As a child, your parents may have told you to bundle up or you’ll catch a cold. Though we acknowledge the importance of the right winter clothing to prevent frostbite and hypothermia, it simply isn’t true that you can catch a cold from being cold.
The only way to catch a cold is by coming into contact with the virus itself. Studies further show colder temperatures have immunostimulating effects. Combined with exercise, the cold increased the number of immune cells, creating an even better defense against any foreign invaders.
Furthermore, the Wim Hof Method, which involves cold exposure and specific breathing techniques, demonstrated how cold temperatures might have the power to fight against inflammatory conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, and prevent acute mountain sickness (AMS).