What the 'F' is Biohacking?

Jun 18
3 min read

A no-BS guide to upgrading your body, mind & energy—without turning into a cyborg

Let’s be real: the word biohacking sounds intense, like something only Silicon Valley billionaires or mad scientists do. But at its core, biohacking is superhuman—and way more accessible than you think.

Biohacking simply means making small, intentional changes to your daily habits to optimize how you feel, function, and thrive. Think of it as DIY wellness meets self-awareness.

So, What Is It Really?

Biohacking = "hacking your biology" to improve physical and mental performance. It’s about working with your body, not against it.

That could look like:

Drinking water with minerals first thing in the morning instead of coffee
Getting morning sunlight to regulate your hormones
Practicing breathwork to calm your nervous system
Cold showers (yes, really) to boost energy + mood
Tracking your sleep to understand what restores you best

It’s not about perfection—it’s about experimentation and listening to your body.

One of Jenny's favourite biohacking products is her stem cell regeneration patches. Reduce the inflammation in your body with this new-age light therapy.

Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Because most of us are exhausted, overstimulated, inflamed, and disconnected from our natural rhythms, Biohacking offers tools—ancient and modern—to bring us back into balance. And guess what? You don’t need $100 gadgets or IV drips to start.

5 Easy Ways to Biohack Your Life (Without Losing Your Mind)

Hydrate smarter. Add a pinch of sea salt or trace minerals to your water in the morning—it helps your cells absorb the water.
Get outside within 30 minutes of waking. Natural light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, boosts your mood, and wakes you up better than coffee.
Finish your shower with cold water (30 seconds). Increases dopamine, circulation, and mental grit. Start small—you don’t need to suffer.
Ditch blue light at night. Turn off overheads, light a candle, or use a red light lamp. Your sleep hormones will thank you.
Start breathwork (just 3 minutes!)Your breath is your remote control to your nervous system. Slow it down and notice how quickly your body follows.

5 of Jenny's favourite Biohacking Products & Practices

Lifewave patches:For about $120/month, these patches will melt the inflammation in your body through light-activated technology to stimulate your body’s natural healing processes—boosting energy, reducing pain, improving sleep, and supporting cellular repair. Just stick, wear, and feel the shift. Backed by science, powered by your own body. Jenny recommends the X39 patches for your first 3 months before adding on or changing to another patch. CHECK OUT LIFEWAVE PATCHES HERE. Message Jenny with any questions.
Ice Baths or Cold Plunge: Cold therapy (like cold plunges or showers) activates your nervous system (in a good way), reduces inflammation, boosts circulation, and increases feel-good endorphins. It sharpens your focus, improves stress resilience, and helps your body recover faster. How to do it properly: Start with 30 seconds of cold water at the end of your shower. Breathe deeply, stay calm, and gradually build up over time. Aim for 2–3 minutes in water between 10–15°C (50–59°F) for optimal benefits.
Apple Cider Vinegar tea or shot first thing in the morning: Help balance blood sugar, kickstart digestion, support gut health, and gently detoxify your system. It may also curb cravings and boost metabolism and for me, it helped debloat my belly.
How to do it properly: Mix 1 tbsp of raw, unfiltered ACV in a glass of warm water. Drink it first thing on an empty stomach. Add a dash of lemon or a teaspoon of honey if the taste is too strong. Always rinse your mouth after to protect tooth enamel.
Mouth Tape when you sleep: Mouth taping encourages nose breathing while you sleep—leading to deeper rest, improved oxygen intake, reduced snoring, and better oral health. Nasal breathing also supports your nervous system and keeps you in a more relaxed, parasympathetic state overnight.
Breathwork: In my opinion, this is the ULTIMATE Biohack! Breathwork is a powerful and accessible biohack for your body. It helps regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, boost oxygen flow, and improve mental clarity—all without needing anything but your breath. With consistent practice, it can help lower cortisol levels, enhance energy, support digestion, and improve sleep. It’s a simple tool with profound effects.

At Hāmama, Jenny helped so many people understand the potency and power of breathwork. Give yourself the gift of a breathwork session with Jenny. It will change your life.