Ep 12: Stop Biohacking Like a Man -- 5 Bioharmonizers to Optimize Your Health with Bindi Stables
Biohacking has become a popular topic in recent years, but it is often dominated by discussions and research focused on men's health. As women, do you believe that we have unique needs and experiences that require a different approach to biohacking? That's where bioharmonizing comes in.
Bioharmonizing is a method of biohacking that focuses on supporting the body's natural intelligence and optimizing its functions.
In this blog, we will explore the 5 key biohacks for women.
5 Bioharmonizers to Optimize Your Health
1. Menstrual Cycle Syncing: By aligning our actions with the natural rhythms of our bodies, we can optimize our hormonal health and overall well-being.
"Menstrual cycle syncing is a way of life where we adjust everything from our nutrition to our exercise, to our self-care practices, to the supplements that we take throughout those different phases of our cycle to unlock hormonal harmony." - Bindi
Understanding the nutritional needs of each phase of the menstrual cycle is crucial. For example, during the luteal phase, before our period, our bodies require specific nutrients and macronutrients that differ from those needed during the follicular phase, or ovulation. By adapting our diet to these changing needs, we can support our hormonal wellness and overall health.
2. Optimizing Sleep: Sleep plays a significant role in hormonal production, neurotransmitter function, and overall well-being. Optimizing sleep is essential for maintaining hormonal balance and preventing issues such as anxiety, irritability, low mood, and hormone imbalances.
"A sleep-deprived nervous system is primed for anxiety, irritability, low mood, digestive issues, and hormone issues." - Bindi
To optimize sleep, there are several biohacks that women can incorporate into their routines. Wearing a sleep mask to block out light, using earplugs to withdraw from external stimuli, and mouth taping to improve breathing passages and oxygenation are all effective strategies. Additionally, aligning our sleep patterns with nature's intended rhythm, going to bed between 9 and 10:30 PM, and waking up in the early morning hours can help regulate our circadian rhythm and promote better sleep.
3. Nutritional Supplements: By adjusting our supplement intake to the different phases of our menstrual cycle, we can support our hormonal balance and overall well-being.
"In the first half of my cycle, I focus on supplements that build up the tissues, while in the second half, I focus on detox-supportive supplements to break down excess estrogen." - Bindi
During the first half of the menstrual cycle, it is beneficial to focus on supplements that build up the tissues and provide essential nutrients. Antioxidants, brain-boosting supplements, and key macronutrients can support overall health and prepare the body for healthy ovulation. In the second half of the cycle, detox-supportive supplements can help break down excess estrogen and alleviate symptoms such as breast tenderness and moodiness.
4. Detoxing: Women are exposed to numerous human-made chemicals daily, which can disrupt hormonal balance and impact overall well-being. Detoxification protocols help reduce the toxic load and support hormonal health.
"The toxic load that we're exposed to, especially as women, can have a significant impact on our hormonal well-being." - Bindi
Regular detoxification can help eliminate heavy metals, toxins, and hormone disruptors from the body. By following a functional medicine detox protocol, ideally quarterly or at least once a year, women can reduce their toxic load and support their overall health. It is essential to work with a knowledgeable professional to ensure a safe and effective detoxification process.
5. Self-care Routine: By incorporating specific rituals into our mornings, we can set the tone for the day and promote overall well-being.
"I wake up, tongue scrape, splash my face with cold water, brush my teeth with a holistic toothpaste, and dry brush for lymphatic drainage." - Bindi
Tongue scraping, cold water splashes and dry brushing are simple yet effective practices that can be incorporated into morning routines. These practices help remove bacteria, stimulate circulation, and support lymphatic drainage. Additionally, movements, such as Pilates or other forms of exercise, can be tailored to each phase of the menstrual cycle to optimize results.
You can read more self-care tips here: Self Care for Busy Mamas - How To Put Your Well-Being First
It is essential to listen to our bodies, do thorough research, and work with knowledgeable professionals to ensure safe and effective practices. As the era of women's health optimization continues to evolve, more research and resources will become available, empowering women to take control of their health and well-being.
Bindi is a board certified Integrative Health practitioner and Women’s Wellness Expert specializing in helping you create vibrant health and a thriving mind, naturally and holistically! She helps high-achieving, female entrepreneurs, professionals, and mamas on a journey of wellness and personal growth become their happiest, healthiest most vibrant self.
Over the past 10 years, she supported thousands of women from around the globe to transform their health and create the deepest levels of freedom and fulfillment in every area of their lives.
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