Some time ago I accidentally found an article about Wim Hof on the internet. He is 60-year-old extreme athlete known for being very resistant to frost. He set world Guinness records for swimming under ice and is still the record holder of the barefoot half marathon on ice and snow. In his opinion, he was able to do this thanks to his method. Its main elements are a combination of frequent cold exposure, breathing techniques and meditation.
The material below presents this topic in more detail and introduces the person of Wim Hof.
- Have you ever heard about this man which was mentioned in the material ? What do you think about this topic?
- Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
- Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
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2.Never haha, I hate winter and cold temperatures. I rather try something connected with hot temperatures than that.
3.Yes I do. For example for one disease we can have more than ten medicines from different companies. Finding perfect cure would bring only one company tons of money but other nine of them would bancrupt. While there is no cure for some disease like cancer, more money goes to pockets of more pharmaceutical companies.
2. I’d be afraid to do so – for sure. I hate winter and I always look forward to the return of summer, so I might not survive. On the other hand, taking part in such a training would only improve the stamina of the participants. The best option would be to overcome the fear, face our weakness and ignore the limitations that our pathetic human body imposes on us.
3. I don’t know. It is possible, but generally I don’t believe in conspiracy theory.
2. Participating in such training could be useful as I believe that it would greatly strengten our immune system and also it could have psychological benefits in improving our discipline by doing uncomfortable things.
3. It could be the case, since finding a definitive cure, where the patient only takes the drug once instead of taking it for the rest of their lives would make the companies loose a lot of money so finding a real cure it's not profitable for them.
2. Yes… and no :D I think it would be amazing to learn how to control my body, make it more resistant not only to health hazards, but make it healthier mentally, live much fuller life. But … I do have REALLY low tolerance for cold temperatures, and I don’t think I would be able to bear with that fact.
3. Again … yes, and no. I do believe, it is partially possible, that we can heal ourselves and our bodies by changing the perception and the way of thinking. On the other hand, I don’t think that we can cure cancer or depression “just like that”, by controlling our bodies. Nevertheless, I’ve heard many times before, that there are some cures that are already created, but are hidden from the public’s eye by the pharmaceutical companies and even though I don’t believe in conspiracy theories ... well. Who knows?
2. I like winter, but I can't imagine training in such conditions. I would probably have a cold quickly, and to be honest, I don't like being sick. In addition, training in such conditions can be extremely difficult and boring. I like training at 20-24 degrees centigrade.
3. Of course, but I understand why this is not the case. The main assumption of every company is the desire to get the greatest profit possible. Since someone is doing medicine, I don't understand why he would give it away. He simply derives profits from the work done. In addition, part of the profits are allocated to research and development. I think that's quite normal. Of course, it happens that the price for individual drugs is huge, or the drug is difficult to access, but this is not the company's fault.
1. Yes, I've heard about this man from my uncle who is a great fan of him. My uncle uses Wim's breathing techniques in order to stay healthy and calm. I truly admire Wim Hof for his strength and endurance, especially knowing about his rough past. I think that working on our bodies also strengthens our minds therefore learning techniques presented by Wim can be very healthy.
2. It would be a truly "hardcore" experience but I think I could participate in that training. I used to be a scout in the past and I know some survival techniques so I doubt I'd die from training in a cold environment. I also think it would prove to be extremely healthy for me. And I think my uncle wouldn't think twice before agreeing to do that kind of training with Wim since it's his idol. And I can see that many other people trust Wim Hof and are not disappointed.
3. I'm not a fan of conspiracy theories but I know that this view might be true. I believe that both medical treatments from pharmaceutical companies and taking care of your mental health like Wim teaches us is important in order to get healthier. I also think that many doctors choose their jobs because they actually want to help people and I doubt all of them would turn a blind eye for non-ethical ways of companies.
2. No, I love winter for snow, but I don't like to freeze at my own request. I’m sure that I would be sick for a long time after such training. However, I know a lot of people willing to do it.
3. Yes, it’s possible, a medicine that would heal completely is unprofitable. What is more, we like to consume tablets: if not vitamins, then supplements, even if we are all right. The pharmaceutical industry uses it and is getting richer.
Yes, I've heard from a friend about his meditation technique, which he highly recommended. The topic is really fun as people long time didn't have so much comfort as we do now. So they were more prepared to survive than us because of their exposure to nature.
2.Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
Yes, I want to one day go for a trip to Svalbard to try myself in more extreme temperature. Of course first trip I plan in spring, maybe July or August as temperatures flow between -4 C to -18 C. It would be really a trip of life perhaps.
3.Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
Yes, if they would be payed only for healed people then the would focus on it. Imagine a system where you pay a health tax to found pharmacist, doctor and nurse salary and immediately you get ill you don't pa this tax. So on they have to cure you as fast and as good as possible so you start to pay it as soon as you can. If you will be getting ill a lot they will only lose money.
2. The only thing I like about cold weather is wearing winter clothes. And I would never go out without them in such weather. On the other hand I can tolerate wearing little cloth on myself if the period of stay outside is not long, In that way you can build up some tolerance to colder temperatures as well as boost your immune response during colds. But the right way to boost your health would be to lower the temperature at home to about 24 degrees Celsius, not jump into ice hole.
3. Usually the basic pharmaceutical products that can cure a lot of diseases are not that expensive. Of course more complicated problems require more sophisticated drugs and additional expert's supervision. Big bills usually come not from drugs, but from medical experts and equipment to which drugs are jus a subject. But if you want to kill yourself you always can try acquiring those drugs without prescription and try using them as you think they must be used...
2. I certainly would not. I'm not fond of low temperatures, so training in this condition would be too unconfortable for me.
3. I don't fully agree with this statement, because profit is the most common form of encouragement that the pharmaceutical companies have. Still, this may lead to situation, where the company will not be willing to cure the disease because when they do, they will not be able to take more money from cured people.
2. Definitely yes! I think its hard at first but its amazing to have that control over your body. I would love to try it one day.
3. I don't know to be honest. There were reports of new cure for cancer on some documentary channels but I didn't go deep into the topic. If you are asking this question only about this video, that in some way control over your body can cure cancer, I don't really know if it is possible. Maybe slow down the growth of it but not destroy it completely.
1. No, I've never heard of this man mentioned in this topic. Overall, I think this is an interesting topic, at least something different and new.
2. No, I definitely would not like to participate in freezing training like the one presented in the material. I'm not crazy. Yet :D Surely it looks like an interesting experience, but I would rather not risk my health. I prefer warm :)
3. To be honest, I have a mixed opinion. On the one hand, pharmaceutical companies have a profit from selling medicines (just like any other company selling articles and providing services), and on the other hand, I believe that there are diseases and viruses for which there is simply no vaccines and solutions.
2. I'd never take part in a training like this in my life. I hate the cold. In winter, I would love to wrap myself in a blanket and wait until summer.
3. Unfortunately, I think many diseases could have been cured without the pharmaceutical companies. Unfortunately, what matters most these days is money and profit. In addition, people prefer to take medication rather than, for example, change their diet or implement appropriate physical activity.
I would participate In trainings with Wim with pleasure. It is not only the mind training but also the body training. Every winter I am ice swimming several times to stress my body and harden my immune system. I would highly recommend that to you, it is fun!
Regarding pharmaceutical companies - my opinion is somewhere in the middle. I know that in many cases they are ripping people off, having monopoly for given drug and raising prices because they can. On the other hand they are working hard to develop new substances/proteins in their laboratories so people around the globe could stay safe in case of any fastly spreading desease.
'It is all in your mind', but how can you deal with your weak body if your mind is not strong?
2. I don't want to take part in training in the cold at all. Maybe because I am not ready now. First of all, I am a really nervous person and instead of feeling better after training it can cause more stress for me.
3. I don't know exactly. Sometimes people truly overuse medicines where they are unnecessary. If we talk about mental illnesses, then tablets are not the main treatment, here you can also try some methods like those in the article. But no matter what, the medicine is often the only way to cure.
Yes, I have heard about him and some of his achievements e.g. half marathon barefoot on ice and snow or climbing high mountains wearing only shorts and shoes. I believe in his theory that we can control our body and achieve extraordinary things.
2. Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
Even though I don't like the cold I think I could take part in the training. I have noticed that my circulatory system works better after spending some time at temperature below 0 - I breathe deeper and I feel more relaxed. Apart from that this seems to be a well thought out adventure.
3. Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
It depends. I've read that the diabets cure was already found but pharmaceutical companies don't let providing it - current medication is too profitable. On the other hand there are many people who simply like being treated - they think that without supplements their body won't work propely. I believe there are some diceases that can be cured without taking any drugs - we should remember that medicine won't replace propely balanced diet and physical activity.
No, I have never heard about the man mentioned in the material before. I really enjoy reading/watching materials like this, in which people push the limits of their body, so getting to know the story in this presentation was pure pleasure for me.
2. Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
I definitely would. I once had an opportunity to participate in ice swimming in Finland, where the temperature was around -10 C and I honestly loved that instantly!
3. Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies?
You may call me conspiracy theories fan, but I am 100% sure that the statement in the question is valid.
I think people who brake health barriers are amazing.
2. Yes, I would try, but i don't think I would last a long time. Cold temperatures was always hard to bear for me. I usually get cold even in my jacket.
3. No, I don't think so. There are to many well-educated doctors and scientists to hide medicine for "incurable" diseases. Nowadays, when we have internet, it would be hard to hide explanation how to deal with it.
1. Yes, I actually remember watching him on the TV when he was beating Guinness World Record for the longest time in full-body contact with ice. I was really surprised by the sheer amount of mental and physical strength he has.
2. Although the benefits of the training shown in the video are really tempting I wouldn't take part in it. My blood vessels are really weak so I think they wouldn't withstand the contact with such low temperatures. Moreover, I heard few people died while attempting to do his training so that's another reason to stay in my warm room. The training itself is very interesting and it should be investigated further, but by professionals, not by normal people like me.
3. No, I don't think so. The belief that big pharmacies have cures for serious diseases like cancer, and they are just hiding it is nothing more than a conspiracy theory. I think in their best interest would be to release this magical medicine and collect profits as there would be a lot of buyers.
It has been proven a long time ago that having control over mind may practically make one immune to diseases. History knew more than a dozen people like Wim Hof -- capable of some quite insane things from common person's perspective. Why is not everybody like that? First, he is right -- a huge, no, a colossal business is sprawling the whole planet now. It will not be too easy to flip it. Pharmaceutical companies will make sure to squeeze as much money as possible. But then comes skepticism, laziness, lack of will. Not everyone is born to be superman.
Although having full control over one's body and being immune to diseases seems tempting -- this will make control over mankind decisively harder.
Not like this :D I had climbed a mountain in snow this year (not in shorts) and had to manage with cold during the way and was quite happy with how it went. It was very rewarding, especially the amount of food I was able to consume after! However, I wouldn't want to push myself through this Spartan-like training.
It probably is partly right, however, I wouldn't jump into conclusion and rage on everybody in the business.
2/Since I have health problems, unfortunately I will not be able to take part in this event, even with great desire. But I remember, at a time when I was younger... I often participated in the tradition of diving in the ice hole in winter, when the river was covered with ice. Perhaps this can be considered the beginning of training?-D
3/This is a rather complex and delicate topic. Since my opinion, there are quite a few areas in which the government is trying to earn money. And perhaps this is only one of the reasons why many diseases appear in one way or another or cannot be cured. You can safely give an example, the epidemic that is happening now with the coronovirus, or last year with the Ebola...
2. No, personally I prefer warmer places where the temperature is always above the zero. In winter I choose warm countries for holidays rather than mountains.
3. This question is a bit tricky. On the one hand, I believe that pharmaceutical companies are inhibiting the development of pharmacy for profit. But on the other hand, would that make more people healthy? I don't know that, maybe the new variation of viruses would arise.
2. Yes, I would! Not only because it could increase my cold tolerance but also because it is awesome mental training. I remember how hard it was to climb some mountains when there were tones of ice behind and in front of my eyes, and as I love such adventures, I would love to participate in that training.
3. Definitely. I do believe that our mind is much more powerful than any medicine. There is a reason why nowadays in china, you still can choose which way you would like to be cured – old, traditional and natural that bases on mentality and your own immune system or modern- with plenty of drugs.
I have never heard about the Iceman before or I have but I had no idea that this is the nickname of a man who broke all of those records. It is fascinating how far can a person go when the mind is set properly.
Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
It seems to be a really frightening and hard experience but I am aware that such thing could have an amazing influence on my life. I would really love to talk to people who had this training before.
Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
I think that I am not a competent person to talk about this but I know that l pharmaceutical companies have only one goal and that goal is to make as much money as possible. If there are people who got cured in the process - that's better but not necessary. If diseases were exterminated there would be no need to buy any medicine.
2. Definitely not. I don't like any extreme conditions, both hot or cold, don't like tornados and even a tsunami is cool only in a film.
3. "Maybe yes, maybe no" - Supersonic Future. Maybe some such companies don't work hard enough to find better ways to cure some deseases. On the other hand, if such methods were discovered, no scientist have published it. Because of money or fear, but it's his/her fault. However, nowadays we live longer than anywhen before and are heathier than anyone before us, so pharmaceutical companies aren't that bad.
2. This training sounds good. I am open for new challenges but still i prefere warmer temperatures and i can't even imagine to get cold shower at morning... It would be awesome experience and mental training as well.
3. In my opinion this is true. Every company is focused on making money and rising profit from their products. For example cigaretes are not healthy but they are not prohibited in any country, because companies and goverment is getting profit from that.
This man is unique not only for being very resistant to frost, but also he proved that everyone can do it.
2. Why not, first of all it is a challenge for me. I think such extreme experiments help to develop self-confidence and resistance to life. I think it might be useful for my body and for my mind.
3.No, I do not think so. I do not believe that any disease is curable, there are diseases and viruses that cannot be treated. Treatment for a particular disease depends on how the person attunes to the treatment.
No, I did not have a chance to hear about the man. He is just another proof that everything is in our mind. The limits that we set for ourselves can be broken or pushed forward step by step. The man pushed his limits to feel good.
2. Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
The benefits from the training are one thing, but on the other hand, I do not think that literally everyone can survive his training. I don't think that I would. Friend told me, that some apprentices did not survive the training! I would definitely not risk my life for the tempting benefits.
3. Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
Quite the opposite. I do not think that they would hide that, because the cure would bring for the inventor plenty of money for such company. So I would rather guess that those companies are racing with one another to find the recipe for an illness as soon as possible, for the profit.
No, I have not heard about him, I think the topic is a great example of how we can struggle with problems, and no matter how hard it was, we can achieve still a lot by hardworking. On the other hand I do not think it is healthy, but I am sure it is very dangerous.
2. Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
No, I prefer cold temperatures but not like this one. Propably, I would not survive this challenge. It could be an interesting experience for my body. But for now I will stary along from this.
3. Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
I don’t think it is true. The treatment should as modern as it could be, so I do not believe that it can be a cure. There are a lot of diseases which we can not fight and it would probably do not help either. But if you never try you will never know.
this transition. Have you ever tried this way? Unfortunately not, but I'd love to learn, because I also think that everything is in my head
As for the last questions. It's hard to say, unfortunately, but I have no opinion on this topic
2. I have mixed feelings about this topic. On the one hand, it’s a way to appreciate work of people involved in the film industry. Awarded films become more popular what makes a chance that more people will watch them. Awarded people can expect a career development. On the other hand, it’s always subjective somehow as there are always many people dissatisfied with the winners. Moreover, the Oscar award is sometimes seen as a controversial and is accused of discrimination.
3. I haven’t watched any of this year's nominated films yet, so it’s hard to say but I watched a few films awarded in the previous years and some of them were really good and some didn’t appeal to me. As I said before the choice of nominated films is subjective in some way, so it depends only on our personal preferences if we will like them or not.
Yes, I have already heard about him. Apart from the reliability of his experiences, which I couldn't verify, because in some aspects they are very controversial, the way he communicates them is great, and he is an awesome speaker
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It must be a very interesting adventure, but I have other priorities and goals in my life and I am too comfortable man to take on such a challenge
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Definitely not. The capitalist approach, even though it sometimes seems cruel, pushes our world to develop in the fastest possible way. This also applies to pharmaceutical concerns which despite having their dark secrets, have been saving our health for decades
I never heard about this man which was mentioned in the material. I don’t like this guru type of people and I agree that nature is the best cure for stress and similar type of mental illness, but I don’t believe that this kind of live can cure cancer. Maybe it will help in recovery but let's not go to extremes. I love when I hear this kind of stories about people that have some mental breakdown then they run away from cities and all this hustle and bustle then they find a hobby or something similar and they start to feel better and Tada!!! This is a cure for cancer!!!! Why do they always find a cure for cancer…?
2. Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material?
I’m not sure if I want to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material I’m not to fond of cold a places and I’m afraid of frostbite I don’t want to lose my finger, foot or other part of my body and he looks a little crazy maybe because he has lived through so much.
3. Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes I share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies I would even say that some of them would not even exist if the pharmaceutical companies were not so greedy but the pursuit of money has always been one of the major reasons for human misery, be it in pharmaceutical industry or others industries.
2. Maybe sometime in many years. But now I'm not ready. This requires a lot of preparation. Both physical and moral training. And of course, there should be a reasonable goal. Just like that in order to have fun either with a scientific approach. You need to decide on all this. But I will do it later.
3. Not really. With the fact that any disease can be cured, I agree. But here is a question of time. Some pharmaceuticals do help in the fight against disease, or to support life. People are all different and everyone has a different organism. Someone is coping, but someone is not. Here, pharmaceuticals equalize opportunities. Of course, if it is possible to avoid their use and get rid of the disease in a natural way - it is always better.
I accidentally found an article about this man on the internet. I have seen many times programs about people who have above average skills such as walking on hot coals. I like watching such programs, which is why I was interested.
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I think hard about it. I like winter, snow and winter sports, but to be in the cold all the time I would not decide. I would have to prepare myself for such a challenge for a long time, because I don't think I have such a large tolerance to low temperatures, although I always wanted to try a bath in ice water, so who knows.
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This is a difficult topic but I share this view as much as possible. I think that where profit and money are the most important, man and his good will not matter. This is scary but true. For profit, people are able to forget about humanity and are able to destroy themselves. Many incurable diseases could have been treatable for a long time but it is simply unprofitable.
I have never heard about this man to be honest. I think that is cool that different people has different predispositions and hobbies. Everyone can learn from each other and change yourself in specific areas of life.
Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material?
Not at all! I don't like cold water and prefer spend time on the sun. I rather have summer all year long than winter :)
Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
Sure. I could not agree more. Business is all about money. More worrying is why doctors that easily are convinced to drive the engine called pharmaceutical industry.
No, I have never heard about this man, but now I start to search more about him in google, I am totally shocked, it is already so difficult to swim 7 minutes without any breathing, moreover he swam under the ice, it was incredible. Anyway, I feel so sorry to know that he lost his wife and four kids lost a mother.
2.Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material ?
For sure if I will have time and chance, then I won't feel too cold in winter anymore, especially when my hometown is a city that never snows and Warsaw winter makes me feel so cold, also I would like to take part in training in the heat if possible, it is same reason for summer.
3.Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies ?
This is hard to tell, it depends on many aspect, if the medical technology does not meet the requirements, then you can't cure the disease no matter how much you spend, moreover, I don't think all the diseases are curable, but you can just spend as much as you want to make the condition better and better.
2. Of course! Working against our own weaknesses and having the opportunity to spend some time in nature without all the stress we have is what I would really enjoy.
3. Yes, I believe there are many natural ways to cure diseases and be resistant to them. Some of these "natural" methods are very known to us and we share them between the generations like drinking milk with honey or eating garlic. Most of us are also aware that sport is a way to make our organism work better. The methods shown in the video seem to be a bit more extreme, but still they must be helpful as there are scientific researches about them. Of course it has to be said that the medical and pharmaceutical knowledge we currently have does not come from nothing. The products we use as medicines often come from natural ingredients. We also cannot ignore the fact that it helped a lot of people and there are proofs for that. The thing is we have to find a balance between taking tons of pills and improving our immune system on our own.
2. Certainly it would be an interesting experience for me if I would try this. I love so much winter season and very low temperatures so I would like to try it for sure!
3. This could be one of the solutions used in treatments. Currently there is a wide range of drugs and pils available on the market. It often happens that for one ailment we have the possibility of choosing multiple drugs.
I think that this subject is on time now, becouse of connection with the current global epidemic.
2. I would really like to do sauna more often. I did it once and felt very refreshed. It really boosted my mood. I remember lying in the icy bathtub, which I would never do ever wise.
3. I don’t think so. If there is a profit to be made, then a drug can be devised and the disease can be cured.
It's impressive what this man can do with his own body.
It would be great to participate in this type of training. I tried cold swimming and it was really exciting activity, I will definitely do it again.
I do not have such an extreme opinion on this subject as the man in this article, but I think that pharmaceutical companies have too much profit from selling medicines. Production costs are only a small part of the final price
Yes, I have heard about Wim Hof, but to be honest I do not put much trust in his method. It seems really extreme and I'm not sure if it is safe for everybody, I wouldn't trust it until some scientific trials would be conducted, to assure that his method was safe.
2.Would you like to take part in training in the cold like the one presented in the material?
No, I wouldn't, I just don't trust his method. And I just hate cold.
3.Do you share the view that many diseases could be cured if there were no desire to profit from pharmaceutical companies?
No, I think that every method might cure some diseases and could be considered a "miracle" but in 99.99999% it's just a coincidence or placebo effect. I don't believe that "Big pharma" is knowingly trying to keep people sick so they could make money.