With the arrival of winter, maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires adjusting our routines. The transition from warm, sunny days to cooler, shorter ones can impact our mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. Here are some local resources and essential tips to help you stay healthy and energized this winter.
FIKA Infusions + Wellness
One effective way to bolster your immune system is to incorporate FIKA infusions into your routine. These nutrient-packed IVs and nutrient shot injections enhance wellness and provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals that support immune health.
“With an IV drip infusion or injections, you are getting 100% absorption straight into your bloodstream,” explains Paula Hacker, general manager.
FIKA IV offers the convenience of both mobile and in-space appointments, available every day of the week.
To combat winter ailments, consider the Shield remedy—a potent blend featuring high doses of vitamin C and glutathione. This antioxidant-rich infusion boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent infections. Perfect for when you’re under the weather or preparing for travel and holiday gatherings, Shield IV includes FIKA’s blend of essential nutrients.
Additional treatments include high-dose vitamin C, available in half- or full-liter bags for extra immunity support, and a vitamin D shot with 50,000 IU for only $25 which lasts an entire month.
“Everything we offer is fully customizable,” continues Hacker. “You could be feeling really dehydrated and come in for normal saline.”
6622 N. Landmark Dr. STE. B-117, Park City, UT, fikainfusion.com
Stein Eriksen Lodge Spa
For those looking for a luxurious approach to boosting immunity, the award-winning spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge offers an array of treatments designed to fortify your body’s defenses.
“The Stein Eriksen Spa offers multiple wellness classes, from aqua motion to sound baths,” Spa Manager Jennifer Cabanas says. From detoxifying facials to invigorating body scrubs and massages, the spa’s expert therapists use the highest-quality products to leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to face the winter ahead.
“Our new High Tide Low Tide service is performed on our new Quartz table—the only one of its kind in Utah. The client is surrounded by heated quartz pebbles while receiving bodywork from our experienced therapists. The Quartz table also has a tilt sequence to promote lymphatic drainage, which on top of the regular benefits of massage, promotes circulation, grounding, and detoxification.”
7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT, www.steinlodge.com/spa
Pure Sweat + Float Studio
Cold plunge and infrared therapy are fantastic ways to enhance your immune system. Cold plunge pools can help reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune response. Additionally, Pure Sweat’s infrared therapy sessions use heat to penetrate deep into the body, promoting detoxification and relaxation. Float therapy, or sensory deprivation, allows the body to fully relax, reducing stress and promoting mental clarity. Floating in a buoyant saltwater tank can help reset your nervous system, leading to increased energy levels and improved focus.
“I suffer from a lot of chronic pain and I started as a client using the infrared sauna regularly and was able to come off anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers, and sleep medicine,” says owner Stacey Millhorn. “When you sit in one of our saunas, you are getting all three wavelengths at one time: far, mid-range, and near-infrared. We also use light therapy in our saunas, which helps with seasonal affective disorder.”
1571 W. Redstone Center Dr., Park City, UT, www.puresweatstudios.com
Enlighten Wellness
Yoga is another excellent method to maintain a robust immune system. “Most yoga poses include compression and decompression movements that encourage lymphatic drainage and boost the body’s natural defenses,” owner Brandy Kessler explains.
Enlighten Wellness offers various yoga classes catering to all skill levels. The combination of physical activity, mindfulness, and deep breathing helps reduce stress and inflammation, both of which are crucial for a healthy immune system. Enlighten Wellness caters to all bodies with diverse yoga options, including hot, heated, non-heated, Vinyasa, power, sculpt, gentle, yin, and Bikram yoga.
“Yoga’s stress-reducing benefits support the immune system by lowering cortisol levels, which when elevated, suppress immune function,” Kessler continues. “Yoga’s core benefits of helping you relax, reducing stress, and increasing blood circulation all lead to increased energy levels.”
Beyond yoga, Enlighten Wellness offers workshops, trainings, nutrition guidance, massage, and other healing modalities, creating a holistic environment for health and well-being.
1912 Sidewinder Dr. STE 105, Park City, UT, enlighten-wellness.com
Transitioning into winter doesn’t have to mean succumbing to seasonal fatigue or frequent colds. By incorporating these health and wellness practices into your routine, you can boost your immunity and maintain high-energy levels all season long.
