Cold Therapy

Does cold water therapy actually work? I tried it for seven days and spoke to experts about the benefits (and risks) of this popular health practice. Here’s what I found out. Ever since the Wim Hof Method—a combination of cold water immersion therapy and breathing techniques—went mainstream a few years ago, it seems like everyone […]

Perhaps you came across his method while researching the benefits of cold therapy, marveled at his 21 Guinness World Records, or watched him in action on The Goop Lab. Known as The Iceman, Wim Hof is an extreme athlete who’s earned his nickname for his cold-weather feats. However, he’s more than just a showman: He’s […]

A bright screen counts down from two minutes and 40 seconds. Then a second number drops more rapidly: -97, -100, finally slowing near -240 degrees Fahrenheit. I tried cryotherapy to see why celebrities and athletes alike stand in an icy chamber for the sake of health and beauty.