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Float Tanks
Oct 10, 2024
Maddy Emery, a passionate runner, dives into the world of float tanks to uncover their impact on performance and mental health. Joined by Justin Feinstein, a clinical neuropsychologist, they explore the scientific backing for claims of stress reduction and enhanced recovery. Paul Morgan adds insights on how float therapy aids athletic recovery, tackling muscle soreness and blood lactate levels. Together, they analyze personal experiences, societal pressures, and the real benefits of this trending therapy, making a compelling case for its potential.
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- Floatation therapy effectively reduces stress and anxiety, evidenced by lower cortisol levels and lasting feelings of relaxation post-session.
- The benefits of floatation therapy for athletic recovery remain inconclusive, necessitating further research to validate claims about its performance enhancement.
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Floatation therapy, often referred to as flotation REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy), involves lying in a tank filled with warm, salty water that allows the body to float effortlessly. The tank environment minimizes external sensory input, which can facilitate a meditative state and a profound sense of relaxation. Epsom salts, primarily magnesium sulfate, provide buoyancy while preventing skin dryness, contrasting with traditional sea salts that may cause skin irritation. The ambient temperature matches skin temperature, removing the discomfort of thermoregulation, enabling users to experience deep, uninterrupted relaxation.
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