There's A Little Slice Of Paradise Hiding Right Here In Kentucky... And You'll Want To Visit
By Jenn Shockley|Published July 15, 2016
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I am somewhat a cliche'. I grew up running around barefoot on a farm in Kentucky.
I love writing, art, sunshine, all animals and my incredibly patient husband, who tolerates my "crazy animal lady" side.
There are plenty of beautiful lakes, forests and Zen gardens created by Mother Nature that have renowned across the state. Most people are unaware that there is also a salt spa known as a healing paradise in Kentucky. Why? This fairly new, yet magical getaway, is tucked away on the outskirts of our biggest city, Louisville.
Here are 11 things you may not know about this healing paradise in Kentucky:
It may not sound that exciting, but a salt spa is an unusual and rejuvenating experience. This healing spa of natural materials is located on 9800 Shelbyville Road.
The manmade cave makes visitors breathe easier via Halotherapy. The name halotherapy applies to this special salt therapy that is known to do wonders for various ailments and diseases.
The salt is considered the purest and most unpolluted salt on our earth. It is Pink Himalayan rock salt, which is said to be more than 250-million-years-old. This salt contains well over 84 trace minerals that you just do not find in others.
Walking into this salt spa is like entering a different world. The walls are lit with salt lamps, plus, the walls, ceiling and floor are all made of pink Himalayan salt. The wall to wall ambiance includes low lighting, with a pleasant glow instead of bright bulbs. The cave has around 5 tons of salt crystals lining the walls and floor, surrounding patrons with the purest air, most healthy imaginable.
A special halogenerator diffuses the salt particles spreading their healthy minerals throughout the air, creating a clean, pure microclimate. Every breath you take just makes you feel better.
It is estimated that only 45 minutes in a pink Himalayan salt spa is the equivalent of 4 days in the fresh salt air of a beach environment. Soothing scents fill the air and transcending sounds are also available to stimulate healing and serenity. The salt environment is anti viral, anti inflammatory and anti bacterial.
4. There has been research on halotherapy, which claims it has been proven to show improvements in:
The origin of pink Himalayan salt and its healing properties:
Some states have hot springs and mineral mud, but the pink Himalayan salt spa is our healing paradise in Kentucky. You can go anywhere in the state and find a relaxing spot in Mother Nature, and we’ve even reflected on places here. However, for a one of a kind ionizing experience, you’ll want to check out the salt spa.
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