Man Named “Iceman” Could Be Scientific Proof We Control Our Immune Responses With Our Brain
Posted by Justin on April 22nd, 2011
Wim Hof is called the Iceman.
He runs up mountains like Kilimanjaro in only shorts, he sits in buckets of ice for record amounts of time and is genuinely a worldwide, five-star badass. Now, you might be able to add scientific proof that our brains have staggering control over our immune system as part of his resume.
According to Science Daily, initial test trials have shown that Hof’s body indeed suppressed natural immune system response by 50% when injected with endotoxin. Hof applied a meditation ritual during the experiment. The injection normally triggers flu-like symptoms.
Yet not so in Hof, who says the secret to his chilly feats of endurance is being able to turn his own thermostat up by using his brain. Scientists caution not to get too excited yet, we still need to see larger trails. And we need more endotoxin.
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April 23rd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
I usually wear shorts & a tee shirt year round & often get weird looks from people when I’m shoveling snow off my car.
Its no secret of mind control – I’m just more comfortable with cold than most people.