#247 - Rachel Varga: Biohacking Skincare & Cosmetology, Botox, Xeomin & Alternatives, EMF Exposure Effects, Smile Improvement, IPL & Skin Lasering, Reducing Oxidative Stress, Judgement, Stigma & Vanity, And More!

The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/rachelvarga

IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway, and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking! All conversations welcome!

Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon

AVALONX SPIRULINA: Spirulina is being formulated now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and yeast), tested to be free of heavy metals and mold, and triple-tested for purity and potency. Get on the email list to stay up to date with all the special offers and news about Melanie's new supplements at avalonx.us/emaillist! Get 10% off avalonx.us and mdlogichealth.com with the code MELANIEAVALON!

Text AVALONX to 877-861-8318 for a one-time 20% off code for avalonx.us

FOOD SENSE GUIDE: Get Melanie's app to tackle your food sensitivities! Food Sense includes a searchable catalog of 300+ foods, revealing their gluten, fodmap, lectin, histamine, amine, glutamate, oxalate, salicylate, sulfite, and thiol status. Food Sense also includes compound overviews, reactions to look for, lists of foods high and low in them, the ability to create your own personal lists, and more!

BEAUTYCOUNTER: Non-toxic beauty products tested for heavy metals, which support skin health and look amazing! Shop at beautycounter.com/melanieavalon for something magical! For exclusive offers and discounts, and more on the science of skincare, get on Melanie's private Beautycounter email list at melanieavalon.com/cleanbeauty or text BEAUTYCOUNTER to 877-861-8318! Find your perfect Beautycounter products with Melanie's quiz: melanieavalon.com/beautycounterquiz

Join Melanie's Facebook group Clean Beauty and Safe Skincare with Melanie Avalon to discuss and learn about all the things clean beauty, Beautycounter, and safe skincare!

Stay up to date with all the news on the new EMF collaboration with R Blank and get the launch specials exclusively at melanieavalon.com/emfemaillist!

LMNT: For fasting or low-carb diets electrolytes are key for relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness. With no sugar, artificial ingredients, coloring, and only 2 grams of carbs per packet, try LMNT for complete and total hydration. For a limited time go to drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon to get a sample pack with any purchase!

Go to theschoolofradiance.com with code MELANIEAVALON for 15% off a consultation!

The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #103 - Rachel Varga

Skepticism of new products on the market

Research papers

Biohacking for body composition

Oxidative stress during pollen season

Balancing heat and cold

Grounding and avoiding EMF exposure

Neuromodulators, Botox, and safer alternatives

Judgment, stigma, and vanity

Misexpressions

Smile improvement

Quality ingredients and formulation

Is Retinol A a must?

IPL and skin lasering

Reputable medical aesthetics clinics

Side effects of energy devices

Pineapple and bromelain