Things you should consider before you try floating. If you have your own suggestions for things to think about who you want to share with you for others that will float, please send an e-mail.

Question:

Is there any evidence that floatation is actually is working?
Can floating really improve my life?
Do I need to use REST-tank more than once?
Can floating affect my love life?
Does anyone should not use REST-tank?
Will the Epsom salt affect my hair growth positively?
Can children use REST-tank? And what is their reaction?
Can pregnant women use REST-tank?
Can you sleep in REST-tank?



Is there any evidence that floatation is actually is working?

There are many universities, medical research centres, sports research departments, and sports institutions who used the Flotation REST – Floating-REST - Floatation-REST. 

The effects of floating have been scientifically verified and documented since the first floatation tank was built - as a research tool for over fifty years ago. Floating REST has also been part of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) as training program for astronauts. There is evidence that the floating works. This is some part of all the research that is made: The feeling of pleasure and relaxation increases. (Mahoney, 1990) A mild sense of euphoria (feeling of joy, happiness) (Schulz & Kaspar, 1994) increases the capacity for innovation (Forgays & Forgays, 1992, Suedfeld, Metcalfe, & Bluck, 1987) Increased originality (Norlander, Bergman & Archer , 1999) Improved night asleep (Ballard, 1993) Reduced stress and anxiety relaxant (Fine & Turner, 1982, Schulz & Kaspar, 1994; Suedfeld, 1983; Suedfeld & Borri, 1995, Turner & Fine, 1984) Reduction of pain (Mereday, Lehmann, & Borri, 1990) Reduction of headache (Wallman, Rzewnicki, Steele & Suedfeld, 1992) Decreased blood pressure (Fine & Turner, 1982) Increased relaxation of muscles (Norlander, Bergman & Archer, 1999) An excellent complements Psychotherapy ( Jessen, 1990, Mahoney 1990)


Can floating really improve my life?

There are many who say that if you could capture the effects of REST in a pill, it would quickly out-compete medical such as anxiety, antidepressant and erectile dysfunction pills altogether. There is a growing awareness that lean towards natural solutions to the problems of daily life, solutions with no undesirable side effects. The benefits of REST is a natural, long-term and summative. Every time you float, strengthens you summon up positive benefits of relaxation response. In the REST tank, your body learns what real relaxation feels like, which is an experience you will never forget.



Do I need to use REST-tank more than once?

Yes, if you want to take advantage as much as possible of the benefits of floating. Most people who recognize the capacity / potential of the floating first time comes back again and again. But even those who do not know the impact the first time tend to feel it after 3 to 5 floating sessions. Most research is made with minimum 12 times floatation.



Can floating affect my love life?

In Michael Hutchison? Book of Floating? mentioned that an improved love life as a fairly normal bonus frequent liquid. It is certain that many sexual problems are related to mental and physical stress.



Does anyone should not use REST-tank?

It is not recommended: epileptics using REST idea if their epilepsy is under medical supervision. For people affected by alcohol or drugs. For people with contagious diseases. For people who are mentally ill and prone to develop suicidal thoughts



Will the Epsomsalt affect my hair growth positively?

There is no research that I know of, but it is scientifically proven that you lose your hair under stress. Perhaps there is truth in these rumours. Here is a recipe that I found on the Internet: Epsom salt can be solved in the shampoo to make it extra lipid. Dissolved in water or as a balm volumising wrap, let be 20 minutes in the hair and then rinse out.   

Shampoo: Equal parts.   

Wrap with warm water or conditioner: Equal parts.  

But when you float is it a bath in Epsom salt so it is then not required to do any wrapping.


Can children use REST-tank? And what is their reaction?

"My daughter Jenny began to float in my prototype / test floatation tank since 2002, when she was 10 years old. Thought it was great. The vast majority of children who have tried floating feel the same." -Stefan Gerleman 2010


Can pregnant women use REST-tank?

Yes, why not. But we suggest that pregnant women are informed their doctor or midwife and get their opinion before using REST-tank. Stories and testimonials from pregnant women has been breathtaking. When their bodies become heavier and more difficult to handle, floating provides a good relief from gravity. Floating has given many women a welcome rest from the body weight just to become weightless for a brief moment.


Can you sleep in REST-tank?

Yes, the vast majority become so relaxed that they fall asleep or at least half asleep in the REST-tank, this especially after a few times floating. There are people using REST-tank for sleeping (not many people have access to a tank)

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