The Cold Stops Here: Week 5 (or 10) of the Wim Hof Method
Two months ago I began the 10 week Wim Hof method, a mindfulness program that incorporates deep breathing, meditation and gradual exposure to the cold. And every day for the past 10 weeks (save two), I've done my deep breathing and breath holds, stretched, done pushups, planks and back...
30 TED Talks to Educate, Inspire, and Entertain
TED talks are short talks given by some of the most interesting and successful leaders in technology, entertainment, and design offering new ideas, and perspective - all in under 20 minutes. Here are 30 that I recommend: Try something new for 30 days, Matt Cutts Inside the mind of a...
Stuck in a Holding Pattern: Week 4 (repeated) of the Wim Hof Method
Week five of the Wim Hof method called for a 10 minute cold shower every day. I thought it would be a piece of cake since I'd been doing so well with them, but I was wrong. I caved in under 30 seconds. Three days in a row. Clearly, I...
Little Kids and the No Sugar Challenge
"Mom, I want to do a 40 day no sugar challenge." I never expected those words to be uttered by my six year old, but when she did, I was delighted. It never crossed my mind that something like this would be too hard for a child. Little kids are...
Can We Consciously Control Our Immune Systems? The Wim Hof Method Week 4
A few days ago, I woke up with the sniffles and a sore throat - a sure sign of impending illness, or worse, a sinus infection. This annoyed me because one of the biggest benefits of the Wim Hof method is supposed to be a strengthened immune system, and here...
A Streak is born, a habit is not: Wim Hof Method Week 3
I'm on a streak everyone! I didn't think I'd make it this far without skipping a day, but here I am 21 days in and still going strong. I must admit though, that I don't feel like I'm developing a solid morning routine. Having little kids who wake up...
Don’t Be Afraid of the Cold: Wim Hof Method Week 2
There's no way, I think to myself as I stare at the running water. I'm supposed to get into a cold shower and I can't. I adjust the knob. The ice cold water is now moderately cold. I step in but stand far enough back that the water hits only my feet and shins. Goosebumps. I stand...