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Several studies show that float therapy can be effective in treating sleep problems, including insomnia. Floaters often report that they are able to fall asleep more quickly after regular float sessions, and many studies show significant improvements in both sleep amounts and quality of sleep.

Because each session includes an hour of peace, quiet and stillness, float therapy is often associated with reducing stress and anxiety. New findings from several studies also show that float therapy quiets the brain activity in the amygdala, the part of the mind associated with anxiety and fear within the brain. Even better, consistent floating has been shown to provide long-lasting relief for those suffering with PTSD.

Several studies have shown that float therapy has the potential to reduce insomnia and improve sleep quality in individuals suffering from chronic fatigue. One study found that floating a couple hours a week for just two weeks improved insomnia symptoms for three months, even when float therapy had ended.

Studies have shown that floating for one hour removes pressure on muscles and joints, reduces inflammation and lowers blood pressure. As a result, floaters report a decrease in pain and an increase in overall recovery.

Thousands of pounds of therapeutic Epsom salt make floating an effortless process. And because gravity isn’t a factor in the float tank, muscles are able to completely relax and recover. This allows athletes and office warriors alike to accelerate injury recovery, reduce lactic acid levels in the body, aid in facilitated rest, and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

It’s no secret that float therapy can help the physical body, but it can also aid in increased creativity and meditative state. Floating shifts the brain waves from Beta (normal day-to-day tasks) to lower frequency Alpha (daydreaming state, when we are relaxed but are aware of what is happening), Theta (reduced consciousness, also known as the in-between of awake and asleep), and even Delta (unconsciousness or deep sleep). This allows floaters to stimulate their left/right brain synchronization and create mental clarity and focus. Floaters may also experience increased creativity and problem solving skills, and may feel heightened visualization and expanded awareness.

Feeling weightless while floating provides immediate relief for the muscles and joints, making it a natural physical therapy for those suffering from fibromyalgia symptoms. In one major study, fibromyalgia patients reported feeling less pain and muscle tension over a duration of a few weeks of regular floating, which supports consistent float practices.

Studies have shown that FIR raises core body temperature, which stimulates the sweat glands and results in a deep, detoxifying sweat – ridding the body of toxins.

MIR can help expand blood vessels and increase circulation, allowing more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body, which results in reduced pain and a faster healing process. A NASA study using NIR heat also determined that LED technology allows for deep penetration of tissue and increased cell growth from the inside, which can reduce inflammation.

Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulatory process that increases the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate, causing the body to burn calories. Studies have shown that a 30-minute infrared sauna session can burn an upwards of 600 calories! More specifically, a 2009 study indicated that Sunlighten infrared saunas can lower weight and waist circumference in just a 3-month period.

During a 10-20 minute sauna session, heart rate increases by 50-75%, which provides the same metabolic result as physical exercise. There is a nominal effect on blood pressure because the heat also causes blood vessels to expand due to increased blood flow. A 2005 clinical study conducted by the University of Missouri, Kansas City showed that Solocarbon FIR sauna treatments dilated blood vessels and reduced the volume of their inner lining, concluding that Solocarbon FIR reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure with regular use.

Heating of muscles with infrared therapy produces an increased blood flow level similar to that seen during exercise. Body temperature elevation also produces an increase in blood flow. Infrared heat can assist in the resolution of inflammatory infiltrates, edema, and exudates. The increased peripheral circulation provides the transport needed to help evacuate the edema, which can help end inflammation, decrease pain, and help speed healing.

Several studies have shown that infrared properties can help improve cell health, enhance muscle recovery, and boost immune defenses. A NASA study concluded that NIR LED technology can quadruple cell health and tissue growth. Another study done at the Medical College of Wisconsin demonstrated that LED-produced near infrared helps promote cell health and regeneration. Lastly, a study from The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology concluded that LED near infrared (NIR) restores enzyme activity and reduces cell death by half.

Infrared therapy has been shown to improve circulation, expel dirt & chemicals, and remove dead cells on the surface of the skin, resulting in a soft, clear complexion. A study published in The Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy showed significant improvements in skin appearance after just 12 weeks of infrared therapy. Participants also experienced a reduction in wrinkles and crow’s feet, as well as improved overall skin tone, including softness, smoothness, elasticity, clarity, and firmness.