Womens Health and Fitness

Latest news on Womens Health and Fitness.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Floatation Tanks

A cute article on Floatation Tanks in the April 24 Sunday Telegraph reassured me of a few things:
- you can float if you're claustrophobic,
- you can't sink,
- it gets better each time, and
- even fidgetty people eventually relax.

Having never done one, I'm now considering it.

So you float in warm, salty water. The water being at body temperature means there's little sense of where the water stops and starts, so you lose your sense of gravity. Combined with the lack of light, sight and sound, this is supposed to shut the mind down.

The guy in the article sounded like a fidgetter - his mind refusing to slow down at first, fiddling with the inflatable pillow and the roller door, but suddenly he achieved his nirvana, and ended up with an intense, fulfilling meditation.

That sounds pretty good to me. Time to check for local outlets.

14 Comments:

At 12:54 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anyone looking for some more business class info?

 
At 7:39 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rhodiola Rosea is the latest natural remedy to join the arsenal of natural anxiety and stress (rhodiola and interaction) reducers.

Rhodiola Rosea, also known as Golden Root, is a native plant of arctic Siberia. For centuries it has been used by eastern European and Asian cultures for physical endurance, work productivity, longevity, resistance to high altitude sickness, and to treat fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous system disorders.

The first recorded medicinal applications of rodia riza (renamed Rhodiola Rosea) was made by the Greek physician, Dioscorides, in 77 C.E. in 'De Materia Medica'. Rhodiola Rosea has been included in official Russian medicine since 1969.

Despite its long history, the Western world has only recently become aware of the health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. It has come to the attention of many natural health practitioners because of studies which tested its affects on combating anxiety and stress.

Rhodiola Rosea is considered an adaptogen. This means it has an overall stabilizing effect on the body without disrupting other functions. Its ability to normalize hormones may be effective for treating depression and anxiety.

Studies of Rhodiola Rosea show that it stimulates neurotransmitters and enhances their effects on the brain. This includes the ability for the brain to process serotonin which helps the body to adapt to stress.

Since adaptogens improve the body's overall ability to handle stress, it has been studied to identify it's effects on biological, chemical and physical stress.

A study was performed to test the effects of Rhodiola Rosea when stress or rhodiola and interaction is caused by intense mental work (such as final exams). Such tests concluded that using Rhodiola Rosea improved the amount and quality of work, increasing mental clarity and reducing the effects of fatigue.

The effects of Rhodiola Rosea have also been tested on stress and anxiety from both physical and emotional sources. A report by the American Botanical Council states that "Most users find that it improves their mood, energy level, and mental clarity." They also report on a study that indicated Rhodiola Rosea could increase stress tolerance while at the same time protecting the brain and heart from the physical affects of stress.

This report included details of studies which highlight the overall health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea.

The generally recommended dose is 200-600mg/day. The active properties should be a minimum 0.8 percent salidroside and 3 percent rosavin.

It is important for consumers to know that Rhodiola may be sold using other species that do not share the properties of Rhodiola Rosea, rhodiola and interaction, or at ineffective strengths for treatment. Anyone with depression or anxiety should also check with a health professional when treating these symptoms.

rhodiola and interaction

 
At 9:59 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

natural supplement is a great resource for this type of thing natural supplement

 
At 10:29 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

male enhancement supplement is a great resource for this type of thing male enhancement supplement

 
At 11:55 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I noticed your blog had something to do with Pilates. We've been thinking about adding a Pilates program to our Karate School as an alternative aerobic activity. I really enjoyed the info on your site.

 
At 1:42 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was looking for blogs about tai chi and came across yours. I have whats referred to as a hard style Karate School and this is something we've been contemplating adding to it. Great blog you have and I've enjoyed reading the posts on it.

 
At 8:10 PM, Blogger pasmasters said...

This software rocks Link Popularity!!

 
At 11:46 PM, Blogger Jeff james said...

Hi, Saw you blog last night while searching around. My site about akins diet weight loss program and other free diet info needs some work. thanks for a few ideas

 
At 3:35 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like the way you have layed out your blog! I am currently working on one
myself when I find time from creating new sites.

If you would be intested in checking out my site on symptoms of stress

I would appreciate any comments. It basically covers symptoms of stress
related stuff.

If you have time check it out :-)

 
At 11:26 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I enjoyed you blog about thyroid and joint pain. I also have a site about thyroid and joint pain which makes me appreciate this one even more! Keep up the good work!

 
At 2:47 PM, Blogger Doniette said...

How would you like to know about a Joging Suit resource, that displays all the Joging Suit information on one website? Check out
Joging Suit today. Not only do they have a good fitness book section, but they also have great articles on fitness. I was really impressed with the resources their webmster put together.

 
At 2:47 PM, Blogger Doniette said...

How would you like to know about a Training resource, that displays all the Training information on one website? Check out
Training today. Not only do they have a good fitness book section, but they also have great articles on fitness. I was really impressed with the resources their webmster put together.

 
At 9:49 AM, Blogger Debt Help said...

Get your free no hassle debt consolidation quote today Student loan consolidation home loans, Mortgage refinancing, and Home equity line of credit
Lower your monthly payments and get out of debt in less than half the timePay less monthly and get rid off all your high interest bills today, get your free quote and regain control over your finances.


Viagra,cialis,levitra,generic viagra, generic cialis, generic levitra, the best quality at the best prices
all the best medicines under one roof, delivered right to your door. Stop smoking, weight loss, hair growth, birth control and many more.


viagra, cialis, levitra, propecia, weight loss, stop smoking, and birth control all under one roof. Best quality and best prices you can find.

generic vigra, generic cialis, generic levitra, all the best quality at the best prices, delivered right to your door.

Your one stop shop for all your health needs.Best prices and the best quality you can find on the internet.

Get all of your medicine at one time delivered right to your door.

We have HIV/AIDS medicines for you, all brand names, nothing but the best.

Get all of your female health products here at one time.

Only the best medicines at the best prices

Need help loosing weight we can help, check out our selection of weight loss medicines

We can help you stop smoking today with our medicines, come check us out

We are your one stop to make to look for birth control

Need medicine we can help, prescriptions given online at time of purchase

Feel better today with our large selection of medicines

We can help you with whatever ails you, come check us out

We are your best choice for viagra, cialis, and levitra, nothing but the best prices

Cialis, viagra, levitra all to you door

the best deals on viagra, cialis, and levitra

The best place for all your anti-depresents

Viagra to your door, includes prescription with purchase

 
At 12:29 AM, Anonymous womens health pills said...

Generic Premarin drug estrogens are used to treat symptoms of menopause; deficiency in ovary function (including underdevelopment of female sexual characteristics and some types of infertility); some types of breast cancer in men and in postmenopausal women; degeneration of the vagina; and urethra and prostate cancer. In addition, conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis.

Generic ALENDRONATE Fosamax drug reduces calcium loss from bones. It helps prevent bone loss and increases production of normal healthy bone in patients with Paget's disease, osteoporosis, and other conditions which place someone at risk for bone loss, including after menopause in females or from the long-term use of corticosteroids (like prednisone) in men or women.

Generic Soma CARISOPRODOL drug is a muscle relaxant medications, which is used to treat pain caused by muscle spasms.

Generic Zyban Bupropion drug is used to relieve mental depression and is used as part of a support program to help you stop smoking. Bupropion is sold under different brand names for different.

Generic Ultram TRAMADOL drug is an analgesic used to treat or prevent pain. It also may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain.

 

Post a Comment

<< Home