Wim Hof's breathing techniques have been shown to increase epinephrine levels, yielding an anti-inflammatory effect. When individuals trained in this breathing method were injected with endotoxin, they mounted an immune response. However, soon after, they began to secrete anti-inflammatory cytokines, which keep the immune system in check. In this clip, Wim Hof describes how his breathing techniques affect the immune response and its potential use in combating disease.

This clip was taken from the first FoundMyFitness interview with Wim Hof found at    • Wim Hof (the Iceman) on Defeating Ext...  

Original episode published on Oct 22, 2015
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About FoundMyFitness: Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California. She has done extensive research on aging, cancer, and nutrition.

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