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Date published: October 15, 2005 |
Floatation Tanks - 3 Therapies in 1
by Aguasal Floatation Center
(Email: aguasal@gmail.com)
Floatation therapy is similar in concept to the dense mineral saltwater at the Dead Sea in Israel. Multiple therapies are occurring when you're in a floatation tank. First and most obvious is the reduction of gravity. A 1/2 ton of Epsom salt is dissolved into a shallow pool of skin-temperature water to create this effect. Aside from floating, only deep sea divers and astronauts are able to enjoy this break from gravity's pressure.
I was recently at a seminar on spinal decompression during which the chiropractor said that if we could get free of gravity, we could eliminate back pain. I used floating to quickly bring six years of debilitating back pain to a complete stop. That was four years ago. After recently looking at my x-rays, my chiropractor concluded that I should still be in constant pain. He also attributes my recovery to float therapy.
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is a mild muscle relaxant, which contributes to the deep relaxation experienced while floating. When you float, your brain responds to this deep relaxation by releasing endorphins, which help to relieve pain, improve mood and boost T-cell count (improves immune system).
Third and most unique is the fact that floating quickly changes the brainwaves from beta to theta, which is where accelerated healing occurs. If someone suffers chronic pain, hypertension or insomnia, they're probably not getting the benefits of theta when they're sleeping. This is the reason why many people claim that 1 hour in the float tank feels like 4-8 hours of quality sleep -they're enjoying the beneficial theta state in a fraction of the normal time needed.
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