Tibetan nuns increase core body temperature at will

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It is possible to increase your core body temperature using your mind, according to a team of scientists from the National University of Singapore. A recent study shows that by using the g-tummo meditation technique, Tibetan nuns were able to increase their body temperature by up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit – even in the cold Himalayan weather. A similar study conducted with Western participants who also used the same breathing technique were also able to increase the core body temperature. In the g-tummo meditative technique, special breathing and concentrative visualization of a hot flame helps the body retain heat and even produce more heat. 

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