Scientific

Available literature on REST Research

• Biological effects
• Enhancement of Creativity
• Sports; Enhancement of Performance
• Psychofysiological effects
• Sesory Restriction and Hypnotizability
• Stress Management
• Treatment of habit disorders
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Eating
  • Smoking 
• Treatment of Physical and Psychological Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Children with Autism
  • Pre-menstrual Sydrome
  • Chroni Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgie
  • Others

 


Literature on REST Research
Overview


Barabasz A.F., Barabasz M. (1987). Controlling Experimental and Situational Demand Variables in Restricted Environmental Stimulation Research. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.110-121. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Coren S., Suedfeld P. (1990). Data vc Drama: Introductory Psychology Textbook’s View of REST Research. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.62 -69. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Mee S. (1993). A Neo-Dissociation Conceptualization of REST. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 11 - 19. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Suedfeld P. (1985). Restricted Environmental Stimualtion: Technique/ Therapy/ Tanscendence. 1st International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp.1-16. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Suedfeld P. (1987). REST Research: The Past Few Years & Perhaps the Next Few2nd International Conference on REST. pp.1 - 21. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications

Suedfeld P. (1993). Stimulus and Theoretical Reductionism: What Underlies REST Effects? Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 3 - 9. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.





Literature on REST Research
Biological Effects


Adams H.B. (1990). The Incredible History of REST Technology. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.11 -28. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Barabasz M., O’Neill M., Scoggin G. (1990). The Physiological panic Button: New Data. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.112-119. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Budzynsky T.H. (1990). Hemespheric Asymmetry and REST. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Theoretical and Empirical Developments in Flotation REST. pp.2-21. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.*

Ewy G., Sershon P., Freundlich T. (1990). The Presence or Absence of Light in the REST Experience: Effects on Plasma Cortisol, Blood Pressure and Mood. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp. 120-133. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Fine T., Mills D, Turner J. Jr. (1993). Differential Effects of Wet and Dry Flotation REST on EEG Frequency and Amplitude. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.205-213. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Fine T. & Turner J.W. (1985). The Use of Restricted Environmental Stimulation
Therapy (REST) in the Treatment of Essential Hypertension. First
International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp.136-143. Toledo,
Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Fine T.& Turner J.W. (1987).The Effect of flotation REST on EMG Biofeedback
and Plasma Cortisol. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.148-155.
Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Francis W.D. & Stanley J.M. (1985). The Effects of Restricted Environmental
Stimulation on Physiological and Cognitive Indices. First International
Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp.40-49. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS
Publications.

Malowitz R., Tortora T. & Lehmann C.A. (1990). Effects of Floating in a Saturated
Epsom Salts Solution Disinfected with Bromine on the Aerobic Microbial
Flora of the Skin. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and
Commentary. pp.139-150. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Ruzyla-Smith P. & Barabasz A. (1993). Effects of Flotation REST on the Immune
Response: T-Cells, B-Cells, Helper and Suppressor Cells. Clinical and
Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and
Perspectives. pp. 223-238. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Steel G. (1993). Relaxed and Alert: Patterns of T-Wave Amplitude and Heart Rate in
a REST Environment. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental
Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 249-260. New York:
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Turner J.W. & Fine T.H. (1985). Hormonal Changes Associated with Restricted
Environmental Stimulation Therapy. First International Conference on REST
and Self-Regulation. pp.17-39. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Turner J.W. & Fine T.H. (1990). Restricted Environmental Stimulation Influences
Plasma Cortisol Levels and Their Variability. Restricted Environmental
Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.71-78. Toledo, Ohio: Medical
College of Ohio Press.

Turner J. Jr. & Fine T.H. (1993). The Physiological Effects of Flotation REST.
Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New
Developments and Perspectives. pp. 215-222. New York: Springer-Verlag
New York Inc.

Turner J.W. Jr., Fine T. & Hamad N.M. (1997). Plasma Catecholamine Activity
During Flotation REST. 6th International REST Conference.San Francisco*

Turner J., Fine T.H., McGrady A. & Higgins J.T.(1987). Effects of Biobehaviorally
Assisted Relaxation Training on Blood Pressure and Hormone Levels and
Their Variation in Normotensives and Essential Hypertansives. 2nd
International Conference on REST. pp.87-109. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS
Publications.

Turner J. Jr., Gerard W., Hyland J., Nieland P. & Fine T. (1993). Effects of Wet and
Dry Flotation REST on Blood Pressure and Plasma Cortisol. Clinical and
Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and
Perspectives. pp. 239-248. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Turner J. Jr. , Shroeder H. & Fine T.H. (1993). A Method for Continuous Blood
Sampling During Flotation REST. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 261-
267. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.


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Literature on REST Research
Enhancement of Creativity


Baker D.A.(1987). The Effects of REST and Hemispheric Synchronization Compared to the Effects of REST and Guided Imagery on the Enhancement of Creativity in Problem-Solving. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.122-126. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications

Barabasz M., Miller M. F. (1990). Effects of Restricted Environmental Stimulation on Inversion Perception. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.86 - 93. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Mahoney M.J. (1990). Applications of Flotation REST in Personal Development. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.174-180. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Metcalfe J. & Suedfeld P. (1990). Enhancing the Creativity of Psychologists Through Flotation REST. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.204-212. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Vartarian O.A. (1997). The Effects of Flotation REST on Musical Creativity. 6th International REST Conference. San Francisco.*


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Literature on REST Research
Enhancement of Performance


Sports

Baker D.A. (1990). The Use of REST in the Enhancement of Sports Performance-
Tennis. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary.
pp.181-187. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Bond J. (1997). "To float or not to float"... is that the question?
How to maximise your use of the Sport Psychology float tanks.

McAleney P. & Barabasz A. (1993). Effects of Flotation REST and Visual Imagery
on Athletic Performance: Tennis. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.79-86.
New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Richardson S. (1997). Enhancing Rowing Ergometer Performance Through
Flotation REST. 6th International REST Conference. San Francisco.*

Stanley J., Mahoney M.& Reppert S. (1982). REST and the Enhancement of Sports
Performance: A Panel Presentation and Discussion. 2nd International
Conference on REST. pp.168-183. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Wagaman J. & Barabasz A. (1993). Flotation REST and Imagery in the
Improvement of Collegiate Athletic Performance: Basketball. Clinical and
Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and
Perspectives. pp.87-92. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.


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Other

Atkinson R. (1993). Short-Term Exposure to REST: Enhancement Performance on a
Signal-Detection Task. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.93-100.
New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Barabasz M. & Barabasz A. (1997). REST Effects on Human Performance. 6th
International REST Conference. San Francisco.*

Bross M., Harsh M., Reiss J. (1990). A Comparison of Temporal and Spatial Visual Acuity in Response to Monocular Occlusion. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.102-111. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Mahoney M.J. (1990). Applications of Flotation REST in Personal Development. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.174-180. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Melchiori L.G. & Barabasz A.F. (1990). Effects of Flotation REST on Simulated
Instrument Flight Performance. Restricted Environmental Stimulation:
Research and Commentary. pp.196-203. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of
Ohio Press.

Mocellin J., Suedfeld P. (1990). Levels of Sensation Seeking in Polar Groups. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.94 - 101. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

O’Leary D.S. & Heilbronner R.L. (1985). Flotation Rest and Information
Processing: A Reaction Time Study. First International Conference on REST
and Self-Regulation. pp.50-61. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.


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Literature on REST Research
Psychophysiological Effects


Ballard E. (1993). REST in the Treatment of Persistent Psychophysiological Insomnia. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 187-203. New York: Springer- Verlag New York Inc.

Crawford H. (1993). Psychophysiological Comparisons of REST and Hypnosis: Implications for Future Research. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.175-186. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Fine T., Mills D. & Turner J. Jr. (1993). Differential Effects of Wet and Dry Flotation REST on EEG Frequency and Amplitude. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 205-213. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Foster D.S., Ph.D. (1997). EEG and Subjective Correlates of Alpha Frequency Binaural Beats Stimulation Combined with Alpha Biofeedback. 6th International REST Conference. San Francisco.*

Hunt T. (1987). Body-Centered Therapies: A Holographic Paradigm For Understanding REST. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.72 - 86. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications

Jessen W.E. (1990). In-Tank Flotation Therapy. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.152-157. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

McGrady A. (1990). Psychophysiological Regulation of Blood Pressure. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.29-35. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Schwartz G. (1982). Integrating Modern Physics, Psychobiology and REST: an Amusing Synthesis Derived from Systems Theory. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.22-48. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Taylor T. (1985). The effects of Flotation Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy on Learining: Subjective Evaluation and EEG Measurements. First International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp. 76-85. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.


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Literature on REST Research
Sensory Restriction and Hypnotizability


Barabasz A.F. (1985). Effects of Brief and Long Term REST on Conformity of Perception of Figure Inversion. First International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp. 103-108. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Barabasz A.F. (1993). Neo-Dissociation Accounts for Pain Relief and Hypnotic
Susceptibility Findings: Flotation REST Elicits Hypnosis. Clinical and
Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and
Perspectives. pp.41-52. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Barabasz M. & Barabasz A.F. (1990). Effects of Chamber REST on Hypnotizability
and Chronic Pain. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and
Commentary. pp.213-228. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Barabasz M. & Barabasz A. (1993). Treatment of Trichotillomania and Smoking
with Hypnosis and REST. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.145-
155. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Borrie R.A. (1990). Development of the Guided Float: The Use of Ericksonian
Hypnosis in the Floatation REST. Restricted Environmental Stimulation:
Research and Commentary. pp.158-173. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of
Ohio Press.

Bross M. (1985). The Application of Sencory Restriction Techniques in the Study of Sensory Threshold Regulation. First International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp. 62-75. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Bross M. (1987). A Cybernetic Model of Restricted Environmental Stimulation Effects. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.59 - 71. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications

Bruno J.J., Heilbronner R., Fine T.H., Turner J.W. Jr. (1985). The Use of Subjective Reports from REST: Towards a Developmental Systems Framework. First International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp.123-135. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Crawford H. (1993).Psychophysiological Comparisons of REST and Hypnosis: Implications for Future Research. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.175-186. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.


Hunt T. (1985). Naming an Unknown World: The Changes in Perceived Meaning in Voluntary Subjects after Repeated Use of the “Isolation Tank” Flotation Environment. First International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp. 109 - 122. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Jessen W. E. (1990). Specific Odors and Flotation. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.134-138. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Kaplan G.M. & Barabasz A.F. (1990). Enhancing Hypnotizability: Differential
Effects of Flotation Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique (REST)
and Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Restricted Environmental Stimulation:
Research and Commentary. pp.229-244. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of
Ohio Press.

Migaly P. (1993). REST and Hypnotic Phenomena: Some Similarities Observed in
European Case Studies. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.53-58.
New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Raikov V. & Barabasz M. (1993). Age regression Phenomena. Clinical and
Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and
Perspectives. pp.75-78. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Steel G., Suedfeld P. (1993). Temporal Patterns of Affect in an isolated Group. Clinical and
Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.75-78. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Wickramasekera I. (1985). The Common Therapeutic Elements and Procedural
Components in Self-Hypnosis and Other Stress Reduction Techniques.
First International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp.206-219.
Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Wickramasekera I. (1993). A Model of the Common "Active Ingredient" in Stress
Reduction Techniques. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.59-74.
New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.







Literature on REST Research
Stress Management


Barabasz A., Barabasz M., Dyer R. & Rather N. (1993). Effects of Chamber
REST, Flotation REST and Relaxation on Transient Mood State. Clinical
and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments
and Perspectives. pp.113-120. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Brownfield C. (1993). Slow REST or Fast Drugs: Meditation or Medication?
Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New
Developments and Perspectives. pp.101-111. New York: Springer-Verlag
New York Inc.

Dierendonck D., te Nijenhuis J. (2005). Flotation Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) as a stress-management tool for enhancing well-being and performance: A meta-analysis. Psychology and Health Vol. 20 (3), pg. 405-412

Ewy G., Sershon P., Freundlich T. (1990). The Presence or Absence of Light in
the REST Experience: Effects on Plasma Cortisol, Blood Pressure and
Mood. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary.
pp.120-133. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Fine T. & Turner J.W. (1985). The Use of Restricted Environmental Stimulation
Therapy (REST) in the Treatment of Essential Hypertension. First
International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation. pp.136-143. Toledo,
Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Helmreich N.E. (1990). The Critical Role of Personality and Organizational
Factors as Determinants of Reactions to Restricted and Stressful
Environments. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and
Commentary. pp.51-61. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Jacobs, Heilbronner & Stanely. (1985). The Effects of Short Term Floatation
REST on Relaxation. First International Conference on REST and Self-
Regulation. pp.86-102. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Jacobs G.D., Kemp J.C., Keane K.M.& Belden A.D. (1985). A Preliminary
Clinical Outcome Study on a Hospital Based Stress Management Program
Utilizing Flotation REST Biofeedback. First International Conference on
REST and Self-Regulation. pp.179-185. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.


Kuola G. M., Kemp J., Keane K.M. & Belden A., (1984).Replication of a
ClinicalOutcome Study on a Hospital-based Stress Management and
Behavioral Medicine Program Utilizing Floatation REST (Restricted
Environmental Stimulation Technique) and Biofeedback. 2nd International
Conference on REST. pp.127-135. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Mahoney M.J. (1987). REST and Change: Reflections on Process Research. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.49 -58. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications

Randolfi E.A. (1997). Developing A Stress Management And Relaxation Center For The Worksite. Worksite Health Vol. 4 (3), pg. 40-44

Schürbrock, D. (1996). Treatment of Psychosomatic Illnesses Through Mental
Training and Floatations in Oxygenated Magnesium Sulfate Saturated
Baths, For Instance in the Treatment of Chronic Relapsing Skin Diseases
(Psoriasis, Neurodermatitis.) 6th International REST Conference,
San Francisco.

Schürbrock, D. (1996). Zur Adjuvanten Therapie Chronisch Rezidivierter
Hauterkrankung (Psoriasis-Vulgaris, Neurodermitis) im Magnesium-Sulfat
Schwebewasser-Tank in Kombination mit UV-Bestrahlung im
Therapiezentrum "Haus Ebersberg"

Suefeld P. (1990). Distress, No Stress, Anti-Stress, Eustress: Where Does REST Fit In? Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.2 -10. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press

Wickramasekera I. (1993). A Model of the Common "Active Ingredient" in
Stress Reduction Techniques. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.59-74.
New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.









Literature on REST Research
Treatment of Habit Disorders


Alcohol Consumption

Adams H.B, Cooper G. D., Scott J.C. (1987). REST and Reduced Alcohol Consumption. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.156-167. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications

Adams H. (1988). REST Arousability and the Nature of Alcohol and Substance
Abuse. Journal of substance Abuse Treatment. Vol.5, pp. 77-81.USA.*

Barabasz M., Barabasz A. & Dyer R. (1993). Chamber REST Reduces Alcohol
Consumption: 3, 6, 12, and 24 Hour Sessions. Clinical and Experimental
Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives.
pp.163-173. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Cooper G., Adams H.& Scott J. (1988).REST and Alcohol Consumption. Journal of
substance Abuse Treatment. Vol.5, pp.59.USA.*

David B. (1997). A Pilot Test of REST as a Relapse Prevention Treatment for
Alcohol and Drug Abusers. 6th International REST Conference. San
Francisco.*

DiRito D. (1993). Motivational Factors in Alcohol Consumption: Extending Hull’s
Model. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation:
New Developments and Perspectives. pp.157-162. New York: Springer-
Verlag New York Inc.


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Eating

Barabasz M. (1993). REST : A Key Facilitator in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.
Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New
Developments and Perspectives. pp.121-126. New York: Springer-Verlag
New York Inc.

Borrie R.A. (1985). Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy used in Weight
Reduction. First International Conference on REST and Self-Regulation.
pp.144-151. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Dyer R., Barabasz A. & Barabasz M. (1993). Twenty-Four Hours of Chamber REST
Produces Specific Food Aversions in Obese Females. Clinical and
Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and
Perspectives. pp.127-144. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.



Smoking

Barabasz M. & Barabasz A. (1993). Treatment of Trichotillomania and Smoking
with Hypnosis and REST. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp.145-
156. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Fine T. & Bruno J. (1985). Floatation REST and Smoking Cessation: A preliminary
Report. Health and Clinical Psychology. North Holland: Elsevier Science
Publishers B.V.*

Ramirez C. (1985). Restricted Environmental Stimulation Techniques in Smoking
Cessation in a Latin American Country. First International Conference on
REST and Self-Regulation. pp.152-166. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.


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Literature on REST Research
Treatment of Physical Dysfunctions
and Psychological Disorders


Anxiety

Barabasz M. & O’Toole P. (1997). Effects of Rational Emotive Therapy and REST
on Social Anxiety. 6th International REST Conference. San Francisco.*

Pudvah M.B. & Rzewnicki R. (1990). Six Months in the Tank: The Long-Term
Effects of Flotation Isolation on State Anxiety, Hostility, and Depression.
Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.79-85.
Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.


Chilren with Autism

Harrison J. & Barabasz A. (1993). REST as a Treatment for Children with Autism.
Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New
Developments and Perspectives. pp. 269-280. New York: Springer-Verlag
New York Inc.

Suedfeld P. & Schwartz G. (1980). Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy
(REST) as a Treatment for Autistic Children. Journal of Developmental
and Behavioral Pediatrics. Vol.4, #3, pp. 196-201. William & Wilkins Co.*

Suedfeld P. (1987). Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) as a Treatment for Autistic Children. 2nd International Conference on REST. pp.136-147. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.


Pre-menstrual syndrome

Goldstein D.D. & Jessen W.E. (1990). Flotation Effect on Premenstrual Syndrome.
Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.260-
266. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Jessen W. (1993). The Effects of Consecutive Floats and Their Timing on
Premenstrual Syndrome. Clinical and Experimental Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 281-
288. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.


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Chronic Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Borrie R. (1997). The Benefits of Flotation REST (Restricted Environmental
Stimulation Therapy) in a Pain Management Program. 6th International
REST Conference. San Francisco.*

Fine T., Turner J.W. (1985). REST-Assisted Relaxation and Chronic Pain. Health and Clinical Psychology magazine. http://www/joergo.de/tank/rest.htm

McCormick B.A., Shafransky D.R., Fine T.H. & Turner J.W. Jr. (1997). Effects of
Flotation REST on Plasma Cortisol in Rheumatoid Arthritis. 6th International
REST Conference. San Francisco.*

Mereday C., Lehmann C. & Borrie R. (1990). Flotation For The Management of
Rheumatoid Arthritis. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and
Commentary. pp.255-259. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Shafransky D.R., McCormick B.A., Fine T.H. & Turner J. Jr. (1997). Restricted
Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) on Serological Markers of
Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis. 6th International REST Conference.
San Francisco.*

Turner J. Jr., Deleon A., Gibson C. & Fine T.H. (1993). Effects of Flotation REST
on Range Motion, Grip Strength and Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clinical
and Experimental Restricted Environmental Stimulation: New Developments
and Perspectives. pp. 297-306. New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.


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Other

Borrie R., Dana J., Perry S., & Friedman M. (1993). Flotation REST, Physical
Therapy and Psychological Intervention in the Treatment of Physical
Disabilities. Clinical and Experimental Restricted Environmental
Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives. pp. 289-296. New York:
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Cahn H.A. (1985). Sensory Isolation used with Cognition Modification Training to
Restore Medically Declared Unfit Persons to Duty and Reduce Absenteeism
in City of Phoenix Maintenance Workers. First International Conference on
REST and Self-Regulation. pp.167-178. Toledo, Ohio: IRIS Publications.

Grunberg N. E. (1990). Potential Applications of Restricted Environmental Stimulus
Therapy in Behavioral Health. Restricted Environmental Stimulation:
Research and Commentary. pp.36-50. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of
Ohio Press.

Ramirez C.E., Suedfeld P., Remick R.A. & Fleming J.A.E. (1990). Potential
Beneficial Effect of REST on Patients with Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.188-
195. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Rzewnicki R., Wallbaum A.B.C., Steel H. & Suedfeld P. (1990). REST for Muscle
Contraction Headaches; A Comparison of Two REST Environments
Combined with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training. Restricted
Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary. pp.245-254. Toledo,
Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.

Dr. Suchurbruck, Dr. Berman & Tapprich J. (1997). Treatment of Psychosomatic
Illness Through Mental Training and Floatation in Oxygenated Magnesium
Sulfate Saturated Baths. 6th International REST Conference. San Francisco.*

Tikalsky F.D.(1990). Restricted Environmental Stimulation, Relaxation Therapy,
Social Support and Mental Imagery as a Treatment Regimen in Breast
Cancer. Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Research and Commentary.
pp267-271. Toledo, Ohio: Medical College of Ohio Press.


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