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The Science of Wim Hof: A Medical Analysis
A physician dissects the Wim Hof Method through the lens of physiology, immunology, and neuroscienceāseparating mechanism from myth.
Key Insights
Controlled breathing activates sympathetic nervous system and suppresses inflammatory response
cold exposure produces measurable changes in immune cell activity
The method works through known physiological pathways, not mysticism
Individual variation is significantāprotocol needs personalization
"The body adapts to what you consistently demand of itācontrolled stress builds resilience when applied deliberately."
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