Beyond the consult room, the Astrid Clinic team explores the questions, trends and emerging therapies shaping modern healthcare.
Biohacking means making intentional changes to your habits, tools or routines to improve your health or performance. It covers a wide spectrum, from low-tech basics like sleep tracking and walking more, through to wearables, diet changes, cold exposure and more experimental recovery routines.
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell of your body. It plays a central role in energy metabolism, DNA repair and other cellular processes. It’s a hot topic in longevity and wellness because NAD+ levels appear to fall with age. But many of the consumer claims made about NAD+ supplements are still being studied and remain unproven.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signalling molecules in the body. They are trending because they are often linked to recovery, skin health, ageing, and performance, although many public claims go beyond the evidence.
Cortisol is a normal stress hormone that helps the body respond to daily demands. It has become a wellness buzzword because many people use it to explain stress, burnout, poor sleep, and feeling constantly “switched on.”
