Have you heard about biohacking for menopause? It could well be, with back-up from the most innovative tech in the wellbeing industry.
Biohacking is EVERYWHERE, from science journals and studies to endorsements splashed across socials. But what is it exactly, and what place might it have in improving day-to-day health?
At its most basic, biohacking is self-improvement for the mind and body. It’s a deep dive into how regular routines can be transformed to achieve optimal fitness, longevity and equilibrium. And when armed with a better understanding of your body’s resting state – your baseline, if you like – you can make more informed choices about what you ‘add in’, and of course leave out.
It might manifest as a straightforward and infinitely achievable tweak, like drizzling olive oil over steamed greens to improve vitamin absorption. But at its most sophisticated, biohacking is jaw-droppingly smart and, most importantly, delivers tangible results.
Where to begin, and why biohacking for menopause
There is so much overwhelming noise around wellness, but the good news is that I’ve waded through the woo-woo so you don’t have to. And while I’ve test-run countless alternative therapies (to varying degrees of success), I’ve found the most compelling methods are backed by science and credible sources. This is precisely what Biowell delivers by way of its Menopause Biostack. But why did I need it, as a woman in my early forties? Because I was desperate.
Have you heard the one about the menopause that’s all wrapped up within the space of a neat, period-free 12 months? Nope, me neither. My own experience of perimenopause was a pernicious slide into feeling generally unwell, most of the time. Long before the penny dropped that my endocrine system was up to something, my brain and body took a hammering. Worse still, I didn’t have a clue what was wrong.
My GP ruled out any sinister causes: all blood tests were happily average. I was nailing nutrition with protein, fibre and ferments at every mealtime, plus I’d given booze the heave-ho. I switched endless, exhausting cardio for weight training, and let supplements do the rest. I even quit the ol’ doom-scrolling before bed. (Mostly).
And yet, it was all going royally pear-shaped. I was losing muscle tone and definition, while the pounds piled on around my waist and my cholesterol and cortisol levels rocketed. Days were increasingly consumed by inertia, rage, absent-mindedness, despair… sometimes all at once. Nights became a riot of cramps, hot flushes and panic attacks. What frightened me most was that I knew my baseline, and this was definitely not it.
Medicate and placate, or prepare and preserve?
GPs attributed my symptoms to the standard pressures of midlife. They prescribed band-aid solutions: anti-depressants, sleeping pills and talking therapies, some of which dulled my discomforts but ultimately failed to relieve them. While my periods remained regular (ish, though decreasingly so), it was deemed that no further action was required.
A handful of Harley Street consultations later, and we concluded I’d effectively been ‘raw-dogging’ perimenopause for years. Having finally received validation and a diagnosis, I wanted to regain some control over my health and utilise any dwindling estrogen reserves I had left.
biohacking for menopause: A glimmer of hope (from outer space, and the world of pro-sport)
When all is well, your body is in a ‘flow’ state, which encourages restorative processes to be at their most effective. In stark contrast to the disregulation I’d been experiencing, a healthy body can maintain and rejuvenate those nooks and crannies that are underserved. In short: your best shot at improving tissue and organ health starts with giving your body some love at cellular level. This is tricky as we age, and recover from illness or injury.
As such, biohacking my way out of this mess seemed like a cracking idea. Contradictory though it sounds, I loved the concept that clinically advanced tech could help regulate (and stimulate) organic biological functions to perform at their peak. I was looking for a deep, cellular workout with no pills or invasive probing involved.
Industry murmurs suggested the ‘Biostack’ as the apex of the biohacking field; a branch of tech so specialised that access is typically reserved for elite athletes and those enrolled in NASA space programs. While I tracked down clinics offering one or two fancy machines – we’re talking cryochambers, compression suits, and more – what eluded me was how to curate a Biostack that addressed my many specific niggles. I couldn’t even begin to calculate the techniques to combine, nor optimum levels of intensity and exposure – it was baffling. However, as evidence suggested, layering the right biotech therapies reaped the most positive results, so I sought guidance from the professionals.
Now for the fun bit…
I found myself at Biowell’s plush clinic in the shadows of Battersea Power Station, being zipped into a pair of Compression Trousers from toe to chest. These space-age salopettes formed the first phase of Biowell’s Biohacking for Menopause Biostack. I watched as the surface of my legs and tummy undulated, driven by the controlled pressure of a deep lymphatic-drainage massage. Long after I slid out of my futuristic packaging, a pleasing feeling of long-lost firmness remained. I also enjoyed a rare night free from cramp.
Next, an hour of HBOT, in which I swapped regular city air in favour of breathing in a potent concentration of 90-95% oxygen. I was forewarned to expect unfamiliar sensations and startling blasts of sound when the chamber recalibrated. While both undoubtedly took a little getting used to, I was quite content to sit and read in my neon-lit pressurised pod. What’s more, I entered with the slightest hint of a headache – just a standard perimenopausal irk – but I emerged feeling the tension had lifted. Even my sinuses felt clearer.
So to Cryotherapy – the one which requires you to strip down to your smalls (or a robe for modesty’s sake, with extremities also covered) before enduring three whole minutes at a crisp and bracing -110C. The prospect filled me with dread, but I hoped my penchant for an ice plunge might have somehow upped my endurance. To my astonishment, I loved it! Sure, it was strange, but it was also truly invigorating, even while tiny icicles formed around my nose.
Last but not least, Red Light Therapy. Having witnessed my angry, reactive skin calmed by an at-home LED face mask, I needed no persuasion to try the full-body version. It was every bit as tranquil as I’d hoped, with the added bonus that the surface benefits go deeper, reducing pain and inflammation while boosting dopamine.
The verdict of biohacking for menopause
Several results were immediate: the mood boost, clearer head and unusual perkiness. I also slept like a log both that night and the next, while my FitBit reported my oxygen levels to be ‘out of range’… but in a good way. More exciting still is the slow-burn cellular repair that regular Biostacking builds over time. For my perimenopausal body and its slide into chaos and accelerated ageing, this potential is nothing short of revolutionary. Meaningfully to the future of fertility care.
Induction
Begin your journey to optimal health and achieve your goals with the perfect starting point. This stage focuses on detoxifying your body by eliminating excess fluids and toxins while delivering an essential cellular activation to prime your system for success.
- Wellness Preparation – £130.50 (save 10%)
- 1 x session of Compression Therapy & IHHT to be taken in a single visit.
ENERGY OPTIMISERS
Three of our top therapies, saving you up to 15% vs. buying each therapy individually.
Energiser Express – £153 (save 10%)
1 x session of Cryotherapy, Red Light Therapy and IHHT, delivered in one hour, perfect for the time-pressed.
Energiser – £416.50 (save 15%)
2 x sessions of Cryotherapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen and Red Light Therapy delivered over two separate visits.
Sports & Fitness
Engineered to unleash your inner athlete, our sports packages are meticulously designed to elevate performance levels and accelerate recovery times. Experience cutting-edge therapies tailored to optimise your physical potential and keep you at the top of your game.
- Sports Recovery – £234 (save 10%)
- Enhanced package to deliver optimised recovery from any high-impact exertion, focused on reducing inflammation & body restoration.
- 1 x session of Cryotherapy, Red Light Therapy, Compression & IHHT taken in a single visit.
- Sports Advantage – £117 (save 10%)
- Bio-stacked package to aid training and to boost performance. Focused on cellular fitness & heightened performance.
- 1 x session of Combination of Cryotherapy & IHHT taken in a single visit.
- Runners Recovery – £112.50 (save 10%)
- Helps runners expedite recovery.
- 1 x Cryotherapy and 1 x Compression Therapy for just £95, all to be taken in a single visit.
- Elite Sports Recovery – £283.50 (save 10%)
- Advanced sports recovery for anyone looking to recover faster and increase performance ability. Repeated use will support optimisation goals and overall health.
- This package provides 1 session of Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy, Redlight Therapy & Hyperbaric Oxygen all delivered in a single visit.
immunity SUPPORT
A focused combination designed to strengthen immunity and overall well-being. Taken in a single visit, this bio stack includes compression therapy, PEMF and red light therapy to support circulation, recovery and cellular function.
- Immunity Support – £175 (save 10%)
- This package provides 1 session of Compression, PEMF and Red Light Therapy all delivered in a single visit.
Lifestyle
Unlock a revitalised version of yourself with our lifestyle packages. These packages combine advanced anti-ageing therapies with the uplifting power of life-enhancing endorphins. Designed to help you look your best, feel rejuvenated, and perform at your peak, these packages empower you to live with confidence and vitality.
- Age-Defier – £608 (save 20%)
- An advanced ‘Bio-stack’ package that supports your longevity ambitions. Focused on delivering anti-ageing benefits, cell health and weight reduction.
- This intensive package delivered over 4 weeks maximises the effectiveness of the combined therapies.
- 4 x sessions of Cryotherapy, Red Light Therapy and IHHT in a month-long package. One of each therapy is suggested to be taken on a weekly basis.
- Body Beautifier – £1,152 (save 20%)
- 2-month package focused on body aesthetics, cellulite reduction and skin tone.
- 8 x sessions of Cryotherapy, Red Light Therapy and EMS Therapy, with one session of each taken on a weekly basis.
- Advanced Traveller + Pre and Post-Journey
- Designed for the long-distance traveller who wants to reduce jetlag and improve sleep and recovery whilst enabling the ability to heighten performance in work or play.
- Pre-Travel Booster – £112.50 (save 10%)
- 1 x session of Cryotherapy & Compression therapy taken in a single visit.
- It should be taken up to 48 hours before travelling.
- Post-Travel Recovery – £229.50 (save 10%)
- 1 x session of Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
- Should be taken within 48 hours of travelling.
STRESS AND SLEEP
If you’re feeling stressed, fatigued, or not quite yourself, our Optimal Wellness Packages are designed to nurture both mind and body. These carefully curated therapies focus on restoring balance, enhancing well-being, and helping you feel more centred and revitalised in your daily life.
- Stress Reliever – Touchless – £220.50 (save 10%)
- The perfect destressing tonic, delivered through bio-layered therapies focused on mind and body.
- 1 x session of Cryotherapy, 60min Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Red Light Therapy delivered in a single visit.
- Sleep Better and Sleep Better + – from £103.50 (save 10%)
- Optimises sleep, benefiting the essential components that support a healthy mind and body, driving you to maximise wellness.
- 1 x session of Cryotherapy and Red Light Therapy taken in a single visit.
- Sleep Better + adds a Compression Therapy.
Medical
- Post-Op Recovery – £1,356 (save 20%)
- Accelerate your recovery journey following operations or significant medical conditions with advanced therapies designed to promote faster regeneration, restoration, and normalisation. These treatments support your body’s natural healing processes, enhancing recovery and overall well-being.
- 8 x sessions of Cryotherapy, IHHT and Red Light Therapy delivered in two months
- Pre-Op Fitness – POA
- Optimise your pre-operative fitness by prioritising cellular health and overall physical readiness. Tailored to your unique condition and treatment plan, these therapies prepare your body for surgery, improving outcomes and recovery time.
- Bespoke to the individual based on condition and treatment plan.
- Cell Restorer – £477 (save 10%)
- Experience a cellular-focused bio-stack designed to rejuvenate your health from the inside out. This bespoke approach targets the foundation of wellness, empowering you to achieve optimal vitality and balance.
- 1 x session of Red Light Therapy and IHHT delivered in a single visit.
- Brain Health Support – £306 (save 10%)
- A new package specifically designed to help with concussion and overall brain health.
- PolarCap® is a clinically researched, side-effect-free cooling therapy designed to support recovery following a concussion.
- 1 x PolarCap® Concussion therapy, 1 x HBOT 60, 1 x Red Light Therapy
WOMEN’S HEALTH
- Perimenopause and Menopause Bio-Stack – £283.50 (save 10%)
- A ‘Bio-stack’ package specifically designed to support and relieve perimenopause or menopausal symptoms.
- An intensive package that maximises the effectiveness of all four therapies, you can expect benefits such as:
- Lymphatic drainage and reduced water retention, leading to weight reduction
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved cellular health
- Increased collagen production
- Better sleep
- Energised mind and body
- Sharper focus
- Package includes: 1 x session of Cryotherapy, Red Light, Compression and 60mins Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, all to be taken in one session.
MEN’S HEALTH
- Men’s Health Booster – £162 (save 10%)
- Men’s Health Booster is our dedicated men’s performance & recovery package: Your all-in-one package to recover faster, feel sharper, and age with resilience.
- Boost energy, reduce inflammation with Cryotherapy.
- Support testosterone, improve sleep with Red Light Therapy.
- Recharge the body at a cellular level with PEMF.
- Package includes: 1 x session of Cryotherapy, PEMF, and Red Light, all in one session.
- Men’s Health Booster is our dedicated men’s performance & recovery package: Your all-in-one package to recover faster, feel sharper, and age with resilience.
