23Sep, 2018
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Float Therapy: A Proven Treatment for Anxiety

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Anxiety disorders are the single most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or about 18% of the population. Unfortunately that number continues to rapidly increase over the years. The general cost for anxiety disorders alone in the US is over $42 billion per year and makes up almost ⅓ of the entire mental health bill. So why the rapid increase in anxiety disorders? One idea is linked to the dramatically increased amount of time each person spends on digital technology per day.  Many Americans spend […]
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3Sep, 2018
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The “Final” Float Conference

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For the last seven summers, we’ve traveled to Portland for the annual Float Conference, a place where float enthusiasts from around the globe gather to share stories, present research, show off new technology, and uncover new ideas for the future. This year’s visit to Portland felt just a little bittersweet, as it’s the final year that this event will be hosted by the original Float Conference Team. Needless to say, it also left us feeling grateful for the tremendous progress we’ve made as an industry and still eager to see […]
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20Aug, 2018
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The Power of Salt in Float Therapy

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Each of our Float Pods contains over 1,000 pounds of pharmaceutical grade Epsom salt – also known as magnesium sulfate. Epsom salt is a natural exfoliant and has been known to treat muscle aches and sore muscles, as well as soothe dry skin. There are a variety of ways Epsom salt can improve your health and your daily life. Here are some of the top benefits of magnesium and Epsom salt: 1. Boosts Magnesium Levels Known as hypomagnesemia, low magnesium levels are more common than you’d think. With just 60 […]
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23Jul, 2018
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Floating: An Athlete’s Secret Weapon

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Olympians. Super Bowl Champions. Stephen Curry. Tom Brady. Wayne Rooney. Julian Edelman. What do they all have in common? They float. Repeat national champions like Stephen Curry and Tom Brady are able to out perform the competition with a well-rounded training routine that includes REST and relaxation. They also have a trick up their sleeves – flotation therapy. Over the last several years, floating has been used by a large number of elite athletes to treat various sports-related conditions, aid in recovery, and better manage the stresses in their system. […]
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2Jul, 2018
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Floating On Water: Why You Can’t Float At Home

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We hear the question all the time: “why can’t I just float in my tub, pool, or the ocean?” The answer is short; you cannot float like this in your tub at home – or even in the ocean. Plain and simple. Here are 6 reasons why Float Therapy is different: Each one of our Float Pods contain 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt in only 10″ of water. This salty solution is so dense that our bodies naturally float on the surface of the water, just like a cork. The […]
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18Jun, 2018
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Float NOW: The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Floating Today

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You may have heard through the news or media that flotation therapy is one of the hottest wellness trends on the market today. Athletes, celebrities and influencers from all over the world have spread the word about why they love to float and how it has benefited their lives. In recent years with its gaining popularity, the term “floating” has almost become common place and we’re seeing its effects with new spas and businesses offering this modality all over the country. So what is this thing that everyone is talking […]
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7Jun, 2018
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The Science of Sleeping Great

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8 full hours of sleep. It is ever elusive but mandatory. Seemingly impossible or even worse, unnecessary. People claim to need less sleep as they get older, but they aren’t sleep experts. Adequate restoration isn’t achieved from inadequate sleep. Like our iPhones when half charged, we operate more effectively fully charged. Without adequate sleep our bodies do not function at homeostasis. This results in an array of symptoms much more complex than just “feeling tired.” They include an up-regulated central nervous system, resulting in delayed neural function, poor focus, and […]
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30May, 2018
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Pregnancy and Float Therapy: What to Know and Why to Try

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Pregnancy can be one of the most special and meaningful experiences in a couple’s life together. You are bringing new life into the world and are stepping into a new role as parent and guardian for your little one. For the woman, not only are you growing a human life inside your body, you are probably also experiencing sensations unlike anything you’ve felt beforehand! Often towards the end of pregnancy, things can get a little physically uncomfortable. For nine whole months, a baby floats in the mother’s womb so why […]
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1May, 2018
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3 Reasons Why Floating is the Best Mother’s Day Gift

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What do you give someone who has the hardest job in the world? A break from it all! Floating at True REST removes all distractions — light and sound — even gravity. Sixty minutes of effortless floating allows Mom to reach a peaceful and meditative state: the theta brainwave state. The warm, cradling Float Pod can relieve severe aches and pains, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and supply a much-needed dose of Magnesium. Moms need a break — and we have the perfect solution. Here are three reasons why floating makes […]
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