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How to Sleep Less and Rejuvenate: Uncover the Health Benefits of Biohacking Your Sleep!

GeneralEdward Kiledjian

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Do you struggle with insomnia? Are you not getting enough sleep? Do you wish you could wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated each day? If so, you should consider biohacking your sleep. Biohacking is the practice of using technology, lifestyle changes, and dietary supplements to improve your health and performance. In this article, we will explore the science behind biohacking your sleep and provide tips for getting the most out of your sleep.

Introduction to the Benefits of Biohacking Your Sleep

Biohacking is a relatively new concept, but it has quickly become popular amongst those looking for ways to improve their health, performance, and overall well-being. Biohacking your sleep can help you get better sleep, wake up feeling more energized, and improve your overall health and well-being.

Sleep is an essential part of our overall health. Getting enough sleep is important for physical and mental health, as it helps to reduce stress and improve concentration. Unfortunately, many people don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night. This can lead to fatigue, mood swings, and a weakened immune system.

Biohacking your sleep can help you get better sleep and wake up feeling more energized. By making a few lifestyle changes and incorporating the right supplements, you can sleep less and wake up feeling more refreshed and rejuvenated.

The Science Behind Biohacking Your Sleep

Biohacking is based on the idea that our bodies are constantly responding to the environment around us. By making small changes to our lifestyle, diet, and environment, we can ‘hack’ our bodies and improve our health and performance.

The science behind biohacking your sleep is based on the idea that our bodies are designed to function optimally when we get enough sleep. When we don’t get enough sleep, our body’s natural processes are disrupted. This can lead to fatigue, mood swings, and a weakened immune system.

By biohacking your sleep, you can optimize your body’s natural processes and wake up feeling more energized and refreshed. Biohacking your sleep involves making lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise and avoiding caffeine before bed, as well as incorporating supplements, such as melatonin, magnesium, and valerian root, that can help improve your sleep quality.

What Is Biohacking?

Biohacking is the practice of using modern technologies and lifestyle changes to improve your health and performance. It is a relatively new concept, but it is quickly becoming popular amongst those looking for ways to optimize their health and performance.

Biohacking involves making small changes to your lifestyle and environment that can have a positive impact on your health and performance. It can involve anything from changing your diet to incorporating supplements and lifestyle changes that can help you sleep better.

Biohacking can also involve tracking your sleep and other activities with technology such as fitness trackers and sleep trackers. This can help you understand how well you are sleeping and what changes you can make to improve your sleep quality.

Biohacking Supplements to Improve Sleep

Biohacking involves making lifestyle changes and incorporating supplements to improve your sleep quality. Some of the most popular supplements for biohacking your sleep include melatonin, magnesium, and valerian root.

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body that regulates our sleep-wake cycle. It is often used as a sleep aid as it can help reduce the time it takes to fall asleep. However, it is important to note that melatonin should only be used as a short-term solution and should not be taken for more than a few weeks at a time.

Magnesium is an important mineral that helps to regulate our sleep-wake cycle. It is often used as a natural sleep aid as it can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

Valerian root is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries to treat insomnia and improve sleep quality. It is believed to work by increasing the amount of GABA, a brain chemical that helps to regulate sleep.

Sleep Hacking Techniques

Sleep hacking is the practice of making small changes to your lifestyle and environment to improve your sleep quality. Some of the most effective sleep hacking techniques include:

  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed: Caffeine and alcohol can disrupt your sleep cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep.

  • Going to bed and waking up at the same time: Having a consistent sleep schedule can help regulate your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it easier to fall asleep.

  • Avoiding screens before bed: The blue light from screens can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep.

  • Exercise: Exercise can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

  • Relaxation techniques: Relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and oga can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

Biohacking Your Brain

Biohacking your brain is the practice of using technology and lifestyle changes to improve your cognitive performance and mental health. It can involve anything from using nootropics to improve focus and memory to using meditation and mindfulness to reduce stress and improve mental clarity.

Nootropics are supplements that are designed to improve cognitive performance. They are often used by those looking to improve their focus, memory, and overall mental health.

Meditation and mindfulness are great ways to reduce stress and improve mental clarity. Meditation involves sitting still and focusing on your breath, while mindfulness involves being aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Finally, lifestyle changes such as getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, avoiding caffeine, and exercising regularly can also help to improve your cognitive performance and mental health.

Biohacking Your Body

Biohacking your body is the practice of using lifestyle changes and supplements to improve your physical performance and overall health. It can involve anything from following an exercise routine to incorporating dietary supplements to improve your health.

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical performance and overall health. It helps to build muscle, improve endurance, and reduce stress.

Incorporating dietary supplements into your routine can also help to optimize your body’s natural processes and improve your physical performance. Some of the most popular supplements for biohacking your body include omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, and multivitamins.

Finally, following a healthy diet and avoiding processed foods, alcohol, and caffeine can help to improve your physical performance and overall health.

Biohacking Your Sleep – How to Sleep Less and Rejuvenate

Biohacking your sleep involves making lifestyle changes and incorporating supplements to improve your sleep quality. Here are some tips for biohacking your sleep:

  • Get enough sleep: Getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night is essential for physical and mental health.

  • Avoid caffeine before bed: Caffeine can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep.

  • Exercise: Exercise can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

  • Incorporate supplements: Melatonin, magnesium, and valerian root can all help to improve sleep quality.

  • Follow a sleep routine: Having a consistent sleep schedule can help to regulate your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it easier to fall asleep.

  • Avoid screens before bed: The blue light from screens can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep.

  • Relaxation techniques: Relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

Sleep Hygiene Habits

Sleep hygiene is the practice of following habits that can improve your sleep quality. Some of the most important sleep hygiene habits include:

  • Keeping your bedroom dark and cool: Keeping your bedroom dark and cool can help your body relax and make it easier to fall asleep.

  • Avoiding screens before bed: The blue light from screens can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep.

  • Avoid caffeine before bed: Caffeine can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep.

  • Going to bed and waking up at the same time: Having a consistent sleep schedule can help regulate your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it easier to fall asleep.

  • Avoiding alcohol before bed: Alcohol can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep.

Conclusion – Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Sleep

Biohacking your sleep can help you get better sleep, wake up feeling more energized, and improve your overall health and well-being. The key to biohacking your sleep is making lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise and avoiding caffeine before bed, as well as incorporating supplements, such as melatonin, magnesium, and valerian root, that can help improve your sleep quality.

Sleep hacking is also a great way to improve your sleep quality. Some of the most effective sleep hacking techniques include avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed, going to bed and waking up at the same time, avoiding screens before bed, exercising, and using relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing.

Finally, following good sleep hygiene habits, such as keeping your bedroom dark and cool, avoiding screens and caffeine before bed, and going to bed and waking up at the same time, can also help to improve your sleep quality.

Biohacking your sleep can help you get better sleep and wake up feeling more energized and refreshed. So, if you are looking for ways to improve your sleep quality and wake up feeling more energized each day, consider biohacking your sleep.

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Description: This article explores the benefits and science behind biohacking your sleep and provides tips for improving sleep quality through lifestyle changes and supplements.

Hill People Gear Mountain Serape Review

GeneralEdward Kiledjian

Image by Hill People Gear

As the weather cools down and we prepare for Winter, one of the most important pieces of survival or emergency gear is related to body temperature. Whether you are a prepper or someone that spends a lot of time in a car, you should plan to have backup mechanism to keep warm in the event the unthinkable happens.

Deployed soldiers have been modifying poncho liners for years during deployments. These modifications involve cutting holes, adding zippers and padding, etc. Lots of companies have created slightly modified poncho liners but what Hill People Gear has done with their Mountain Serape is awesome turning it into a multi-function product.

What can the Hill People Gear Mountain Serape do?

It is a:

  • poncho liner
  • great coat
  • blanket 
  • sleeping bag

It is all of these things without being gimmicky. HPG didn't just add uses on the packaging as an afterthought, the design is carefully planned and masterfully executed. It is as useful in the bush as it is in the urban jungle.

Looking at the Hill People Gear website, one thing I noticed is that it regularly goes out of stock. If you are interested, get one when available. 

Comparing the Mountain Serape to a Poncho Liner

The Hill People Gear Mountain Serape is much warmer than a traditional poncho liner. To achieve this level of warmth, they use 2.4 ounces of Primaloft Fusion insulation. Primaloft is a USA made modern insulator that is also used in the military's winter gear. It is fantastic for survival equipment because it is light yet very warm.

I first learned about the Hill People Gear Mountain Serape during wilderness survival training. One of our instructors slept in a hammock and used the HPG Mountain Serape as versatile multipurpose tool. It was used as a jacket at night to keep warm and was used as his 3 season sleeping bag. When wilderness camping, every piece of kit must be multipurpose, small, light and useful.

In cold weather camping, you can use this as an additive layer to another sleep system. Think of it as a sleeping bag that adds about 40 degree Fahrenheit. The HPG Mountain Serape is a light 2 pounds making it easy to carry (considering its size). 

I wish the Hill People Gear Mountain Serape shipped with a stuff sack. You will definitely want to pick one up for storage.

Folded or rolled, it will consume a lot of space which isn't practical. Put it in a good stuff sack and it can be compressed down to the size of a large bottle of soda (2L) which is much easier to carry. 

Using it

As a poncho, it is large enough to wear over a pack. As a blanket, it can easily cover 2 "normal sized" adults. As a sleeping bag it fits ones adult comfortable allowing enough room to move around and not feel constrained. 

The external shell is soft enough to use as a "around the house blanket" yet robust enough to survive in the wild. If you don't pay attention and abuse your gear, you may rip it so be careful.

HPG says the Mountain Serape is water resistant but not waterproof. It is not meant to replace rain gear but will be fine during light misting. It is also perfectly good to use in winter with snow.  If you do want to use it during rain, a good companion add on would be the O.P.S.E.C. Poncho from Survival Solutions

Although Hill People Gear has kept the design of the Mountain Serape fairly consistent, I was told by a contact that they have improved minor features like stitching to make it better and more durable ( I tested the newer version which was lent to me by a friend).

When switching from Poncho to Great Coat, you will be happy about how warm it keeps you. Ponchos are easy to put on but not practical when you are working. When working around the campsite, home or survival situation, use the Great Coat mode. It allows you to move your arms freely. In Great Coat mode, you can even wear a pack over the Mountain Serape. 
 

Alternatives

Anytime I write about a product, I receive questions from readers about a "comparable" product on AliExpress for 1/4 the price. While some AliExpress products are good deals and worth getting, but not the Serapes. The Chinese Serapes and made with cheap stitching, cheap insulation and non breathable shell fabric.

Many have said they loved the feature set but find the price expensive. And I can't disagree but the price is competitive to other high quality, low volume survival products. 

Conclusion

The Hill people gear Mountain Serape is unique piece of kit that everyone should get and keep in your gobag, car or camping kit. 

GoSleep pods make sleeping or sex at the airport affordable

Edward Kiledjian
The Abu Dhabi Airport has installed 10 GoSleep sleep pods (out of a total 35). These pods will be rented for $12 per hour and each pod provides a secure private sleeping area with internet access, electrical charging ports and a secure storage locker for your luggage. This is expensive for longer stays but much cheaper than a hotel room for short stays.
You can leave the privacy cover open, partially closed or completely closed. I love the concept for short power naps but have some concerns about cleanliness. I still haven't seen how the stations will be maintained. How will they keep it clean? What about more frisky passengers that use these as "sex pods"?
It is an interesting concept but I need more info about maintenance before I jump in.