Chapter
The Benefits of Intense Breathing and Cold Showers for Stress Relief
Intense breathing exercises, such as tumor breathing and Wim Hof breathing, can teach the mind to be comfortable in high-stress situations, leading to reduced stress levels overall. Cold showers and other high-intensity activities can also have similar benefits, such as recruiting the innate immune system.
Clips
Scott Carney discusses how the Wim Hof method can recruit the innate immune system to combat infections via the stimulation of cortisol and adrenaline release.
37:11 - 38:36 (01:25)
Summary
Scott Carney discusses how the Wim Hof method can recruit the innate immune system to combat infections via the stimulation of cortisol and adrenaline release.
ChapterThe Benefits of Intense Breathing and Cold Showers for Stress Relief
Episode1015 Hack Your Brain for Unlimited Potential w/Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Intense breathing exercises and cold therapy can help people become comfortable in high-stress states by divorcing the mind-body relationship, allowing for a calm mind while the body is amplified, leading to relief from stress.
38:37 - 42:12 (03:35)
Summary
Intense breathing exercises and cold therapy can help people become comfortable in high-stress states by divorcing the mind-body relationship, allowing for a calm mind while the body is amplified, leading to relief from stress.