How doing the Wim Hof Method on a cold Cork beach changed my life 

The Ice Man is famous for attempting to climb Everest in a pair of shorts and hiking boots, he believes that cold water can cure modern diseases and boost our immune systems

Wim Hof advocates daily cold water immersion.

On a foggy morning in January 2019 I dropped the kids to school and drove to nearby Garrylucas beach, parking up beside the shore where people stop to drink their coffee and watch the waves. It was mid tide, and the air was wet and cool as it landed on my cheek.

I was determined as I trudged to the water's edge, dropping my towel on the sand and wading into the icy water. Fully submerged, I immediately began hyperventilating - the shock of the cold water frightening my organs as well as my mind. Breathing deeply and slowly I methodically dipped my entire self below the surface, each time a little easier.