Get freezing!
Can you strengthen your body and mind by exposing yourself to extremely cold temperatures? ‘Iceman’ Wim Hof, world record holder for the longest ice bath (1 hour, 53 minutes), convinced me a few winters ago that you can.
As I stepped into the freezing lake that morning, I literally thought I might die. But Wim, who once climbed the Mount Everest in just his shorts, had taught me special meditative breathing techniques. Once I calmed my mind, I actually felt more alive than ever! I have been taking cold showers daily since, and even upgraded to cold baths recently. I am proud to say that within a week I was able to stay immersed a full 3 minutes, but I’m working my way up to Wim’s record, of course! (I’m only half kidding).
There is more and more scientific proof that ‘cold stress’ can boost your body’s immune system and balance your hormone levels, but why don’t you try it for yourself? Your inner ‘ice woman’ might just surprise you…
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Building bridges
From the Erasmus Bridge and the Mercedes-Benz Museum to Qatar’s metro network; Ben van Berkel’s iconic landmarks bring people together in rapturous beauty, again and again. I talked with the Dutch architect and educator about sensuality, ‘healthy’ buildings and the remarkable parallels between our designs.
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More than a feeling
Don’t ignore your emotions; they are much more powerful than you can imagine. By linking the magical world of emotions with hard science, Dutch scientist Pierre Capel, professor emeritus in experimental immunology, shows us the consequences of our feelings and the power of our minds. The message: we can do much more than we think. “Meditate. It’s the single best thing you can do for your health.”
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Keto curious?
The fact that I feel bikini-confident all year round is, of course, a nice bonus. But for me, the biggest payoff of following the keto diet is the way it optimizes my health and gives me tons of energy.
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Super (skin) food
‘If you can’t eat it, why put it on your skin?’. I pretty much live by this beauty adage. After all, with your skin being one of your body’s largest organs, anything – and I mean anything! – you put onto your skin will end up in your bloodstream.
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