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Floating in salt water actively alters brain waves

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Turns out, reaching a higher plane of consciousness mostly just requires a dark tub full of Epsom salt. By eliminating gravity, sound, and light, your mind rapidly shifts from active beta waves into deep theta states. It feels like profound spiritual ascension, but it is really just your nervous system taking a heavily enforced vacation.

Floating in salt water actively alters brain waves
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