Saturday, September 1, 2018

The Wonders of Water

When Fred & I researched relaxation and natural healing therapies for Revitalize - A Sewickley Wellness Centre, we knew that “water” had to be included in our mind and body approach to wellness.
Here are some facts: According to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%. When we are born we are 78% water and as we age adult males are 65% water (that’s why they lose weight quickly, ladies) and adult females are 55% water (sorry we have more fat!). Nutritionally, water is essential to the everyday function of our bodies. But why is it so calming? I found the following article that says it all and I could not think of a way to improve the message. So, I am sharing it with you.

“Water has always been emphasized for its nutritional value, but its other healing benefits shouldn’t be overlooked. Even observing the ocean or a flowing stream of water can soothe the troubled mind. Perhaps one of the reasons we feel so comfortable in the water and listening to the sounds of rushing water is because it mimics the fetal state. From conception, we develop while floating in the embryonic fluids of our mother’s womb. Floating on the surface of a warm bath or pool can draw us into a state of total comfort and relaxation as we subconsciously return to feeling completely nurtured and protected, just like we did before birth. When we surrender our need to be physically grounded and allow the water to hold us, we also lose our need for rigid self-control and total self-reliance. One of the best ways to mentally unwind and relieve stress is to go for a swim, then float on your back and do some simple deep breathing.
Listening to water during meditation and visualizing water are two excellent ways to help reduce stress after a long, difficult day. The body, when held in a constant state of tension for long periods of time, has been proven to suffer – scientists have found a link between consistently high stress levels and an increased chance of getting heart disease, cancer, anxiety disorders and other serious conditions. The following exercise will help you take advantage of the healing power of water to reduce your stress levels and stay well.
Step 1: Begin by taking some deep breaths. Continue to breathe until you quiet your thoughts and feel relaxed.
Step 2: Start to envision any kind of water: an ocean, a stream, a brook, even the rain. Construct this visual in your mind, then try to picture what the water sounds like. Focus solely on the images and sounds running through your mind. How does the sight and sound of the water make you feel?
Step 3: Now, picture immersing yourself in the water. Whether it’s allowing the rain to glide over your skin, or diving head-first into a beautiful, warm pool, visualize your anxiety, fear, anger and stress melting away as soon as the water touches your body.
Step 4: Close the exercise with a few deep breaths, and exit the meditation feeling cleansed and revitalized.”



Experience the wonders of water and floating yourself. Our Flotation Suite is glorious and not the least bit intimidating. https://www.revitalizesewickley.com/floatsuite.html

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