The Biohacker Summit
We really enjoyed our second trip to the biohacker summit in Helsinki. This is an independently-run event where speakers cover a range of topics from nutrition, fitness, wellness, naturopathy including academics and entrepreneurs. The setting is pretty atmospheric and one of the cool things about this event is the energy which is pretty infectious, ideas jump out at you and speakers talk powerfully from their own experiences. So what did we take away this time?
NUTRITION — @maxlugavere
More Kale, spinach, mushrooms for breakie (cognitive function & brain health)+ extra virgin olive oil to increase bioavailability of nutrients. Almonds for vit E & magnesium (DNA repair)
https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast-1
NUTRITION — Wade Lightheart
There are diminishing returns to consuming more and more protein, it doesn’t get absorbed.
Need enzymes with food, much natural, fresh food contains enzymes. Supplements an option.
Brain fog - can be due to bacteria consuming undigested proteins producing neurotoxins
BALANCE - @tar1na @biohackingbook
Biohacking is actually about natural balance of body with nature. Not products & supplements.
Willpower doesn’t work, rituals work.
Get a morning ritual, get an evening ritual.
Recovery protocols: deep breathing
Immunity protocols: sauna, spices, niacin
HABITS - Sebastian Schumacher
Make habits “unfuckwithable” (great word 😂) think about -
Motivation
Ability
Trigger
Simplicity
Replace bad habit with good habit. (Lots of commonality with the work of @JamesClear )
RYTHYMS - @GDMPotter
Artificial light - disrupts clocks and enables behaviours at wrong times
for optimising health >>
Regular eating
Biological daytime - high intensity blue light / active / consume calories
Exposure to strong time cues early in day, shifts rythym earlier
SLEEP - Greg Potter
Temp affects sleep> 10 min shower 1 hr b4 bed. Raises skin temp, helps radiate heat out from core. Socks on after. Optimal bedroom temp ~18 deg. Mattress that dissipates heat (spring, not foam)
Stop devices 1hr b4 bed
Make to do list b4 bed (offload tasks)
DIET - Greg Potter
timing glucose tolerance higher in morning vs evening> front load carbs early in day .
Consume protein rich foods before carbohydrate foods gives lower swings in blood sugar
Confine caloric period to 6-12hrs each day. Wait 30 min after wake & 2hr b4 bed
FOCUS - Max Gotzler
Stress inhibits “flow” state
Things that promote flow:
Selflessness
Timelessness
Effortlessness
Richness
Proprioception gets you into flow (“surfing”)
Alpha and theta waves maximised
In flow learn 500% quicker
https://youtu.be/n_8_8A3jk8c
RELAXATION - Kasper Van Den Meulen
2 subconscious nervous system states:
1. Parasympathetic (“rest/digest”)
2. Orthosympathetic (“fight/flight”)
We spend too much time triggered into (2).
Deep breathing
NUTRITION - Fabian Foelsch
Manage your caffeine intake intentionally. “Rocket start”
Plus loads more (check out the awesome program) @biohackersummit #biohackersummit 🇫🇮🏔🏃♂️🏃🏼♀️🥩🔥🎯 see you next year in Amsterdam @jlmikulskis
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