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What Is Aromatherapy? Essential Oils, Benefits, and How to Use Them

Aromatherapy uses essential oils like lavender and eucalyptus to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and enhance spa experiences. Learn what works and how to start.

Does Breathwork Actually Work? Techniques, Benefits, and How to Start

Breathwork reduces stress in minutes, improves sleep, and pairs powerfully with cold exposure. Learn box breathing, 4-7-8, physiological sigh, and Wim Hof.

The Cold Shock Response: What Happens When You Enter Cold Water

The cold shock response is your body's involuntary reaction to sudden cold exposure. Learn what happens physiologically and how you adapt over time.

Cryotherapy vs Cold Plunge: Which Cold Therapy Is Worth Your Time?

Cryotherapy uses ultra-cold air; cold plunges use cold water. Compare the evidence, costs, and real-world results to find which cold therapy fits your goals.

Dry Sauna vs Wet Sauna: What's the Difference and Which Feels Better?

Dry sauna uses low-humidity heat while wet sauna adds steam for a denser feel. Compare how each type works, feels, and affects your health.

Cold Plunge for Beginners: How Do You Start Without Hating It?

A beginner's guide to cold plunging: how cold, how long, breathing tips, week-by-week progression, and the mistakes that make most people quit.

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3 spas reviewed in Chicago.

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AIRE Ancient Baths

AIRE Ancient Baths brings Roman-inspired thermal bathing to Chicago's River North. Stunning architecture, excellent hot-cold circuit, premium price.

4.2 $$

King Spa & Sauna

King Spa is Chicago's best Korean bathhouse. Seven heated rooms, solid cold plunge, all-day access for under $50.

4.0 $$

Spa Space

Spa Space delivers a polished experience in River West without the luxury markup. Great facials, solid massage, no pretense.