Yesterday I found myself at Morozko Forge with Dr. Thomas Seeger after a full day of travel—dehydrated, tired, and far from my usual rhythm. It was evening, my throat was scratchy, and frankly, I didn’t expect much from a recovery standpoint.

But I decided to test what we often talk about in theory.

Baseline Breath-Hold Readiness

Right before stepping into the 31°F cold plunge for 2.5–3 minutes, I took a breath-hold readiness score (BHI)—it was 49 seconds. That’s decent, especially after flying, but not optimal.

Post-Plunge Improvement

Fifteen minutes after the plunge, I retested. My BHI had jumped to 70 seconds—the equivalent of a 110 score—matching my best morning values.

Even more striking: a simple voice scan showed calmer frequency patterns, smoother vocal tone, and lower peak amplitude, markers of improved autonomic balance and mitochondrial readiness.

This wasn’t just a “feel-good” effect—it was objectively measurable recovery.

Why It Matters

Because cold therapy, when used strategically, can act as a reset switch—even when your system’s under stress. No supplements. No stimulants. Just temperature and timing, tracked with the right metrics.

Foundational Tools in Action

At PureClean, we’ve always believed in the power of foundational tools like breathwork, cold, light, and real food—but it’s moments like these that reinforce their value. Especially when you can see the shift happen in real time.