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He welcomes further cooperation with scientists under the motto "to measure is to

know". He thus hopes to collect scientific proof and thus to extend the further

options offered by his method.

In 2010, these experiments and studies were furthered by new research conducted

by the physiology department of Radboud University. Under the guidance of

Professor Hopman, Wim Hof was subjected to an 80-minute ice bath, while various

measurements were conducted (see appendices). Given the remarkable ability of

the results obtained, a follow-up study was rapidly initiated.

In 2011 this resulted in the endo-toxin experiment. The aim of this study was to see

whether the concentration technique practiced by Hof can influence the immune

system. The immune system is part of the autonomic nervous system; according to

current medical opinion, this can currently not be consciously influenced. This
would therefore mean that it is also not possible to influence the immune system.

Hof and 112 other male participants (M = 22,4) were allocated endotoxins - a dead

component of the cell wall of E-coli bacteria.

Wim Hof's data, which included information about inflammatory proteins, body-
temperature and symptoms of disease, were compared to the data of these

participants.

Three different experiments took place on different days. In the first experiment,
Hof exposed his entire body (except for the head) to ice for a period of 80 minutes.

Once Hof had practiced his concentration technique for 30 minutes before exposure

to the ice and bacteria, the first blood measurement was conducted. Hof was then

exposed to the ice for a period of 80 minutes. Hof applied his concentration

technique during the entire period of exposure to ice. After exposure to the ice,

Hof's blood values were taken once again. The cortisol and anti-inflammatory levels

in the blood were measured.

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