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Bristol Post
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Tom Blackburn

Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof: Cold water swimming makes you high

A group of celebrities face their fears in freezing temperatures again in the latest episode of Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof. The show, which airs at 9pm on BBC One, sees the celebs take on their coldest challenge so far - the Ice Ladder.

Wim Hof himself, of course, is famous for his ability to withstand freezing cold and for developing what he calls the Wim Hof Method. Hof claims a number of potential health benefits for his method, which involves cold therapy, meditation and breathing techniques.

Many viewers have been left wondering about the possible health benefits of cold water swimming. But is it safe to take the plunge in cold water - and what are the potential benefits and risks involved?

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