I know what you're thinking. Floating? How can that improve my health and overall well being? Well this is how:

Flotation Therapy has been around for some time. For some of you that have never heard of Flotation Therapy, it is a weightless soundproof isolation tank with high epsom salt content with salt water at skin temperature and people float in them.

Some of the benefits to floating include the deep relaxation state which allows the body to recover from stress. Pain is relieved. Blood flow is stimulated through all the tissues, natural endorphins are released, the brain gives out alpha waves associated with relaxation and meditation.

You may think that such a simple thing as floating is too good to be true to achieve all of these benefits. It is not too good to be true. This therapy has scientific research to back up these claims.

Your body has natural abilities to relieve you of these symptoms, you just have to relax to let your body do all of the work. If you are a person that suffers from any kind of pain, even chronic this is something you need to try. You can take all of the painkillers in the world, but the best drug is endorphins which is something you possess already.

There are also fertility benefits to floating. Stress is often a factor in infertility. Flotation Therapy can totally exempt stress from your body. For fertility treatment, I recommend for women, is a course of ten floats in a month, approximately every two to three days right through the fertile period. The degree of relaxation achieved is wonderful and will of course benefit you in many ways, but if stress is the principal cause of your failure to conceive, then floating really is the best treatment.

If you're an athlete or suffering from insomnia, this therapy benefits you as well. Floating is proven to help one concentrate. If you are a golfer for example, you may have a certain technique to your game. Maybe you have been off lately and your game is taking a blow because of it. This is a sure fire way to keep you in concentration. By reducing stress from Flotation Therapy, you are guaranteed to get more sleep so that will cure your insomnia.

Here are some reviews from individuals that have tried Flotation Therapy:

"I couldn’t possibly put into words what this experience was like. Amazing doesn’t really sum it up. It was peaceful, relaxing, invigorating, enlightening all rolled up into one amazing 90 minutes. The best part of this was that the feeling of lightness and peace lasted the entire night and into the next day! Both my husband and I floated, a first for us both. We would do it again and again and again. It was a great place to experience and the folks there were so very Zen" -Jay Simins, floathq.com

"I hate to admit, I was a skeptic at first. I didn’t know what to expect entering a float tank for the first time. It took me a minute to really relax, and let my mind relax. But once I realized that everyone has their own experiences in the float tank, and not every float is the same I was able to let go and really enjoy my experience. I floated on a Friday and I think I had the best weekend ever! I would never classify myself as an artist, but all I did the weekend after was draw… I had a overwhelming sense of happiness that lasted with me a long time… until next Friday; today. I decided that I need to keep this a part of my life. Awesome. Try it. You wont forget it!!!" -Laura N., floathq.com

Here are some locations and prices for Flotation Therapy in Columbus Ohio:

True Rest Float Spa:

4185 Weaverton Lane | Columbus, OH, 43219

(614) 798-8783

http://truerest.com/

Cost: $59 (use code word "firstfloat" when booking)

Gravity Spa:

1905 Woods Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45432

937-696-9595

https://www.gravityspa.com/

Cost: $50 (1 hour float)