DO THIS To Reduce Inflammation & Become IMMUNE TO ILLNESS! | Wim Hof & Mark Hyman

Frequent exposure to cold is linked to a number of different health benefits. Scientists have found evidence that exposure to cold speeds up metabolism, and reduces inflammation, swelling, and sore muscles. Many athletes use ice baths and other types of exposure to cold as a means to speed up recovery after physical exercise. Cold body therapy is also linked to improved quality of sleep, more focus, and even to an improved immune response.
On this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I was happy to sit down and talk with Wim Hof about the benefits of cold therapy and what happens to our body when we’re exposed to extreme cold conditions. Wim shares how we can change our biochemistry through our breathing, and the boundless capacities of the human spirit when we test our physical limits.
Wim Hof, also known as “The Iceman,” holds multiple world records for his feats of endurance and exposure to cold, and he is the author of The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential. The benefits of Wim’s method, now practiced by tens of thousands, have been validated by eight university research studies. He has been featured on goop Lab’s six-part Netflix series, the BBC, VICE Media, and the Discovery Channel, as well as in the bestselling book, What Doesn’t Kill Us by Scott Carney.
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[@drmarkhyman]

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[@funhole26]

wim hof breathing has literally knocked me clear out of anxiety attacks and depressive episodes to help me enjoy time with my son and family. I am very grateful for it and have been brought to tears at points with how revolutionary I have felt

[@Why-dr4ve]

I’ve been using whimhof method app for daily breathing exercise. It’s amazing and life changing. And most of all the breathing technique is explained in detail. And it’s free to use 👌🙏

[@ephraimalonzo7835]

@Kade Jaxx Yup, been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@rfloganwalker3202]

I've been practicing the breathing exercises and cold showers for over a year now. Remarkable results. Have never felt better. The cold water is invigorating. Afterwards, I feel renewed and charged with energy.

[@kimcollard3935]

Wim hof..you are amazing 🎉❤

[@elyeyi369]

2 of my favorite health/wellness gurus! I'm so excited for this one mark! 💪🏾👌🏾

[@Erickcoper]

This should be one of the best podcast about The Wim Hof Method. All the love. All the power

[@groves19881]

Really Love seeing you do this interview with Wim, I've followed him since before I knew who you were. But you became a top favorite as well, so to see two of my favorites do a episode. I love it!! Hope to see more of my Favorites together one day on here, Joe Dispenza,Greg Braden, Bruce Lipton!!!! Much Love n Respect From OhiO 🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🏼✊🏼✊🏿✊🏾💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿 Been through Alot and these guys truely helped me get a grip in life above past head/brain trauma when I was 13. Haven't seen or had insurance to see a doctor since in my teens I believe, 31 going on 32 dec9th.... So truly a blessing to see a Doctor like yourself doing what you do and showing what is Real!!! So much love to you ones helping people like me!!!!🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏽💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼💙🧡

[@CaroleAdrover]

When I was very young and the abusive household was too much, I'd bundle up and go lay in a snowdrift in the sunshine. I always felt safe and calmer. Easy to understand being drawn the Wyn's work...Bless you Wyn, and Thank You!

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

Wim's method has brought me back from heart surgery. I could barely walk 3 years ago. Now I am walking 3-4 miles every day and I am 77...

[@Brzypoint]

HOLY SHIT!!! Mark!!?? You got Wim!!!!!! Love that guy!!!!!!!!

[@shubathomas6857]

I was suffering from chronic fatigue from burnout. My diet was clean but I couldn’t break out of the cycle of fatigue. Till I came across the W H method of breathing. Helped me immensely

[@maxinewilliams4804]

Love you Mark ( your smile makes me smile ) love Wim too ❤️

[@Wavesurfa]

I love Mark more than Wim... something about him🥰

[@maxinewilliams4804]

@@Wavesurfa it’s because he has a great aura about him .....and a lovely smile 😚😍

[@Wavesurfa]

Yeah 😍, he’s got a very gentle and humble spirit that’s so attractive and heartwarming

[@monetaryjack1705]

Since April I have been swimming in our local Scottish Loch (Insh) and it was cold to start then warmed through the summer...it's cooling rapidly now and I monitor it a few times a week(with a fish tank thermometer and 1m probe) and it's now 8c/46F...Taking a cold shower is a poor substitute as the water from that is 10.3c/50F !!!... This loch will freeze, people play "curling" on it if it gets that cold!!

[@ceciliadcosta5486]

I just started listening to Wim Hof.. so far I think he is a amazing human being.. will definitely continue to follow his teachings.. thank you 🙏 ❤..

[@patricialorenzo5573]

Excellent interview! Wim had the chance to explain his method and how it works. Very enlightening for me. Thanks Dr Hyman!!

[@drogeorge6615]

Thank you Wim Sir and Dr Mark. Very enlightening and practical way to reset and charge up life in abundance. God bless you both abundantly. Just ordered your book from Amazon.

[@apocalypse9347]

Thanks for this superb interview. Wim Hof is brilliant. He has shown it is possible to heal the body through controlling your thoughts. Thanks for sharing this information. Peace and love

[@user-NC-622H2o]

I think Wim Hof method is very interesting, I’ve done cold baths in the past and I have been doing Saunas and ice water since my childhood and still do today, I’m 62 just retired and planning to learn more about his method, Thank You

[@sieglindewyles3820]

Excellent! I can’t wait to try it!

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Cold-water immersion, a form of cryotherapy, is a recovery method that involves immersing the body in cold water (≤15˚C/59°F) immediately after a workout as a measure to enhance the healing process👍

[@Alyona-ty4pp]

I do Wim Hof breathing exercise twice a day. It's easy to do but the improvement is amazing.

[@UPAKHOSALA]

It is " PRANAYAM" , management of LIFE FORCE, Ancient INDIAN way to Manage LIFE FORCE and staying HEALTHY FOR LONG LONG TIME, PLEASE WATCH Ram Dev Pranayam classes in KZbin

[@ThePropertyHatsTeamatRNYRNJ]

Thanks so much 🙏😘🙏🙏🙏🙏 I just love Wim Hof!!!!!!!!!

[@krmass24]

Mark Can I buy you a new microphone?

[@esperanza852002]

Hello Doctor Mark! I’ll get straight to it but I’m not even sure you read these comments.. I have something in my blood that causes me to break into hives when I’m exposed to cold temperatures.. they look like mosquito bites and itch. According to Cleveland clinic and rare diseases it’s called ‘cold urticaria’ is this something curable? I have been trying the cold showers in the mornings and have definitely noticed it’s advantages and benefits but I’m afraid that’s as cold exposure as I’ll get.. being that I was told I could die if I ever experience serious big reaction to cold... I wish I knew more about this disease.. thank you for all your work Doc!

[@killa44beast614]

2 of my heroes on one podcast!

[@robinham2796]

My two favorite men!!

[@billbarnett589]

Native Americans do a Sweat and snow or creek dip or swim after!

[@angelabrown8731]

I can believe it because I sleep better when it's cold in the room versus being too hot.when I am too hot it is hard for me to sleep.That's why I don't turn the heat on at night.when I am very cozy I can easily fall asleep vs being too warm.When I am thirsty or starving for water I have to drink ice cold water to satisfy my thirst.I can only drink room temperature water when I am not thirsty or just a little thirsty.I crave ice water in summer months and hot drinks in winter months.but when the heat on too high or when I moving around working, that when I crave cold drinks because moving around doing things create heat.Epecially when I give a patient a shower because steam plus steaming humidity from the shower produces heat thus leaves me to ice water.

[@Silvitcha100]

This podcast is my favourite. :)

[@esperanza852002]

I am allergic to the cold. I lived in Detroit Michigan and broke into hives daily from short exposure to cold weather... I was told it’s a gene in my blood that makes me allergic. The hives itch and get red and look like mosquito bites. It’s the worse.. I was told I could die from this.. I wish I knew more about why this happens to me.. nevertheless I live in south Florida now and just recently started doing cold showers after coming back from my morning runs.. it does feels good!

[@RenHen50]

I used to get those hives too.

[@jakobw135]

Most if not all of the experts on breathing suggest that you inhale and exhale only through your nose. Why are you then using your mouth?

[@michellemildwater1021]

I have shingles and one is not supposed to make the blisters wet. Pain level very high. Have done win hoff breathing for 3 years felt great plus some winter cold swimming and sauna until suddenly got shingles pls advice I am 74

[@billsmith3493]

Drat. I like HOT showers and baths and loathe the cold shot when I don't get to the diverter valve faster enough. I practice and preach mind over matter all the time but a cold or ice bath makes me freak just thinking about it. If I force myself to do a cold bath I'll report back.

[@pointshealthcoaching8474]

What about the parasympathetic, polyvegal theory, ? How do these 2 methods work together? There is a missing explanation/s

[@jakobw135]

When doing your breathing techniques, are you inhaling and exhaling through your mouth: or, are you inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth?

[@seige5]

Love to you both... great people x

[@relydbrowning2570]

Yasss @ your bloody great Dr. Hyman😊

[@yasheestips4586]

Suffering from acid reflux Past 15 years. I am listening all your podcasts,I can. Get any help

[@chandelie4]

Try d-limonene, which comes from citrus peel, for reflux. Read about it on fixyourgut.com. I had silent acid reflux for 10 years which caused SIBO (berberine has worked wonders for this). The SIBO in turn aggravated an autoimmune condition (psoriasis). I am finally healing with a combo of d-limonene (500 mg 2x day), berberine (500 mg 2x day), vitamin C (1.5 g 3x day), broccoli and mustard seeds (1/2 TSP of each ground in a coffee/spice grinder 3x day), a starch-free diet high in vegetables and salmon and finally breathwork. Wish you a speedy recovery 😊

[@johnbemery7922]

I have heard acid reflux is due to, paradoxically, too little stomach acid as we get older: proper amount of acid triggers the top of stomach to close, not enough leaves it open. A recommended solution is to drink some apple cider vinegar in water before eating. I don't have the problem though, so cannot be certain it works.

[@nelliemcconnell4009]

I have used peppermint tea for any type of heartburn, reflux. I had a very bad reaction to aspirin. The MD didn't read my chart, allergic to baby aspirin, put me on 650 mg of aspirin for pain. I ended up with 4 ulcers, as big as a quarter in my stomach, one was next to the flap, hernia, it wasn't closing, reflux. MD advised me that I would need surgery. Surgery was outpatient, about 45 minutes. but would need surgery in 10 years again for the ulcers. it's 25 years and no problems. I was back to eating everything within a couple weeks, I stay healthy with vitamins. over 80 NO prescription drugs or vaccines. The last vaccine was a flu shot, in 1976, and almost died, allergic to shots. D3, K2, C, zinc, iron, magnesium, B-12, potassium, lutein, multi-vitamins,. I am BLESSED Exercise too.

[@yasheestips4586]

Thank you

[@relydbrowning2570]

Outstanding content, thanks doc👌💙

[@meriksen_]

So much good info

[@relydbrowning2570]

Ok, walking tmr w my shorts!😝

[@bennguyen1313]

Regarding the 58m10s mark, isn't it the other way around? i.e. the build-up of carbon-dioxide makes your more acidic (PH Lower), and therefore blowing it out will make you more alkaline/basic (PH Higher)?

[@apocalypse9347]

Wim makes Mark turn into a little kid at 57:17. Wow! Ok! 😂

[@imadsyed9537]

Yes! Mark said the opposite!

[@lornag9608]

Brilliant interview - thank you -i am an identical twin too.

[@robertwilson7736]

A crazy genius

[@jakobw135]

But, if you learn to suppress inflammation, are you not interfering with the immune system's normal function?

[@RobertWadlow292]

What I wonder is if the increase in immune cells after cold exposure actually help our immune system

[@persephoneluv]

The answer is yes. Cold therapy improves the immune system

[@WellnessCottonwood]

What about using cryotherapy??

[@yoshnaka9430]

you called him "Kim Hof"

[@relydbrowning2570]

I'm ironing & breathing😜👌 I'm hook already!!!

[@JapanShopBrazil]

I'm sorry, you're saying it wrong, it's just a method....the key is feeling well with your inner self...

[@ΧαραλαμποςΤσωκοσ]

Τελικα τι ειναι πιο σωστο να εισπνεουμε απο τη μυτη η απο το στομα οταν κανουμε τεχνικες αναπνοης;

[@GlobalGlimpseFinance]

Inflammation is killer indeed.

[@jillfearing4610]

Wow!

[@slettstrand]

How will icebath combine with A-fib?

[@ethimself5064]

Just thought - the first few times I saw the Iceman, I thought he was nuts but is not so whatsoever

[@ethimself5064]

I hate cold water with a passion so this is not for me although it does work👍

[@graygoodwill1799]

Many people hate it with a passion and will do this. That is not a valid excuse, but you have the freedom of choice.

[@ethimself5064]

@@graygoodwill1799 It is valid for me

[@ethimself5064]

@CSI No doubt, although I doubt if it would matter

[@justplainnic]

I can confirm there is lots of shouting in this video :P

[@Ehhhaway]

Anyone else thing it’s just an adrenaline rush that causes these results?

[@graygoodwill1799]

If anyone else can think only slightly deeper than the surface, then nope.

[@juanantonio160387]

Yes it is, actually there’s a documentary about this guy where doctors concluded that he can at will create adrenaline rushes and the long term consequences unknown, those rushes happen in emergency situations it would be irresponsible to recommend widely even he has a disclaimer in his channel and as you can see he seems decades older than he is

[@salilandricina9851]

@@juanantonio160387 hi juan Do your Homework first Read more Watch more You and I would look at least 30 years older if we had put ourselves through to what wim endured over the last decades

[@ana419]

Can he fly, as well? :)

[@spirit2600]

Maybe he can Walk on Water :)

[@Wavesurfa]

Yah, I’d have a good time on cannabis and opioids too ... that’s essentially what he was doing... who cares if you’re supposed to be cold when you’re high as F

[@guybuysse7]

👍👍❤️❤️👍👍

[@jayk3343]

Cold therapy is not beneficial for people with stressed/burnt out adrenals, as it further stresses them .

[@CentralVirginian1]

Thanks, that's good to know.

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