Sleep Hacks: Supplements, Tools, Tech & More

Biohacker Review: The pure pleasure of pooping compels me!

I have to admit to an odd morning custom that Mrs. Roseland and I have, in the midmorning we chit-chat (for just a little) about our morning movements in the bathroom. And consistently our pooping is pleasantly emptying thanks to the magnesium we took the previous evening. It's become one supplement that we won't go without!

Many Biohackers report a range of experiential benefits from Magnesium like relaxation, better sleep, and brainpower but for me, it mostly just helps in the digestion department, so let's look at the recent science done on Magnesium...

I discovered that Phenibut is not just a relaxing hangover-free alternative to booze, it can also be something of a relationship Biohack.

A lot of guys, when dealing with an upset woman bring a knife to a pillow fight, by bombarding their woman with logic when she really just needs a little emotional validation. Thus, I discontinued the conversation about social media and was non-reactive to the air of the awkwardness that swept into our little hotel room by the sea. I did a few things on my computer for a few minutes and then I took the advice of pickup guru extraordinaire RSD Max, I held my girl, kissed her passionately, and whispered a few sweet nothings in her ears.

This is a Russian drug that helped cosmonauts stay cool under pressure in life-or-death situations in zero gravity. It's a powerful anxiolytic that zaps anxiety and stress.

It's a higher risk, yet higher reward Biohack that's not for everyone.

Biohacker Review: A tangy Gabaergic that makes you frivolously frisky

Phenibut is an ideal social smart drug for 2014 Jonathan, but I'm not sure if it would have been for 2008 Jonathan...

Now I'm very mindful, especially in social interactions; I've trained with technology like Dual N-Back and the emWave2 to be very present. I've spent the majority of this year completely sober, see my article about partying sober for +6 months in South America's #1 vice city. Five or six years ago was a different story, I drank quite a bit (my cocktail of choice was Patron Red Bull), smoked cigarettes, and used recreational drugs from time to time - I was your average intoxicated douchebag. Phenibut has a pretty subtle effect, you would have to do a lot to get something resembling the mindset you get from alcohol or MDMA. If I had done it 5 years ago, I don't think it would have satisfied my hedonic set point, I would have probably been pretty bored with it. Now it's awesome though, it gives me an extra boost of social confidence free of intoxication.

Biohacker Review: the Mercedes-Benz of Magnesium

Personally, given the option, I reach for the Mercedes-Benz of Magnesium, Magnesium L-Threonate. It's more bioavailable and has greater benefits to cognition but it first caught my attention for a really silly reason...

Biohacker Review: Tranquilizing and Super-Antioxidizing!

I received my package of C60/hemp oil extract. This was the first time I had tried a CBD product. It comes in a laboratory-grade, tinted glass bottle. I took about a half tablespoon of the stuff, it tastes not bad like the other C60 olive oil solution I tried.

I noticed a subtle, anxiolytic effect within just a few minutes of dosing. I did it in the evening and read for about an hour, feeling very relaxed but I actually did not sleep well that night. This is probably because I listened to a very disturbing podcast while I was laying in bed (probably not the best habit) that kept me up for about an hour and then my thoughts were racing.

From How to Be Cross Eyed: Thriving Despite Your Physical Imperfection — a mémoire and lifehacking manifesto

When it comes to optimizing health, happiness, and overall human performance (there’s a very in-vogue phrase that will make you sound cool at cocktail parties) there are a lot of low-hanging fruit options which these chapters will explore. They might not be cutting-edge technology with cool names and acronyms BUT they still make a big difference in the mental horsepower that you can bring to bear.

If you’re wary of using Nootropics you’re going to want to implement all of these. I’ll discuss the pros vs cons, evidence, usage, and cost of these empowering lifestyle biohacks.

Biohacker Review: Takes the edge off

Lately, two capsules of Just Relax have been taking the edge off for me in the evenings. I'm in the midst of a day 90 break from booze so I sometimes need a little pharmacological help unwinding after a long day of work. I find that two to three capsules put me in a very relaxed state without knocking me out so I can enjoy a book in the mid-evening.

I'm a big fan of taking this kind of stack a few hours before bed, as it helps me wind down so I fall right asleep, slumber deeply, and arise the next morning feeling awesome. I do recommend it in combination with NeuroActive's Deep Sleep, which will knock you right out when the time comes.

I've been getting some seriously solid sleep lately by actually using NeuroActive's anxiolytic stacks with some biohacking tech.

Biohacker Review: My secret weapon for AMAZING sleep...

I've been using Focus Supplements' Magnesium for some time now. I've been getting some seriously awesome sleep thanks to Magnesium. Sleep quality really matters to everything, a night of mediocre sleep has a high cost in the next day's productivity. In the past, I've struggled with insomnia, but now I sleep better than ever thanks to this pre-bedtime stack...

• Ashwagandha (2 - 3 grams), Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar tea
• CBD (10 - 20 milligrams)
• Magnesium (powdered or capsuled)