Detox
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Detoxifying And Energizing: Morning Lemon Ginger Tea
Ginger tea in the morning is both detoxifying and energizing. What’s so special about ginger? It’s not just a food and spice. It’s a medicine. Learn more. Read More
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Q&A: My Body Feels Toxic—What Should I Do?
Q: My body feels toxic—What should I do? A: The topic of detoxification is old and new, detailed, and confusing. All modalities of detoxification are essentially supporting the eliminatory systems of the body to release unwanted substances that are taxing the body’s health and energy. Our body naturally filters chemicals and bio-toxins via the kidneys,… Read More
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If You Own A Smartphone, You Need A Mental Health Retreat ASAP
Mental health is a trending topic and for good reason. 1 in every 13 humans worldwide suffers from anxiety, a rate that is even higher in the US (1 in every 5 people). Depression rates have increased 18.4% between 2005 and 2015. Somewhere in the world, a person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Studies… Read More
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9 Ways To Digital Detox
Sitting is the new smoking, but do we understand why? Learn how sitting leads to chronic inflammation, which plays a role in almost every major disease including cancer, heart disease, and dementia. Read More
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What’s so hot about hot springs? 5 Reasons to go for a soak
Hot springs are full-steam ahead on being the #1 luxury vacationers prioritize when picking their holiday destination. Why? Not only are they great for post-ski socializing, they work wonders for your body, physically and mentally. Read More
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Why There’s No Caffeine At Mountain Trek
The short answer? The Mountain Trek program seeks to balance your hormones for optimal health. For most people, caffeine increases cortisol — and cortisol negatively impacts your metabolism. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, and it operates inversely to DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) — the “youth” or “rejuvenating hormone.” DHEA builds muscle, burns calories, and lowers… Read More
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What’s so hot about Hot Springs? Reasons to go for a soak
Hot springs have an especially high mineral content and comforting hot waters. Soaking in the healing water is natural therapy for mind, body and spirit. Read More
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Thriving During The Holidays
The Key To Surviving The Holidays? Kindness. The holidays can be a fraught time for health goals. With an influx of food, family, and oftentimes stress, many people feel overwhelmed and powerless to maintain a healthy balance. At Mountain Trek’s fitness retreat and health spa, we spend all week detoxing from what the body, mind… Read More
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Easy Ways to Digital Detox
“Digital detox” is a buzz phrase we’re hearing more of lately but what exactly is it and why should we do it? After all, isn’t technology meant to improve our lives, helping us keep more connected and freeing up time so we can concentrate on other things? It is true that technology has vastly improved certain aspects… Read More
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The Detox Food Myth – Our Nutritionist Weighs In
Is there such a thing as food that detoxifies the body? To discover the answer, we spoke with Mountain Trek’s nutritionist Jennifer Keirstead about the differences between detoxifying foods and detoxifying your body. Read More