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I don't have a proper opinion on Wim Hof and his methods. On one side, he seems a nice, genuine person. On the other, I've read things that didn't necessarily add credibility to his methods.

Plus, his appearance on Gwyneth Paltrow's show (considered by many non scientific) was a bit of a downer for me.

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I have friends who followed a workshop with him and had good results.

He also claims to have studies that support his method. I don't know if that's true, but I would look there more than the shows he's been on. If he wants to reach larger audiences, he will surely accept any invite.

If you see him speak in person, like in a documentary, he always seem high on adrenaline. Don’t know whether thats a good or bad thing.

What if it is neither good nor bad?

Indeed! I just don’t know anyone who is this hyped all the time.

I think it is just a matter of functioning at one's peak efficiency and health. I have experienced that state when I abstain from all the things which tend to drag down my state, including but not limited to processed foods including anything with added salt and sugar, coffee withdrawal, dehydration, inadequate sleep, lack of exercise, unchecked negative thinking.

One can spend all of eternity forming a "proper opinion", based on third-party information ten times removed, and end up having not moved an inch... -or- actually take a leap of faith and try it, and have a real first-hand experience and information knowledge.

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