Positives

• A former yoga and fitness teacher with LC and mild myocarditis saw about 50% improvement by targeting the nervous system through breathwork and meditation Reddit.
  
  
• A patient with daily LC migraines tried Wim Hof style breathwork and had immediate headache relief after one session, with the headache not returning Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• A long-time LC sufferer with 3.5+ years of nonstop headache tried several breathing exercises including Wim Hof and found it did nothing for them Reddit.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• A patient trying Wim Hof for the first time got extremely light-headed by the 10th exhale and had to stop, suggesting patients should start very gently Reddit.
  
  
• A patient found that breathing exercises may have lowered their heart rate variability and noted that breath holds can feel anxiety-inducing for patients with dysautonomia Reddit.