We cannot imagine what our veterans go through after they return from war; pain and PTSD are real and rampant in the community and finding a means to address those issues is fundamental to helping them “get back” into the swing of life away from war. And now, veterans all over the U.S. are finding relief from that pain and their PTSD using floatation therapy.
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An alternative treatment for physical and emotional ailments, “‘Floating’ consists of laying in a small pool filled with 10 inches of salt water containing roughly 1,000 pounds of magnesium sulfate – or as its more commonly known, Epsom salt. The high levels of salt counteract the effects of gravity, allowing the patient to float gently on top of the bed of water. The water is heated to around 94.2 degrees Fahrenheit – about the same temperature as the human body – which creates the sensation of being suspended in air.”1
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Once in the dark, the sound-free environment (much like a “sensory deprivation chamber”) creates an atmosphere where meditation and deep contemplation can take place and this” allows the mind to enter the Theta state (the frequency at which the brain operates right before falling into deep sleep).
“By depriving patients of sensory information, the experience allows for a safe and therapeutic environment with which veterans can experience significant relaxation—maybe even process past trauma.”1
Something that a 2014 study seemed to back up; “patients who underwent floatation therapy experienced reductions in blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and physical pain, as well as improvements in sleep quality and optimism.”1
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Have you ever tried float therapy? Would you?
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