Biohacking is the practice of making lifestyle tweaks to optimize health and promote longevity, and it involves various methods and techniques aimed at "self-optimization".

The practice of biohacking aims to positively influence the functioning of the organism by hacking, or trying to 'force', one's genetic heritage to live better and longer.

Biohacking techniques include using a smartwatch to track heart rate, taking ice baths, and undergoing neurofeedback therapy.

Some popular biohacking methods include cold-water therapy, removing inflammatory foods from the diet, using saunas, and taking supplements such as collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT.

Intermittent fasting is one of the pillars of biohacking, which involves concentrating diet in a precise time span of the day under medical supervision.

Sleep quality is important in biohacking, as sleep debt accelerates aging, and 30-40% of people sleep too little.

Hydration is also essential in biohacking, and physical training must be intermittent, with recovery periods to allow muscle layers to rebuild.

Cognitive stimulation, such as studying music or a new language, is important in biohacking to counteract cognitive degeneration.

Biohacking aims to improve the quality of life by lowering the rate of morbidity, rather than just lengthening life.

Some biohackers use nootropics, also known as "smart drugs", to enhance their cognitive abilities and productivity, but their use is often associated with a culture of competition and productivity, which can lead to burnout and decreased job satisfaction.

The use of nootropics is not supported by reliable scientific data from clinical research, and their effectiveness and safety are still being studied.

Biohacking is a practice that is just beginning, but it is expected to go further, with medical biohackers incorporating this branch of technology into medicine.

The goal of biohacking is to make nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and technological implants available to everyone to improve the human condition.

Some biohackers implant chips, sensors, machines, and other mechanisms into their bodies to overcome physical and intellectual limits.

However, there is an ethical branch of biohacking that only experiments with implants that do not pose a health hazard, such as chips under the skin.

Biohacking has generated 951 million views on TikTok and a 900% increase in Google searches, indicating a growing interest in this practice.

The global wellness economy, which includes biohacking, was valued at $5.6 trillion in 2022 and is expected to reach $8.5 trillion within the next three years.

Americans spend an average of $5,300 per year on wellness, totaling $1.8 trillion annually.

Biohacking methods and techniques are aimed at "self-optimization", improving one's health and well-being, and prolonging one's life, but more research is needed to support their effectiveness and safety.

The long-term effects of biohacking practices, such as intermittent fasting, cold-water therapy, and supplement intake, on human health and well-being are not well understood, and more research is needed to fully understand their effects.

It is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new biohacking regimen, as some practices may interact with conventional medical treatments or have negative side effects.

A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, nuts, and legumes can be an effective way to promote longevity and prevent diseases.

The inclusion of women in the biohacking space can lead to a more holistic and nuanced understanding of health and wellness, taking into account the unique physiological and psychological needs of women.

Physical strength is crucial for women's health and longevity, and building muscle can have numerous benefits, including optimizing fertility, making healthier babies, and reducing the risk of falls and osteoporosis.

Women have lower endogenous creatine stores compared to men, and taking creatine supplements can improve muscle mass, exercise performance, and even cognitive function.

Some companies are now creating products and services specifically designed for women, such as the Evie Ring, a medical-grade health wearable that tracks hormonal information, sleep, activity, and heart health data.

The biohacking space is becoming more inclusive, with women-centered products, services, and communities emerging, and women are expected to play a more significant role in shaping the future of biohacking.

However, excessive supplement intake and extreme forms of exercise can cause harm to individuals, particularly young people and teenagers.

The use of anabolic steroids can lead to serious health problems, including infertility, sexual dysfunction, and increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Regular exercise and a healthy diet are recommended as a safer alternative to using supplements or anabolic steroids for building muscle and improving athletic performance.

Excessive exercise can lead to negative effects on the body and mind, outweighing the potential benefits.

Overtraining occurs when the intensity, duration, or frequency of workouts exceeds the body's capacity for recovery.

Maintaining a balanced approach to exercise requires attentiveness to the body's signals and limitations.

Recognizing the signs of overtraining, such as persistent fatigue, decreased performance, and frequent injuries, is crucial to avoiding the negative effects of excessive exercise.

Achieving optimal health and fitness requires striking a balance between challenging workouts and adequate rest and recovery.

Building a well-rounded exercise routine that includes a variety of activities, proper rest days, and attentive self-care is essential for long-term benefits.

Excessive supplement intake, particularly animal protein, can lead to the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, resulting in conditions like gout.

Adequate nutrition, including sufficient protein and vitamin C, is essential for maintaining healthy joints, as these nutrients support the synthesis of collagen, a crucial component of joint health.

Supplementation with collagen is not effective, as the body breaks down ingested protein into simple amino acids, and the body synthesizes its own collagen as needed.

Regular exercise, when done properly and without overloading joints, can help maintain joint health and support the recovery process after an injury.

The PRINCE principle (Protect, Rest, Ice, NSAIDs, Compression, Elevation) can be applied to manage acute injuries and reduce inflammation.

Returning to physical activity after an injury should be done gradually, starting with non-injured areas, to promote recovery and prevent further damage.

Working with injured joints, using gentle techniques and frequent repetitions, can help restore mobility and promote recovery without causing pain.

Heat therapy can be used to increase blood flow to injured areas after the initial swelling has subsided, promoting the healing process.

Recovery from injuries and maintaining joint health is a long-term process that requires patience, persistence, and a positive attitude.

Biohacking is a controversial practice that involves testing biotechnologies on one's own body to improve the human condition, cure diseases, and evolve the human condition.

Some biohackers see themselves as pioneering doctors who test new technologies on themselves, similar to how doctors in the Middle Ages tested new vaccines and medicines on themselves.

Biohacking has led to the death of some individuals who have attempted to push the boundaries of human enhancement through technology.

There are different types of biohackers, including those who focus on ethical and safe experimentation, and those who are more extreme and willing to take risks with their health.

The most extreme version of biohackers are known as 'grinders', who implant chips, sensors, and other devices into their bodies to overcome physical and intellectual limits.

Concerned family members or friends can provide support and guidance to individuals who may be engaging in harmful biohacking practices by encouraging them to seek professional help and to prioritize their safety and well-being.

The practice of biohacking is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to be incorporated into medicine and improve human health, if done safely and responsibly.

There is a risk of harm or even death associated with biohacking, particularly if individuals are not properly trained or equipped to handle the risks involved.

It is essential to approach biohacking with caution and to prioritize one's safety and well-being, as the long-term effects of many biohacking practices are not yet fully understood.

More research is needed to fully understand the potential risks and benefits of biohacking, and to develop safe and effective guidelines for its practice.

In the meantime, individuals who are interested in biohacking should consult with a healthcare professional and approach the practice with a critical and nuanced perspective, taking into account the potential risks and benefits.

By doing so, individuals can make informed decisions about their health and well-being, and can avoid the potential risks associated with biohacking.

Ultimately, the goal of biohacking is to improve human health and well-being, and to promote longevity and quality of life.

By approaching biohacking in a safe and responsible manner, individuals can potentially achieve these goals, and can improve their overall health and well-being.

However, it is essential to prioritize caution and to approach biohacking with a critical and nuanced perspective, taking into account the potential risks and benefits.

By doing so, individuals can ensure that they are using biohacking in a way that is safe and effective, and that promotes their overall health and well-being.

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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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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.

Some popular biohacking methods include cold-water therapy, removing inflammatory foods from the diet, using saunas, and taking supplements such as collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT.

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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.”

Intermittent fasting is one of the pillars of biohacking, which involves concentrating diet in a precise time span of the day under medical supervision.

Sleep quality is important in biohacking, as sleep debt accelerates aging, and 30-40% of people sleep too little.

Hydration is also essential in biohacking, and physical training must be intermittent, with recovery periods to allow muscle layers to rebuild.

Cognitive stimulation, such as studying music or a new language, is important in biohacking to counteract cognitive degeneration.

Biohacking aims to improve the quality of life by lowering the rate of morbidity, rather than just lengthening life.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

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

Some biohackers use nootropics, also known as "smart drugs", to enhance their cognitive abilities and productivity, but their use is often associated with a culture of competition and productivity, which can lead to burnout and decreased job satisfaction.

The use of nootropics is not supported by reliable scientific data from clinical research, and their effectiveness and safety are still being studied.

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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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Biohacking is a practice that is just beginning, but it is expected to go further, with medical biohackers incorporating this branch of technology into medicine.

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Content: Biohacking is a controversial practice, but Lepht Anonym accepts its risks. More than once he has ended up in the ER, leaving doctors perplexed by inserting chips and even boxes with connectors into his body.

Centuries ago, when a doctor wanted to try a new vaccine or a new drug that he had created … he tested it on himself. Many died while developing new medicines.

Some biohackers they see themselves as those pioneering doctors of the Middle Ages: they test on their own body biotechnologies that aspire to improve the human being, cure diseases, and evolve the human condition, to achieve the desired happiness. And some have also died trying.

The biohacking, also known by the name of DIY biology or DIYbio, has as purpose improve our human condition making nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and technological implants available to everyone. You have more information on this card:

From its origins, Humanity pursues immortality and eternal youth. Biohacking seeks to improve our human condition with cybernetic implants. We explain who biohackers are, and why chips are installed inside the body.

Biohackers implant chips, sensors, machines and other mechanisms with the aim of overcoming physical and intellectual limits.

There is an ethical branch o legal of biohacking that only experiments with implants that do not pose a health hazard, for example chips under the skin.

But another trend is committed to not setting limits, even at the cost of putting your health at risk. Its objective is to defeat all diseases, aging and even death, with the help of technology. Then we will stop being human to become transhumans.

A first step towards posthumanism, where Humanity could dispense with its own body and live eternally as data in a neurological network.

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Within these biohackers, grinders they are the most extreme version. It is the case of Lepht Anonym, a British biohacker that, as he tells us Business Insider, more than 50 chips, antennas and other devices have been implanted in the body.

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As only professionals can use anesthesia, all Lepht Anonym implants have been inserted into your body by volunteers, to live. Your goal is “improve our quality of life through technology“.

Lepth explains on his blog that inserts its own chips because “there is no other easy way to do it. I will not wait for someone with a research laboratory to endorse this search.“.

The first chip that this biohacker was implanted under the skin, it allowed pay in stores simply by touching the card reader.

It was also implanted some magnets under the fingers, which detected external sensors to feel the distance between hands and objects. This could help blind people to move without hitting obstacles.

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His latest experiment, last year, has been his most troublesome. A box several centimeters long, with antennas, USB storage and connectors, was inserted under the arm. All went well until he hit his arm in a taxi, and began to swell. He had to go to the emergency room:

There the doctors told me that I was fatal, that they did not understand why I had put a box in my arm“.

In the end, he gave up: “They kept insisting that I take it off. I let them do it because they discovered that a hole had opened in one corner of the device and a large amount of a viscous substance was coming out“.

After that incident, Lepht Anonym has not updated his blog again.

The biohacking it is a practice that is just beginning. But without a doubt, it will go further. There are already medical biohackers, and the goal is to incorporate this branch of technology into medicine.

Put it in the hands of experts, because people’s health is at stake.

The goal of biohacking is to make nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and technological implants available to everyone to improve the human condition.

Some biohackers implant chips, sensors, machines, and other mechanisms into their bodies to overcome physical and intellectual limits.

However, there is an ethical branch of biohacking that only experiments with implants that do not pose a health hazard, such as chips under the skin.

Biohacking has generated 951 million views on TikTok and a 900% increase in Google searches, indicating a growing interest in this practice.

The global wellness economy, which includes biohacking, was valued at $5.6 trillion in 2022 and is expected to reach $8.5 trillion within the next three years.

Americans spend an average of $5,300 per year on wellness, totaling $1.8 trillion annually.

Biohacking methods and techniques are aimed at "self-optimization", improving one's health and well-being, and prolonging one's life, but more research is needed to support their effectiveness and safety.

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Content: I’m 58 but have a biological age of 21 – this is how I did it

After eight rounds of failed fertility treatments and a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, Leslie Kenny changed her lifestyle with the aim of reducing inflammation – the results, she says, were dramatic

Leslie Kenny was 39 and had endured eight rounds of failed fertility treatments, including IVF using a donor egg, when her doctor delivered even more bad news: the pain she’d been feeling in her wrists and fingers was rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and her blood tests showed signs of the disabling autoimmune condition lupus.

“The doctor prescribed me immunosuppressants and said, ‘You have five good years left’,” Kenny says. “I don’t know what that meant but I took it as ‘that’s all you’ve got’ – that this was the end. I was crushed.”

Lupus is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and causes inflammation that can cause permanent damage to the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys and even the brain. There is no known cure, although it may relapse and remit. RA, another autoimmune condition, affects the joints leading to inflammation and thickening in the joints, which causes pain and reduced mobility. Again, there are treatments available, but it cannot be cured.

That bombshell diagnosis came in 2004. Today, Kenny is 58 and a slim, healthy woman with boundless energy. Her arthritis and lupus – a diagnosis she now questions – have gone into remission. But more than that, she appears to have beat the ageing process: recent blood tests show her biological age is just 21.

She took the “GlycanAge” blood test while attending a conference on longevity in the US. It is offered by a London-based bioinformatics company and measures levels of inflammation in your body. The results are based on determining the process of ageing as an accumulation of damage to your body over time by over-activation of the immune system, leading to inflammation of the tissues and cells. The result generates an estimated “biological age” depending on the average level of inflammation observed in the body at various points during a normal lifespan.

“Inflammation is the thing that I have been paying attention to for the last 19 years, so I suppose it’s not a surprise,” Kenny says.

Kenny is likely one of only a handful of people who could achieve such results. She is one of a breed of ‘biohacking’ devotees who swear by putting cutting-edge research into cell rejuvenation into practice in their own lives to keep their bodies and minds young, and to fight off the common causes of ageing, including inflammation, high blood sugar and cardiovascular degeneration.

The most well known of these biohackers is Bryan Johnson, the American multi-millionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist. At 46, he spends $2m (£1.5m) a year on treatments and techniques – including restricting calories, taking large amounts of daily supplements, a strict sleep schedule that involves early nights and very early mornings, and blood transfusions – in an attempt to stop the ageing process.

He claims to have reversed his heart age by five years and has the lung capacity of an 18-year-old. Of his particular quest, Kenny reflects: “That very British saying ‘horses for courses’ comes to mind… but he is biohacking for immortality, whereas I prefer to think of myself as ‘bioharmonising’ for a healthy lifespan.”

Kenny is the co-founder of a not-for-profit group, the Oxford Longevity Project, whose aim is to get the latest groundbreaking ideas and research findings on anti-ageing and longevity to the widest possible audience – and she’s testing them out on her own body.

She set up the organisation with Oxford biologist Professor Denis Noble; Dr Paul Ch’en, a GP with a special interest in the ageing process; and academic and multiple marathon runner Sir Christopher Ball. Kenny brings lived experience as a patient who has seen her own health transformed by putting the latest academic findings into practice.

It was the shock of such a devastating diagnosis at such a young age that prompted Kenny to start doing her own research into autoimmune conditions and inflammation. It encouraged her to turn away from the pharmaceutical answers given by her doctors and find a new approach.

“I did try immunosuppressants and I really hated them. You had to jab yourself in the tummy. There are lots of bruises and it hurts. I just felt I shouldn’t be doing this,” she explains. “I have more of an Asian philosophical orientation, of the idea of bringing the body into balance rather than ‘let’s squash this symptom’. What I wanted to do was bring the body back into harmony.”

Back in 2004 the internet was still in its relative infancy, but patient groups had already started forming to share information on common health conditions. Kenny searched for anything she could find about the link between autoimmune disorders and inflammation in the body. She found there were common causes of inflammation including poor diet, lack of sleep, stress and undiagnosed allergies.

Kenny quit her job (she was, at the time, running a matchmaking agency) to reduce stress and improve sleep, and then overhauled her diet. Allergy testing found she was reacting to wheat and dairy, so she cut both out, and also reduced her sugar intake.

“At the time the idea that sugar was bad for you was kind of a new thing, but I removed sugar from my diet as much as I could and then took lots of foods that were anti-inflammatory,” she says. This involved a largely plant-based diet, also including oily fish such as salmon, lots of extra virgin olive oil and plant milks. She followed guidance from Dr Barry Sears, whose bestselling book The Zone Anti-Inflammatory Diet, had been recently released.

Then, after much discussion with autoimmune sufferers in the US, Kenny took a very radical – and expensive – step: online patient networks in the US were recommending intravenous immunoglobulin, a treatment that resets the immune system by replacing antibodies in your blood but was not recommended on the NHS. Kenny underwent two eight-hour blood transfusions at a hospital in Denver, Colorado in the United States, costing £24,000 and funded by health insurance provided by her then-husband’s employer. It is offered as a treatment for some conditions on the NHS, but not for lupus or RA.

Six months later her blood results had been reversed. The three readings her doctor was monitoring – C Reactive Protein, cytokines and TNFalpha, all of which measure inflammation and the function of the immune system – had reduced rapidly. Her doctor reported that her lupus appeared to be in full remission and she was free of disease and in control of her arthritis symptoms.

Kenny’s rapid success at improving her health kicked off a passion for self-management of illness and ageing that has defined her last two decades. “I really feel that patients need to have a chance of a fair fight,” she says, adding that not everyone can afford expensive blood infusions, but there are many things we can all do cheaply to improve our health.

Living in Oxford and surrounded by academics, Kenny began discussing her results with local friends and neighbours, including Lachlan MacKinnon, who was working on commercialising biotechnology for the Oxford Science Enterprise. He introduced her to Prof Katja Simon and Dr Ghada Alsaleh, who were both working at the Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology at Oxford University at the time, who had discovered something quite surprising – spermidine. “He [Lachlan] said, ‘It’s a terrible name, but it’s really interesting because it seems to be helping with the immune system’.”

In mice, spermidine – a polyamine found in high levels in plants such as mushrooms and fermented foods – was able to boost antibody levels in elderly subjects, keeping the immune system strong, and activate the process of autophagy: a natural cell rejuvenation process that usually happens during periods of fasting.

You may have heard the word recently due to Rishi Sunak’s commitment to a 48-hour fast every week. Consuming spermidine is believed to make the same cellular process happen, but without the inconvenience of starvation. Studies are ongoing but the first published papers also show the same effect in humans as mice.

Kenny has been taking a spermidine supplement ever since, and now promotes these findings alongside other new research through the Oxford Longevity Project.

Kenny also follows a ketogenic diet, very low in carbohydrate and higher in protein, which some academic research shows can help to preventing and treat diabetes, controlling blood sugar spikes and reducing inflammation.

Kenny’s daily routine also includes supplements of collagen, antioxidant-rich raw cacao, and glutathione, which helps repair tissues. She takes HRT to manage her body’s transition through the menopause and says the progesterone helps with restful sleep.

Two days a week she fasts for 16 hours, but she admits “I’m not slavish about it”. More important is the foods you do eat. “The Japanese drink and smoke like chimneys but they only lose four years of life to this, but in the UK we lose 10. It’s because they’re microdosing every day with green tea, they’re eating natto, which is full of spermidine; they’re eating fish full of Omega 3, and lots of fermented foods.”

Kenny walks her dog for at least 30 minutes a day and has an active life. She uses katsu bands, a product from Japan similar to a blood pressure cuff, which pulls the blood into one limb for 30 seconds then when it releases “the blood hits the pituitary gland and says ‘I’ve been lifting heavy weights’, and sends hormones to repair the body,” she explains.

She also uses an inversion chair – a small stool that makes doing a headstand easy for anyone, whatever their age – that trains the core and stimulates the vagus nerve, responsible for the regulation of organ functions such as digestion, heart rate and respiratory rate.

The efforts of figures like Kenny are being watched by experts. Vasa Curcin, professor of health informatics at King’s College London, says the “exciting work” going on among the global community of biohackers is “a huge opportunity to raise awareness and identify challenges for novel therapies and lifestyle tech interventions”.

But he adds: “We need to start considering pragmatic methods that would allow for these efforts to stop being just anecdotal evidence and start contributing to larger knowledge bases to support scientifically rigorous validation studies.”

So what is Kenny’s advice to the rest of us? “The most important thing is to get started and just do one thing. Whether that’s diet or putting a weight by the kettle and doing a bicep curl while you boil it. Just ask yourself to do it once a week, and the next week do it twice a week. Do it slowly and then it becomes a habit.”

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The long-term effects of biohacking practices, such as intermittent fasting, cold-water therapy, and supplement intake, on human health and well-being are not well understood, and more research is needed to fully understand their effects.

It is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new biohacking regimen, as some practices may interact with conventional medical treatments or have negative side effects.

A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, nuts, and legumes can be an effective way to promote longevity and prevent diseases.

The inclusion of women in the biohacking space can lead to a more holistic and nuanced understanding of health and wellness, taking into account the unique physiological and psychological needs of women.

Physical strength is crucial for women's health and longevity, and building muscle can have numerous benefits, including optimizing fertility, making healthier babies, and reducing the risk of falls and osteoporosis.

Women have lower endogenous creatine stores compared to men, and taking creatine supplements can improve muscle mass, exercise performance, and even cognitive function.

Some companies are now creating products and services specifically designed for women, such as the Evie Ring, a medical-grade health wearable that tracks hormonal information, sleep, activity, and heart health data.

The biohacking space is becoming more inclusive, with women-centered products, services, and communities emerging, and women are expected to play a more significant role in shaping the future of biohacking.

However, excessive supplement intake and extreme forms of exercise can cause harm to individuals, particularly young people and teenagers.

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The path of youth and adolescents to disease and disability
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We pay a lot of young people to bodybuilders desire to reach a strong and harmonious body, and highlight the machined muscles (with a little shine) in an abnormal size, and there are those who rush without thinking about the practice of bodybuilding properly, and many of them eat proteins (cans up to a small barrel) of supplements and hormones and drugs to burn fat and other to divide muscles..
Most users of these supplements do not care about any harm that may be caused to them as a result of taking them, so he focuses only on the « muscle », neglecting the kidneys, liver, heart and organs of his body that may be affected by these supplements and drugs.
Many competent authorities have warned of the health problems caused by these supplements, but many bodybuilders see them as normal!
The Federation surveyed the views of young people about taking drugs, supplements, proteins and taking “injections ” in order to highlight muscles.
Some see this as the easiest and quickest way without considering the long-term consequences, while some have expressed regret that they turned to these things before marriage because of their impact on their children.
Others refuse to take these supplements because they know they are harmful and that the benefits do not go beyond getting temporary muscles.
Abdulmalik Abdullah said that his tendency to supplements is because of the urgency to get the muscles I want, and that these supplements are not harmful based on the recommendation of the trainer, who explained that most of these supplements are composed of cow ’ s milk and plants and herbs and do not harm their use, while I see that there are other types taken by young people are like magic medicine and increase their muscle mass very quickly.
He pointed out that there should be sufficient awareness among young people about the damage of some of the proteins that he eats and there are a lot of rumors about some of them, and those who eat them must be sure through scientific studies on these proteins and their effects.
Regret and sorry!!
Abdullah al-Nai expressed his deep regret because of his intake of proteins and drugs to increase muscles, especially as he harvested the results of this after his marriage, where he was born with a child suffering from birth defects.
She died after her second year, explaining that these abnormalities he knew of before taking these supplements and medicines, but he did not pay any attention to the matter, thinking that they were just rumors and false warnings.
I learned from this lesson and felt that I have a great responsibility to warn young people about these toxins that eat the body and affect its health and destroy it and also affect children as embryos.
He added: I wish to reach every young person who is thinking of taking these supplements or taking them to warn him of the risks, it did not stop at congenital malformations, but when I take these supplements I feel severe pain at the waist on the right and I do not care for the pain with knowing that this pain because of the impact of the kidneys these supplements, but the body with muscles is the blind me to any other risks
Walid Ali pointed out that there are temptations offered to bodybuilders who are targeted by drug promoters and supplements, so they offer these drugs and supplements as non-effective health materials, which will achieve the body he desires while maintaining his health, and vice versa they are those who destroy the health of those heading for sports.
He pointed out that there are many cases of heart attacks and the reason for these supplements, which directly threaten the heart.
He said: The quick result obtained by the availability of drugs and hormones is the main reason for their tendency to them, so he gets the body required within one month, while there is another did not get the body required for a long period of up to two years and for one reason is not to take these supplements and drugs.
Heart attacks.
Salem Al-Naqbi said that taking dietary supplements affected him after marriage and that most of his children have weak structure and short stature and others suffer from vision problems, all of which were warned of before, but he did not expect this to be the case already.
Al-Naqbi warned young people of these things, pointing out that there are a large number of teenagers at the age of 17 years heading for these needles and supplements for muscles and it is very dangerous and needs a serious stand.
Ask the experimenter.
Khaled Al-Danhani explained that the needles of hormones are present in large and even small halls of them and can be purchased, and often come from outside the country illegally, including what is available mainly for treatment such as growth hormone, where it is used in the case of short stature and other things.
He pointed out that hormones are available in demand, and most of those who promote these things are bodybuilding trainers themselves who are in the gyms, where you see that the coach takes care of any new person who comes to the gym, and offers him these things and tempts him that these supplements and needles will achieve him to get the body required.
He pointed out that the first and main reason for promoting these harmful needles and hormones is the high financial return.
Trainers Promoters
Khalid Al-Danhani said that most young people turn to these hormones and needles because they help to form the body of the player faster and give a result of change as soon as possible, and less than two months, and another reason is acceptance and enhance the attractiveness of men in front of people, especially in front of the opposite sex, and the main reasons is to enter bodybuilding competitions.
Kony, an international referee in one of the Olympic sports, said that I see that the use of these hormones is more frequent in bodybuilding championships, and their use and price increases also, and their price on championship days differs from normal days by up to ten times.
International federations reject the inclusion of bodybuilders in Olympic tournaments because they know that most bodybuilders use hormones and drugs and this affects the integrity, transparency and cleanliness of the game.
He added: When an acquaintance calls me to take advice about the harms of taking a particular needle, I warn him about the importance of starting with sound foundations and proper training, avoiding harmful hormones and focusing on training the body adequately, and building the body properly through proper nutrition and healthy supplements and exercises allowed for the person, because the harms of these substances do not appear from the beginning, may rejoice the person to the results, but have long-term harmful consequences. In general, what is consumed and built quickly, is destroyed as soon as you leave the exercise, and the muscles that build quickly are lost quickly, especially after the abuse of harmful substances, and exercise for a long time and healthy maintain these muscles for long periods.
Penalties and law
Ali Darwish asked how the promoters of these stimulants and hormones were arrested, and is there a law criminalizing this?
And if it turns out that someone has this trade, what is the penalty for that?
He said my brother had a friend who had strong muscles and anyone could know that they were not normal once he saw his face and body, and this person was a bodybuilder trainer and brought hormones for young people, and he had a lot of money because of this trade.
Knowing that most young people are aware of the availability of hormone needles and easily everywhere and turn to them to get the result quickly.
He pointed out that his friends told him that there are hormones other than those that build muscle, there are hormones for weight loss and other types that are considered a great risk to users, such as insulin needles with a healthy weight loss system.
Health Expert
Abdullah Ismail Al Hammadi says: I am in favor of the decision to have a health expert recognized in gyms for bodybuilding, as there are many who have been affected by the use of needles or supplements such as what they call or from exercise sometimes.
Because there may be a coach with little or no experience at all and give false medical doses that end the life of the person with physical disability or damage to some cells, leading to types and damage that do not have consequences.
He added: I see through my knowledge and accompanying my players these are some of the important caveats that a bodybuilder should take into account, in addition to that supplements and drugs to burn fat and divide muscles should be careful, as it is common for many bodybuilders to take multiple varieties of supplements and drugs to burn fat and other to divide muscles, and perhaps other chemicals to tan skin, as if the bodybuilder is directed in one direction is “muscle mass ” The harm and risks of these supplements and drugs and their impact on the liver, kidneys, prostate and heart, and the fact is unanimous that these drugs and supplements that many players take and consider very normal are dangerous and may cause many health problems.
He continued: Not to mention the wrong exercises: where the bodybuilder must play the exercises according to the rules and follow the instructions of experienced and competent trainers and completely away from randomness and selectivity in exercises, bodybuilding exercises have rules and the player must be experienced otherwise the results will be negative, in addition to be careful of the use of poorly manufactured devices, where there are many devices that facilitate fitness and bodybuilding exercises, which are safe and well manufactured and design.
Role of the family
Hamad Al Marzouqi believes that there is a small category of unqualified coaches in sports clubs in the country, pointing out that most of the clubs we have are known internationally, but the absence of the role of family and health awareness causes serious and different things, and who wants to practice this sport must practice it properly. And the absence of the role of parents and family can lead to disasters and calamities for their children.
Marzouki added: The bodybuilder should take some tips and put them in front of his eyes: It is necessary to eat healthy food and not any food, especially that the player « bodybuilder » does not remember or understand the idea of   eating healthy food, note that exercise can not achieve the desired results with unhealthy food and not useful, it is unreasonable that a bodybuilder aspires to a consistent body and muscle mass, with unhealthy food. Aha, soft drinks, energy drinks and others, healthy food does not mean what some bodybuilders do when they turn to « dinosaurs » almost devour the refrigerator, including, but talk here about a balanced food rich in proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates, and quantities sufficient as calories for the effort of the player in exercise.
Playing with a partner.
Marzouki said that playing with a partner has several benefits in bodybuilding exercises, it gives enthusiasm in the exercise, and most importantly, some bodybuilding exercises, it may be dangerous to exercise alone either because of excess weight or fear of muscle spasm or injury at a critical time of exercise, the partner intervenes in time to lift the weight or save the player quickly from a realized injury, taking into account that the player has to play properly originally.
It is also necessary to diversify in bodybuilding exercises because bodybuilding exercises, often designed to build muscle and increase muscle mass in addition to that the human athlete has to take care of the equilateral sports triangle (muscle mass holds the muscle fitness) and in this way the trainee can train and exercise properly, and to achieve this goal, the bodybuilder has to mix various exercises focused on fitness and endurance in addition to bodybuilding exercises that enhance muscle mass, walking, running and swimming -Exercises are very great for the bodybuilder and can complement the triangle ribs.
Single-muscle exercises
Hamad Marzouki said that one-muscle exercises is wrong: it is wrong to play a bodybuilder and make his course on only one game, because it is dangerous to the physical structure, a bodybuilder champion aspires to the beauty and consistency of his body, but some players focus on special muscles in the body, especially chest muscles and muscles « Bypass » and biceps muscle and focus on specific muscles, of course, It means physical inconsistency, and the appearance of the player seems inappropriate and unlikable and this common mistake, the player realizes the consequences after a little progress in the exercises and notice the difference in muscle coordination.
Lack of a culture of prevention threatens the future of sport
There is no doubt that gyms are places that attract many young people who love sports to develop their physical skills, but in the absence of a culture of sports prevention among most of the attendees, these clubs are the main reason for the exposure of people to various injuries, due to several reasons, including non-professional trainers and therefore unqualified, as well as dietary supplements without confirming their sources and fake courses for the coach in many gyms. and dangerous stimulant needles promoted by some trainers for financial gain.
He added: The sport of bodybuilding and fitness is important but it must be carried out under the supervision of a specialized trainer because most injuries come as a result of improvisation in vigorous exercises without supervision and follow-up from qualified and experienced trainers.
For example, there are some lounges that occupy their coaches outside the club as a personal trainer, while the gym comes one to three days a week to double the fee, at the expense of gym goers in the absence of continuous supervision, we need internationally recognized health experts to supervise all sports clubs.
Sultan Al Khaja added: “The lack of specialized trainers in the sport of bodybuilding threatens the future of athletes who love this sport, and I believe that strict standards should be set for those who want to obtain a gym license for bodybuilding, as there are many amateur trainers in this type of sport and we do not have a specialized regulatory body. Easy and easy for unqualified trainers, they focus their full attention on attracting young people to build muscle without thinking about what will happen to their physique if they exercise wrong or use drugs and hormones for muscles, which can lead to serious diseases, including infertility.
Awareness campaigns are important for sports of all kinds.
Abdullah Al Hashemi said: No one can oppose exercise, sports of all kinds are beneficial to the body and to the health of the mind as well. Therefore, we always call and encourage everyone to practice the sport that he likes and that suits him. Bodybuilding is a type of sport that requires great care and careful attention in terms of training and diet program, and most of all it requires a lot of patience. The other side is the easy access to supplements, proteins and other materials through sports stores, from my point of view, I believe that with the presence of the regulatory authorities must intensify awareness campaigns, these materials if used incorrectly or unnecessarily may cause health problems, God forbid, and we should be aware that there are many trainers in clubs who do not have the experience or the degree to provide guidance and advice, especially for young people. I see that in cooperation with the responsible authorities such as sports clubs and federations as well as the Ministry of Health, an awareness campaign seems to be an urgent requirement to regulate the practice of this sport and protect practitioners from falling into danger.
Most trainers are unqualified.
Ahmed Mubarak Al-Muhri stressed that the sport of "bodybuilding" needs limits and restrictions on both the owners of the halls and trainers, and on the sellers of dietary supplements, as well as the need for health supervision from the Ministry of Health, many trainers are not qualified, but I know one of them was the bed of the hall and now a trainer, salesman and health expert.
“Bodybuilding is one of the most beautiful sports and lacks specialization in this field and there are specialized institutes approved by the government for this type of sports and other sports in the UAE, ” said Ibrahim Khalil Ibrahim Al Marzouqi.
Regarding the use of drugs and sports drugs, he added: This is a purely medical field that should be carried out by doctors and pharmacists and must be treated with caution because of the long-term side effects of these drugs on the health of the athlete, and doctors and specialists must determine the extent of personal needs of these drugs and balance them with the rest of the body, in order to maintain the health of people and the general health of society.
Censorship and Consciousness Save Bodybuilders From Vanity
Muhannad Oqab Al-Gunoud stresses the need for supervision from competent authorities on these matters, especially that there is a category of new adolescents who practice this type of sport and do not have any background on exercises or dietary supplements, which can cause them harm and serious injuries in their bodies.
He said: The arrogance, which is considered by some of course and not considered by athletes is dangerous and has serious consequences for the bodybuilder, where often the arrogance affects the players of this sport, after they reach advanced stages in the formation of muscle mass, and their bodies become especially striking, but the truth is that arrogance is a deadly disease, and the athlete in particular to get rid of it, and the bodybuilder to be humble and close to all people.
He pointed out that the bodybuilder must have sufficient awareness and awareness and not just a machine dealing with « exercise machines », but prefer to have awareness of the work and anatomy of muscles if possible, and is not required to be a specialist doctor, but awareness prevents the bodybuilder from committing « follies » that may destroy his body and this is what we see many of some « seeking fame at any cost » in all countries of the world.
Source: Al Ittihad Al Dhabiani Newspaper
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Doping Mania: The Highway to Infertility and Sudden Death
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DAMMAM - Sherif Ahmed - specialists warned of the dangers of steroid hormones, which some athletes take to build muscle in a quick time, pointing to the cause of serious health problems, including sexual dysfunction, death of sperm, in addition to atrophy of the testicles, for men, while affecting girls hormonal changes, unwelcome consequences, such as the appearance of hair in the face, roughness in the voice, disappearance of breasts and disruption of menstruation.
They explained in their talk to the « issue of today », that the list of risks includes angina, kidney and liver failure, increased blood pressure and high cholesterol harmful, and sudden death, as a result of heart attacks, pointing out that the behavioral side effects are depression and paranoia, aggression, hallucinations and mood change.
Derivatives Banned by International Drug Authorities
Consultant Urology Infertility and Andrology Dr.
Khalid Al-Rabiah, said that anabolic steroids are the most common preparations among athletes, especially bodybuilders, and are components of the male hormone, pointing out that these derivatives are not authorized to build muscle, but are used in the treatment of some diseases.
He explained that the US Food and Drug Administration, and most European bodies, including the British Medical Services, did not approve the use of steroids for athletes or bodybuilding, and must be used with caution and prescription to treat some diseases, noting that some athletes use them in very high doses up to 100 times the dose used for patients, and these doses help to increase side effects that may outweigh their benefits and cause very large problems, including partial or permanent infertility, and some tumors, Liver disorders, mood changes such as emotional and nervous overload, in addition to causing heart disorders, and increasing heart attacks.
He added: Some studies have shown that stimulants increase the deaths of its users, by more than 4 times non-users, advising athletes to rely on themselves for body consistency, and also regular healthy food, which in itself, sufficient, and if some athletes need any excess supplements, he can consult a nutritionist, to add some vitamins or supplements when needed.
Some of them are addictive and depraved.
Professor of Pharmacology and Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University.
Mr. Al-Ghamdi, that there are two groups of drugs used to build bodies, the first is an stimulant, which is amphetamine and its derivatives, the aim of which is to increase endurance and confidence during training, which are drugs prohibited in the Kingdom, as they cause addiction, deviance of behavior, loss of appetite and insomnia, and the second group: Sperm, testicular shrinkage, infertility, erectile dysfunction, protrusion of breasts, baldness and increased risk of prostate cancer. For women, side effects include facial hair, rough voice, disappearance of breasts and menstrual disorder. In both sexes, the risk of angina, kidney and liver failure and increased blood pressure and cholesterol is increased.
He said: Of the behavioral side effects: depression, paranoia, aggression, hallucinations and mood change, and unfortunately, both groups cause addiction, and when you want to get rid of them, the user painful side effects, so you should see a doctor to get rid of them gradually, and alleviate their withdrawal symptoms.
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Consultant Urology, Infertility and Andrology at King Fahd University Hospital in Khobar
Shahid Al-Suhaibani, said that exercise is one of the necessities of life, as it maintains the integrity of the heart, mind and blood circulation, and protects the body from many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis and high blood lipids and their accumulation in various parts of the body. Andrology and growth hormone so as to increase muscle mass, reduce fat ratio and get a perfect muscular consistency after the advice of a friend or trainer, without direct medical supervision.
He said: It is no secret to everyone the seriousness of these treatments, which lead to impaired liver function, gynecomastia, baldness, enlargement of the prostate and acceleration of the appearance of tumors, as well as lead to infertility and lack of sperm and atrophy of the testicles, pointing out that the clinics of andrology and infertility are the best witness to this as well as many harmful side effects.
He advised young athletes to maintain their health and not resort to such drugs without medical supervision, as the use of it requires extreme caution and real need.
Regulations prohibit its disbursement and distribution
Lawyer Samaher Anwar Mukhtar said that the laws and regulations prevent the dispensing and distribution of such preparations in non-pharmacies with the need to show the prescription, in addition to the right of individuals affected by any of the health problems due to the use of this type of drugs, to file a compensation claim through the website of the Ministry of Justice « Nagz » explains the harm caused by the use of this type of steroids, whether the distributor or the use of sports clubs or individuals and the face of the damage, its location, the date of its origin, and also the claim for a compensatory amount.
The existence of these types of lawsuits will contribute significantly to reducing the spread of irregular distributors, whether they are individuals or sports clubs.
She stressed the importance of awareness and supervision by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority on steroids and sports hormones, as well as the need to spread legal awareness towards this issue.
The damage falls under the category of self-harm.
The judge in the criminal court said dr.
Yousef Al-Ghamdi: The Kingdom of Rights and Law has collected the advantages of international systems and legal materials that preserve public and private interests and regulate all relations, and our country has increased on these systems and laws in the spirit of the Lord ’ s righteous curriculum, pointing out that the systems in force and legal materials in our country preserved the rights of all individuals and society, moral and intellectual rights, psychological and physical rights and five necessities. Therefore, the competent and experienced, the culprit falls under the penalty of calculation and trial in accordance with the laws and regulations and the rules of Sharia and its branches.
He explained that such criminal acts and their images, such as hormonal substances and similar stimulants and dangerous substances, enter into the assault on the self and below the self and may exceed organized crimes, which is the jurisdiction of the criminal courts in the Kingdom. Jurisdiction under the Sharia Law, the Law of Criminal Procedure, the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and all related regulations.
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Pharmacist at the Food and Drug Administration, dr.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Qudsi said that the use of steroids and hormones to build muscle in athletes and other malpractices may lead to serious health complications and diseases, as these products contain steroids subject to pharmacological control for their impact on the liver and kidneys and their association with cardiovascular diseases.
He said that the regulatory authorities, locally and internationally, warned of the dangers of marketing and using these products without supervision, as they are violations punishable by law.
Lower LDL cholesterol and higher “bad ” cholesterol
The Consultant of Diabetes and Endocrinology and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at King Fahd University Hospital in Khobar, Dr.
Walid al-Bakr, that the use of male hormones and hormones « testosterone » and growth hormones in players in sports clubs, causes a lot of health problems, and in a study conducted in the city of Khobar included several sports clubs in the eastern region, it was found that more than a third of the pioneers of clubs take some drugs and hormones in order to get prominent bodies and muscles.
He explained that the scientific institutions and the American societies of endocrinology, warned of the use of these drugs; for their impact on health, noting that growth hormones lead to increased muscle mass and reduced fat by a high rate, but in turn, cause high blood pressure and fluid retention and high sugar, and the possibility of heart muscle failure, as for male hormones « testosterone » have serious consequences, as lead to low cholesterol beneficial and high cholesterol Harmful, thus increasing the chances of heart attacks and increasing prostate problems and enlargement, and in the long run may cause prostate cancer.
He pointed out that these stimulants may lead to a rise in hemoglobin blood, and therefore the occurrence of clots and clots in the lung and foot leading to death, noting that some hormones and drugs may cause a rise in liver enzymes and failure, stressing that random use may cause serious consequences, and male hormones cause atrophy in the testicles and dysfunction in the pituitary glands, and therefore infertility and inability to reproduce.
He stressed the importance of not taking these injections and relying on sports and health programs in building muscles with a trainer, eating foods rich in protein, and dietary supplements approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Protecting the health of Saudi and expatriate athletes
Legal researcher Faisal Al-Shatri explained that sport is one of the recognized tools for achieving development and progress, because it transcends geographical boundaries and social divisions, as it promotes social integration and economic development in a different cultural, political and social context.
He said that « SAADC » is the Saudi committee that is concerned with the detection of doping, which is affiliated to the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, and is responsible for protecting the health of Saudi athletes or residents inside the Kingdom participating in sports competitions, hence the difference between professional athletes and competitors and amateurs who attend commercial sports clubs. During the intake of steroids and supplements, to support him during the game of bodybuilding and search for the ideal body as soon as possible, especially since most of them do not have enough time to exercise on a daily basis.
He added: For these reasons, some weak souls of trainers or doctors take advantage of this obsession to give some trainees some hormones and supplements that help build bodies faster, but some of these supplements and hormones are prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency regulations, and have many damages, including but not limited to: infertility, impotence, blindness or kidney failure, but basically the person taking these supplements is fully responsible for what he uses. To know the collateral damage, but this does not absolve the trainer or doctor if the use of it is under a prescription and holds him legally responsible for what was spent on his direction.
If the trainee is harmed by some dietary supplements based on a prescription, and provided that there is no error or negligence, the trainee has the right to claim either the doctor or the trainer or financial compensation for the damage he suffered.
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Striking a Balance: Exploring the Potential Pitfalls of Excessive Exercise

Do you know the cons of excessive exercise? Exercise is often hailed as the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, offering numerous physical and mental benefits. However, as with any good thing, there can be too much of it.

While regular physical activity is vital for overall well-being, pushing the limits and engaging in excessive exercise can have negative effects on the body and mind. This article delves into the potential pitfalls of working out excessively, shedding light on the importance of balance and moderation in our fitness routines.

6 Pitfalls of Excessive Exercise

1. The Allure of Extreme Fitness

In today's fitness culture, there is a growing fascination with extreme workouts and pushing one's limits to the edge. The allure of intense physical challenges and the desire to achieve remarkable results can tempt individuals into a mindset that more is always better. However, it is essential to recognize that excessive exercise can lead to adverse consequences that outweigh the potential benefits.

2. The Physical Toll of Overtraining

Excessive exercise can take a toll on the body, leading to a phenomenon known as overtraining. Overtraining occurs when the intensity, duration, or frequency of workouts exceeds the body's capacity for recovery. This can result in a range of physical symptoms, including persistent fatigue, a weakened immune system, an increased risk of injuries, hormonal imbalances, and disrupted sleep patterns.

3. The Mental and Emotional Impact

While exercise is renowned for its positive impact on mental health, excessive workouts can have the opposite effect. Intense exercise regimens can contribute to elevated stress levels, anxiety, and mood disturbances. The constant pressure to achieve unrealistic goals and the fear of losing progress can create a cycle of mental strain and negative self-perception.

4. Strained Relationships and Social Isolation

Engaging in excessive exercise can strain relationships and lead to social isolation. The excessive time and energy devoted to workouts may result in neglecting personal connections, leaving individuals feeling isolated and disconnected from loved ones. The relentless pursuit of extreme fitness goals can also impact one's ability to participate in social activities, further exacerbating feelings of isolation.

5. Adherence Challenges and Burnout

Maintaining a consistent workout routine is crucial for long-term fitness and well-being. However, excessive exercise can lead to burnout and decreased adherence. Pushing the body to its limits without proper rest and recovery can drain motivation, making it increasingly difficult to sustain a healthy exercise routine over time.

6. Imbalanced Priorities and Obsession

Excessive exercise can lead to an imbalance in priorities, with fitness consuming an excessive amount of time, energy, and mental focus. When exercise takes precedence over other important aspects of life, such as career, relationships, and self-care, it can result in an unhealthy obsession that hinders overall well-being and fulfillment.

The Importance of Listening to the Body and Striking a Balance for Optimal Health

Maintaining a balanced approach to exercise requires attentiveness to the body's signals and limitations. It is crucial to recognize the signs of overtraining, such as persistent fatigue, decreased performance, and frequent injuries. Listening to the body's need for rest and recovery is key to avoiding the negative effects of excessive exercise.

Achieving optimal health and fitness requires striking a balance between challenging workouts and adequate rest and recovery. Building a well-rounded exercise routine that includes a variety of activities, proper rest days, and attentive self-care is essential. By embracing moderation and listening to the body's needs, individuals can reap the long-term benefits of exercise without falling into the pitfalls of excessive training.

While exercise is undoubtedly beneficial for physical and mental health, it is crucial to approach it with balance and moderation. Excessive exercise can lead to a range of negative effects, including physical strain, mental exhaustion, strained relationships, and decreased adherence.

By recognizing the potential pitfalls of overtraining and embracing a balanced approach to fitness, individuals can safeguard their well-being, maximize their long-term progress, and cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling exercise routine.

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Overtraining occurs when the intensity, duration, or frequency of workouts exceeds the body's capacity for recovery.

Maintaining a balanced approach to exercise requires attentiveness to the body's signals and limitations.

Recognizing the signs of overtraining, such as persistent fatigue, decreased performance, and frequent injuries, is crucial to avoiding the negative effects of excessive exercise.

Achieving optimal health and fitness requires striking a balance between challenging workouts and adequate rest and recovery.

Building a well-rounded exercise routine that includes a variety of activities, proper rest days, and attentive self-care is essential for long-term benefits.

Excessive supplement intake, particularly animal protein, can lead to the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, resulting in conditions like gout.

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Joint pain: causes, treatment and recommendations
If there is discomfort or pain in the joints, it is necessary to understand the causes of their occurrence.
How to do it tells the doctor osteopath, reflexologist and rehabilitologist Vladislav I. Vorobyevsky.
Tensegrity principle
The joint is built on the tensegrity principle.
Its stability and strength are determined by the balance between the tension forces, namely the muscular-ligamentous apparatus, and the compression forces, for which the joint capsule and articular cartilage are responsible.
Violation of the balance of two oppositely directed forces leads to a violation of its function, accelerated wear and inflammation.
Problems such as connective tissue dysplasia and weak muscle tone can lead to joint instability.
As a result, a constant collision occurs between the articular surfaces, leading to the erasure of the articular cartilage and the formation of arthritis, and then arthrosis.
A similar result can occur in the opposite case: a large volume of muscle mass and excessive power loads lead to thickening of the ligaments, restriction of joint mobility, convergence of articular surfaces and subsequent erasure of articular cartilage.
Therefore, maintaining a balance between stability and flexibility of the joints is necessary for his health.
Also, the entire musculoskeletal system, like the joint, is built on the tensegrity principle, that is, on the alternation of more stable and more flexible joints.
What joints can be attributed to the stable: knee, lumbar spine, cervical spine, elbow.
Flexible joints include ankle, hip, thoracic spine, shoulder and wrist joints.
The principle of tensegrity must be taken into account both in training and in rehabilitation, because ignorance can lead to disastrous consequences.
For example, a sedentary flexible joint can lead to wear of a stable joint.
It is also important to understand that only an osteopath doctor can diagnose the balance of mobility and determine the cause of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
To maintain the health of the musculoskeletal system, it is important to maintain the constancy of stable joints and mobility in flexible joints.
Joint nutrition is carried out with the help of intra-articular synovial fluid, the movement and renewal of which occurs only in the process of joint movement.
The ligaments of the sedentary joint are tightened to form irreversible contractures, and the cartilage atrophy to bone tissue.
Excessive mobility can lead to wear of the cartilage, which should be restored after the load.
Therefore, maintaining a balance between load and rest is as important as possible.
For healthy joints, it is important to eat enough protein with a full set of amino acids and vitamin C. It can be compared with the most important key for the synthesis of collagen in the body, and its role can not be minimized.
Collagen plays not the last role in the human body.
But its use as a dietary supplement is ineffective.
Any protein, getting into the stomach, breaks down into simple amino acids with the help of gastric juice.
The body independently synthesizes its collagen for each task.
Excess consumption of animal protein can lead to the accumulation of uric acid crystals inside the joints to form tophi.
Once transferred angina can lead to autoimmune inflammation of large joints.
To exclude these diseases, it is necessary to pass tests that include uric acid, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, as well as visit a specialist: an endocrinologist or a rheumatologist.
Secrets and rules for healing
Compliance with safety regulations.
In any work, drawn up safety rules are indicated for a reason.
Ignoring them can be a point of no return to a full-fledged healthy body.
Principles of Urgent Healing.
When receiving an injury, it is important to follow the rules of P.R.I.N.C.E.:
• Protect – make sure that the risk of one or more injuries is not present or minimized;
• Rest - leave the injured area at rest for a period of time;
• Ice – Add cold to an injured area of the body, such as ice.
This will help reduce the level of inflammation;
NSAIDs – try taking medications with anti-inflammatory effects;
• Compression - it is important to get rid of fluid accumulations in the injured place, a dense, conveniently applied bandage can help with this;
Elevation - Try to raise the damaged part above the level of the heart as much as possible to reduce swelling.
Exercise in places that have not been previously injured.
Try to return to physical activities after you feel that you can train uninjured areas.
Physical training helps to recover and return to the system much faster.
Work with trauma
When throwing training, crippled joints may begin to stagnate due to the small amount of blood flow.
It is important to start working with the damaged area in time, while without pain.
It is advisable to use soft techniques with frequent repetitions.
Recovery will not be long in coming.
The power of heat
After complete release from edema around the injured area, you can try heat therapy, as it is able to increase blood flow to the damaged part.
Recovery – the process is far from quick
Training on an ongoing basis will undoubtedly help, but they need to be started at the right time - after the cessation of pain.
We do not give up under any circumstances.
Negative emotions will not be good companions in this colossal work.
Try not to lose courage and do not forget to think positively.
Treat trauma as an experience
Treatment and recovery, of course, are not easy processes, but they can help us to realize our strengths and discover in ourselves what was previously unknown.

Adequate nutrition, including sufficient protein and vitamin C, is essential for maintaining healthy joints, as these nutrients support the synthesis of collagen, a crucial component of joint health.

Supplementation with collagen is not effective, as the body breaks down ingested protein into simple amino acids, and the body synthesizes its own collagen as needed.

Regular exercise, when done properly and without overloading joints, can help maintain joint health and support the recovery process after an injury.

The PRINCE principle (Protect, Rest, Ice, NSAIDs, Compression, Elevation) can be applied to manage acute injuries and reduce inflammation.

Returning to physical activity after an injury should be done gradually, starting with non-injured areas, to promote recovery and prevent further damage.

Returning to physical activity after an injury should be done gradually, starting with non-injured areas, to promote recovery and prevent further damage.

Working with injured joints, using gentle techniques and frequent repetitions, can help restore mobility and promote recovery without causing pain.

Heat therapy can be used to increase blood flow to injured areas after the initial swelling has subsided, promoting the healing process.

Heat therapy can be used to increase blood flow to injured areas after the initial swelling has subsided, promoting the healing process.

Heat therapy can be used to increase blood flow to injured areas after the initial swelling has subsided, promoting the healing process.

Recovery from injuries and maintaining joint health is a long-term process that requires patience, persistence, and a positive attitude.

Biohacking is a controversial practice that involves testing biotechnologies on one's own body to improve the human condition, cure diseases, and evolve the human condition.

Some biohackers see themselves as pioneering doctors who test new technologies on themselves, similar to how doctors in the Middle Ages tested new vaccines and medicines on themselves.

Biohacking has led to the death of some individuals who have attempted to push the boundaries of human enhancement through technology.

There are different types of biohackers, including those who focus on ethical and safe experimentation, and those who are more extreme and willing to take risks with their health.

The most extreme version of biohackers are known as 'grinders', who implant chips, sensors, and other devices into their bodies to overcome physical and intellectual limits.

Concerned family members or friends can provide support and guidance to individuals who may be engaging in harmful biohacking practices by encouraging them to seek professional help and to prioritize their safety and well-being.

Concerned family members or friends can provide support and guidance to individuals who may be engaging in harmful biohacking practices by encouraging them to seek professional help and to prioritize their safety and well-being.

The practice of biohacking is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to be incorporated into medicine and improve human health, if done safely and responsibly.

There is a risk of harm or even death associated with biohacking, particularly if individuals are not properly trained or equipped to handle the risks involved.

It is essential to approach biohacking with caution and to prioritize one's safety and well-being, as the long-term effects of many biohacking practices are not yet fully understood.

More research is needed to fully understand the potential risks and benefits of biohacking, and to develop safe and effective guidelines for its practice.

In the meantime, individuals who are interested in biohacking should consult with a healthcare professional and approach the practice with a critical and nuanced perspective, taking into account the potential risks and benefits.

By doing so, individuals can make informed decisions about their health and well-being, and can avoid the potential risks associated with biohacking.

By doing so, individuals can make informed decisions about their health and well-being, and can avoid the potential risks associated with biohacking.

Ultimately, the goal of biohacking is to improve human health and well-being, and to promote longevity and quality of life.

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By approaching biohacking in a safe and responsible manner, individuals can potentially achieve these goals, and can improve their overall health and well-being.

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However, it is essential to prioritize caution and to approach biohacking with a critical and nuanced perspective, taking into account the potential risks and benefits.

By doing so, individuals can ensure that they are using biohacking in a way that is safe and effective, and that promotes their overall health and well-being.

By doing so, individuals can ensure that they are using biohacking in a way that is safe and effective, and that promotes their overall health and well-being.