By Natanya Bronze,
We live in a world where more and more people are taking their bodies into their own hands, and that’s essentially what biohacking is all about. This lifestyle technique focuses on a do-it-yourself mentality where you can “hack” your own body to ensure that it’s at the top of its game. This comes into play with everything from your fitness regimes to your mental health, and it seems as though more and more people are getting into the biohacking groove. However, many people who have heard this term bandied around are still a little confused when it comes to this lifestyle. So, what is biohacking and why is it becoming so popular?
What is biohacking?
If you’ve heard the word “biohacking” making its way around society, you have probably questioned what it is all about. This process revolves around taking your own body and mind into your own hands with the understanding of biology, the help of science, and self-experimentation. By doing this, you should be able to upgrade your life and “hack” your body and your environment to ensure that it’s as good as can be.
What are the different types of biohacking?
However, biohacking is more of a generalized term than instructions. That’s because there are various types of biohacking, including nutrigenomics, DIY biology, and grinder. Nutrigenomics focuses on the food that you are putting into your body and how that ultimately affects your genes. DIY biology is headed up by those who are experts in their field, and who pass down their knowledge on how to experiment with their bodies outside of a scientific lab. The grinder is a sub-culture of biohacking that includes those who wish to hack their whole body and essentially become cyborgs. To reach this goal, they often inject their bodies with all kinds of chemicals, gadgets, and more.
How can I start biohacking?
One of the easiest ways to take your body into your own hands is to have your blood work taken. By doing this, you can see what your body is lacking in terms of its nutrients and vitamins. When you see this for yourself, you can hack your body into being in top shape by changing your habits and eating more foods that have these vitamins and minerals. Nutrigenomics is the easiest form of biohacking to follow, but there are many critics who have called out DIY biology and grinder for having a negative effect on everyday people.
Why is it becoming so popular?
Biohacking has upped its ante over the years, and it seems as though more and more people are embracing the idea of being in control of their own body. It’s not often that people get to have such power and control, and it’s often reassuring to know that you can affect your own lifestyle and health.
While there’s no doubt about the fact that biohacking is becoming popular, it’s important to ensure that you know the ins and outs of any lifestyle change before you take your first step.
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