friend Victoria Fielding at the Jowett River in the Peak area for a two-hour class on the method, and shortly after entering the cold water she began complaining of headaches before collapsing.
She was pulled out of the water and another member of the class tried to resuscitate her, but she died at the scene.
Her investigation concluded that she had an undiagnosed heart condition and that cold water "may have had an impact on heart function and may be associated with sudden death."
A report to prevent future deaths was released to warn that some people may "suffer from a physiological adverse reaction to immersion in cold water" that may threaten their lives, another death in the same year was of a 17-year-old girl, Madeleine Metzger.
In August 2022, Madeleine drowned in her family ’ s swimming pool in California while trying, as her father believes, to imitate Hof ’ s method, her father, Rafael Metzger, found her face in the water and pulled her out, tried to perform CPR and call paramedics but sadly died.
It was later discovered that Madeleine had been looking for the method since 2020, and that she had downloaded the Hoff app just a month before her death.
Her father has filed a £67m lawsuit and is seeking an injunction to stop Hoff and his companies from promoting his breathing technique in California.
Metzger says Hoff was negligent in promoting his style and caused death by failing to properly warn people of the risk of drowning.
So what are the benefits of snorkeling in an ice bath?
Hoff and his family have built a multimillion-pound empire using his techniques, whose website claims it can help reduce inflammation, boost the immune system, relieve conditions like arthritis, lower blood pressure, burn fat, and help fight depression.
Studies show that swimming in cold water for 30 minutes can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety by increasing the production of mood-boosting hormones such as dopamine.
Scientists think it ’ s related to how the brain swells during a particular type of breath, holding your breath while also trying to exhale aggressively, such as when swimming in cold water.
Some of the risks of immersion in cold water can be mitigated by slowly getting into the water and allowing your body to overcome the “shock ” of exposure.

Biohacking routines often include supplement intake, such as collagen, protein, and MCT, tailored to individual needs.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Biohacking involves techniques like physical training, cognitive stimulation, and mental health practices to activate epigenetic modifications.

Biohacking emphasizes overall health and well-being, including sleep quality, hydration, and physical recovery.

Combining multiple biohacking methods can increase the risk of cardiac problems and other adverse effects.

Approach biohacking with caution, considering the risks and benefits of each method, especially when combining techniques.

Biohacking can improve mental and physical health, but relies on clinical research for validation.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Those with pre-existing mental health conditions should monitor their mental health regularly.

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Content: How to monitor mental health?

Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, and monitoring it regularly can help identify potential issues before they become serious problems. Just as we pay attention to our physical health through regular check-ups, it is equally important to prioritize our mental health. In this article, we will explore some practical tips and strategies on how to monitor mental health effectively.

How to Monitor Mental Health?

Mental health monitoring involves being aware of your psychological well-being and actively assessing it on a regular basis. Here are a few suggestions to help you effectively monitor your mental health:

Engage in regular self-reflection

Take time to reflect on your emotional state, thoughts, and behaviors. Keep a journal and jot down your feelings and experiences. This will give you valuable insights into your mental state and patterns.

Notice changes in mood and behavior

Pay attention to any significant shifts in your mood, behavior, or cognitive processes. Do you find yourself feeling down, irritable, or disinterested more often? Has there been a change in your sleep patterns or appetite? Being aware of these changes can help you identify potential mental health concerns.

Monitor stress levels

Stress can negatively impact mental health. Keep track of your stress levels and identify stressors in your life. Consider using stress management techniques such as deep breathing exercises, meditation, or engaging in activities you enjoy to reduce stress.

Seek support from loved ones

Share your experiences and concerns with trusted friends or family members. They can provide valuable perspectives and support. Sometimes, others may notice changes in your mental health that you may not be aware of.

Pay attention to physical symptoms

Physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, or increased fatigue can be indicators of underlying mental health issues. Recognizing these signs can help you take the necessary steps to address them.

Keep track of life events

Life events, such as a new job, a breakup, or the loss of a loved one, can significantly impact mental health. Monitor how these events affect you emotionally and psychologically and seek help if needed.

Assess your coping mechanisms

Evaluate how you are managing stress and coping with challenging situations. Are your coping strategies healthy and effective? If you find yourself relying on unhealthy habits like substance abuse or withdrawing from social activities, it may be time to seek professional help.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Physical and mental health go hand in hand. Ensure you are getting enough sleep, eating a nutritious diet, and engaging in regular exercise. Taking care of your physical health positively impacts your mental well-being.

Set boundaries and prioritize self-care

Learn to say no when needed and create boundaries to protect your mental health. Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Engage in hobbies, spend time in nature, or practice mindfulness to nurture your mental well-being.

Recognize signs of mental health conditions

Educate yourself about common mental health conditions and their signs and symptoms. Increased awareness allows you to be more proactive in seeking help if you notice any of these signs in your own life.

Regularly visit a mental health professional

Just as you visit a doctor for physical check-ups, consider scheduling regular appointments with a mental health professional. They can provide guidance, support, and help identify any potential mental health concerns early on.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How often should I monitor my mental health?

The frequency of monitoring mental health varies for each individual. However, regular self-reflection and monitoring is recommended, ideally on a weekly or monthly basis.

2. Can I monitor my mental health on my own?

Yes, self-monitoring of mental health is possible and valuable. However, it is important to seek professional help if you notice persistent or severe symptoms affecting your daily life.

3. What should I do if I notice a decline in my mental health?

If you notice a decline in your mental health, reach out to a mental health professional, as they can provide guidance, support, and appropriate treatment options.

4. How can I reduce stigma around mental health?

Reducing stigma around mental health starts with open conversations and education. Educate others about mental health conditions, share personal experiences, and encourage empathy and understanding.

5. Are there any specific apps or tools to monitor mental health?

There are several mental health apps available that can help you track your mood, sleep patterns, and stress levels. Examples include Moodpath, Daylio, and Headspace.

6. What is the role of physical exercise in monitoring mental health?

Physical exercise can significantly impact mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, and boosting self-esteem. Regular exercise is considered an important aspect of maintaining good mental health.

7. Should I seek professional help if I notice minor changes in my mental health?

The decision to seek professional help depends on the severity and persistence of the changes you notice. If these changes are affecting your daily functioning or causing distress, it is advisable to seek support.

8. Can I monitor my mental health using wearable devices?

Some wearable devices can track physical health indicators like heart rate and sleep patterns, which indirectly reflect mental well-being. However, these devices are not a substitute for professional assessment and monitoring.

9. Is it normal to experience fluctuating mental health?

Yes, experiencing fluctuations in mental health is normal. However, if you notice consistent patterns of distress or impairment, it is important to seek professional guidance.

10. Should I involve loved ones in monitoring my mental health?

Involving loved ones in monitoring your mental health can provide additional support and perspectives. They can help identify changes and encourage seeking professional help if needed.

11. What are some signs of positive mental health?

Signs of positive mental health include having a sense of purpose, experiencing joy and gratitude, maintaining healthy relationships, and being able to cope effectively with challenges.

12. How can meditation help in monitoring mental health?

Meditation can improve mental well-being by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing self-awareness. Regular practice can help monitor and maintain good mental health.

Remember, monitoring mental health is an ongoing process, and everyone’s journey is unique. By implementing these strategies and seeking timely support, you can contribute to your overall mental well-being and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Biohacking involves changing nutrition and lifestyle for better health.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Cold-water therapy improves mental health.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

What are the health benefits of the practice of bathing in cold water?

It may reduce depression.
It may improve brain function.

Removing inflammatory foods is beneficial.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Saunas and supplements are used in biohacking.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Collagen and protein supplements can reduce unhealthy cravings.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

MCT oil is a healthy saturated fat.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Biohacking methods vary by individual.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Small changes can impact mental health significantly.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Exercise boosts mood.

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Content: Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
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Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Doctor Portal: Focus on your mental health in 2022 As the new year comes, new challenges and new opportunities come and taking care of your mental health should be a decision for everyone in the new years.
The year 2021, which was an epidemic year, taught us the importance of mental health.
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Why focus on mental health?
1.
Start your first days in 2022 with regular exercise.
And remember, physical activity isn ’ t just about losing weight, it ’ s about lifting your mood and boosting the happy emotions your brain produces when you exercise.
While keeping active do not forget to take care of your diet.
Eating nutritious and balanced foods is absolutely essential.
It is said that you feel what you eat, which means that your mood is also affected by your food intake.
It is highly recommended to keep your body hydrated.
2.
Develop a healthy sleep pattern.
Ideally, 6-8 hours of sleep is enough, but sleep quality is also important.
To improve sleep quality, make sure you avoid screen time two hours before bedtime and give yourself 30-40 minutes before bedtime for self-care.
Try indulging in self-care activities or things to relax and treat.
Some people may enjoy taking care of their hair and skin, some may want to read a light-hearted book, some may listen to a podcast, quiet music, do meditation, or write a magazine.
3.
Improved social and emotional support.
It comes from our relationships with family members, friends, and partners.
Since we are social beings, it is recognized that we need to socialize and since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic we have lost a large part of this activity.
Therefore, try to use online or in-person communication services if possible, taking into account epidemic precautions to maintain social duties with friends and family.
Share your emotions, feelings, and thoughts with them while also actively listening to others.
4.
Develop new skills and challenge your abilities.
But at the same time, relax and enjoy your hobbies.
Doing what you are passionate about will reduce stress and level of dissatisfaction, improve your mood and in the long run increase your mental health.
5.
Set realistic, feasible and achievable goals.
Design short-term goals to help you achieve your long-term goals.
Focus on productivity but don ’ t get overwhelmed by work too much or beyond your abilities.
Take breaks when needed.
During the break, do things that make you happy.
Focus on your strength, not your limits.
6.
Start writing your diary.
If you don ’ t already have a platform you use, a few words or images that express gratitude.
Track your progress and achievements by writing a diary.
7.
Avoid drug abuse and alcohol consumption.
8.
Control the uncertainty by staying in the present.
Take each day as it comes and focus on the things you can control.
Mindfulness and meditation can be great tools.
While we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can control our response to the situation we face and the attitude we hold towards it.
We can empower ourselves with caution.
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Support mental health care
Good mental health doesn ’ t just mean we have happy thoughts.
Sad or disturbing things are part of life.
Problems are also a part of life.
Good mental health means looking at the situation for what it is; practicing healthy thinking.
We all need to take some time to relax.
It ’ s a big part of managing stress and enjoying our lives.
When we don ’ t take the time to slow down, the pressures can build up until we feel too exhausted to do anything.
When we are relaxed, it is easy to see problems and solutions clearly.
It is easier to manage difficult emotions, and it is easier to see the brighter picture of situations.
It ’ s easier to focus on what ’ s happening now than worrying about the past or the future.
You can achieve this through yoga, meditation, physical exercises and tai chi, which are some common activities.
Finally, let ’ s also contribute to the promotion of seeking professional help from a mental health expert in 2022 and ending the stigma related to mental health so that mental health services are easily accessible to everyone.
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Content: Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Published 06 January 2022 - 03: 15
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Doctor Portal: Focus on your mental health in 2022 As the new year comes, new challenges and new opportunities come and taking care of your mental health should be a decision for everyone in the new years.
The year 2021, which was an epidemic year, taught us the importance of mental health.
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Why focus on mental health?
1.
Start your first days in 2022 with regular exercise.
And remember, physical activity isn ’ t just about losing weight, it ’ s about lifting your mood and boosting the happy emotions your brain produces when you exercise.
While keeping active do not forget to take care of your diet.
Eating nutritious and balanced foods is absolutely essential.
It is said that you feel what you eat, which means that your mood is also affected by your food intake.
It is highly recommended to keep your body hydrated.
2.
Develop a healthy sleep pattern.
Ideally, 6-8 hours of sleep is enough, but sleep quality is also important.
To improve sleep quality, make sure you avoid screen time two hours before bedtime and give yourself 30-40 minutes before bedtime for self-care.
Try indulging in self-care activities or things to relax and treat.
Some people may enjoy taking care of their hair and skin, some may want to read a light-hearted book, some may listen to a podcast, quiet music, do meditation, or write a magazine.
3.
Improved social and emotional support.
It comes from our relationships with family members, friends, and partners.
Since we are social beings, it is recognized that we need to socialize and since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic we have lost a large part of this activity.
Therefore, try to use online or in-person communication services if possible, taking into account epidemic precautions to maintain social duties with friends and family.
Share your emotions, feelings, and thoughts with them while also actively listening to others.
4.
Develop new skills and challenge your abilities.
But at the same time, relax and enjoy your hobbies.
Doing what you are passionate about will reduce stress and level of dissatisfaction, improve your mood and in the long run increase your mental health.
5.
Set realistic, feasible and achievable goals.
Design short-term goals to help you achieve your long-term goals.
Focus on productivity but don ’ t get overwhelmed by work too much or beyond your abilities.
Take breaks when needed.
During the break, do things that make you happy.
Focus on your strength, not your limits.
6.
Start writing your diary.
If you don ’ t already have a platform you use, a few words or images that express gratitude.
Track your progress and achievements by writing a diary.
7.
Avoid drug abuse and alcohol consumption.
8.
Control the uncertainty by staying in the present.
Take each day as it comes and focus on the things you can control.
Mindfulness and meditation can be great tools.
While we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can control our response to the situation we face and the attitude we hold towards it.
We can empower ourselves with caution.
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Support mental health care
Good mental health doesn ’ t just mean we have happy thoughts.
Sad or disturbing things are part of life.
Problems are also a part of life.
Good mental health means looking at the situation for what it is; practicing healthy thinking.
We all need to take some time to relax.
It ’ s a big part of managing stress and enjoying our lives.
When we don ’ t take the time to slow down, the pressures can build up until we feel too exhausted to do anything.
When we are relaxed, it is easy to see problems and solutions clearly.
It is easier to manage difficult emotions, and it is easier to see the brighter picture of situations.
It ’ s easier to focus on what ’ s happening now than worrying about the past or the future.
You can achieve this through yoga, meditation, physical exercises and tai chi, which are some common activities.
Finally, let ’ s also contribute to the promotion of seeking professional help from a mental health expert in 2022 and ending the stigma related to mental health so that mental health services are easily accessible to everyone.
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Content: Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Published 06 January 2022 - 03: 15
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Doctor Portal: Focus on your mental health in 2022 As the new year comes, new challenges and new opportunities come and taking care of your mental health should be a decision for everyone in the new years.
The year 2021, which was an epidemic year, taught us the importance of mental health.
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Why focus on mental health?
1.
Start your first days in 2022 with regular exercise.
And remember, physical activity isn ’ t just about losing weight, it ’ s about lifting your mood and boosting the happy emotions your brain produces when you exercise.
While keeping active do not forget to take care of your diet.
Eating nutritious and balanced foods is absolutely essential.
It is said that you feel what you eat, which means that your mood is also affected by your food intake.
It is highly recommended to keep your body hydrated.
2.
Develop a healthy sleep pattern.
Ideally, 6-8 hours of sleep is enough, but sleep quality is also important.
To improve sleep quality, make sure you avoid screen time two hours before bedtime and give yourself 30-40 minutes before bedtime for self-care.
Try indulging in self-care activities or things to relax and treat.
Some people may enjoy taking care of their hair and skin, some may want to read a light-hearted book, some may listen to a podcast, quiet music, do meditation, or write a magazine.
3.
Improved social and emotional support.
It comes from our relationships with family members, friends, and partners.
Since we are social beings, it is recognized that we need to socialize and since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic we have lost a large part of this activity.
Therefore, try to use online or in-person communication services if possible, taking into account epidemic precautions to maintain social duties with friends and family.
Share your emotions, feelings, and thoughts with them while also actively listening to others.
4.
Develop new skills and challenge your abilities.
But at the same time, relax and enjoy your hobbies.
Doing what you are passionate about will reduce stress and level of dissatisfaction, improve your mood and in the long run increase your mental health.
5.
Set realistic, feasible and achievable goals.
Design short-term goals to help you achieve your long-term goals.
Focus on productivity but don ’ t get overwhelmed by work too much or beyond your abilities.
Take breaks when needed.
During the break, do things that make you happy.
Focus on your strength, not your limits.
6.
Start writing your diary.
If you don ’ t already have a platform you use, a few words or images that express gratitude.
Track your progress and achievements by writing a diary.
7.
Avoid drug abuse and alcohol consumption.
8.
Control the uncertainty by staying in the present.
Take each day as it comes and focus on the things you can control.
Mindfulness and meditation can be great tools.
While we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can control our response to the situation we face and the attitude we hold towards it.
We can empower ourselves with caution.
Gateway Doctor: Focus on Your Mental Health in 2022
Support mental health care
Good mental health doesn ’ t just mean we have happy thoughts.
Sad or disturbing things are part of life.
Problems are also a part of life.
Good mental health means looking at the situation for what it is; practicing healthy thinking.
We all need to take some time to relax.
It ’ s a big part of managing stress and enjoying our lives.
When we don ’ t take the time to slow down, the pressures can build up until we feel too exhausted to do anything.
When we are relaxed, it is easy to see problems and solutions clearly.
It is easier to manage difficult emotions, and it is easier to see the brighter picture of situations.
It ’ s easier to focus on what ’ s happening now than worrying about the past or the future.
You can achieve this through yoga, meditation, physical exercises and tai chi, which are some common activities.
Finally, let ’ s also contribute to the promotion of seeking professional help from a mental health expert in 2022 and ending the stigma related to mental health so that mental health services are easily accessible to everyone.
More health and beauty:
Pros and Cons of Getting the Third Revitalizing Dose of Corona Vaccine
How to reduce the stress hormone that destroys the body 's immunity
Topics you might like.

Intermittent fasting aids weight loss, averaging 16.8 pounds, and improves cognitive function and digestive health.

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Content: Intermittent Fasting: A Multifaceted Tool in the Battle Against Obesity

By: Aqsa Younas Rana
Intermittent Fasting: A Multifaceted Tool in the Battle Against Obesity

Intermittent fasting, a method of weight management that involves alternating periods of eating and fasting, has been the subject of numerous health and fitness discussions. A recent Chinese study on obese volunteers practicing intermittent energy restriction has brought this trending dietary regime back into the spotlight. The findings of this study suggest that intermittent fasting might be a potent weapon in the battle against obesity, with substantial influence on both mental and physical health dimensions.

Intermittent Fasting: A Tool for Weight Loss

The study participants practiced intermittent energy restriction, a form of intermittent fasting where calorie intake is managed and fasting is incorporated on certain days. The results were striking – an average weight loss of 16.8 pounds per person was noted. This significant reduction in weight underscores the effectiveness of intermittent fasting as a weight loss strategy, as the results were achieved without any additional physical exercise or dietary supplements.

Impacts Beyond Weight Loss

But the weight loss was not the only noteworthy outcome of the study. Alongside shedding pounds, the researchers noticed considerable alterations in the brain activity and gut microbiome of the subjects. These dynamic shifts signify that intermittent fasting might have far-reaching effects beyond just weight management. It could potentially influence various aspects of an individual’s health, from cognitive function to digestive health.

A Multifaceted Approach to Battling Obesity

These findings portray intermittent fasting as a multifaceted tool in the fight against obesity. It not only aids in weight reduction but also induces significant changes in the body. By affecting the brain’s activity and the gut’s microbiome, intermittent fasting could potentially foster a holistic approach to weight management, impacting both mental and physical health dimensions. While further research is needed to fully understand these implications, the current study brings a fresh perspective to the discussion around intermittent fasting and its potential benefits in the fight against obesity.

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Intermittent fasting reduces oxidative processes, inflammation, and insulin irregularity, while stimulating the immune system.

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I started my new year 2022 differently; in a very special celebration, where I entered it while fasting, and completed five days and nine hours continuously without eating a single meal, relying on drinking water, coffee and organic herbal tea, in addition to vitamins, and a few spoons a day of useful oils: cod liver oil, coconut oil, black seed oil, olive oil!
The challenge I faced with myself had a lot of meaning: not to be trapped in the routine of the past year, not to be caught up in what I consider to be the achievements of the past year.
The highest number of “intermittent fasting ” hours for eating in 2021 was 85 straight hours.
More than two years ago, I was with my dear cousin Ali Nizar, walking near the Dubai Mall, and he was talking to me about “intermittent fasting ”, warning me of the harm of sugar intake on the human body, and its types found in the markets; then I was surprised how“ Abu Nizar ” fasting 16 hours continuously without eating even a handful of nuts or a plate of protein!
"Intermittent fasting" is to stop eating food or juices and everything that would raise the level of insulin in the blood, and drink only water and coffee tea, drinks that do not stimulate the hormone insulin, such as organic apple cider vinegar mixed with water, or add something of organic butter to the cup of coffee, while allowing small amounts of beneficial fats, as they do not break the fast.
“Intermittent fasting ” has several benefits, working to reduce oxidative processes within the body, reduce inflammation, and reduce the irregularity of insulin in the blood; these benefits must be enhanced by practicing“ intermittent fasting ” correctly, and gradually, so that the person begins to stop eating any food between the three daily meals, then increase the number of hours of fasting and reduce the number of meals to two, up to fasting 14 hours, and then 16 18 hours as a daily average, in order to get the desired benefit; but the most important is not to rush, and that this type of fasting is accompanied by eating foods rich in useful fats and protein, and reduce carbohydrates, and cut food intake factory, which is added preservatives, dyes and flavors, and lacks nutrients for the body and important vitamins and minerals, because it is basically not food!
Prolonged fasting is one of the advanced types of intermittent fasting, in which people fast for more than 24 hours, and in order to achieve the desired benefits, experts such as Dr. Eric Berg, advise fasting 72 hours - for those who can and have experience - once every month or two.
When you fast for three days in a row, you stimulate the "immune system", which is in high readiness, and push the body to do the process of "autophagy", which cleans it of old proteins, damaged cells and carcinogens. White blood "and its ability to protect the body, while the levels of memory, concentration and clarity of mind will be in constant development, without forgetting the transition of the body from the stage of burning sugar to burning fat, which allows weight loss as well.
Personally, throughout my 5-day and 9-hour break, I didn ’ t feel any hunger, fatigue or dizziness, and I was walking fast for about 8km almost every day, training in the gym 3 days out of 5, as well as sitting constantly in the sun.
Even when I broke my fast, it wasn ’ t because I felt hungry or wanted to eat, it was because I listened to my body and felt it was getting enough, especially as I was getting ready to go back to weight training.
An experience that was important to me, gave me health, self-confidence, clarity of mind and will, and more details in future articles.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

It reduces the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as metabolic disorders.

Prolonged fasting induces autophagy, improving memory, concentration, and clarity of mind by cleaning the body of old proteins and damaged cells.

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I started my new year 2022 differently; in a very special celebration, where I entered it while fasting, and completed five days and nine hours continuously without eating a single meal, relying on drinking water, coffee and organic herbal tea, in addition to vitamins, and a few spoons a day of useful oils: cod liver oil, coconut oil, black seed oil, olive oil!
The challenge I faced with myself had a lot of meaning: not to be trapped in the routine of the past year, not to be caught up in what I consider to be the achievements of the past year.
The highest number of “intermittent fasting ” hours for eating in 2021 was 85 straight hours.
More than two years ago, I was with my dear cousin Ali Nizar, walking near the Dubai Mall, and he was talking to me about “intermittent fasting ”, warning me of the harm of sugar intake on the human body, and its types found in the markets; then I was surprised how“ Abu Nizar ” fasting 16 hours continuously without eating even a handful of nuts or a plate of protein!
"Intermittent fasting" is to stop eating food or juices and everything that would raise the level of insulin in the blood, and drink only water and coffee tea, drinks that do not stimulate the hormone insulin, such as organic apple cider vinegar mixed with water, or add something of organic butter to the cup of coffee, while allowing small amounts of beneficial fats, as they do not break the fast.
“Intermittent fasting ” has several benefits, working to reduce oxidative processes within the body, reduce inflammation, and reduce the irregularity of insulin in the blood; these benefits must be enhanced by practicing“ intermittent fasting ” correctly, and gradually, so that the person begins to stop eating any food between the three daily meals, then increase the number of hours of fasting and reduce the number of meals to two, up to fasting 14 hours, and then 16 18 hours as a daily average, in order to get the desired benefit; but the most important is not to rush, and that this type of fasting is accompanied by eating foods rich in useful fats and protein, and reduce carbohydrates, and cut food intake factory, which is added preservatives, dyes and flavors, and lacks nutrients for the body and important vitamins and minerals, because it is basically not food!
Prolonged fasting is one of the advanced types of intermittent fasting, in which people fast for more than 24 hours, and in order to achieve the desired benefits, experts such as Dr. Eric Berg, advise fasting 72 hours - for those who can and have experience - once every month or two.
When you fast for three days in a row, you stimulate the "immune system", which is in high readiness, and push the body to do the process of "autophagy", which cleans it of old proteins, damaged cells and carcinogens. White blood "and its ability to protect the body, while the levels of memory, concentration and clarity of mind will be in constant development, without forgetting the transition of the body from the stage of burning sugar to burning fat, which allows weight loss as well.
Personally, throughout my 5-day and 9-hour break, I didn ’ t feel any hunger, fatigue or dizziness, and I was walking fast for about 8km almost every day, training in the gym 3 days out of 5, as well as sitting constantly in the sun.
Even when I broke my fast, it wasn ’ t because I felt hungry or wanted to eat, it was because I listened to my body and felt it was getting enough, especially as I was getting ready to go back to weight training.
An experience that was important to me, gave me health, self-confidence, clarity of mind and will, and more details in future articles.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

Intermittent fasting should be practiced correctly, allowing for beneficial fats and protein while reducing carbohydrates.

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I started my new year 2022 differently; in a very special celebration, where I entered it while fasting, and completed five days and nine hours continuously without eating a single meal, relying on drinking water, coffee and organic herbal tea, in addition to vitamins, and a few spoons a day of useful oils: cod liver oil, coconut oil, black seed oil, olive oil!
The challenge I faced with myself had a lot of meaning: not to be trapped in the routine of the past year, not to be caught up in what I consider to be the achievements of the past year.
The highest number of “intermittent fasting ” hours for eating in 2021 was 85 straight hours.
More than two years ago, I was with my dear cousin Ali Nizar, walking near the Dubai Mall, and he was talking to me about “intermittent fasting ”, warning me of the harm of sugar intake on the human body, and its types found in the markets; then I was surprised how“ Abu Nizar ” fasting 16 hours continuously without eating even a handful of nuts or a plate of protein!
"Intermittent fasting" is to stop eating food or juices and everything that would raise the level of insulin in the blood, and drink only water and coffee tea, drinks that do not stimulate the hormone insulin, such as organic apple cider vinegar mixed with water, or add something of organic butter to the cup of coffee, while allowing small amounts of beneficial fats, as they do not break the fast.
“Intermittent fasting ” has several benefits, working to reduce oxidative processes within the body, reduce inflammation, and reduce the irregularity of insulin in the blood; these benefits must be enhanced by practicing“ intermittent fasting ” correctly, and gradually, so that the person begins to stop eating any food between the three daily meals, then increase the number of hours of fasting and reduce the number of meals to two, up to fasting 14 hours, and then 16 18 hours as a daily average, in order to get the desired benefit; but the most important is not to rush, and that this type of fasting is accompanied by eating foods rich in useful fats and protein, and reduce carbohydrates, and cut food intake factory, which is added preservatives, dyes and flavors, and lacks nutrients for the body and important vitamins and minerals, because it is basically not food!
Prolonged fasting is one of the advanced types of intermittent fasting, in which people fast for more than 24 hours, and in order to achieve the desired benefits, experts such as Dr. Eric Berg, advise fasting 72 hours - for those who can and have experience - once every month or two.
When you fast for three days in a row, you stimulate the "immune system", which is in high readiness, and push the body to do the process of "autophagy", which cleans it of old proteins, damaged cells and carcinogens. White blood "and its ability to protect the body, while the levels of memory, concentration and clarity of mind will be in constant development, without forgetting the transition of the body from the stage of burning sugar to burning fat, which allows weight loss as well.
Personally, throughout my 5-day and 9-hour break, I didn ’ t feel any hunger, fatigue or dizziness, and I was walking fast for about 8km almost every day, training in the gym 3 days out of 5, as well as sitting constantly in the sun.
Even when I broke my fast, it wasn ’ t because I felt hungry or wanted to eat, it was because I listened to my body and felt it was getting enough, especially as I was getting ready to go back to weight training.
An experience that was important to me, gave me health, self-confidence, clarity of mind and will, and more details in future articles.

Intermittent fasting increases longevity, regulates insulin sensitivity, and offers various health benefits.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

It reduces the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as metabolic disorders.

Fasted training improves metabolic adaptations, muscle protein synthesis, and reduces body fat and stress.

Intermittent fasting reduces insulin resistance, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and boosts brain and intestinal health.

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Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diets in recent years, which helps in weight loss, reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and boosts the intestinal microbiome.
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Rob Hobson, a nutritionist, said: “Some of the strongest research on fasting revolves around the possibility of reducing insulin resistance and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Other potential benefits include reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the body, which increases the risk of aging and disease; lowering cholesterol and blood pressure; and protecting brain health.
But Hobson cautioned that “you can ’ t eat what you want with intermittent fasting if you want to lose weight.
You have to eat balanced meals during the feeding period. ”
How can you get all the benefits of fasting without the downsides, and who should avoid intermittent fasting altogether?
Hobson replied that intermittent fasting works on the following:
Reduces your appetite
You might expect fasting to make you feel hungry, but it has been shown to affect hormones that help regulate appetite.
Fasting initially leads to increased levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin, but over time, and with regular fasting, levels can be adjusted.
This may lead to lower levels of hunger in general.
Fasting can help improve sensitivity to leptin, the “fullness ” hormone, and thus maintain satiety for longer, which may help maintain weight.
Eat the right calories on fasting days
If you follow the 5: 2 diet, it can be difficult to maintain fasting days, especially if you ’ re not sure what to cook in the range of 600 or 800 calories a day.
But getting energy from unhealthy sources such as fast-digesting carbohydrates, white bread and sweat sweets will only increase hunger and cause blood sugar imbalances.
So, he advised planning your fast day snacks — and meals on “normal ” days — to include protein, fiber, and healthy fats so that you feel full between meals.
This will also ensure that you get enough micronutrients necessary for good health.
Anger due to hunger.
At first, increased hunger due to fasting can cause feelings of anger.
Fluctuations in blood sugar levels can also affect mood, and low blood sugar can lead to irritability and mood swings.
Fasting also triggers a stress response that leads to an increase in the hormone cortisol, so during long periods of fasting this may increase feelings of anxiety in some people.
But the good news is that the body will adapt to fasting, so over time these side effects can subside, the Daily Mail reports.
Not exercising at the usual pace
Exercise is particularly associated with intermittent fasting or calorie restriction, as energy levels drop dramatically on fasting days.
Start with a low intensity and then slowly increase it until you reach the point where you feel comfortable.
This will help reduce the risk of injury.
If you feel dizzy, dizzy or weak at any time, stop exercising.
Ask yourself if you need breakfast or even adopt another fasting method?
Drinking too much water.
Drinking water increases hydration levels in your body, so fasting days need to be replaced with more fluids than usual.
It is very important that the body remains well hydrated during exercise, and if the workouts are intense, and you feel a lot sweating, add electrolytes to the water to help replenish lost minerals.
Strength Exercises
Strength training is recommended at the end of the fasting period, so if you follow 16: 8 and eat between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., finish your weightlifting session before 8 a.m.
Make sure you eat enough protein (about 20-25g) after exercise so you can help your body build more muscle.
Cardio exercises at the beginning of fasting
If you do a cardio exercise (running, cycling, swimming, or aerobics), try scheduling it right after your eating period is over.
Therefore, for those who follow at 16: 8, and end at 4 pm, it will be from late afternoon onwards.
You can also plan your last meal around carbohydrates to ensure that muscle glycogen stores, the body ’ s energy source, are full to fuel your workout.
Is intermittent fasting suitable for everyone?
Fasting is not suitable for children and young adolescents because they are at a stage when the body is still developing, especially the bones.
It may seem logical for overweight children and adolescents to lose weight by fasting, but this may lead to nutrient deficiencies and not help them develop healthy eating behaviors.
Fasting is also not recommended for anyone with increased nutritional needs such as during pregnancy or when recovering from illness.
Long-term fasting may affect nutrient intake, and even more so if someone excludes food groups as well.
Although there is no "bad" time to fast globally, some women may find fasting more difficult or less beneficial during the second half of the cycle, which is called the "luteal phase".
During this phase – between ovulation and the beginning of the menstrual cycle – some women experience increased hunger and cravings for food due to increased energy demand.
Progesterone levels rise, which may slightly increase metabolism and lead to an increased need for calories.
Fasting can also exacerbate PMS symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, and discomfort, making it a less ideal time to restrict food intake.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

It reduces the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as metabolic disorders.

Fasting affects appetite hormones, but is not recommended for children, pregnant women, or those recovering from illness.

Long-term fasting may initially worsen PMS symptoms and increase anxiety, but the body adapts over time.

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For woman&home magazine, Jenny Rowe asks the experts about all the changes you can expect to see when you start fasting

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Did you know that more than half of all Brits no longer eat three square meals a day, with a recent survey from snack company Graze revealing 61% of us prefer to skip breakfast?

It’s all down to the growing trend of intermittent fasting – when you limit food intake for set periods of time and cycle between periods of fasting and eating. Studies have shown that it can help you lose weight, and if done properly, can carry other health benefits.

“Popular reasons to fast include weight management, improved focus and increased longevity,” says dietician Roxane Bakker at vitl.com. Yet it’s not always easy. "It helps to remember that ‘fasting isn’t a diet but a lifestyle," she adds.

Find what works for you, as well as the intermittent fasting mistakes to avoid.

What happens when you start fasting

Firstly, before you try fasting, get the green light from a medical professional before you start and don’t jump straight into a 24-hour fast. “Start with shorter fasting periods and gradually increase the duration. This allows your body to adapt and minimises the risk of potential side effects,” says nutritionist Sophie Trotman. One of the biggest weight loss mistakes is trying to lose weight too quickly - so even at the start, always listen to your body and eat if you need to.

1.Your body shape may change

Good news: “While it depends on duration, type of fasting and overall energy expenditure, fasting promotes fat loss, as the body starts using stored fat for energy when it’s not receiving food,” says head nutritionist at vitl.com, Christina Mamada. The key is to retain an overall calorie deficit to lose weight, so avoid overeating during non-fasting periods while ensuring all your nutritional requirements are met.

2. You might think more clearly

“Fasting can help to regulate blood sugar levels, which prevents fluctuations that can lead to brain fog," says Sophie. During longer fasts (12+ hours), you may also feel more focused than usual because your body starts to use ketones for energy when its glycogen stores (a form of glucose) are used up. “Ketones are an efficient fuel for the brain, potentially enhancing its function,” says Sophie.

3. Energy levels could dip

What if you want to exercise? You may feel as if you’re running on empty. "Opt for lower-intensity activities that don’t require as much glucose for fuel, such as walking, yoga or gentle cycling," says Sophie. You should also ensure that you’re drinking enough water, as dehydration can exacerbate tiredness. Try to incorporate the best foods to eat when you feel tired into your diet, too.

4. You might be tempted to binge

This is one of the most common intermittent fasting mistakes and it could undo much of your hard work. Luckily, there are ways to outwit the intense cravings you may feel after a prolonged period without food. Firstly, plan your non-fasting meals in advance so you can eat something filling, tasty and nutritious right away. Then, ensure you’re not lacking sleep, as this can increase hunger and cravings, says Sophie.

5. The risk of chronic disease might decrease

“In some people, fasting can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and help with cellular repair and blood pressure regulation,” says Sophie. In part, this is down to a process called autophagy, which is stimulated during fasting. “This is when the body starts to clean up damaged and broken cells and improve overall cell function,” says Roxanne. A topic of scientific debate, some may reach autophagy just 14 hours into a fast.

Intermittent fasting diets to try

Fasting for 16 hours and then eating within an eight-hour window is the 16:8 fast diet.  Also known as the eight-hour diet, it is a form of intermittent fasting that's based on timed eating, rather than calorie-controlled eating.

The 5:2 diet involves having around 800 calories on two days per week, eating normally for five. It was first invented in 2013 by Dr Michael Mosley, a former doctor and weight loss expert, and food journalist Mimi Spencer. Unlike the 16:8 diet, it's based around calorie-controlled eating, rather than complete fasting. It was initially very restricted but the guidelines have since been revised.

Ultimately, the best fasting schedule will be the one that works for you and your lifestyle - the most important thing is consistency and avoiding crash dieting. Instead, start slow and listen to your body. As always when it comes to changing your eating habits, consult a doctor first.

Jenny Rowe

Jenny Rowe joined Future in January 2022 as Senior Health Writer on Woman&Home, Woman and Woman’s Own magazines. Here, she covers the latest in health and wellness news.

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According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

It reduces the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as metabolic disorders.

Before fasting, especially with pre-existing health conditions, consult a doctor to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

It reduces the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as metabolic disorders.

Intermittent fasting may protect against neurodegenerative diseases, improve mitochondrial function, and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.

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Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary approach to help people lose or manage weight, reset metabolism, control chronic disease, slow aging and improve overall health.
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Hailey O ’ Neill, assistant professor, Bond University ’ s School of Health Sciences and Medicine, says recent research suggests that intermittent fasting may provide a different way for the brain to access energy and provide protection against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer ’ s disease.
Intermittent fasting consists of periods of abstinence to restrict calories (energy) followed by periods of regular eating.
In an article on The Conversation, the expert identifies four ways intermittent fasting works and affects the brain.
Ketosis: The goal of many intermittent fasting procedures is to flip the “metabolic key ” to move from mostly burning carbs to burning fat.
This is called ketosis and usually occurs after 12-16 hours of fasting, when liver and glycogen stores are depleted.
The ketosis process produces chemicals called ketones, which are the brain ’ s preferred energy source.
Due to it being a slower metabolic process for energy production and the possibility of lowering blood sugar levels.
Studies have shown that ketones can provide an alternative source of energy to maintain brain function and prevent age-related neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline.
Increasing ketones through supplementation or diet has been shown to improve cognition in adults with mild cognitive decline and those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Biological clock synchronization: Eating at times that don ’ t match our body ’ s natural circadian rhythms can disrupt how our organs function.
Studies of shift workers suggest that this may make us more susceptible to chronic diseases.
Time-restricted eating is when you eat your meals within six to ten hours during the day when you are most active.
Time-restricted eating causes changes in gene expression in tissues and helps the body during rest and activity.
A 2021 study of 883 adults in Italy indicated that those who restricted their eating to 10 hours a day were less likely to develop cognitive impairment than those who ate without time restrictions.
Intermittent fasting may provide protection for the brain by improving mitochondrial function (a cellular organelle responsible for cell energy production), metabolism and reducing oxidants.
The main role of mitochondria is the production of energy which is essential for brain health.
Many age-related diseases are closely related to the imbalance between energy supply and demand, and this is likely due to mitochondrial dysfunction during aging.
Rodent studies suggest that alternate day fasting or reducing calories by up to 40% may protect or improve mitochondrial function in the brain.
Intestinal and brain axis: The gut and brain communicate with each other through the body ’ s nervous systems.
The brain can affect gut feeling, and the gut can affect mood, cognition, and mental health.
In mice, intermittent fasting showed signs of improving brain health by increasing survival and the formation of neurons in the hippocampal brain region, which are involved in memory, learning and emotion.
There is no clear evidence of the effects of intermittent fasting on cognition in healthy adults.
However, a 2022 study interviewed 411 older adults and found that a lower frequency of meals (less than three meals a day) was associated with lower evidence of Alzheimer ’ s disease in brain imaging.
Some research has suggested that calorie restriction may have a protective effect against Alzheimer ’ s disease by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and promoting vascular health.
The expert advises that if you are considering intermittent fasting, it is best to seek advice from a health professional such as a dietitian who can provide guidance on the regulation of fasting periods, meal timing and nutrient intake.

Ketosis and intermittent fasting support brain health by providing a preferred energy source and promoting neuron formation.

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Content: How does intermittent fasting affect our brains?
Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary approach to help people lose or manage weight, reset metabolism, control chronic disease, slow aging and improve overall health.
Add Announcement
Hailey O ’ Neill, assistant professor, Bond University ’ s School of Health Sciences and Medicine, says recent research suggests that intermittent fasting may provide a different way for the brain to access energy and provide protection against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer ’ s disease.
Intermittent fasting consists of periods of abstinence to restrict calories (energy) followed by periods of regular eating.
In an article on The Conversation, the expert identifies four ways intermittent fasting works and affects the brain.
Ketosis: The goal of many intermittent fasting procedures is to flip the “metabolic key ” to move from mostly burning carbs to burning fat.
This is called ketosis and usually occurs after 12-16 hours of fasting, when liver and glycogen stores are depleted.
The ketosis process produces chemicals called ketones, which are the brain ’ s preferred energy source.
Due to it being a slower metabolic process for energy production and the possibility of lowering blood sugar levels.
Studies have shown that ketones can provide an alternative source of energy to maintain brain function and prevent age-related neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline.
Increasing ketones through supplementation or diet has been shown to improve cognition in adults with mild cognitive decline and those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Biological clock synchronization: Eating at times that don ’ t match our body ’ s natural circadian rhythms can disrupt how our organs function.
Studies of shift workers suggest that this may make us more susceptible to chronic diseases.
Time-restricted eating is when you eat your meals within six to ten hours during the day when you are most active.
Time-restricted eating causes changes in gene expression in tissues and helps the body during rest and activity.
A 2021 study of 883 adults in Italy indicated that those who restricted their eating to 10 hours a day were less likely to develop cognitive impairment than those who ate without time restrictions.
Intermittent fasting may provide protection for the brain by improving mitochondrial function (a cellular organelle responsible for cell energy production), metabolism and reducing oxidants.
The main role of mitochondria is the production of energy which is essential for brain health.
Many age-related diseases are closely related to the imbalance between energy supply and demand, and this is likely due to mitochondrial dysfunction during aging.
Rodent studies suggest that alternate day fasting or reducing calories by up to 40% may protect or improve mitochondrial function in the brain.
Intestinal and brain axis: The gut and brain communicate with each other through the body ’ s nervous systems.
The brain can affect gut feeling, and the gut can affect mood, cognition, and mental health.
In mice, intermittent fasting showed signs of improving brain health by increasing survival and the formation of neurons in the hippocampal brain region, which are involved in memory, learning and emotion.
There is no clear evidence of the effects of intermittent fasting on cognition in healthy adults.
However, a 2022 study interviewed 411 older adults and found that a lower frequency of meals (less than three meals a day) was associated with lower evidence of Alzheimer ’ s disease in brain imaging.
Some research has suggested that calorie restriction may have a protective effect against Alzheimer ’ s disease by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and promoting vascular health.
The expert advises that if you are considering intermittent fasting, it is best to seek advice from a health professional such as a dietitian who can provide guidance on the regulation of fasting periods, meal timing and nutrient intake.

Some studies suggest that the health benefits of fasting, including weight loss, are uncertain due to a lack of clinical data.

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On social networks, “therapeutic” fasting is on the rise. A juicy business which can, however, involve risks.

You may have heard, in your family or friends, of someone trying “intermittent fasting”. The principle is simple: by stopping eating, we would help the body to “purify” itself. But in reality, this very poorly regulated practice can quickly go off the rails, as proven by the death of a woman in Indre-et-Loir in 2021.

The naturopath who supervised this fasting course, a former salesman, was indicted on January 12, 2023. For several years, he has been selling these expensive services (more than 3,000 euros for a month) consisting of depriving oneself of food for a period of time. week or more. The man claims that fasting can work miracles: “A disease that cannot be cured by fasting cannot be cured by anything else“, it was written on his site.

These fasting cures are commonplace in France and the authorities are only beginning to be alerted. In 2021, the Interministerial Mission for Vigilance and the Fight against Sectarian Abuses (Miviludes), urged caution: “Whatever their name, they have in common that they are expensive and encourage the isolation of trainees, thus constituting a means for their promoters to establish real control over them.

In a report published in 2014, the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) also recalled that“no clinical data based on rigorous methodological trials can currently support the merits of this approach, which therefore remains essentially theoretical for the moment.”

Eight years later, it is clear that science has still not resolved the question. Which does not prevent the practice from having the wind in its sails, particularly among young people.

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Some internet stars have taken up the subject to fuel their careers, like comedian Swann Périssé (608,000 subscribers) who spent an entire week without eating. The video is presented as a promotional operation in partnership with Chemin des Possibles, a company organizing “fasting/detox” courses in France and Morocco.

Less strict but just as fashionable, intermittent fasting is also popular among “fitness” or “lifestyle” influencers. The objective: to eat in a shorter time slot during the day by extending the nighttime fast.

To this too, we attribute all kinds of benefits like the “weightloss“, the “purging the body“, the “increased insulin“, and “well-being“, and even “improved cognitive abilities“.

Some companies have also sensed the right opportunity. With one in two adults overweight or obese in France, weight loss is a growing market. Lithuanian company Kilo Health has launched its own paid mobile application, DoFasting, specializing in intermittent fasting.

Thanks to the partnership system, Kilo Health can count on influencers – mainly followed by a young audience – to promote its application.

On its site, DoFasting promises you a “ fast track to healthy weight loss“and swear that” intermittent fasting is a safe and effective way to get in shape and improve your overall health“.

In just a few clicks, it also guarantees miraculous results: a loss of ten kilos in two months for a man of 1m75 and 85kg! All that remains is to pay 66 euros for six months of subscription (or 33 euros for one month) to refine your silhouette. Safe ? Not so sure.

In just a few clicks, the application promises a weight loss of ten kilos in just two months thanks to intermittent fasting. • © Screenshot of the DoFasting application website

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Professor David Jacobi is a doctor and researcher at the Nantes Thorax Institute (Nantes University, Nantes University Hospital, Inserm, CNRS). He is one of the leading experts on the subject of intermittent fasting: ” There are claims regarding intermittent fasting that exceed the level of available evidence“.

On the question of the link between intermittent fasting and weight loss, science has in reality still not decided: “When we talk about human studies, there aren’t many and the level of evidence is low“, continues David Jacobi. To the extent that the burden of proof falls on the defenders of fasting, the arguments in their favor are therefore very thin.

When we talk about weight loss and weight management, it’s easy to grasp solutions that seem miraculous. It’s been around for a long time.”

David Jacobi, doctor and researcher at the Thorax Institute

Ces “evidence available“, the doctor presents some of them in a conference broadcast on YouTube. The expert cites two, as examples. The first, published in 2015, concludes that 8 people lost 3.5 kilos in sixteen weeks. men suffering from obesity. Another, more recent (2020) and on a larger number of patients, concludes the opposite: fasting did not allow weight loss.

In the majority of studies looking at weight loss, people did not lose significant weight. There were no additional benefits to dietary restriction.

David Jacobi, physician researcher at the Thorax Institute

Still, not everything has to be thrown away: “LThe general idea of intermittent fasting is to eat over a slightly more natural period, which corresponds more to our internal rhythms. It has a certain coherence“, recognizes David Jacobi.

This can be part of a balanced diet intervention, especially if your eating times are very disrupted.

David Jacobi, physician researcher at the Thorax Institute

Benefits of intermittent fasting on metabolism may therefore exist. But, again, without scientific certainty: “We have some studies, on a very limited sample of people, which show interesting effects“, continues the specialist.

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For example, a recent study, published in 2020, shows a drop in LDL-cholesterol (the “bad”), a drop in sugar levels or even an improvement in the quality of sleep in the patients studied.

Except that the study only concerns prediabetic adults in their sixties. From what general conclusions can we draw? “We must not attribute to studies effects that they have not demonstrated“, insists the doctor. Not everyone is a prediabetic adult in their 60s. So we cannot attribute this type of beneficial effect to everyone.

There remains one last unanswered question: how to obtain information to avoid erroneous or misleading advice? “Its pretty hard“, recognizes David Jacobi. “If you choose the studies whose results suit you, you will find some.”

However, the health benefits of fasting are, for the moment, purely theoretical: “The public health messages that can be established regarding certain health benefits of diet are based on multiple well-conducted studies: their method is correct and their results point in the same direction. That’s when we can say, with some confidence, that the intervention is good for our health.”

Or, “we are not there with fasting, even if the results obtained encourage continued research.” Among some of our neighbors, on the other hand, the practice of fasting is commonplace and can even be reimbursed by social security. This is the case for example in Germany where medical centers are specially dedicated to fasting.

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Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is one of the most common health trends of the past decade, with some people finding it helps manage their appetite and weight and supports optimal health.
However, intermittent fasting may not be suitable for everyone, either for medical reasons or because it doesn ’ t match some people ’ s perception of a nutritious and sustainable diet, and through this article we ’ ll look at some of the most common ways to do intermittent fasting, as well as some of the pros and cons.
What is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern in which you refrain from eating any calories for a long period of time, this period usually lasts between 12 and 40 hours, water, coffee and other calorie-free drinks are allowed during fasting, but solid foods or calorie-containing drinks are not allowed.
For example, if you finish dinner at 7pm, you don ’ t eat again until 7pm for the next day, and so you have completed a 24-hour fast, some people also choose to fast from breakfast to breakfast or lunch to lunch, but the time frame that works best depends on the individual.
Full 24-hour fasting every other day may seem extreme and may be difficult for many people to maintain, so it ’ s not usually recommended for beginners.
Advantages of Intermittent Fasting
Researchers have already linked several health benefits to intermittent fasting and continue to examine them, in addition, for some people, intermittent fasting fits well into their model of a healthy, sustainable, long-term diet.
And if you ’ re wondering if intermittent fasting is right for you, here are some benefits you might be interested in, which include:
• Supports weight loss and improves metabolic health
Two main reasons people try intermittent fasting are to manage their weight and metabolic health, as metabolic health is a sign of how well the body processes or metabolizes energy, and is often measured by blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipid levels.
In fact, fasting or abstaining from food can lead to calorie deficiencies, which means your body has fewer calories than it needs to maintain its current weight, which is why calorie-restricted diets, such as fasting, are the hallmark of most weight loss diets.
Research shows that some types of intermittent fasting can be effective for weight loss, though not necessarily more effective, like other diets that also rely on limiting daily calorie intake.
• It can be a sustainable lifestyle change
Intermittent fasting may seem complicated and scary, but it can sometimes be simple.
In fact, you may find that fasting helps streamline your day because you need to plan fewer meals.
Moreover, it usually doesn ’ t require counting calories, eating certain foods you may not be used to, or eliminating certain foods you otherwise enjoy.
For example, having an early dinner followed by a late breakfast the next day is one way to fast intermittently, and if you finish your last meal at 8 p.m., and don ’ t eat until noon the next day, you ’ ve technically been silent for 16 hours.
For people who are hungry in the morning and love breakfast, or for those who can ’ t eat until later in the evening due to work schedules and other commitments, it can be difficult to get used to this method.
• Works well with a nutritious whole foods diet
Because intermittent fasting focuses more on when rather than what you eat, it ’ s generally easy to implement along with your current diet, as you won ’ t necessarily need to buy any special foods or much different from what you normally eat.
And if you ’ re already satisfied with the state of your current diet but are looking for other ways to continue boosting your overall health, fasting may be something you want to explore.
For example, intermittent fasting may work particularly well for someone who wants to pair it with a resistance training program and a high-protein diet, however, that doesn ’ t mean that what you eat doesn ’ t matter, as there ’ s no doubt that you ’ ll reap the greatest benefits from intermittent fasting by eating a variety of nutritious foods and limiting ultra-processed foods.
Cons of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is one way to regulate calorie intake and work to improve your metabolic health, but while an eating pattern can certainly be part of a healthy diet, it will likely require some adaptation to it initially.
Here are some of the downsides you can experience when trying intermittent fasting for the first time, which include:
It may conflict with your intuition.
Intermittent fasting requires discipline, self-control, and planning for the future, and for some people, using these tactics to keep calorie intake within a set time frame is not a problem, but for others, it may seem unnatural at first, and this may be especially true if you are used to relying on your intuition to decide when to eat.
Moreover, if you prefer not to follow a strict schedule, you may find intermittent fasting frustrating, and also if your schedule tends to vary from day to day due to work, family, or other commitments, keeping your calorie intake within a set time frame can be difficult.
You are likely to feel hungry.
Even fasting for 8 or 12 hours may seem like a long time when you are not used to fasting, you may go to bed hungry several times a week, and this may naturally seem unpleasant and unsustainable in the long run, in addition, sometimes it may be necessary to bypass the natural signals of hunger and fullness so as not to break your fast earlier than planned.
Once you adapt to intermittent fasting, you may find that it makes you feel less hungry, and in fact many people adapt to the routine, and some find that they enjoy it after a few months, but nevertheless, hunger and frustration are certainly things to be expected and realized at the beginning.
• Side effects can affect your mood
When you try intermittent fasting for the first time, one of the first things you might notice is the ups and downs in your mood, which is understandable.
Besides initially increasing hunger levels, fasting can have side effects, including headaches, constipation, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and more.
Moreover, irritability and anxiety are classic symptoms of low blood sugar levels, this is a common physical response to fasting or calorie restriction, however, like hunger, your emotional well-being may be another side effect of intermittent fasting that will improve with time and practice.
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I really wasn't expecting to have such a profound experience when I did a five-day water fast back in April. But after doing the water fast myself, I'm now recommending it to anyone who is medically able.

Please: Try it at least once in your life.

A water fast is pretty self-explanatory. You only drink water during the fast. No other liquids and no food—literally, just water.

My primary reason for doing the fast wasn't weight loss. I had done a ton of research on the benefits of doing an extended fast and I'd been practicing intermittent fasting for years. I've also known friends who have done extended fasts and recommended it to me.

I did this because I wanted to reap the benefits of autophagy—the bodily process of removing bad cells and replacing them with healthy new ones—and ramp up the production of human growth hormone, which helps to repair damaged muscle tissue.

And I'd heard amazing things about the spiritual experiences and mental clarity that people have received from doing a fast. I wanted to challenge myself to see if I could do it and get those same results.

I have also struggled with psoriasis on and off my whole life and healed it holistically, without pharmaceuticals or steroids. I just wanted to do this deep healing cleanse.

I'm not a medical doctor. I do my own research and my fasting experiences are genuine and positive. But I encourage anyone considering a fast to do their own research too, and also to consult a medical professional that you trust beforehand. It's not right for everyone.

Days one and two of the fast were pretty difficult. I started feeling a lot of hunger. I had low energy and fatigue. I was a bit hangry. I was just having a little difficulty pushing through. But I am so, so happy that I did.

On day three, after about 72 hours without food, I had this massive mental breakthrough. And it happened right after I was feeling my worst. It was like I had this sudden shift that made me rethink my entire life.

Fasting is amazing for your body because once your liver burns through all of its glycogen stores, you start using fat for fuel and get into a state of ketosis.

Your body eventually starts autophagy, clearing out old damaged cells that you don't need anymore and might be causing you problems. It basically cleans out your entire system and replenishes brand new stem cells that go to different parts of your body. It really feels like you have a brand new body doing this experience.

I chose to do five days because after 72 hours stem cell production really ramps up. On day five is the significant boost of the human growth hormone to heal tissue and old injuries in your body. I had also heard lots of testimony about the mental clarity, positivity, and almost euphoric state that you get on days four and five.

Another benefit was that my gut completely reset itself, to the point where after my five-day water fast I had a flat stomach, I had no bloating, and I felt amazing once I started reintroducing food back in—very, very slowly.

That last part is really important. Breaking your fast safely and gently is essential maximize your health benefits.

Here's how I did it after some research. The first thing I had to break my fast was a cup of warm bone broth; it's a great start because it's pure protein, it's excellent for your gut lining, and it has amazing nutrients that help your body start to be able to process calories again.

I sipped on that for about an hour. Then an hour after that, I had some avocado slices. A couple of hours later I had some berries.

A good rule of thumb is to take half the time you were fasting and use that time to gently reintroduce food, focusing on high protein and healthy fats. Avoid processed or fried foods; anything heavy. Alcohol too—you do not want to be drinking alcohol after emptying your body.

At the end of it all, I just felt physically great. I lost body fat, I felt really toned.

But the main thing that I noticed was mental clarity.

If you are in a stage of life where you're feeling stuck or unsure; where you don't feel good in your body, maybe you're having skin or gut issues; and you just feel kind of generally bogged down, refraining from eating is an incredible experience to reset your entire system.

I'm now so passionate about fasting. And I'm so proud of myself for actually getting through this.

Emma Roberts is a health coach focused on holistic nutrition. You can find her on TikTok and Instagram.

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Fasting induces ketosis, reducing bloating and improving digestion by using fat for fuel and resetting the gut.

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Do you want to lose weight quickly?
Follow the fast of water – in which people consume nothing but water for several days.
It may help, but it ’ s not clear how long you ’ ll keep it, according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, who note that the metabolic benefits of water fasting, such as lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol, seem to disappear soon after the fast ends.
Christa Faraday, professor of kinesiology and nutrition, who led the research published in Nutrition Reviews, and an expert on intermittent fasting, said: “There don ’ t seem to be any serious adverse effects for people who do water fasting or similar fasting as people consume very few calories a day.
My general conclusion is that you can try it, but it seems to require a lot of work, and all these metabolic benefits disappear. ”
However, Faraday stressed that no one should fast more than five days without medical supervision.
The new study is a review of eight studies on water fasting or Buschinger fasting, a medically supervised fasting common in Europe where people consume only a tiny amount of juice and soup a day.
The researchers found that fasting stimulated significant weight loss in the short term.
People who fasted for five days lost about 4% to 6% of their weight.
Also, those who fasted for seven to ten days lost about 2% to 10%, and those who fasted for 15 to 20 days lost 7% to 10%.
Despite this, people regained all that they had lost in water fasting for five days within three months.
Some of the studies involved participants with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, who did not experience any adverse effects of fasting, although they were closely monitored and their insulin doses were adjusted during fasting.
Faraday said the most common side effects of this prolonged fasting were similar to those caused by intermittent fasting, such as headaches, insomnia and hunger.
In addition, there were no serious adverse effects in studies, such as metabolic acidosis or death.
Faraday noted that participants in this prolonged fasting lost about two-thirds of their weight from muscle mass and one-third from fat mass.
This is the opposite of what happens most often during weight loss, where more fat is lost than muscle.
Faraday said it makes sense for this extreme fasting to have this result, because “your body needs a steady intake of protein.
If he doesn ’ t have it, he derives it from the muscles. ”
She added that she would encourage someone hoping to lose weight to try intermittent fasting instead of water fasting, “because there ’ s a lot of data showing that it can help with weight management. ”

Diabetes patients had no adverse effects with monitoring, but experienced headaches, insomnia, and hunger with intermittent fasting.

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Do you want to lose weight quickly?
Follow the fast of water – in which people consume nothing but water for several days.
It may help, but it ’ s not clear how long you ’ ll keep it, according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, who note that the metabolic benefits of water fasting, such as lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol, seem to disappear soon after the fast ends.
Christa Faraday, professor of kinesiology and nutrition, who led the research published in Nutrition Reviews, and an expert on intermittent fasting, said: “There don ’ t seem to be any serious adverse effects for people who do water fasting or similar fasting as people consume very few calories a day.
My general conclusion is that you can try it, but it seems to require a lot of work, and all these metabolic benefits disappear. ”
However, Faraday stressed that no one should fast more than five days without medical supervision.
The new study is a review of eight studies on water fasting or Buschinger fasting, a medically supervised fasting common in Europe where people consume only a tiny amount of juice and soup a day.
The researchers found that fasting stimulated significant weight loss in the short term.
People who fasted for five days lost about 4% to 6% of their weight.
Also, those who fasted for seven to ten days lost about 2% to 10%, and those who fasted for 15 to 20 days lost 7% to 10%.
Despite this, people regained all that they had lost in water fasting for five days within three months.
Some of the studies involved participants with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, who did not experience any adverse effects of fasting, although they were closely monitored and their insulin doses were adjusted during fasting.
Faraday said the most common side effects of this prolonged fasting were similar to those caused by intermittent fasting, such as headaches, insomnia and hunger.
In addition, there were no serious adverse effects in studies, such as metabolic acidosis or death.
Faraday noted that participants in this prolonged fasting lost about two-thirds of their weight from muscle mass and one-third from fat mass.
This is the opposite of what happens most often during weight loss, where more fat is lost than muscle.
Faraday said it makes sense for this extreme fasting to have this result, because “your body needs a steady intake of protein.
If he doesn ’ t have it, he derives it from the muscles. ”
She added that she would encourage someone hoping to lose weight to try intermittent fasting instead of water fasting, “because there ’ s a lot of data showing that it can help with weight management. ”

What are the risks and dangers of diets?

Fasting leads to greater loss of muscle mass than fat mass and the weight loss is not sustained long-term.

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Content: Monday 15 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH - 3 July 2023 |
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Fasting water can help you lose weight quickly, but...
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Do you want to lose weight quickly?
Follow the fast of water – in which people consume nothing but water for several days.
It may help, but it ’ s not clear how long you ’ ll keep it, according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, who note that the metabolic benefits of water fasting, such as lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol, seem to disappear soon after the fast ends.
Christa Faraday, professor of kinesiology and nutrition, who led the research published in Nutrition Reviews, and an expert on intermittent fasting, said: “There don ’ t seem to be any serious adverse effects for people who do water fasting or similar fasting as people consume very few calories a day.
My general conclusion is that you can try it, but it seems to require a lot of work, and all these metabolic benefits disappear. ”
However, Faraday stressed that no one should fast more than five days without medical supervision.
The new study is a review of eight studies on water fasting or Buschinger fasting, a medically supervised fasting common in Europe where people consume only a tiny amount of juice and soup a day.
The researchers found that fasting stimulated significant weight loss in the short term.
People who fasted for five days lost about 4% to 6% of their weight.
Also, those who fasted for seven to ten days lost about 2% to 10%, and those who fasted for 15 to 20 days lost 7% to 10%.
Despite this, people regained all that they had lost in water fasting for five days within three months.
Some of the studies involved participants with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, who did not experience any adverse effects of fasting, although they were closely monitored and their insulin doses were adjusted during fasting.
Faraday said the most common side effects of this prolonged fasting were similar to those caused by intermittent fasting, such as headaches, insomnia and hunger.
In addition, there were no serious adverse effects in studies, such as metabolic acidosis or death.
Faraday noted that participants in this prolonged fasting lost about two-thirds of their weight from muscle mass and one-third from fat mass.
This is the opposite of what happens most often during weight loss, where more fat is lost than muscle.
Faraday said it makes sense for this extreme fasting to have this result, because “your body needs a steady intake of protein.
If he doesn ’ t have it, he derives it from the muscles. ”
She added that she would encourage someone hoping to lose weight to try intermittent fasting instead of water fasting, “because there ’ s a lot of data showing that it can help with weight management. ”

Individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as pregnancy, eating disorders, diabetes, or children, should avoid or consult a doctor before starting intermittent fasting.

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Content: Chairman of Wafd Party
Dr. Abdul Sindh Yamama
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dr. Ayman is an accountant.
Editor-in-Chief
I'm sorry.
My grandfather, Zainuddin.
Chairman of Wafd Party
Dr. Abdul Sindh Yamama
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dr. Ayman is an accountant.
Editor-in-Chief
I'm sorry.
My grandfather, Zainuddin.
Intermittent fasting is forbidden for 4 people.
The first is pregnant.
Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that focuses more on the timing of food intake than the quality of food consumed, and is beginning to gain wide popularity as a diet among many to lose weight, it is based on alternating periods of eating and fasting.
Types of Intermittent Fasting
According to Onlymyhealth, it is necessary to understand intermittent fasting well and know that it is not suitable for everyone, there are several common methods of intermittent fasting, including:
Method 16 / 8
It includes fasting for 16 hours and eating during an 8-hour period.
Method 5: 2
It involves eating normally for five days a week, and restricting calories to 500-600 calories on the other two days.
Fasting method for a full 24 hours
Fasting is done for 24 hours once or twice a week.
People banned from intermittent fasting
There are categories of people who are advised to avoid intermittent fasting for health reasons, and they are:
Pregnant or lactating women
It may adversely affect the intake of necessary nutrients and the production of milk, affecting the health of the mother and child.
People with eating disorders
Intermittent fasting may exacerbate disturbed eating behaviors, especially in individuals who have a history of eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia.
People with specific medical conditions
Such as diabetics or those with low blood pressure or other chronic health conditions.
These conditions require eating regularly to keep blood sugar levels and blood pressure within normal levels.
Children and adolescents
Children and young people need consistent nutrition to support growth and development.
Intermittent fasting can limit the nutrients necessary for their proper growth.
On the other hand, if you are considering intermittent fasting, it is important to consult your doctor, especially if you have any underlying health condition.
Your doctor can advise on whether this regimen is right for you and how to apply it safely.
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Although intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone, it may carry health benefits for some people, such as:
Losing weight
It can help reduce calories and improve metabolism.
Improve blood sugar levels
It may help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Improve heart health
It can reduce risk factors associated with heart disease such as cholesterol levels.
Promote brain health
It may help improve brain function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer ’ s disease.
In general, intermittent fasting can be an effective diet for weight loss and improved overall health, but not for everyone.
It is important to consider your individual health condition and consult your doctor before starting this diet to ensure maximum benefits are achieved without any health risks.

Intermittent fasting can aid weight loss, improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, and reduce heart disease risk, but requires professional guidance.

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Content: Chairman of Wafd Party
Dr. Abdul Sindh Yamama
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dr. Ayman is an accountant.
Editor-in-Chief
I'm sorry.
My grandfather, Zainuddin.
Chairman of Wafd Party
Dr. Abdul Sindh Yamama
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dr. Ayman is an accountant.
Editor-in-Chief
I'm sorry.
My grandfather, Zainuddin.
Intermittent fasting is forbidden for 4 people.
The first is pregnant.
Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that focuses more on the timing of food intake than the quality of food consumed, and is beginning to gain wide popularity as a diet among many to lose weight, it is based on alternating periods of eating and fasting.
Types of Intermittent Fasting
According to Onlymyhealth, it is necessary to understand intermittent fasting well and know that it is not suitable for everyone, there are several common methods of intermittent fasting, including:
Method 16 / 8
It includes fasting for 16 hours and eating during an 8-hour period.
Method 5: 2
It involves eating normally for five days a week, and restricting calories to 500-600 calories on the other two days.
Fasting method for a full 24 hours
Fasting is done for 24 hours once or twice a week.
People banned from intermittent fasting
There are categories of people who are advised to avoid intermittent fasting for health reasons, and they are:
Pregnant or lactating women
It may adversely affect the intake of necessary nutrients and the production of milk, affecting the health of the mother and child.
People with eating disorders
Intermittent fasting may exacerbate disturbed eating behaviors, especially in individuals who have a history of eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia.
People with specific medical conditions
Such as diabetics or those with low blood pressure or other chronic health conditions.
These conditions require eating regularly to keep blood sugar levels and blood pressure within normal levels.
Children and adolescents
Children and young people need consistent nutrition to support growth and development.
Intermittent fasting can limit the nutrients necessary for their proper growth.
On the other hand, if you are considering intermittent fasting, it is important to consult your doctor, especially if you have any underlying health condition.
Your doctor can advise on whether this regimen is right for you and how to apply it safely.
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Although intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone, it may carry health benefits for some people, such as:
Losing weight
It can help reduce calories and improve metabolism.
Improve blood sugar levels
It may help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Improve heart health
It can reduce risk factors associated with heart disease such as cholesterol levels.
Promote brain health
It may help improve brain function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer ’ s disease.
In general, intermittent fasting can be an effective diet for weight loss and improved overall health, but not for everyone.
It is important to consider your individual health condition and consult your doctor before starting this diet to ensure maximum benefits are achieved without any health risks.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

It reduces the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as metabolic disorders.

Combining intermittent fasting with supplements like Coenzyme Q10 and B Complex vitamins can support mitochondrial health and energy production.

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Real Life Wellness-Power Up Your Cells!

By Dr. Bill Hemmer
Over the last two weeks, I have been discussing how to handle your stress more effectively. First, you must heal your Brain. Next, you must calm your Nerves. Then you must build cell power. To build power in your cells, you must take care of the power plants of your cells called the mitochondria.

Mitochondria are found in every cell in your body, but they are descendants of prehistoric bacteria that have adapted over millions of years to produce energy inside our cells. They have their own DNA. No other organelle in our cells have this other than mitochondria. This is important because DNA can be damaged or can mutate and decrease the effectiveness of the energy production of those mitochondria.

Mitochondria are also very interesting because they are recycled just like other parts of the cells are. You must remember, millions and millions of cells die and are recycled every day. The same holds true for your mitochondria. If you recycle both things correctly, the next generation of cells and mitochondria can be just as strong or stronger than the generation before it. If it is poorly recycled, the next generation will be weak.

The good news is you can help yourself and your recycling capabilities by doing a few things with your lifestyle. First, you must eat more good fat in your diet! Remember, fat doesn’t make you fat. Good fat makes you skinny. I know it doesn’t make sense from everything we have all been taught, but they were wrong.

Good fat is the preferred fuel of your mitochondria. When you eat good fat, it burns much cleaner inside your cells and doesn’t throw off near as many toxins as burning sugar or protein for fuel. The more fat you eat, the better your metabolism is and the more fat you burn. Therefore, people lose a lot of weight eating Keto.

The next thing you can do yourself to increase your Mitochondrial health is start intermittently fasting. Intermittent fasting is a technique that is gaining quite a bit of popularity for a good reason. Research has shown if you eat all your calories in a limited period each day, your body switches from burning sugar to burning fat more effectively. This is called metabolic flexibility. The more flexible your metabolism is, the better energy you can enjoy all day long.

Another benefit of Intermittent fasting is weak cells and mitochondria die at a higher rate and their contents are recycled into new healthy cells and mitochondria. This slows the aging process and builds your ability to look better, feel better and live longer.

Finally, there are specific supplements that help to build mitochondrial health. They include Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Fish oil, B Complex vitamins, and many specific amino acids. Many books are being written about mitochondrial health because this foundational part of health is the future of true health care.

Next week, I will finish my discussion about Stress. The fourth piece to the Stress puzzle is to heal glands and organs. You can do it yourself, but you need someone to provide you with a simple to follow roadmap to do so. This is what I will provide to you next week.

Biohacking methods like time-restricted eating, fasting, and calorie restriction can improve mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, and promote brain health.

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Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary approach to help people lose or manage weight, reset metabolism, control chronic disease, slow aging and improve overall health.
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Hailey O ’ Neill, assistant professor, Bond University ’ s School of Health Sciences and Medicine, says recent research suggests that intermittent fasting may provide a different way for the brain to access energy and provide protection against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer ’ s disease.
Intermittent fasting consists of periods of abstinence to restrict calories (energy) followed by periods of regular eating.
In an article on The Conversation, the expert identifies four ways intermittent fasting works and affects the brain.
Ketosis: The goal of many intermittent fasting procedures is to flip the “metabolic key ” to move from mostly burning carbs to burning fat.
This is called ketosis and usually occurs after 12-16 hours of fasting, when liver and glycogen stores are depleted.
The ketosis process produces chemicals called ketones, which are the brain ’ s preferred energy source.
Due to it being a slower metabolic process for energy production and the possibility of lowering blood sugar levels.
Studies have shown that ketones can provide an alternative source of energy to maintain brain function and prevent age-related neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline.
Increasing ketones through supplementation or diet has been shown to improve cognition in adults with mild cognitive decline and those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Biological clock synchronization: Eating at times that don ’ t match our body ’ s natural circadian rhythms can disrupt how our organs function.
Studies of shift workers suggest that this may make us more susceptible to chronic diseases.
Time-restricted eating is when you eat your meals within six to ten hours during the day when you are most active.
Time-restricted eating causes changes in gene expression in tissues and helps the body during rest and activity.
A 2021 study of 883 adults in Italy indicated that those who restricted their eating to 10 hours a day were less likely to develop cognitive impairment than those who ate without time restrictions.
Intermittent fasting may provide protection for the brain by improving mitochondrial function (a cellular organelle responsible for cell energy production), metabolism and reducing oxidants.
The main role of mitochondria is the production of energy which is essential for brain health.
Many age-related diseases are closely related to the imbalance between energy supply and demand, and this is likely due to mitochondrial dysfunction during aging.
Rodent studies suggest that alternate day fasting or reducing calories by up to 40% may protect or improve mitochondrial function in the brain.
Intestinal and brain axis: The gut and brain communicate with each other through the body ’ s nervous systems.
The brain can affect gut feeling, and the gut can affect mood, cognition, and mental health.
In mice, intermittent fasting showed signs of improving brain health by increasing survival and the formation of neurons in the hippocampal brain region, which are involved in memory, learning and emotion.
There is no clear evidence of the effects of intermittent fasting on cognition in healthy adults.
However, a 2022 study interviewed 411 older adults and found that a lower frequency of meals (less than three meals a day) was associated with lower evidence of Alzheimer ’ s disease in brain imaging.
Some research has suggested that calorie restriction may have a protective effect against Alzheimer ’ s disease by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and promoting vascular health.
The expert advises that if you are considering intermittent fasting, it is best to seek advice from a health professional such as a dietitian who can provide guidance on the regulation of fasting periods, meal timing and nutrient intake.

While some studies suggest potential benefits of biohacking, more research is needed due to limited scientific data.

Is there clinical evidence for benefits of short intermittent fasting methods?

Clinical evidence for fasting as long as seven days is not yet available.