A semi-randomised control trial assessing psychophysiological effects of breathwork and cold immersion.
Scientific Reports December 12, 2025 Nadia Fox, Hannah Biddell, Jemma King
The paradoxical nature of stress lies in its ability to both enhance and hinder psychological, physiological, and cognitive functioning. While chronic stress impairs functioning, acute stress can enhance resilience, cognition, and performance. We examined whether intentional short-term stress induced by cyclic hyperventilation and cold exposure (the Wim Hof Method (WHM)) improves...