Biohacking is a global movement allowing anyone to experiment with biology – from their genes all the way down to optimizing their bodies – with an eye towards living longer. Tinkerers aim to optimize their bodies while seeking ways to extend life span.
South American universities and educational centers are investing in biohacker spaces to support iGEM teams, boost interdisciplinary research, and infuse entrepreneurial spirit.
Ice Bath Therapy
Ice bath therapy – which involves immersing oneself in extremely cold water and immersing for at least 15 minutes – has been shown to boost cognitive performance by up to 30%, helping individuals remain calm when under stress or when trying to solve complex issues. Ice bath therapy can assist people in staying focused when under pressure such as during an important presentation or when trying to solve difficult puzzles. Ice bath therapy not only reduces inflammation and improves sleep quality, but it can also boost skin elasticity while decreasing stroke and dementia risk. Biohacking has become increasingly popular among entrepreneurs who use it to increase productivity and maintain optimal health. Unfortunately, though, many of their methods rely solely on limited scientific evidence. Justin Zhu of Iterable was recently fired for “micro-dosing” LSD to help focus on creative tasks. Other founders and CEOs use biohacking techniques such as enzyme injections or expensive sleep rings to boost their health and performance.
biohacking may seem like just another trend, but its growing prevalence among athletes, business leaders, and celebrities can hardly be ignored. Novak Djokovic of Tennis fame is well-known to have submersed himself in pressurized eggs to increase his blood’s oxygen levels; F1 champion Lewis Hamilton utilizes cryotherapy treatments. LeBron James of Basketball fame is also an advocate of biohacking – spending approximately $1.5 Million each year to delay aging processes through various techniques.
At Biohacking Center in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City, guests can explore an array of biohacking therapies, from nootropics and supplements to IV drips and cold immersion. The medi-spa utilizes blood and biomarker tests to map how the body is operating at a cellular level before devising a results-driven plan that restores mental clarity, energy levels, digestion, libido, immunity as well as restore mental clarity, energy levels digestion libido immunity immunity. Regenerative medicine including nutritionally potent tinctures ice baths brain-rewiring neurofeedback pods as well as stem cell therapy sessions are also part of its treatments.
Biometric Scanning
Biometric scanning can help ensure only authorized individuals gain entry to your building, office or warehouse. This process uses biometric features unique to individuals to verify their identities such as fingerprints, iris scans, retina scans, hand geometry, face geometry voice recognition facial recognition or heartbeat data – providing a high level of security against cybercriminals. It is user-friendly as well as providing easy protection.
Hackers used to gain entry to company computer systems by entering an easily forgotten code or password. Thanks to biometric scanning systems, hackers now face increased difficulty entering company computers through this route; since these require real people operating them and therefore prevent theft of your data or damage of company assets. Although there are methods around biometric scanners, such as physically present hacker; in order for any attack on company systems to occur successfully.
Biohacking may be dangerous for some individuals, but it needn’t necessarily be harmful. Entry-level biohacks like wearing a FitBit or taking supplements tend to be safe and can help improve your health; more extreme measures, like implanting RFID devices or getting vitamin injections may pose more of a threat due to being unregulated and possibly having negative side effects.
Latin America has seen the emergence of biohacker movements due to competitions like iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Microorganisms). Students compete to construct low-cost scientific equipment while learning about synthetic biology and entrepreneurship. Some early Latin American biohacker spaces are currently working on creating affordable open source equipment specifically targeted to their region; others have even collaborated with government institutions that regulate biosafety regulations.
The Biohacking Center Mexico is an integrative space where science, technology and lifestyle innovations come together to optimize your body and mind. We will conduct wellness assessments using various techniques – biometric scanning, nutritional evaluations, emotional balance assessments and customized lifestyle habits are among them – before providing customized courses or packages designed to help reach personal goals.
Breathwork
Breathwork is a form of meditation which involves deep breathing to activate mitochondria, the cells responsible for producing energy in your body. Breathwork can help reduce stress, enhance mental performance and facilitate healing – it may even be combined with other biohacking techniques like exercise optimisation, sleep enhancement or nutritional optimization for maximum effectiveness.
Nutritional Optimization: Biohackers place great emphasis on personalized nutrition, seeking out the ideal diet and supplements to optimize health and well-being. They may experiment with intermittent fasting, ketogenic diets or supplementation to achieve this aim.
Biohackers are well known to prioritize quality sleep by experimenting with various sleeping environments and routines in order to increase cognitive function and overall wellness. This may involve mindfulness techniques like deep meditation or neurofeedback to aid the process.
Biohacking includes using wearable devices to monitor and assess health metrics such as heart rate variability, sleep patterns and other vital signs to create healthier bodies. Wearable devices provide the ideal way to do this.
Maia Inti Amaru is a licensed Naturopath, Botanist, Qi Gong Facilitator, DJ and Author who specialises in Habit Optimization, Neurohacking, Nutrition, Mexican & Peruvian Shamanism Medicine & Western Science. As an experienced Holistic Healer she has successfully healed herself of Chronic Conditions such as PTSD & Lyme Disease without pharmaceutical interventions.
Biohacking Center
Biohacking has gained tremendous momentum recently and doesn’t just involve using FitBits or monitoring body fat levels; rather it takes an innovative approach to wellness that utilizes modern technologies in combination with personal health coaching to optimize both physical and mental wellbeing. Biohacking also encourages you to make small lifestyle changes which could yield big dividends over time.
Biohacker technicians use technology to assess all of your body’s functions and improve them accordingly, with the goal of increasing strength, endurance, wellbeing and even speeding recovery from injuries faster. This approach may help increase strength, endurance and overall well-being as well as speed recovery from injuries faster.
Shark Tower in Cancun provides the ideal environment for experiencing biohacking to its full extent. This luxury property provides a comprehensive set of services aimed at creating a healthier life; these services include fitness studio, cryotherapy treatments and infrared sauna sessions as well as expert fitness coaches that will lead you through various biohacking techniques that aim at optimizing wellness.
Cold therapy is another popular biohacking approach, proven to reduce pain levels, inflammation and improve mental clarity. At Shark Tower’s ice bath you can particularly reduce lactic acid levels after workouts; they even have an on-staff breathwork coach to prepare you for cold immersion!
Latin America has seen an emergence of biohacker spaces tied to universities. SyntechBio in Brazil is an example, serving synthetic biology students linked to iGEM; here students can experiment with ideas not supported by their university in research context. Other groups, like Interspecifics in Mexico, explore novel interpretations of biology through arts and philosophy lenses.
DIYbio is closely connected to Latin America’s rapidly emerging maker movement. Some of Latin America’s earliest biohacker spaces have even begun working alongside Fab Labs; offering low-cost tools and equipment that support projects across industries.
