Can breathing exercises and ice baths make you a better, healthier version of yourself? Scientists have found there may be some benefits — but ultimately, the jury is still out.
A new review of research focuses on the "Wim Hof method," a regimen of breath-holding and cold exposure promoted by Dutch athlete Wim Hof, nicknamed "The Iceman" for performing athletic feats in extremely cold temperatures. Hof's website describes this method as having myriad benefits, such as increased willpower; fat loss; a "fortified" immune response; "balanced" hormones; and reduced inflammation.
