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Wim Hof Method
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Deep conscious breathing exercises to alkalize the blood, activate the autonomic nervous system, and influence inflammation and mood.
“you are building up a deficit of the right chemistry... just deep breathing
TR▶ 1:36:00DosageConscious deep breathing throughout the day; full protocol in Wim Hof Method courseCaveatsNever practice in/around water or while driving; supervision recommendedCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Wim's full method combining breathwork, cold exposure, and mindset/commitment to control physiology, immune response, and mental state.
“the Wim Hof Method
TR▶ 10:00Dosage10-week online course at wimhofmethod.com/elearning/fundamentalsCaveatsDiscount code RICH35 for 35% off the course; never practice breathing in/near water or while drivingCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
Vigorous breathwork practice of 30 fast deep breaths followed by breath holds; useful as hormetic stress practice but only valuable if baseline breathing is normalized first.
“around 30 very deep, very fast breaths
TR▶ 1:27:00Dosage30 fast deep breaths followed by breath hold of 2-3 minutesCaveatsWon't help if you're still chronically mouth breathing; never practice near waterCertaintyhedgedrecommendation