So you’re feeling pretty good overall. You know the basics of health – get a good night’s sleep, eat a clean nutritious diet, and get some exercise.

But you want to push it beyond just that. You want to take your body, your mind, your health to a higher level.

You might be a biohacker.

Biohacking is a term for do it yourself experimenting on your own body to get more out of it.

Whether you’re hoping to improve your memory, your athletic performance, your mood, or much more, biohacking might provide you with avenues to do so.

However, biohacking is not without its potential dangers – that’s why it’s helpful to have a qualified healthcare practitioner by your side to guide you in the right direction. You’re going to have lots of questions – and Dr. JJ can answer them.

Dr. JJ is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto who also holds a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. If you’re interested in hacking your biology to get more out of your health, Dr. JJ can help.

Read on to find out more.

What Is Biohacking?

The biohacking movement, as the name suggests, stems from hacker culture. They believed in sharing, openness, and improving the world around them – biohackers just applied this ethos to their own biology.

Biohacking explores a variety of different ways to modify your behavior, change what you put in your body, and examine its general makeup in order to feel better and perform at higher levels.

There’s a lot you can do on your own, but there’s also a lot Dr. JJ can do to help you along in your biohacking journey.

Genetic Testing

Your genetics is the stuff you have no control over. You inherited it from your parents, and regardless of what you do, you’re stuck with it.

This might sound disheartening, but there are still measures you can take to address the genetics you’ve been given.

By understanding your genetics, Dr. JJ can help you understand any genetic conditions you may have, as well as what conditions you may be at risk of developing.

This can help you make better choices about your diet and lifestyle.

Note: Some of the genetic tests can be ordered by you yourself, while others may need to come via a Nurse Practitioner or MD.

DNA Stool Analysis

The more we understand about the health of your gut microbiome, the more important it seems to be. Not only does it affect your digestive health, it also influences your mood, your energy levels, your metabolism, your heart rate, and much more.

In fact, it has such a significant impact on your body that some researchers are starting to refer to it as its own organ altogether.

With so much at stake, it only makes sense that healthcare practitioners are starting to take the health of your gut microbiome seriously.

Through laboratory analysis of your stool, Dr. JJ can help you better understand:

  • The most optimal diet to maintain gut health
  • What diseases you may be at greater risk of developing
  • What microbe species you may be deficient in, and how to encourage their growth
  • The level of inflammation in your gut
  • The health of your pancreas and digestive function
  • Potential solutions to a wide range of health conditions you may be facing

Diet & Nutrition Biohacking

Food Sensitivity Testing

When you have a proper food allergy, you usually know about it. Allergies trigger an immune response that can often be life threatening.

However, food sensitivities are different. They’re not as severe, but they can still significantly impact your health. They don’t trigger an anaphylactic response, but they can both trigger and exacerbate issues with digestive health, mental health, inflammation, and more.

Dr. JJ can help you understand the foods you’re sensitive to, so you have a better idea of what to avoid. This may help you manage certain symptoms, as well as help you optimize your diet to meet your goals.

Custom Nutrition Plans

So now you know what not to eat – but what should you eat?

Your nutritional needs are based on a wide variety of different factors – genetics, lifestyle, goals, current health conditions, and managing your risk of other health conditions.

Dr. JJ will work with you to put together a custom nutrition plan that will help you achieve your physical and mental performance goals.

Supplement Counselling

Do you have a particular set of supplements you’ve been considering, but aren’t sure if they’re ideal for you?

Are you working toward specific health goals, and want to know what supplements will help you get there?

If so, Dr. JJ can help.

Whether you’re hoping to mitigate the side effects of a pharmaceutical drug, deal with the symptoms of a chronic condition, or improve your physical or mental performance, there may be a natural supplement for you.

As a naturopathic doctor with a PhD in pharmaceutical science, Dr. JJ has extensive knowledge on how to improve human performance.

Biohacking Your Hormones

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers.

Keeping your body’s hormones in balance can help to optimize your health, since an imbalance can lead to all sorts of symptoms.

Read below to find more about the hormone tests Dr. JJ can do to help you optimize your health.

Sex Hormone Assessment

Sex hormones include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. All human bodies have all of the above, but depending on your gender and your goals, you’ll need different levels of each.

A hormonal imbalance in men can cause a variety of different troublesome symptoms, including:

  • Lower sex drive
  • Lower sperm count
  • Decreased bone density & muscle mass
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Increased body fat
  • Tenderness in chest
  • Gynecomastia, or developing breast tissue
  • Decreased body hair
  • Trouble with memory
  • Trouble focusing

Meanwhile, a hormonal imbalance in women can lead to:

  • Heavy or irregular periods
  • PMS
  • Irregular periods
  • Subfertility/Infertility
  • Excessive facial/body hair growth
  • Acne
  • Pain during sex
  • Vaginal dryness or atrophy
  • Night sweats
  • Headaches

Thyroid hormonal imbalances in all sexes can have the following symptoms in common:

  • Unexpected weight fluctuations (gain/loss)
  • Sleep problems
  • Fatigue
  • Heart rate fluctuations
  • Constipation
  • Increased hunger & thirst
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Pain, aches, or stiffness in muscles & joints
  • Vision problems
  • Dry skin

If you’re dealing with any of the above symptoms, a hormonal imbalance may be the culprit.

Dr. JJ can help by testing your hormone levels to see if it’s behind your symptoms. If it is, he’ll work to uncover the cause and provide you with solutions to help manage it.

Cortisol Assessment

Cortisol is a hormone produced in your adrenal gland. An imbalance in cortisol can cause a wide variety of symptoms.

Low levels of cortisol can cause:

  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Weight loss
  • Muscle weakness
  • Moodiness
  • Darkened areas of skin

Meanwhile, high levels of cortisol can cause:

  • Weight gain in the face and torso
  • High blood pressure
  • Muscle weakness
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Osteoporosis
  • Increased thirst
  • More frequent urination

Dr. JJ can test your cortisol levels to see whether it’s behind any of the above symptoms you’re experiencing, and put together a treatment plan to help you address it.

Infection Profiles

In the modern world, there’s a lot that can make us sick.

One particularly problematic pest is mould, which can grow in our homes sometimes for months or even years before we notice. Lyme disease is also a not uncommon concern, especially for those who spend time outdoors.

Prostate infections are becoming increasing common in men of all ages. Recurrent vaginal infections, on the other hand, can really be a burden.

Chronic sinus infections can lead to painful headaches, snoring and post-nasal drip.

Chronic ear infection can disrupt your hearing and lead to tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can lead to frequent trips to the washrooms, incontinence, burning and disrupting your sleep when you urinate at night.

Dr. JJ has a special interest in the naturopathic treatment of infections and can assist you with identifying and treating your infection so you can enjoy a higher level of health.

DNA Stool Analysis

The more we understand about the health of your gut microbiome, the more important it seems to be. Not only does it affect your digestive health, it also influences your mood, your energy levels, your metabolism, your heart rate, and much more.

In fact, it has such a significant impact on your body that some researchers are starting to refer to it as its own organ altogether.

With so much at stake, it only makes sense that healthcare practitioners are starting to take the health of your gut microbiome seriously.

Through laboratory analysis of your stool, Dr. JJ can help you better understand:

Questions? Ask Dr. JJ

Are you interested in biohacking your biology to optimize your health? If so, Dr. JJ can help.

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