Flotation therapy, also known as sensory deprivation therapy, is a zero gravity environment that is free from stimuli.  Flotation therapy is a luxurious way to soothe and heal the body and mind from life’s daily stresses. During flotation therapy you float belly up in a flotation tank or pod that is filled with approximately one foot of water and 1,000 pounds of epsom salt (magnesium sulfate).  The pod is sound proof, light proof and the water temperature is about that of your body. The recommended float time is 1 hour.  

Last week I was lucky enough to try a float at True REST Float Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  This was not my first time floating but I was excited to try out the newest float therapy technology.  I enjoyed my previous floats at other spas but I never got myself to float consistently. This was probably because the flotation tanks used to look scary, it was like walking into an oven.  At True REST float spa the flotation pods are lovely. The modern design is beautiful and you can leave a relaxing dim light on inside the pod if you would like. To enhance relaxation True REST spa offers 10 minutes of soothing music to start--and wraps up your session with 5 minutes of music at the end.  I really enjoyed the music to help relax me in the beginning and wake me up towards the end. 

When you arrive at True REST float spa you are greeted at the front desk.  After signing in you are brought to a comfortable room where you watch a short instructional video on how to prepare for your float.  You then are showed to your private float room. The float room includes a shower with soap, shampoo and conditioner. Before the float you must shower to ensure cleanliness.  The spa provides ear plugs, towels and sandals.

After showering I stepped into the pod, closed the lid and started floating.  You may leave the lid open if you are claustrophobic. The room at True REST spa is private, dark and soundproof so leaving the lid open is fine if you are more comfortable.  It is recommended to float in the nude because anything you wear will touch against your body and may be a distraction. The music began and I started to drift off. It took me a few minutes and a change in position until my body completely relaxed.  I began meditation breathing exercises and my mind drifted away. I left the light on inside the pod for the first 30 minutes and decided to shut the light off the last 30 minutes. In the beginning I felt a slight wave of nausea, but that seemed to pass after a few minutes. When the float was over I felt extremely calm, relaxed and an intense feeling of well-being and happiness.  Days after the float I continued to feel the benefits include increased relaxation, improved focus and decreased muscle pain.

During a float, you produce slower brain-waves patterns, known as theta waves, which are normally only experienced during a deep meditation or just before falling asleep. This is usually accompanied by vivid imagery, very clear, creative thoughts, sudden insights and inspirations or feelings of profound peace and joy. Because of these effects, floating is used effectively in the treatment of depression and addictions.  Float therapy is currently being studied for its effectiveness in treating PTSD as it is said to show that the stress circuits of the brain are shut off post-float.

Benefits of floating:

• Increased blood circulation
• Increased healing abilities 
• Pain management
• Increased immune system functioning
• Used in athletic training and natural performance enhancement
• Stress reduction
• Increased creativity and mental focus
• Increased reaction time and sensory acuity
• Sleep schedule maintenance 
• Feelings of euphoria

If you are worried about cleanliness don’t be, the flotation pods all have a filtration system that runs after each session. There are approximately 1,000 pounds of medical grade Epsom salt dissolved in the tank - a concentration so high no living microorganism can survive. In addition, an ultraviolet light sterilization system is used. UV is the safest, most effective system available and uses the same technology as water purification systems used for drinking water. To maintain cleanliness, a shower is mandatory before floating.

I recommend trying float therapy at a spa near you.  If you are in the Palm Beach, Florida area head on over to True REST float spa in Palm Beach Gardens.  Cheers to your health!
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A diet consisting mostly of fruits and vegetables has always been known to be good for our health and the environment.  But 2019 was a year full of climate change advocacy, documentaries like Game Changers, and meat alternatives like Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger have been added to grocery shelves and restaurant menus worldwide. 
 
Plant based eating is not the same as being vegan.  Plant based diets consist mostly of food from plants such as; vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, seeds and whole grains with little to no animal products i.e. dairy, meat and seafood.  Eating a vegan diet means consuming absolutely NO animal products. 
 
Plant based eating focuses on getting the benefits of eating more plants without having to completely change your diet or give up other foods.  Don’t think of this type of eating as a diet, eat what works for you without putting a label on it.  The next time you go food shopping or prepare a meal, try to fill up on plant-based foods that you would like to eat.  There are plenty of whole food options but if you are short on time grab a meat alternative from your groceries freezer or refrigerator to substitute for the meat in your meal. 
 
Some benefits of a plant-based diet include:

• Lower risk of heart disease-studies have shown those who eat mostly plant-based diets were, on average, 25% less likely to die of heart disease.
• May reduce the risk of certain cancers- studies suggest that eating lots of fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers, and there’s evidence that vegetarians have a lower incidence of cancer than non vegetarians do.
• Type 2 diabetes- research suggest that a predominantly plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. (Harvard Health)
• Increased blood flow-animal based meals can damage our arteries, preventing them from fully opening to allow increased blood flow.
• Reduced inflammation-plants have several more antioxidants and polyphenols than animal foods.  The anti-inflammatory properties of plants help decrease muscle soreness and joint pain, reduce muscle damage and speed up recovery and healing from injuries. 

 
Some potential risks of eating plant-based diets include deficiencies in protein, b12, zinc and Omega-3 fatty acids.  Deficiencies occur because the food does not contain the vitamin or nutrient or because the food itself prevents or reduces the absorption.  These deficiencies can be avoided by carefully choosing foods that contain essential vitamins and nutrients orhigh-quality supplements.
*Prior to making any changes in your diet please discuss with your physician. 
 
Easy ways to get started living a plant-based lifestyle:

• Choose one meal a day that will be entirely plant foods OR Choose one full day per week to eat all plant food meals.
• Substitute your normal portion of meat, seafood or dairy for a plant-based food.  For example; substitute a beef patty with a veggie burger or use mushrooms and peppers as a substitute for meat in your fajitas.
• Breakfast is an easy meal to eat plant-based foods.  Smoothies are a great way to get plenty of servings of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and grains.  In the previous blog post I discussed using a smoothie delivery service.  These companies will mail you all the ingredients you need in one pack, just add plant-based milk or water and blend.  The best smoothie service I have found is SmoothieBox.  I have partnered with them to offer you $20.20 off your first box for the New Year.  Click Here  You can also make your own smoothies using your favorite plant-based protein such as hemp or pea protein, milk, nuts, fruits and other ingredients.
• Use herbs and spices to add flavor to your food.  Additional flavors can help you feel more satisfied and makes everything tastier.  I like using cumin, curry powder and cayenne pepper just to name a few.  
• Be creative with your cooking styles.  Smokers, grills and slow cookers are your friends! These methods are not just for meat anymore.  They can help you cook up hearty and savory plant-based dishes.  Check out this site for 30 best vegan slow cooker recipes.

 
Follow me on social media IG: @DrSuzHeals for more on plant based living.   Cheers to your health!

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​Once you receive your box put all the super smoothie packs in your freezer.  When you are ready to have a smoothie remove a pack from the freezer and place the contents in a blender, add 8-12 ounces of your favorite milk or water and blend for 60 seconds or until smooth.  Each pack serves one.  Feel free to customize your smoothies by adding any additional ingredients.  

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Chapter 12 of the book “Man Up, Already!: How to Live and Lead at Home and in the Marketplace”

“You are the average of the five people you spend your time with” - Jim Rhon

Who we spend our time with has so much influence on who we are, and how we show up in our lives.  It’s our Level of Awareness that dictates who we surround ourselves with, so let’s have a brief discussion regarding it, and what it actually means.  

Our awareness is how we perceive the world around us.  Let’s say two people are sitting outside a Starbucks, having coffee, when all of a sudden there’s an explosion in the parking lot.  The explosion is what has happened. Each person’s perception of what has happened, however, will be different. Why? Because we all perceive our reality in our own unique way.  And that has everything to do with our level of awareness.

Before Donald Trump was President Trump, he was a business man.  During his career, he had lost and remade billions of dollars. How is that possible when another person can lose $100,000 dollars and never make it back? Because President Trump’s mindset and level of awareness is operating on a higher plane, at a higher level. And because of this, he sees the world differently than someone else.  He’s able to process things differently and therefore react differently.

Thoughts are proven to be energy, and energy always seeks its equal vibration. So what we think about attracts the things that are vibrating at that same frequency.  The most common example of this is when you buy a new car, or are thinking of one. You may have never seen this certain model out there before, but now? It’s like they are everywhere!  Recently, I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a Jeep. Now before I started to think on this, and then research them, I never really paid much attention to any Jeep around me. They just weren’t in my reality.  But now? I see them everywhere! Why? Because my brain is going to filter out the things that are either aiding in my survival or my goals. A Jeep just wasn’t in either category. That’s the power of thought.

Now think about your associations, your relationships. Look at the level of thought that the people you associate with most have. What are they thinking about?  What are they talking about? Are they talking about good things or bad things? Are they positive or negative? Are they gossiping or are they seeking to learn more?  Are they praising and blessing or are they condescending or condemning? Our relationships are very, very important and our circle, the people around us, have a direct effect on us.  We simply are the average level of their thought level. So it would be really important to pay attention to who's in your circle.

Back while I was still a teacher, I struck up a friendship with my dentist.  As we hung out more and more, I began to see that he thought on a level far greater than my own level of thought. He processed his daily reality far differently than I did. My problems and challenges were so much smaller than his.  I understood as we got to know each other that I was going to have to change. There were things he knew, and things he had learned along the way, that I did not.  I knew I had to level up.

Let's do a little exercise.
Who are the five closest people to you right now? Rate each person through the four pillars; Integrity, Humility, Authenticity, and Morality on a scale of one to five.

The goal of this exercise is to get your inner circle filled with people that score high in each category.  Remember, it starts with intention. You have to Be a person that scores high in each category, so you can Do what a person like that does, and then you will Have those around you that resonate at the same energy frequency.  How would life be different if you leveled up your associations?  I can only share with you from personal experience, that my life is much richer, deeper, and filled with more passion and joy because of it.  


About The Author

John C. Puritz is on a mission, and he’s out to help men and women in the 21st century stand up and take control of their lives. With over 25 years of teaching, mentoring, and coaching experience, John wants to educate, equip, and empower people to learn how to become the amazing person they were created to be! John provides a uniqued and fresh perspective on how to live and lead in today’s world. No matter where you are in life’s journey, John helps to shed some light on what society is trying to take away from you, and provides awareness and empowerment to take it back.  You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @JPuritz, on Facebook and YouTube as John C. Puritz, and on his website www.manupalready.com
John lives in West Palm Beach, FL with his wife Tricia of 22 years and their two children Sofia and Ethan.

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