Top 3 Reasons Float Therapy is the Best for Muscle Recovery

14Sep, 2021

Top 3 Reasons Float Therapy is the Best for Muscle Recovery

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: float therapy, floating, muscle recovery

One of the most common ways individuals rest their muscles is through relaxation. But whether your muscles need a break from a challenging workout or recovering from an injury, what is truly the best for muscle recovery? Of course, we could suggest resting on the couch or in the comfort of your bed as methods for taking it easy, but what about floatation therapy as a holistic approach? The best examples to answer that question are through athletes who utilize floating. As individuals are more susceptible to injury and need […]
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19Aug, 2021

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Epsom Salts Uses and Benefits

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: benefits, epsom salts, float therapy, float therapy benefits

One of the essential aspects of float therapy is the 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts we add to every float pod. This allows guests to float effortlessly atop the skin-temperature water for a zero-gravity experience. However, while there are great for the actual act of floating, there are numerous benefits and uses for Epsom salts. What is Epsom Salt? Epsom salt, also known as magnesium sulfate, is a chemical compound of magnesium, sulfur and oxygen. It was discovered in Surrey, England in 1695, and has since has been known for its medicinal properties worldwide. […]
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11Aug, 2021

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Using Float Therapy as a Solution for Sleep

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: float, float therapy, floatation therapy, sleep, sleep better, sleep solution

The science behind floating acting as a solution for sleep Poor and insufficient sleep are a major public health problem, with more 1 in 3 adults not getting the high-quality rest they need to meet their sleep needs. Sleep deprivation contributes to chronic disease, accident and injury risks, compromised cognitive performance, social and emotional dysfunction, reduced mortality, and a lower quality of life. Improving sleep can have nothing short of transformational, life-altering, life-extending effects, and float therapy can serve as a solution for sleep issues. Sleep problems—including restless, unrefreshing sleep and […]
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4Aug, 2021

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Try Float Therapy for a Healthy Mind

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: float therapy, floatation therapy, floating, healthy mind, mindfulness

We all strive to have a healthy mind. But sometimes, it feels like our minds run away with us. COVID-19 led our world to see the need for a healthy mind. We have isolated ourselves from meaningful relationships. Many of us lost jobs. During the pandemic, the United States saw a drastic rise in opioid overdoses and mental health issues. This is why it’s essential to take care of our mental health now more than ever. By healing the mind, and in turn, our bodies, we can actively participate in […]
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28Jul, 2021

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The Importance of Athletic Recovery with Float Therapy

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: athletes, athletic recovery, exercise, float pod, float therapy, floatation therapy, olympics, sleep, stress reduction, visualization

For many of us, thinking of a professional athlete is to think of their hard work, dedication, drive, and, ultimately, their success. Athletes spend countless hours training themselves to be their best. Through consistent workouts and practice, athletes are constantly breaking down their bodies and rebuilding them more efficiently. Consider the Olympics. Michael Phelps started swimming competitively at a young age, and he held his first national record when he was ten. To do so, Phelps practiced hard enough to swim in the 2000 Olympics at the age of 15, […]
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21Jul, 2021

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Float Therapy Benefits Include Total Mind and Body Wellness

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: float therapy, float therapy benefits, health and wellness, sensory deprivation

It’s easy to treat the body as another vehicle that gets you from point A to point B when we’re caught up in our busy day-to-day lives. This way of living isn’t sustainable and often leads to extreme neglect in self-care in both the mind and body. The ramifications of disregarding our health are widespread, including higher rates of anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and so much more. However, instead of running ourselves into the ground and never taking a moment for ourselves, there is a solution that provides the […]
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14Jul, 2021

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What Are Alternative Therapies for PTSD?

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: alternative therapies, float therapy, flotation therapy, PTSD

PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can be a life-altering diagnosis. As the name implies, PTSD often occurs after a traumatic incident—a serious accident, natural disaster, loss of a loved one, being in war or combat, physical, mental, or emotional abuse, sexual violence, or a near-death experience. Occurring after an individual witnesses or experiences these events, roughly 8 million people a year suffer from the condition. Understanding PTSD PTSD looks and feels different for everyone, although there are a few recognizable symptoms, including: Heightened sensitivity and reactivity Hypervigilance Vivid, intrusive episodes […]
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7Jul, 2021

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The Importance of Holistic Therapy

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: flotation therapy, holistic therapy, true rest float spa

The phrase “holistic therapy” might conjure many images in your mind. Maybe you imagine a yoga retreat, a steaming cup of herbal tea, or an hour-long acupuncture session. The beautiful thing about holistic therapy is that it can look very different for everyone, depending on what your body and mind need. So what exactly does holistic therapy mean, and more specifically, how is it defined? What is holistic therapy? To fully understand, we need to go back to around the 8th century B.C. The Greek word “Holos” means whole or […]
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30Jun, 2021

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Why Float Therapy is the Best for Muscle Recovery

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: Best for Muscle Recovery, float pod, float tank, float therapy, floating, flotation, muscle recovery, relaxation, sensory deprivation, Treatments, true rest

If you’ve ever watched Olympic athletes compete, you may be overwhelmed by their sheer athletic ability. While we can recognize that athletes are at the top of their field, have you ever thought about what it takes to compete at that level? It’s overwhelming to know the work they put in to become the best. Olympic athletes need to be in peak physical and mental shape, including pre-and post-workout treatment. That’s why many athletes utilize float therapy as part of their training. Floating is the best for muscle recovery and […]
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18Jun, 2020

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Floating Through The Second Trimester

By: Mandy Rowe | Tags: floating while pregnant, pregnancy, second trimester

Floating during pregnancy is raved about by clients. True REST has shared blogs before about Pregnancy and Float Therapy: What to Know and Why to Try as well as Tips and Tricks to Float During Pregnancy. We even shared how floating can help women who are trying to conceive! Now after Floating Through the First Trimester, find out what the second trimester experience was like for me! Background My first trimester float took place at eight weeks pregnant after I was cleared from my doctor to pick back up my […]
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