Shalom Float and Wellness centre

HOW DOES IT HELP YOUR BODY? 15 Reasons to try this out at least once Floatation therapy is a truly unique experience where we lay still with no contact points, no movement, and no postural muscle action. When you’re free from gravity, your body has a chance to rest and recover up to 4 times faster than regular bed rest. This reduces blood pressure and oxygen intake, as well as, increases blood flow and distribution of red blood cells. The combined effects aid in flushing lactate, cortisone, and adrenaline that may have built up during exercise.In addition your cortisol levels drop while endorphins and dopamine secretion increases making you feel good with mood elevation. Floatation therapy also helps loosen the muscles and give athletes a greater degree of control over their nervous systems. This reduces the risk of injury, accelerates the recovery process, and releases vast quantities of endorphins. Endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, help relieve pain from injuri...

A b o u t C o l o u r s C olours are our brain's interpretation of certain wavelengths of electromagnetic energy observed through our eyes. The actual color which we see is the part of the visible spectrum that is reflected back by a certain object. When all the colors of the rainbow are combined, the result is white light. Colours affect us in different ways Colour influences our mood and emotions. Colours have an impact on our sense of well-being or uneasiness.Using and avoiding certain colours is a way of self-expression; it reflects an aspect of our personality or mood. Colours affect our sense of perception (light colours make a space look big, a high ceiling looks less high when painted in a dark colour, etc.) Colours have a symbolic meaning which is recognized by our sub-conscious mind. Colours, as electromagnetic energy, may influence the flow of energy in our bodies. How Colors Help Us Heal True healing comes about when the cause of the condition or i...

The Proof that Noise Hurts and Silence Heals We all value silence and how integral it is to our daily lives. Silence is comforting, nourishing and cosy. It opens us up to inspiration, and nurtures the mind, body and soul. Meanwhile, the madness of the noisy world is drowning out our creativity, our inner connection and hampering our resilience. Science is now showing that silence may be just what we need to regenerate our exhausted brains and bodies. Studies show that noise has a powerful physical effect on our brains, causing elevated levels of stress hormones. Sound travels to the brain as electrical signals via the ear. Even when we are sleeping these sound waves cause the body to react and activate the amygdala, the part of the brain associated with memory and emotion, leading to the release of stress hormones. So, living in a consistently noisy environment will cause you to experience extremely high levels of these harmful hormones. Interesting...

WHAT IS AN ADDICTION? An addiction is a compulsion to do or have something, where the person feels as if they are not in control of their ability to say no, or stop doing something once they have started. Feelings of stress and/or anxiety can occur when the person cannot access or act out their compulsion. Compulsive behaviors or behavioral addictions can often be to things that are considered “normal” such as eating, exercise and shopping; however, there is a difference between someone who is occasionally over-indulging, and someone who cannot stop themselves. Addictions not only apply to alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes – it can present itself in other forms such as coffee, stealing, gambling, shopping, computer games, internet, cybersex,mobile  as well as normally healthy things, such as food/eating, sex, exercise, and work. It is known that withdrawal symptoms are created by an oversupply of the neurotransmitter (brain chemical) norepinephrine in the limbic system (the ...

What is a Digital Detox? A digital detox is where you power off your electronic devices and spend some time away from them. Whether it's your cell phone, computer, laptop, tablet, music player or television or for that matter any screen which demands your attention, you can't use any of them for a certain period of time and have to find other things to do instead. Can you do anything to get out of this loop? How can we perform our best if we are constantly seeking this type of digital connection? By continuously feeling the urge to check our phones, we are not letting ourselves recharge, leading to fatigue, stress, and anxiety. This is where the concept of a digital detox comes into play. Challenge yourself to take a break from social media and digital connections – even if it is just for 60 minutes.   By taking the time to detach from the constant connectivity, we allow ourselves to be cognizant and mindful of our own bodies. One way to take a step back is through Flo...

WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event. Women are much more likely to develop fibromyalgia than are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can help control symptoms. Exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction measures also may help. HOW CAN FLOATATION THERAPY HELP? Many fibromyalgia patients also suffer from mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, both ...