How float therapy can improve and regulate the body’s Magnesium Levels
Magnesium is an essential mineral for overall health and longevity. More than 20% of adults experience a deficiency in magnesium, which leads to various health issues.
Magnesium plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure, blood sugar, promoting protein and DNA synthesis, bone formation, and supporting muscle and nerve function.
However, obtaining sufficient magnesium through diet has become increasingly challenging due to changes in our agricultural practices and food processing methods.
Initial signs and symptoms of a magnesium deficiency include feeling fatigued, nauseous, or weak, and experiencing numbness, muscle spasms, or muscle stiffness.
When magnesium deficiencies get more severe, so do the health risks.
How we get magnesium through our diet
Foods that are high in magnesium include Greens, Beans, Nuts, Avocados, Seeds, and Whole Grains.
Due to our warming climate and synthetic fertilizers, the Earth’s soil has actually become less fertile.
Magnesium levels in fruit and vegetables have dropped significantly in the last 50 years and up to 80% of magnesium in natural foods is lost during food processing.
The problem with magnesium supplements
While magnesium supplements are a popular option to address a deficiency, they come with challenges.
Getting the right dosage is essential. Taking too many magnesium supplements can lead to unpleasant side effects like nausea, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea.
Fortunately, there's an alternative approach to achieving adequate magnesium levels – floatation therapy.
Flotation tanks are packed with magnesium
Flotation therapy takes place in a light-proof and sound-proof tank filled with saltwater.
At Hope Floats, we add 800 lbs of medical-grade Epsom salt to each tank. The high level of salt creates enough buoyancy to allow anybody to float effortlessly.
Epsom salt is also known as magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) which is 20% magnesium.
The warm temperature of the water inside the tank causes the pores to open and absorb the vital mineral.
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In addition to magnesium absorption, there are many physical and psychological benefits to floating.
We absorb magnesium through our skin while we float
Our skin, the largest organ in our body, naturally absorbs and regulates magnesium intake.
The skin acts as a highly absorbent barrier, allowing the body to take in magnesium directly, bypassing the digestive system.
Compared to oral magnesium supplements, floatation therapy can quickly and effectively regulate magnesium levels in the body.
Benefits of regular flotation therapy for magnesium regulation
Magnesium is stored in our muscles and bones for 24-40 hours.
Consistently supplementing your body with magnesium plays a large role in experiencing the following benefits:
Healthy Brain and Heart Function: Sufficient magnesium levels support optimal nerve transmission, promoting healthy brain function and maintaining a regular heartbeat. Magnesium is also shown to regulate blood pressure, which in turn reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Improved Muscle Function: Magnesium plays a crucial role in muscle performance, and maintaining adequate levels can lead to improved muscle contractions, reducing the risk of cramps and spasms. Proper magnesium levels can improve athletic performance and the ability to exercise.
Reduce Symptoms of Depression: Magnesium is linked to neurotransmitter regulation, and maintaining proper levels can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Studies show a correlation between low magnesium levels and depression, especially in young adults.
Combat Migraines: Studies suggest that magnesium supplementation can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.
Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep: Magnesium is known to help regulate cortisol, the stress hormone, and other neurotransmitters, thus aiding in stress reduction and calming the nervous system. Magnesium's relaxation properties can aid in achieving better sleep quality and combating insomnia.
Improved Bone Health: 60% of our body’s magnesium is stored in the bones, and studies show a correlation between bone density and magnesium levels.
Eating healthy whole foods rich in magnesium is the most effective way to support magnesium levels in your body.
With up to 80% of magnesium lost in food processing and decreased levels in the soil, maintaining adequate magnesium levels has become a challenge.
While oral magnesium supplements can be tricky to dose, floatation therapy offers an efficient and relaxing alternative to regulate magnesium levels effectively.
So, if you're struggling with magnesium deficiency, consider trying floatation therapy as a holistic approach to better health.
