Notes from the Lake

The official Blog of Lake Austin Spa Resort.

As a guest of the LakeHouse Spa, you have the opportunity to experience our many amazing body treatments. Did you know that each treatment is uniquely designed with a specific purpose? There are various methods to achieving the purpose of the comment elements in each of our treatment.

Dry Brushing: Dry brushing provides a very mild exfoliation but its main purpose is to help stimulate the lymph system. The lymphatic system plays a substantial part in immunity and fluid drainage. The…

Summer officially arrived earlier this week; however, Central Texas and many other parts of the country have been feeling the heat for months.

If you find yourself already curtailing your outdoor activities or counting the days until the first cool front, follow these suggestions for a safe season of fun.

Stay Hydrated:  If you will be outside in the heat for any length of time, your body will need additional fluids. Carry a water bottle so you can sip from it frequently — a common…

Rebecca Lang is a cookbook author, cooking instructor, and food writer. Her newest book, Quick-Fix Southern, was released in March 2011. She is also the author Southern Entertaining for a New Generation and Mary Mac's Tea Room. As a Contributing Editor for Southern Living, Rebecca is featured in weekly cooking segments on the nationally syndicated show "Daytime". She is also a Contributing Editor for myrecipes.com and writes a monthly column, "Girls' Night In", for the site.

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