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“Beauty, health, fashion, and lifestyle are not the enemy of faith. When approached with wisdom, they reflect the creativity, order, and excellence of the One who made us. Grounded in Scripture and the knowledge that God is both Creator and Designer, this column explores the intersection of faith and everyday life through thoughtful reporting, expert insight, and practical wisdom.”
Biohacking: Is Science Catching Up to Scripture?
Silicon Valley has a billion-dollar obsession: Biohacking. Longevity influencers are waking up at 5:00 AM for ice baths, tracking every sleep stage with smart rings, and downing pharmacies' worth of vitamins just to unlock "ultimate vitality." But when you strip away the high-tech gadgets and tech-bro buzzwords, you notice something hilarious: science is spending millions to discover that God's original instructions for the human body were right all along. Read on to discover the four unglamorous, cost-free, and deeply biblical "non-negotiables" that will actually transform your health, your strength, and your peace of mind.
Silent Night: What a viral beauty/bio hack taught me.
Mouth taping may be the oddest wellness trend of the year, but Kara Alloway couldn’t resist digging in. She researched the claims, and (in true Kara fashion) tried every version on the market so you don’t have to. The result? A surprising connection between better sleep, calmer breath… and a scriptural stillness that feels a lot like a modern Silent Night. Sometimes the most powerful transformation happens when we simply stop talking and let peace do its work.
The BEat by Kara Alloway August Edition
Let’s talk bio hacks. It’s one of those buzzy words that sounds like something Silicon Valley bros and wellness influencers throw around in an infrared sauna. But at its core, biohacking is simply paying attention to your body and making small, intentional tweaks—food, light, sleep, supplements, mindset—that help it perform better.