‘The Iceman’ Wim Hof accused of promoting ‘dangerous’ cold water therapy after string of families claim their loved ones died after performing the breathing method [Video]

14:29 EDT 23 Jun 2024, updated 14:29 EDT 23 Jun 2024

‘The Iceman’ Wim Hof has been accused of promoting ‘dangerous’ cold water therapy after a string of families claimed their loved ones died after performing the breathing method.

The 65-year-old is renowned for his ability to withstand extreme cold, with thousands of fans following his methods.

They say it reduces stress, boosts the immune system and even help treat cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

The Dutch motivational speaker and athlete is determined to teach as many as possible about cold therapy, which he first embraced in a bid to conquer his grief following his wife’s death in 1995.

His first wife Marivelle-Maria died by suicide after suffering from schizophrenia, leaving Wim to raise their four children alone.

But now the Sunday Times reports the unusual method is alleged to have led to people dying – accusing Wim of acting recklessly by failing to warn of the risks.