The quest for the vagus nerve
The vagus nerve plays a big role in bringing your stress levels down, and in recent years has gained renewed interest with the advent of medical devices that purportedly control the organ. Having once stood at the center of this science, Wim weighs in on the hype.
Study shows that Wim Hof Method practice helps people with spinal cord injury
A pilot study showed the potential for Wim Hof Method practice to help relieve symptoms and quality of life for people suffering from spinal cord injury.
New hypothesis suggests Wim Hof Method breathing could accelerate brain waste clearance
A new hypothesis suggests that Wim Hof Method breathing could accelerate the clearing of waste that builds up in the brain. If proven true, it would have huge implications for medical treatment of people with neurodegenerative conditions.
New study shows that Wim Hof Method practice lowers pain perception
A new study reveals that in addition to its ability to bring down inflammation markers, Wim Hof Method practice has a direct analgesic effect, solidifying its value for treatment programs.
5 Healthy Bedtime Routines for Adults
Establishing a bedtime routine can help prime your mind and body for a restful night’s sleep. Use these 5 practices to start building your own routine.
Battling Arthritis
New proof of concept study shows WHM effectively attenuates chronic inflammation.
Hormetic Hypoxia
What the Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine has to do with the Wim Hof Method.
How to supercharge your deep sleep
Using the Oura ring to find out just how effective the WHM is in getting better sleep.
Ongoing Research
It's been quiet on the science front, but researchers are hard at work behind the scenes. Here is an update on where things stand.
Study: Brain Over Body
Wayne State University’s study reveals fascinating new insight into the potential of the human body.
Blogcast Throwback: Investigating the Iceman
A knowledge-packed pod with Matthijs Kox— one half of the immunology expert duo that headed the seminal study on Wim Hof.
Blogcast: Neuroimaging Wim Hof’s Brain
SotR #11: A sneak preview of Wayne State's unpublished study & its fascinating findings.