The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review
Objective Research has shown that exercises using the Wim Hof Method can positively affect the immune system. Therefore, this study aims to systematically review the impact of meditation, breathing exercises, and cold exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the autonomic nervous system. Methods This st...
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| author | Abbas Ghadimi Sajjad Ghadimi AmirAli Jafarnezhadgero Ebrahim Piri |
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| description | Objective Research has shown that exercises using the Wim Hof Method can positively affect the immune system. Therefore, this study aims to systematically review the impact of meditation, breathing exercises, and cold exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the autonomic nervous system.
Methods This study is a systematic review. The number of articles in this field is limited. The search, conducted in both Persian and English, covered the period from 2013 to 2024 and included databases such as WoS, Civilica, ISC, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Ultimately, 5 relevant articles were reviewed and analyzed.
Results One study revealed that exercises incorporating this method effectively reduced perceived stress levels in participants. Additionally, two articles provided compelling evidence that young individuals practicing the Wim Hof Method experienced significant recovery from flu-like symptoms induced by bacterial endotoxins, such as shivering and headaches. Two other studies indicated that exercises associated with the Wim Hof Method positively influence the autonomic nervous system, suggesting potential benefits in managing autoimmune diseases.
Conclusion These exercises were notably effective in reducing symptoms of autoimmune diseases. The results indicate that performing meditation, breathing exercises, and cold exposure using the Wim Hof Method has a significant impact on the body's autonomic nervous system and may help improve or manage autoimmune diseases. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8080a22bd3b5404197f9743ea66075fc2025-02-09T15:14:33ZfasIslamic Azad University, Hamedan BranchBiyumikānīk-i varzishī2476-49062476-59372024-11-01103202215The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic ReviewAbbas Ghadimi0Sajjad Ghadimi1AmirAli Jafarnezhadgero2Ebrahim Piri3 Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Objective Research has shown that exercises using the Wim Hof Method can positively affect the immune system. Therefore, this study aims to systematically review the impact of meditation, breathing exercises, and cold exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the autonomic nervous system. Methods This study is a systematic review. The number of articles in this field is limited. The search, conducted in both Persian and English, covered the period from 2013 to 2024 and included databases such as WoS, Civilica, ISC, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Ultimately, 5 relevant articles were reviewed and analyzed. Results One study revealed that exercises incorporating this method effectively reduced perceived stress levels in participants. Additionally, two articles provided compelling evidence that young individuals practicing the Wim Hof Method experienced significant recovery from flu-like symptoms induced by bacterial endotoxins, such as shivering and headaches. Two other studies indicated that exercises associated with the Wim Hof Method positively influence the autonomic nervous system, suggesting potential benefits in managing autoimmune diseases. Conclusion These exercises were notably effective in reducing symptoms of autoimmune diseases. The results indicate that performing meditation, breathing exercises, and cold exposure using the Wim Hof Method has a significant impact on the body's autonomic nervous system and may help improve or manage autoimmune diseases.http://biomechanics.iauh.ac.ir/article-1-349-en.pdfmeditationbreathing exercisescold showerscold exposure |
| spellingShingle | Abbas Ghadimi Sajjad Ghadimi AmirAli Jafarnezhadgero Ebrahim Piri The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review Biyumikānīk-i varzishī meditation breathing exercises cold showers cold exposure |
| title | The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | effects of meditation breathing exercises and cold exposure using the wim hof method on the autonomic nervous system a systematic review |
| topic | meditation breathing exercises cold showers cold exposure |
| url | http://biomechanics.iauh.ac.ir/article-1-349-en.pdf |
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