Biohacking habits which, I think, are overrated

What is worth the media threshing and what is not …

You know that I like a good wellness gadget, especially when it helps you feel better. I tried a lot over the years – some were gamechangers, others … not so much.

There is so much noise in the world of biohacking at the moment that you may feel like you need a configuration of $ 10,000 just to have decent energy or sleep all night. Spoiler alert: you don’t.

Here are some Biohacking products (and trends) which, I think, are completely overestimated – and what to do instead for real lasting results.

(is worth mentioning here My favorite lumebox And the castor oil pack is not surfaces)

Biohacking habits which, I think, are overrated

1. Take a million supplements “just because”

If you have already watched someone’s supplement shelf and you thought, “Should I take more?” – You are not alone. But loading on random pills for no clear reason can hide your liver, ease your wallet and possibly worsen symptoms.

Many of us take things that our body does not even need – or cannot absorb properly – because we have seen someone on Tiktok recommend it.

Try this instead:

Get the functional tests performed first. This could include minerals, intestinal health, inflammation, hormones and food sensitivities. I do this with my clients 1: 1, and it changes everything. You will save money and get better results by supporting only what your body really needs. Tests remove conjectures. If you are interested in leaning more, send me an email gina@fitnestista.com subject test.

2. Cold plus for everyone

Cold dives are everywhere right now. Although they can have certain advantages (such as reduced inflammation and increased resilience), They are not suitable for everyone, In particular women dealing with hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue or autoimmune rockets.

If your nervous system is already working on overdrive, jumping in an icy water bath could simply stress it even more.

Try this instead:

Start slowly. Try a short cold shower at the end of your hot shower or finish with a touch of cold water on your face. Concentrate first on the regulation of the nervous system – think of breathing, a gentle movement and the sleep priority. Then, if your body feels ready, gradually introduce exposure to the cold. Also an exposure to heat, Like my beloved sauna blanketcan be much better adjusted !! I prefer heat to cold.

3. Super costly PEMF devices with wild claims

I love PEMF therapy and I use the Higherdose go mat regularly – It’s part of my morning routine. But some of the extremely expensive PEMF carpets on the market promise everything, total healing to “reprogram your cells”.

Try this instead:

Find a well -revised and affordable PEMF device that meets your needs. Use it consistently and combine it with other healing tools such as red light therapy, Earth or Journalization. It is not the most fanciful device; This is your habits. Use fitness15 for 15% discount on the upper dose !!

4. Nootropic mixture with zero search

These brain stimulation powders and capsules can be cool on your shelf, but many are full of proprietary mixtures and stimulants with little real research behind them. In addition, if you are already running at low sleep, I hate saying it, but a mushroom powder will not fix it.

Try this instead:

Support your brain naturally: pass sunlight in the morning, eat healthy fats and try adaptogens based on food such as manee of mane, lionine or lion magnesium from renowned marks. The real energy begins with foundations: sleep, balance of blood sugar and hydration.

5. Blue light glasses … all day

The blue light blockers at night are super useful. But wear orange glasses all day? Not useful. Your body needs blue light in the morning and early in the afternoon to support energy, vigilance and regulation of the circadian rhythm.

Try this instead:

Exhibit your eyes (no glasses or contacts) in natural light within 30 minutes of alarm clock. Even 5 to 10 minutes outside helps to adjust your circadian pace, support the balance of cortisol and improve your sleep later at night. For the best blue light blockers that you can use all day (just exchange the objectives), I highly recommend Vivarays (fitnessa code).

6. Sleep trackers stressed you

I have used some trackers over the years, and here is the truth: if it causes more stress or obsess your “sleep score”, it probably does not help. Sleep is more than data; This is what you feel.

Try this instead:

Follow how much you feel rested every morning and focus on creating a bedtime routine that you are looking forward to: magnesium, stretching, a book or the cover of the sauna. Trust your body more than your application.

$ 7,000 low to cold diving

I repeat it for people on the back: you don’t need a luxury ice bath to get the advantages of cold exposure. Cold therapy is incredible, but a 60 -second cold daily shower works as well (and costs exactly $ 0))

Try this instead:

Use what you have. A bowl of ice water for your face, a cold rinsing after your shower or a cold DIY bath in the bathtub with bags of freezer. Bonus: it strengthens resilience and can support the vagus nerve.

Friendly reminder:

Biohacking does not consist in doing everything or having all the fantasy tools; It is a question of being intentional with your habits, your energy and your health.

If something has the impression of adding stress, emptying your wallet or creating confusion … it probably doesn’t help.

Start with the basics:

Quality sleep

Real food

Nervous system regulation

Functional tests

Movement you love

Morning light

Conscious stress support

The most powerful biohacks are simple, consistent and durable.

Let me know if you have tried one of these trends or if there is one of which you are curious – I am happy to test things so that you do not have to do it. 😉

XO,

Gina

For an overview of my favorite biohacking products, see this post

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