Wim Hof Method for Depression: Randomized Clinical Trial
Does the Wim Hof Method Help Women with Depression?
A randomized controlled clinical trial published in Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology examined the Wim Hof Method intervention in women with high depressive symptoms. The Wim Hof Method combines specific breathing techniques, cold exposure, and mindset training to potentially influence the autonomic nervous system and stress response. This rigorous clinical trial investigated whether this integrated approach could provide therapeutic benefits for women experiencing significant depressive symptoms, addressing an important gap in evidence-based treatments for depression.