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Understanding Liniment: A Powerful Pain Reliever

Understanding Liniment: A Powerful Pain Reliever

As we look for ways to soothe and relieve our bodies of any discomforts, whether through massages, hot stone therapies, or aromatherapy sessions, a lesser-known yet incredibly effective treatment for pain and inflammation is liniment. Liniments are herbal remedies...

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The Best Massages to Soothe Sore Ski Muscles

The Best Massages to Soothe Sore Ski Muscles

With another invigorating ski season underway, you may be realizing that a day on the slopes can leave you feeling stiff and sore and in need of a massage to soothe sore ski muscles. Those runs can put a serious strain on your muscles whether you’re a seasoned ski pro...

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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide from Mountainside Spa

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide from Mountainside Spa

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start shopping for gifts that will bring joy to your family, friends, and neighbors. Finding the perfect present for everyone on your list can be challenging, but Mountainside Spa has put together the...

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Understanding Your Skin Barrier and Microbiome

Understanding Your Skin Barrier and Microbiome

Have you ever heard of the skin barrier and microbiome? These two terms play a key role in the health and appearance of your skin—which is the largest organ of the body. One of the main functions of your skin is protection from external assaults. Understanding what...

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How to Treat Backne or Clear Up Your Back Acne Today

How to Treat Backne or Clear Up Your Back Acne Today

Backne, or acne on your back, is a common skin problem for both men and women. Backne can also be tricky to treat and manage for a few reasons, including the location of breakouts and the cause of backne. Backne might be caused by clogged hair follicles, overactive...

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Combat Dry Hands this Fall with these Essentials

Combat Dry Hands this Fall with these Essentials

As Utah’s beautiful fall days begin to arrive, they also signal the coming of dry hands. As the days get cooler and drier, our hands are often the first part of our skin to show the effects. Hands and fingers can become dry and cracked, which can be painful and...

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Why Self-Care Is Especially Important for Parents

Why Self-Care Is Especially Important for Parents

Why Self-Care Is Especially Important for ParentsThe average parent only sees about 32 minutes of alone time daily. Most parents go straight to their children after work. Though it sounds noble, this trend can be unhealthy. While parenting offers many rewards, it also...

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The Signs You’re Overdue for Self-Care

The Signs You’re Overdue for Self-Care

The Signs You're Overdue for Self-CareMost people suffer from work burnout when they are overwhelmed with deadlines and work too many hours. Eventually, these feelings of tiredness lead to neglecting self-care and developing mental health problems. In 2019, the World...

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Meditation and Mental Wellness: Everything You Need to Know

Meditation and Mental Wellness: Everything You Need to Know

Meditation and Mental Wellness: Everything You Need to KnowThe practice of meditation is on the rise as the number of people who meditate within a year tripled from 2012 to 2017. This shows that more people are addressing their mental health as a component of overall...

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The Importance of Wellness Retreats

The Importance of Wellness Retreats

The Importance of Wellness RetreatsWelcome, friends, to this blog where we will explore the importance of wellness retreats and the lessons of life that they can teach us. In today’s fast-paced world, where we are constantly bombarded with stress and anxiety, wellness...

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How Hot Stone Massage Can Relieve Tension and Stress

How Hot Stone Massage Can Relieve Tension and Stress

How Hot Stone Massage Can Relieve Tension and StressFinding ways to decrease your unpleasant symptoms and find relaxation can be challenging. A hot stone massage is a great way to soothe your body while treating yourself to some much-needed self-care. Hot stone...

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Top 5 Benefits of Cupping Massage

Top 5 Benefits of Cupping Massage

Top 5 Benefits of Cupping MassageAt Mountainside Spa, we believe in holistic wellness and the power of massage. That's why we're excited to introduce you to our cupping massage! Cupping massage is an ancient Chinese medicinal practice that has been used for centuries...

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Press Release: Mountainside Spa Announces New Location

Press Release: Mountainside Spa Announces New Location

Press Release: Mountainside Spa Announces New LocationMountainside Spa is excited to announce the grand opening of its new location. Just doors down from the original spa, the new location offers six treatment rooms, couples massage, locker rooms, an infrared sauna,...

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