Similar at The Lodge at Woodloch , guests at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin , Texas , are offered a variety of hands-on activities and educational classes . “ Guests thoroughly enjoy walks through our organic gardens to learn about beneficial
Using nature ' s ingredients in your treatments , like the Berry Firm Facial at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad , California , gives guests a well-rounded nutritional experience . herbs ,” says Shaw , a registered dietitian . “ I also do a talk on the medicinal aspects of culinary herbs and teach guests how to implement them in their own kitchen via cooking classes and demonstrations .”
At Deer Lake Lodge and Spa , guests may choose to attend a class on raw food and juicing , essential oils or the use of food and herbs to treat common ailments . For weight management , the spa offers herbal supplements and fiber detox drinks with an easy-to-follow plan . “ We try to get guests to take home parasite , kidney and liver cleanse packages to take their detox efforts to the next level ,” says Harmon .
When it comes to weight loss , O ’ Neil says people tend to sign up for spa programs when they want to see a more dramatic result at a short period of time . “ But the key to maintaining results in the long-term is to learn how to keep the weight off on your own after you go home — in comes the necessity of education on proper nutrition , exercise and wellness ,” says O ’ Neil . “ Achieving optimal health and beauty requires consistency and changing negative habits into positive ones .”
Emerging Science In the world of nutrition , there ’ s an emerging science on ‘ gutbrain axis ,’ the communication between the gut and the brain . “ New studies have shown that bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract can activate neural pathways and central nervous system signaling processes and responses . In other words ,
Not only are White Lion Teas natural and healthy , but they are also responsibly sourced to ensure workers are treated and paid fairly .
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