What’s worth the hype and what isn’t…

You know I love a good wellness gadget, especially when it actually helps you feel better. I’ve tried a lot over the years – some were gamechangers, others… not so much.

There’s so much noise in the biohacking world right now that it can feel like you need a $10,000 setup just to have decent energy or sleep through the night. Spoiler alert: you don’t.

Here are some biohacking products (and trends) that I think are totally overrated – and what to do instead for real, sustainable results.

(worth mentioning here that my fave Lumebox and castor oil pack are not overrated)

Biohacking habits that I think are overrated

1. Taking a Million Supplements “Just Because”

If you’ve ever looked at someone’s supplement shelf and thought, “Should I be taking more??” –  you’re not alone. But loading up on random pills without a clear reason can burden your liver, drain your wallet, and possibly make symptoms worse.

Many of us are taking things our bodies don’t even need – or can’t absorb properly – because we saw someone on TikTok recommend it.

Try this instead:

Get functional testing done first. This could include minerals, gut health, inflammation, hormones, and food sensitivities. I do this with my 1:1 clients, and it changes everything. You’ll save money and get better results by only supporting what your body actually needs. Testing removes the guesswork. If you’re interested in leanring more, email me gina@fitnessista.com subject TESTING.

2. Cold Plunges for Everyone

Cold plunges are everywhere right now. While they can have some benefits (like reduced inflammation and increased resilience), they’re not a fit for everyone, especially women dealing with hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, or autoimmune flares.

If your nervous system is already running on overdrive, jumping into a tub of freezing water might just stress it out even more.

Try this instead:

Start slow. Try a short cold shower at the end of your warm shower, or finish with a splash of cold water on your face. Focus on nervous system regulation first – think breathwork, gentle movement, and prioritizing sleep. Then, if your body feels ready, gradually introduce cold exposure. Also heat exposure, like my beloved sauna blanket, can be a much better fit!! I WAY prefer heat over cold.

3. Super Pricey PEMF Devices with Wild Claims

I love PEMF therapy and use the Higher

Sharing my review of the BEST blue light blocking glasses after doing a ton of research. You can order your Vivarays 4-in-1 glasses here and use the code FITNESSISTA for a discount!

Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope that you’re having a wonderful morning! We spent the weekend in Phoenix for Liv’s last convention of the season, and now we’re back at home and getting ready for Spain. I’m sharing my packing list in tomorrow’s post!

Something that I’m absolutely bringing with me? My Vivarays! I am OBSESSED with these glasses, especially the nighttime lenses. I put them on, and within 30 minutes I’m drowsy and ready to sleep. I’m excited to give them a whirl on the plane 😉 In today’s post, I wanted to talk a bit about light, how it impacts our health, and share more details about the best blue light blocking glasses.

In our tech-filled world, blue light exposure is nearly impossible to avoid. We’re constantly surrounded by screens – phones, laptops, TVs – and even our indoor lighting emits high levels of artificial blue light. While some blue light is natural (and even beneficial during the day), overexposure, especially at the wrong times, can wreak havoc on our health, mood, and sleep quality.

If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning at night after scrolling your phone, or feeling drained despite 8 hours of sleep, blue light could be to blame. Fortunately, blue light blocking glasses are one of the simplest and most effective tools to support your circadian rhythm and your overall well-being.

the best blue light blocking glasses

Why Blue Light Can Be Harmful (and What Kind of Light We Actually Need)

Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum and is naturally emitted by the sun. During the day, blue light helps us feel awake, alert, and energized. The problem? Most of us are now exposed to blue light all day—and well into the night.

Here’s how chronic blue light exposure can disrupt our health:

Melatonin Suppression: Blue light blocks melatonin production, the hormone that signals your body it’s time to sleep. Even small amounts of blue light at night (from your phone, TV, or overhead lights) can reduce melatonin and delay your ability to fall and stay asleep.

Hormonal Disruption: Melatonin isn’t just about sleep. It’s intricately tied to other hormone pathways, including cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and testosterone. Disrupting melatonin can create a ripple effect that throws off your hormonal balance.

Mood & Mental Health: Poor sleep caused by blue light exposure can contribute to anxiety, depression, and brain fog. Blue light can also disrupt dopamine pathways and contribute to mood instability.

Eye Strain & Headaches: Blue light contributes to digital eye strain, dry eyes, and tension headaches—especially for those who spend hours in front of screens.

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Sharing my parasite cleansing journey and some of the things that helped. If you’re interested in downloading my parasites freebie, check it out here! If this topic grosses you out, please feel free to skip this post and I’ll see ya tomorrow!

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week so far. Earlier this week, Kristi and I had a fun photo shoot, I recorded a couple of podcast interviews, and I’m here trying to batch as much as I can before we leave for our trip. I can’t wait!!

So, I hope you’ve had breakfast already because I’m chatting about parasites today. If this topic makes you squeamish, I get it. It freaked me out for a long time! Please keep in mind that this isn’t medical advice – I’m just sharing my experience.

When I first started learning about parasites, I had no idea they could be affecting my energy, digestion, immune system, and even my mood. It wasn’t until I personally went through a parasite cleanse – and saw (yes, SAW) multiple foot-long parasites leave my body – that I truly understood how lifechanging this process could be. I was equally disgusted and EXCITED. Better out of my body than in, ya know??

Since then, I’ve guided clients all over the world through their own parasite cleanse journeys, and the results have been absolutely incredible. Today, I wanted to chat about why parasite cleansing is so important, the biggest mistakes people make when they start, and a FREE downloadable cheat sheet you can grab to support your own journey.

why parasites could be a missing piece in your health journey

First things first:

How do you know if you might have parasites?

You don’t have to have traveled to a foreign country or had food poisoning to have parasites. They’re far more common than most people realize. Many symptoms we write off as “normal” could actually be signs your body is dealing with an infection, like:

Chronic bloating or gas

Brain fog

Fatigue

Skin issues

Allergies

Cravings (especially for sugar)

Sleep struggles

Autoimmune flares

Unexplained weight changes

Parasites don’t just live in your gut, either. They can live throughout your body, in your organs, your lymphatic system, even your brain. Crazy, right?!

What to do before a parasite cleanse

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned (the hard way) is that preparing your body properly is KEY.

Here’s what you need to know before you dive in:

You MUST be pooping at least once a day.
Otherwise, when parasites die off and release toxins, your body has no way to eliminate them, which can lead to even worse symptoms.

You need to plan for at least 2 month protocol.
Parasites lay eggs as they die, and a short cleanse can actu

Sharing my full thoughts on the Lumebox and if I think it’s worth it! If you’ve been wanting to add one to your collection, check it out here and use the code FITNESSISTA for $260 off.

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week. It’s a busy one around here – we have rehearals for the symphony all week – and I was able to sneak away for a juice date with a friend in between strategy calls.

For today’s post, I wanted to chat a bit about Lumebox now that I’ve been using it for a few weeks. It’s been one of my favorite things to stack into my morning wellness routine, and I love it even more than I thought I would.

Here’s what my current routine looks like:

– Eye care routine

– Get the kids packed up and off to school

– Breakfast – almost always a protein pudding with Daily Nutritional Support, Truvani, Nuttzo and berries + decaf Danger Coffee

– Recharge time: sit on the PEMF mat (code FITNESSISTA15) with my Lumebox, meditate for about 10 minutes, and journal for about 5 minutes

It’s only a 15-minute routine but really makes a difference in my mood and energy for the rest of the day! Here are some more details about Lumebox.

Lumebox review and if it’s worth it

What Is Lumebox?

LumeBox is a compact and powerful red light therapy device designed for at-home use and travel, because it’s portable. It delivers targeted red and near-infrared (NIR) light to support skin health, muscle recovery, and overall well-being. It’s beautifully designed with medical-grade LED technology, and is super easy to use.

Key Features of Lumebox

Dual Wavelength Technology: Combines red light (660nm) and near-infrared light (850nm) for deeper penetration and enhanced benefits.

Portable and Lightweight: Small enough to use on the go but powerful enough for full treatment sessions.

Timer Function: It automatically shuts off after 6 minutes.

Low EMF Emission: Designed for safe use with minimal electromagnetic field exposure.

USB Charging: Convenient and rechargeable for wireless use.

Handle! This makes it super easy to hold.

How Red Light Therapy Can Benefit You

Red light therapy has been widely studied and shown to potentially support multiple areas of health, including:

Skin Health: Can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation by stimulating collagen production.

Muscle Recovery: Can speed up post-workout recovery and reduces inflammation.

Pain Relief: Can h

Sharing some tips on how I’ve improved my eyesight over the past two years. This is just my personal experience and I’m not a doctor. Always check with you eye doctor before changing anything in your routine. Eyes are kind of important you don’t want to mess around, mm k?

Hi friends! I hope that you’re having a lovely morning and thank you for all of your excitement about Healing Code. I have so many strategy calls booked and can’t wait to connect with all of you. You can check out the details and book your free strategy call here.

Today’s post is a popular reader’s request, and one I’ve been thinking about doing for about a year, but was on the fence. I hesitate because I’m not a doctor, definitely not an eye doctor, but I’ve been forced to learn a LOT about eyes over the past two years who no one could really help me with my eye issues. I finally found an incredible dry eye specialist but also had to take matters into my own hands. Other doctors were completely stumped, and wanted me to depend on steriod drops that were raising my eye pressure. I learned a lot and love to share everything I’ve learned with you, but please do not accept this as medical advice of any kind. Always always reach out to your doctor before changing anything in your routine.

Ok, so my eye story. A couple of years ago, I changed a lot with my eye routine and eye care. (I’ll share some of these things below.) Over the past year, I also noticed that my glasses felt too strong for me. They started to bother me, and felt like magnifying glasses, especially while I was driving. I was due for my annual eye doctor appointment, and went to a new office because the last Rx appointment was a disaster (she gave me contacts and I ended up being allergic to the contacts or solution, and when I went back to the office she acted like it was my fault that my eyes were completely swollen.) Ok, so new place, and I decided I wasn’t going to tell him my glasses felt too strong just in case it was a fluke.

He did my eye exam and told me that for the first time in my life, my prescription had decreased. I had been a -5.25 since 6th grade, and now my Rx was down to -5.0. This was a huge win, and I was pumped about it!!

I’ve carried on, and recently decided to order a pair of prescription Vivarays after doing a ton of research on blue light blocking glasses. I wanted to find a company that did it RIGHT, and Vivarays is that company. (They kindly created a discount code, FITNESSISTA, and I’ll definitely post a full review!) My glasses had started to have that magnifying glass feeling again, so I went for a prescription re-check because I didn’t want to order new glasses if it had changed.

I told the eye doctor (the same guy – he’s excellent) that my glasses felt too strong while I was reading. I started to take my glasses off to read, and they also bothered me when I was on my computer for too long. He checked my reading vision, holding a pamphlet about 2 ft in front of me, and my reading prescription was -2.50 – half of my current prescription!! He wrote me a new prescription that I can use while I’m just doing things around the house, reading, and working on the computer.

I shared the good news on Instagram and was flooded with requests to write this post. The reality is that I’ve done a lot of things, and feel like it’s a mix of ALL of these strategies; not just one.

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