Jim Hill is the President of Giles Chemical Company and a member of the Epsom Salt Council.  At the Float Summit Conference in 2011, Jim delivered this very valuable presentation about the importance of Epsom salts.  The salts are dissolved into the water of an isolation tank and is what makes you float. Beyond this, the salts play a very important role in the floatation experience by relaxing the floater’s muscles and transmitting needed minerals through the skin. Jim includes information on the history, supply and technical grades of Epsom salt, as well as the role of magnesium and sulfates (and sulfides) in the body.  He also discusses the myriad health benefits of a salt soak, including lesser known but potentially very helpful uses:  Jim’s son suffers from autism and Jim related the anecdotal and clinical evidence supporting Epsom salt as an aide in autism cases. Continue reading →