Travel: Sundance Resort Spa

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the Sundance Resort Spa is Open and Available for Guests

As you ascend up the Provo Canyon in the high Utah Wasatch Mountains wandering up the north fork in the canyon you are transported into a magical alpine world that Robert Redford has successfully preserved for over 50 years from the over-development in the valley below. Sundance Resort is a lovely respite for the soul.

Sundance Resort is a luxury mountain resort located in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. The resort offers a variety of spa services and treatments at the Sundance Mountain Spa. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing most of their offerings The spa features a range of treatments including massages, facials, body wraps, and more.

As a guest, you can choose from a variety of packages designed to meet your specific needs, including couples' packages, prenatal packages, and custom packages. The spa also features a relaxation room, steam room, and outdoor hot tub, allowing you to unwind and relax after your treatments.

In addition to the spa services, Sundance Resort offers a range of outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking. The resort also has several dining options, including the award-winning Tree Room Restaurant, which offers fine dining in a rustic setting. I highly recommend all of their eateries!

Overall, Sundance Resort offers a luxurious and relaxing spa experience in a beautiful mountain setting, I mean stunning views (see photo above!) making it an ideal destination for those looking to escape and rejuvenate in a small intimate resort with a feeling of full mountain luxury.

More Info: Sundance Resort Spa

Hours:

β€’ Sunday – Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
β€’ Friday- Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Yoga is available daily from 8 – 9 am

Offerings:

  • Massage

  • Facials

  • Foot Zoning

  • Body Treatments

  • Manicures & Pedicures

  • Kids Spa

  • Meditations Classes

  • Yoga

  • Plus more!

The Spa at Spruce Peak Stowe Vermont

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I love a good spa treatment and Spruce Peak (formerly Stowe Mountain Lodge) in Stowe has an amazing spa. From the incredible views from the relaxation room to the unique treatment options to the quality services, it's one of those spa's you don't want to miss out on when visiting the area. 

Most people think of Stowe, Vermont and think if either the stunning fall maple leaves or they think of skiing but I love Vermont year-round. Each season has something lovely to offer. One of the hidden secrets of Stowe, Vermont are the amazing spas. Stowe Mountain Resort has one of the best in the US. Let me give a little peek into what the spa looks like and my favorite treatment to get while you are visiting. 

My favorite treatment at the spa is their Rejuvenating Leg & Foot Ritual. I never knew spending 25 mins having your calves and feet worked could feel so amazing. The treatment is designed for relief after a long day of skiing but skier or just a snow bunny with your hot cocoa in hand this treatment will change your life forever and possibly ruin you for any other foot massage.

A couple of my favorite must try treatments include the Oxygen Facial and the Stowe Cider Uber Scrub.

Visit Spa at Spruce Peak in Stowe next time you are up that way. You will not be disappointed.

The Healing Power & Energy of Amethyst Crystals

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Please note: This information is to be used as an informational guide only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.

Using Amethyst for Healing and Energy Work

Have you ever placed your hand in or over an Amethis geode? Did you feel the cool calming effect it has? Amethyst gems are more than the February birthstone, it is believed in some cultures and faiths that amethysts hold healing properties. This beautiful purple crystal ranges in hues of blue-purple to warm plums. Amethyst comes from the Greek word amΓ©thystos which means β€œ not intoxicating” which makes perfect sense since it is a great tool for calming and grounding your energy. Let's explore the basics of using amethyst for energy work and healing.

We have more info on where amethyst is sourced and they are found around the world here: Where in the World is Amethyst from?

Amethyst Quick Reference

  • Color - light pink-violet to a deep blue purple

  • Birthstone - February

  • Chakras - Crown Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

  • Numerology - Number 3

  • Zodiac - Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

  • Ruling Planet - Jupiter, planet of wisdom & knowledge

  • Element - Air

  • Access to inner nobility

  • Relieves stress

  • Relieves pain

  • Brings inner peace & calm

  • Brings spiritual awareness

  • Helps with psychic abilities

  • Brings positive transformation

  • Useful in meditation

  • Brings balance to energy and thoughts

What are amethyst crystals good for?

Manifestation & Insight:

Amethyst is known as the Stone of Power and is one of the most powerful healing crystals. It’s a master of manifestation and calm. Amethysts open your third eye accessing your source of power and wisdom from within and your higher self or spirit. This makes amethyst an excellent stone for meditation when seeking insight.

Calm:

Do you need a calming relaxing helper? Amethyst is believed to calm nerves and emotions, and alleviate anxiety, exhaustion, inflammation, pain, and headaches. Because of its ability to ease inflammation, it is good for the lungs, immune system, and fighting viruses.

Placing a beautiful piece of amethyst in your bedroom is thought to calm your space and help you sleep well.

Protection:

Amethyst Quartz Crystals are a strongly protective stone. It protects the person who wears it from negative energy and any dark magic or intentions.

Amethysts & Chakras

The crown or 7th chakra is purple like amethyst. Aiding in opening your crown chakra amethyst will help you connect with your higher self and ground you to mother earth.

Amethyst Gemstone Benefits in Astrology

Amethyst is particularly good for Aquarius and Capricorn and also good for Aries, Cancer, Leo, and Scorpio.

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My Mostly Natural Migraine Protocol

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Migraine

*I am in no way a doctor I am simply sharing what works for me. Please talk to your doctor and even get second and third opinions if you are suffering.

For me, migraines start very suddenly in my late 30’s. I literally didn’t know what was happening. My first migraine looked like a stroke. Half my face was numb, I was having a hard time talking and then came the kaleidoscope flashing lights and a blurry blind spot in my vision. Luckily my sister was nearby and she called my mom to tell her what was happening.

My mom calmly said I think you are having a migraine. Your aunt gets them.

I was never even much of a headache person up to that point so why did this suddenly happen to me? It took me 3 years of suffering, tons of major migraine drugs and days of suffering skull crushing mirgaines followed by my head pounding migraine hand over headaches before I figured out what was causing my migraines.

My migraines all started when I started drinking diet soda pop with artificial sweeteners and eating sugar-free treats with artificial sweeteners.

I had no idea that artifical sweeteners could do that to you! But for me I am very sensitive to them and haven’t eaten them before the migraines started so I had no idea. It took be 2 years after I stopped eating artifical sweeteners including aspartame and sucralose for them to completely leave my body and to stop having migraines!!

Robert H. Shmerling, MD Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing said in his article, Could artificial sweeteners be bad for your brain?, β€œ a study has raised the possibility that artificial sweeteners in diet beverages may increase the risk of dementia and stroke.” I am in no way surprised by these findings. I’ve had more than one CT scan that has shown progressive white matter damage from what they think is a result of my server migraines. I was also told my neurologist that because of my migraines I'm at a high risk of stroke.

Through trial research, I found a few things that are tried and true techniques to help minimize the pain and suffering during a migraine.

It’s my personal migraine protocol. I’ve only had one migraine in the past 2 years and the last one I had was very minimized and did not need heavy prescription medications to manage the pain.

Let call it my personal Sweet Life Migraine Protocal. It’s a mostly natural way I have found to help calm down a migraine.

This is what I do.

 
 

My *personal Sweet Life Migraine Mostly Natural Protocol

NOTE: I do these with the first onset of a migraine - when I start getting blurry vision even before the kaleidoscope lights.

  • I eat a 1/2 teaspoon of salt - pink salt or another unrefined salt is best but if I don’t have immediate access to them I use table salt

  • I chug one 16 oz bottle of room temperature water - purified filtered water is best

  • I rub pure essential peppermint oil on my forehead, back of neck, ears, and bottom of my feet.

  • I get a hot pad and hold it at the bottom of my neck ( I have a sock filled with uncooked rice that I microwave for 2 minutes)

  • I take 600 mg of IBuprofen ( the non-natural part)

  • I alternate sipping on a caffeinated beverage and another 16 oz bottle of water until the water is gone.

I have used these things to help alleviate some if not most of the pain from excruciating migraine pain and averted the nausea and vomiting that has inevitably followed.

For those who suffer, I am so sorry. I have been there and I hope you find relief very soon xo -April