Summer brings more than rising temperatures—it subtly shifts our biological rhythms, hydration patterns, and stress response. As a wellness professional with two decades of experience integrating traditional wisdom with modern science, I believe the best bio hacks are not extreme—they are intelligent, seasonal, and sustainable.
1. Hydration with Intent: Go beyond plain water. Sip herbal
infusions of Tulsi, mint, or fennel with a pinch of Himalayan salt
to naturally replenish electrolytes and improve cellular absorption.
2. Circadian Anchoring: Your body’s internal clock is sensitive to natural light. Begin your day with 10 minutes of early morning sunlight and barefoot grounding—proven to lower cortisol and support sleep-wake cycles.
3. Intelligent Skin Support: Replace heavy creams with aloe gel, rosewater spritz, or sandalwood hydrosol stored chilled. These botanical adaptogens reduce inammation, sun stress, and restore skin pH naturally.
4. Gut-Calming Foods: Favour seasonal fruits, soaked sabja seeds, and cooling grains like barley or amaranth. A teaspoon of ghee at lunch stabilises digestion without overheating your Agni—your gut’s metabolic fire.
5. Nervous System Recovery: Post-sunset rituals matter. Dim the lights, reduce screen exposure, and opt for calming activities—such as warm foot soaks with Epsom salt or journaling with calming essential oils like lavender. Wellness is not a luxury—it is an intelligent response to the seasons. When you align your daily routine to nature’s rhythm, summer becomes not a strain—but a source of strength.
About the author: Reena Sheth is a recognized wellness strategist, LinkedIn Top Voice in Hospitality
Management, and founder of GAIIA, a consulting firm dedicated to holistic wellness and sustainable
luxury. With a background in naturopathy and leader-ship in luxury hospitality, she specia-lizes in
creating transformative wellness experiences that integrate traditional wisdom with modern science.
By Reena Sheth – Chief Wellness Strategist & Founder, Gaiia
