Biohacking has followers who have illnesses and are seeking alternative methods of treatment, or those who want to get the most out of their brains and bodies, and some who even have the urge to defy medical death and prevent disease/illnesses. 

Millionaire, Serge Faguet, has those plans of immortality, stating “People here [in Silicon Valley] have a technical mindset, so they think of everything as an engineering problem. A lot of people who are not of a technical mindset assume that, ‘Hey, people have always been dying,’ but I think there’s going to be a greater level of awareness [of biohacking] once results start to happen.”

Other millionaires/billionaires who are fans of biohacking include Tony Robbins, Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk.

Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey, for instance is a known advocate who likes to manipulate his diet in particular. He plays with fasting,  only eating one meal a day and often taking part in prolonged fasting periods. 

#1 Sleep better- Firstly, go to bed by 10 pm, make sure the room is DARK, and try to maintain a regular sleeping pattern. Next, stop looking at screens at least an hour before bed and if you must go to the bathroom during the night do not look at your phone or turn on any lights!

#2 Exercise more- Walk and move as much as you can and keep that heart happy. We were not designed to be sedentary or sat in front of computers all day. Exercise in ways you enjoy that don't overstress your body, regularly and consistently. Practice yoga or stretching, and foam roll for optimal muscle recovery and posture. 

#3 Eat better- How we eat is just as important as what. Eat slowly and mindfully, and chew your food well, as this aids in digestion. We all should know this- less processed food, more plants. We have spoken about this before. Consider intermittent fasting- even just 12-14 hours has benefits. 

#4 Stress less-  We speak about this all the time in our blogs. Biohackers are big on Vipassana meditation and breathing techniques to combat stress. There are also a few that follow gratitude practises believing that taking time to simply be grateful can decrease stress.

#5 Help your brain function optimally- Increase energy, recovery, focus and clarity. Popular methods are cold showers (especially directed on your face and chest), frequent saunas, and blue-light blocking glasses whilst in front of a screen.

#6 Consider supplements- These really elevate everything mentioned above on another level! There are many on the market that have anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties, and this includes nootropics “smart drugs” which are gaining popularity (we have a blog on this coming soon!)

#1 Infrared/ red light therapy -  followers claim that our bodies/ brains require light to function adequately. This therapy of red light directed on parts of your face/body is claimed to help with skin, wounds, and health. Some spas are already offering this therapy.

#2 Cold exposure -  we spoke about this in our last blog, in terms of ice baths (which rose to fame through the Wim Hoff Method) which require sitting in a bath filled with ice for 2 minutes + or cryotherapy, which is standing in a freezing temperature for a few minutes with minimal clothing on. There are many claimed benefit for mental health and energy in these methods.

#3 Float tanks -  Locations around the UK are popping up with tanks that you lay within that look like a spa pod that is completely dark and filled with skin-temperature saltwater. The experience is claimed to be a great stress/depression reliever.

#4 Ketogenic diet - we are sure you have heard about the keto diet. It has become mainstream in the past years, many choosing to implement it in their own diets without medical supervision. Despite disapproval from medical practitioners it has gained mass-popularity.  A keto diet is a very high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet with 75% of your daily nutrients coming from fats, 20% protein and 5% carbs. 

The more radical version of biohacking exists amongst those who are interested (or obsessed) with Artificial Intelligence/ robotics, and just how they will affect humankind, and also amongst those who will try just about anything to avoid ageing. 

Some of these practices include:

• Self-administered stem cell injections into ones body to slow down ageing. 
• Implant devices - like chips inserted into the arm to allow one to perform tasks like open electronic doors and other electronic devices, or to monitor ones glucose levels.
• Blood transfusions - this treatment is when the participant pays to receive a youthful person’s blood injected into their veins as a possible trial against ageing. The treatment cost $8,000 USD and was started in Silicon Valley (of course).