The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits

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On February 17th I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s, two autoimmune diseases that led me to further develop hyperthyroidism. I would recommend the audiobook as Wim can be a bit repetitive at times (not read by him tho, but hey, Apolo Ohno is great too). Not having had a single cold or flu, my sore knee is working perfectly again, which was very painful the last 2 years. If I was going to rate this though based on "how interesting it was", or "how well it was written", than I would give it a 3. There is a lot of anxiety and a lot of fear and confusion at the moment, which is stressful for both body and mind,’ remarks Wim.

Even the boring parts are good enough to spur on a conversation, but if you have short supply of time, consider speed reading through the 2nd half of book. Went for my appointment at the endocrinologist on March 17th and my levels are all now back to normal! Using 'cold, hard nature' as his teacher, his extensive training has enabled him to learn to control his breathing, heartrate, and blood circulation and to withstand extreme temperatures. So I anticipated a concise overview of the method, practical applications, science (where applicable, obviously) and some broader topics for discussion. These breathing exercises have a deep, soothing effect and help anyone who’s suffering from anxiety and isolation.If you’re ready to explore and exceed the limits of your own potential, The Wim Hof Method is waiting for you. There is more than meets the eye and unless you are willing to experience new things, you'll never realize your full potential. I am no longer looking down the barrel of becoming a paraplegic, and I attribute that in part to the. A great way to learn the Wim Hof Method® is through live events, because they offer personal guidance and instant feedback that is tailored to your needs and wishes. Following the diagnosis I immediately cut out gluten, dairy, processed food, refined sugars and caffeine and started being careful with my iodine intake.

With his characteristic deep, warm voice, Wim Hof teaches you the power of the breath and cold, guiding you every step of the way on a natural path to strength, health and happiness. He has featured on the BBC, VICE Media, the Discovery Channel, among others, and is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Wim Hof Method.

As he began feeling that his life had lost meaning, he started to swim in ice-cold rivers to numb his pain. That being said, this book is so full of pseudo-religious mumbo-jumbo and variations on "If you follow this method, you will live 500 years, never experience disease, your wife and kids will love you, you will never feel sad or depressed", naturally supported by Wim's own claims about his own life, that it's hard to get through to the end. I go ahead and get my suffering over with in the cold showers, so I don't have to suffer throughout the day.

Consistent Wim Hof Method® practice rewards you with maximum energy, restful sleep, an uncluttered headspace, and a host of other benefits . Things quickly changed in 2011 following the first Radboud University study which showed he was able to voluntarily influence his autonomic nervous system. If you want to find out more, both Wim Hof and Andrew Huberman’s videos on YouTube are a good place to start.He can control his core body temperature, prevent it falling to dangerous levels of hypothermia when exposed to the cold. In the past, Hof twice claimed the record for the longest swim under ice - breath held (no fins, no diving suit, male), first with 50 m (164 ft) in 1999 and again in 2000 with a distance of 57. He would sit outside in the snow for hours and would often sleep outdoors during the winter without a tent or a sleeping bag. Armed with focus and determination you are ready to explore and eventually master your own body and mind. Guided by certified instructors, these activities are an excellent way to explore the Wim Hof Method®, for beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.

Cold showers for around 2 - 3 minutes and worked my way up to 4 minutes in the ice bath (I’m 47 kg at 5’8” so these baths can feel real brutal; lost 5 kg due to the Grave’s and am currently working on gaining the weight back). He has set records for swimming under ice, for sitting in a box full of ice, for running barefoot on ice. I feel a bit tingly, hear a slight ringing noise, but I can do it, a minute and a half, he times it on his phone. And when he starts talking about doctors, that many of them don’t want to heal but are “drug-pushers”, he starts to sound conspiratorial.Armed with his motto 'what I am capable of, everybody can learn', Wim Hof is convinced that everyone can tap into their inner potential without having to invest the same decades worth of study, travel and daring. After 8 months of daily Hoffing, puffing and cold showers I can claim to be cured of my 5 year burnout.