Blood pressure influences the human body in several ways. High blood pressure carries an increased risk of heart attack and several other dangerous conditions, but regulating blood pressure can be difficult. Floatation therapy has been found to reliably reduce blood pressure to healthy levels without the use of medicines or invasive medical treatments.

Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a concept that has existed since the 1970s, and it basically centers on the idea that limiting external stimuli encourages the body to improve its internal processes. This includes regulating blood pressure. As you float, your blood pressure naturally decreases and red blood cell distribution increases. Your blood vessels relax as you do, promoting stronger blood flow and reducing blood pressure.

Older individuals may wonder whether floatation therapy is right for them. They may have questions about how floatation works and whether they can use floatation tanks. Although seniors may need a little assistance to get into the tank, this shouldn’t keep them from trying it. Floatation centers will gladly help older people access floatation therapy and make sure they’re comfortable. The truth is that floating can be especially beneficial for older adults, both physically and mentally.

Here are the top four reasons older individuals should try floatation therapy.