What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude, and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength

Scott Carney

January 3, 2017

What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney is an intriguing examination of how the body can be trained to withstand extreme temperatures, altitudes and conditions. He investigates the incredible benefits gained from conditioning and adapting our bodies to survive frigid plunges, high mountains and oppressive heat by incorporating elements of ancient wisdom, indigenous cultures, as well as modern science.Carney dives into the physical and psychological improvement that come at the expense of pushing our bodies to their limits. From training with Wim Hof, an extreme feted environmentalist, to high intensity yoga practice, his extensive research brings forth evidence of similar benefits across cultures. Additionally, through his experiments, he discovers the power of environment conditioning to recondition the human body in a way to positively aid us in regaining our evolutionary strengths.In What Doesn't Kill Us, Carney shares his first-hand insight from his journey to uncover the untapped potential of the body, and he sheds light on the many ways to exploit that potential for physical and emotional wellbeing. His findings about applying the principles of environmental stressors to improve mental strength and emotional resilience are fascinating, and a great motivation for those looking for improved health and self-awareness. The book is also a great reminder of how Nature, with its infinite resources, can change our lives by enriching our overall wellbeing.