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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

bucolic_frolic

(46,823 posts) Wed Feb 5, 2020, 06:47 PM Feb 2020

The Iceman Wim Hof claims his sub-zero treatment can cure illness

I like hot baths, I like cold sleep, rather colder than most people. I sleep deeper, burn calories and feel great at 49 degrees F with 8-10 layers of clothing and blankets. So I'm wondering if this Wim guy is onto something.

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The Iceman Wim Hof claims his sub-zero treatment can cure illness (Original Post) bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 OP

As the post office used to say, 3Hotdogs Feb 2020 #1

Whilst the cold may reduce symptoms of illness uriel1972 Jul 2021 #2

3Hotdogs

(13,363 posts)

1. As the post office used to say,

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Sun Feb 9, 2020, 11:25 PM

Feb 2020

"Each, to his zone."

uriel1972

(4,261 posts)

2. Whilst the cold may reduce symptoms of illness

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Fri Jul 23, 2021, 01:44 AM

Jul 2021

I highly doubt it can cure anything except excess cash in your wallet. Sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

See a health professional before trying anything this extreme, especially if you are chronically ill or otherwise in ill health. The shock of the cold could do damage and the risk of hypothermia is real.

Take care

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