Wim Hof Breathing
People mainly take Wim Hof Breathing for mood, immunity, sleep. Based on 26 first-hand reports. Ranked #235 of 1,974 overall.
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User score
Mostly positive46% positive4% mixed8% negative42% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 79% are positive.
Clinical research
Research pending
What Wim Hof Breathing does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
6 more with fewer than 3 reports
betterno changeworse
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Research data for Wim Hof Breathing is being compiled.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
morningas reported
3 to 5 roundsbefore bed
40 breaths; holds 15s+2x weekly
dailyas reported
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
tinnitus ×1jitteriness ×1
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“I'd quit Wim Hof breathing if I you are, starving your body of oxygen is not a good idea in your case.”
“Wim Hof breathing really had me feeling like poo, so I switched it out for Buteyko.”
“(Intermittent) Fasting, low carb and Wim Hof. Most likely thanks to those I had no symptoms when I contracted coronavirus.”
“It didn't do much for me but apparently Wim Hof breathing helps with pain tolerance.”
“Wim Hoff Breathing method: It's like cold ice to the brain”
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