06 May The role of magnesium sulfate in the float tank
As you may already know, the purpose of floating is to achieve complete relaxation of the mind and body. The concentration of magnesium sulfate added to the water solution of the float tank helps you float effortlessly and relax your body while keeping your eyes, nose, and mouth above the surface of the water – all this without the use of a single muscle. In addition to helping you achieve a nearly weightless state, magnesium sulfate also has many benefits for the body. Many of us don’t get the amount of magnesium our body needs from food alone, and this can lead to muscle aches and cramps, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and headaches. Absorbing magnesium through the skin during floatation is one of the most effective ways of getting enough of this valuable element for our cells.
According to research done at the Ohio State Medical College, by combining deep relaxation in complete silence and darkness with magnesium therapy, floatation can help with:
- Reducing pain from injuries in athletes and accelerating recovery;
- Soothing back pain in pregnant women;
- Creating favorable conditions for overcoming the emotional, mental and physical stress caused by daily tasks;
The coaches of the American football team The New England Patriots from Boston have introduced regular flotation sessions for their players since 2014. According to them, this practice not only relieves trauma, but it also leads to a better quality of sleep and concentration.
You can read more about the effects of flotation on active athletes in this New Zealand study.
What should we need to know about magnesium?
60% of the magnesium in the human body is found in the bones. The rest presides in the muscles, soft tissues, and even the blood. In fact, all our cells contain magnesium and need sufficient amounts of it to perform their functions properly. More than 600 types of reactions in our bodies use the help of magnesium, such as converting the food we eat into energy, creating amino acids, contracting, and relaxing muscles, regulating the nervous system, and much more. However, research indicates that 50% of people in the US and Europe don’t get enough magnesium.
What can magnesium deficiency lead to?
Experts in the field link magnesium deficiency to chronic fatigue, muscle cramps and pain, migraines, frequent mood swings, and even depression. Taking more magnesium helps us more easily deal with muscle pain, recover from trauma, lower our blood pressure (if it’s high), and regulate insulin levels in those with diabetes.
How do we get enough Magnesium?
One of the most effective ways to charge the body with Magnesium is to absorb it through the skin — with regular magnesium baths, foot baths or, as we mentioned already — floatation therapy.
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Sources: https://paindoctor.com/whats-in-float-tanks-and-why-is-it-beneficial/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-magnesium-benefits#section3[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]