Novak Djokovic Reveals New Age Secret to Staying Healthy

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic shares his surprising new age secret to staying healthy and performing at his best.

Novak Djokovic has revealed a new “secret weapon” that he believes has helped him maintain his health and prolong his career. The Serbian tennis star, known for his interest in new-age spirituality, is in Melbourne preparing to compete in the Australian Open. He hopes to win a record 25th Grand Slam singles title and his 11th Australian Open crown. Djokovic credits a green "energetic disc" with aiding his well-being, a device made by an engineer in Serbia that he claims has helped him manage various health issues.

Djokovic showcased the dinner-plate-sized disc in a video on Instagram, explaining its supposed benefits. “It's (an) energetic disc, creates an electromagnetic field around it and (the) kind of secret is in this pattern,” he said. According to Djokovic, the disc can be placed on specific areas of the body to address various health concerns. “And so when you place it on a certain part of your body, place this part, for example, if you have stomach issues, which I do have often when I'm nervous, stressed before the match or indigestion issues, that creates heat.”

Djokovic elaborated on the disc's purported effects, claiming it can enhance metabolic functions and reduce inflammation. “So then it starts enhancing the metabolic functions or it reduces inflammation in certain parts of the body,” he explained. With the Australian Open approaching, Djokovic is optimistic that the energetic disc will continue to support his health and performance.

Djokovic's unconventional views have sometimes sparked controversy, particularly his stance on vaccination. His vaccine skepticism led to his deportation from Melbourne in 2022, ahead of the Australian Open during the Covid pandemic. Despite this, Djokovic has maintained his commitment to his beliefs, including his affection for a favorite tree in Melbourne, which he likes to hug. This year, Djokovic will begin his Australian Open campaign against American Nishesh Basavareddy on Monday.

Novak Djokovic has revealed that he carries multiple energetic discs with him at all times, using them to support his well-being. “I have a bunch of those and I do carry it everywhere,” he said. Djokovic explained that he uses the discs strategically, even when traveling. “When I fly in the plane, I put it on (my) head or somewhere. I shouldn't be having it on the body parts for too long, so like 20-30 minutes it does its work.”

Djokovic's commitment to unconventional methods is well-documented, and he has credited these approaches with contributing to his success. He swears by a plant-based diet, extols the virtues of meditation, and has used a spiritual guru. Djokovic has also explored other alternative approaches, including hyperbaric oxygen chambers and healing “pyramids.” Additionally, he has expressed his belief in the power of positive thinking to alter the composition of water and food.

Djokovic's unconventional views have sometimes sparked controversy, particularly his stance on vaccination. His vaccine skepticism led to his deportation from Melbourne in 2022, ahead of the Australian Open during the Covid pandemic. Despite this, Djokovic has maintained his commitment to his beliefs, including his affection for a favorite tree in Melbourne, which he likes to hug. This year, Djokovic will begin his Australian Open campaign against American Nishesh Basavareddy on Monday.