Saturday, June 19, 2010, our very own Patty will be speaking at Remedy Pharm’s Skin Care Fair! Come join us as we speak on Ayurveda, the philosophy towards skincare and authentic radiance!

As well as celebrity esthetician Aliesh D. Pierce will be offering complimentary mini DoshaCare facials from 10AM-3PM. This is something you do not want to miss!

THE REMEDY PHARM
23811 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505
310-375-0655

For more information please go to http://www.theremedypharm.com/ and www.doshacare.com

See you there!

The ancient Indian teachings of Ayurveda emphasize the importance of maintaining balance in one’s life and within oneself – balance among mind, body and spirit, balance in our relationships with others and balance in how we, literally and figuratively, ingest and digest the world around us.

I find myself gravitating to the same short sighted lifestyle habits as many I observe around the world. We know the basic truths about how to take care of ourselves and yet we reach for those things that give us comfort and safety because they are familiar and not necessary because they are healthy.
I grew up in a home that adhered to the basic western diet. Food was primarily brown and white (meat and potatoes) and predominantly sweet, sour and salty in taste. Green colored items on our plate were rare and viewed as undesirable (except artichokes and those we fought over.)

Through Ayurveda, I learned that my meals are more emotionally and physically satisfying if they contain the seven colors of the rainbow and the six flavors of sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. When I create meals that contain these elements, the food portions that signals my brain that I am full, are smaller. Why – Because nutritional value is higher in foods with a variety of colors and flavors. We eat higher qualities of food because the foods we eat are often empty of nutritional value.

Stay tuned……

In India, the people have been using natural fruits, vegetables and plants in their skin care regimen for thousands of years. The rich traditions of Ayurveda, teach us to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the various phases of life by taking a holistic approach to our total wellbeing and keeping the three dosha elements within us – fire (Pitta), air (Vata) and earth (Kapha) – in balance. When it comes to skin care, what we put in our bodies is just as important as what we put on our bodies. Remember, about 60% of what we apply to our skin actually gets absorbed, making it even more important to be ingredient conscious.

We know that, by eating a balanced variety of natural, nutrient-rich foods, you feel satiated, have more energy, your body functions more efficiently and you have greater mental stamina and acuity. All of this, of course, translates into healthier, more radiant skin. So why not include the foods we enjoy eating in a skin care product?

DoshaCare understands how the skin can benefit from quality ingredients. Here are just a few of the natural ingredients contained in DoshaCare skin care products that are so good for your skin, you can taste it:

Avocado – nourishes and conditions dry skin, increasing water-soluble collagen
Coconut – moisturizes and softens the skin
Cucumber – cools and soothes irritated skin
Ginger – stimulates circulation and helps remove toxins from the skin
Green Tea — a powerful antioxidant, natural astringent and antibacterial agent to detoxify and purify the skin
Lemon – a natural decongestant that refreshes and purifies the skin
Olive Oil – rich in natural lipids that mimic the skin’s own oils and protects the delicate moisture balance of the skin
Tomato – tones and firms the skin while nourishing and combating blemishes
Turmeric – contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, corrects hyper-pigmentation and softens the skin
Wild Yams – promotes collagen synthesis and improves skin elasticity and moisture-retention

So, go ahead, dig in!

Come join us on Monday, May 24th for DoshaCare Signature Services! A workshop built to strengthen your immune system by using the powerful traditions of Ayurveda.

When: Monday, May 24th
Where: Epiphany Skin and Body Wellness
6203 West 87th Street
Westchester, CA 90045
Time: 10am-3pm

*Lunch Included*

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Today-Wednesday, April 28^th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. is…

Well, well, well – Keys to Everyday Wellness

Carrie Reinagel, founder of Be Well Spa, will share insights into incorporating movement, thought, and fun into every day life to lift our spirits and achieve overall well-being.

For more information please go to http://www.theremedypharm.com/ and www.doshacare.com

Relax. Rejuvenate. Renew…

Entering its 19th year, International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference, Las Vegas is the largest spa conference and exposition in the nation. It is the perfect venue to network and relax with peers, renew your passion and rejuvenate! Who wouldn’t want that type of environment?! Its like one super spa and guess who will be there-DoshaCare!

Experience our DoshaCare booth at the conference, mention that you heard about us through our Blog, and receive a FREE gift! Now how’s that for a spa-tabulous time?!

Hope to see you there!

In the centuries-old Indian Ayurvedic philosophy, authentic beauty is achieved through lifestyle choices that nourish the body and fulfill the mind. This healing system addresses all factors that influence the quality of life, such as maintaining a consistent daily routine, engaging in meditation and regular exercise, sustaining a healthy diet, and being in harmony with nature. In the professional environment authentically radiant skin is achieved by engaging all five senses through customized Ayurvedic Facial Services provided by DoshaCare and the new DoshaVibes. 

The DoshaVibes CD that was composed to complement DoshaCare Facial Services, specifically addressing each of the doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.  Ayurveda combines the five elements in nature (water, earth, wind, fire and space) into three distinctive categories.  
-Vata, the air principal, is comprised of space and air. When we have too much Vata in our body, our skin is dry.  
-Pitta, the fire principal, is comprised of fire and water. Too much Pitta in our system will result in skin that can be sensitive.
-Kapha, the earth principal, is comprised of earth and water. Too much Kapha can result in oily, congested skin conditions.

Each DoshaVibe CD meets the unique needs of each dosha, resonating with the individual’s nervous system to bring them into the deepest level of relaxation possible. For the esthetician giving the service, each music composition provides cues to move to the next segment of the treatment. This allows the esthetician to perform the most relaxing manipulation in concert with the deepest relaxation of the nervous system, giving the client a meditative and restorative service that supports authentically radiant skin. The last segments of each CD are designed to gently guide the client out of the supremely relaxed state to a balanced consciousness of rejuvenated clarity.

The Vata Service is designed for dehydrated skin that requires nourishment to bring the natural function of sebum and moisture into balance. Skin is returned to balance with a breathing ritual and head massage inspired from India’s ancient traditions incorporated with deep cleansing and hydration treatment.

The Pitta Service is designed for sensitive skin that requires nourishment to soothe the over-heated system,  reducing inflammation, the biggest sources of premature aging, by incorporating gem stones and single note essential oils for the Pitta mind, body and spirit. Balance is restored by decreasing inflammation and increasing hydration.

The Kapha Service is designed for skin that is congested due to overactive sebaceous glands. Skin becomes nourished by decongesting pores, stimulating healthy circulation and strengthening the immune system. The rich tradition of Ayurveda incorporates Marma therapy (Ayurvedic version of acupressure) to balance Kapha mind, body and spirit.

Each of the three DoshaCare protocols have unique add-on features that can be performed in 55 or 75 minute format.

With DoshaCare Customized Ayurvedic Facial Services estheticians move from beauty services to wellness services providing clients the benefit of inner peace, outer radiance and ageless living.   DoshaCare is seeking professionals who are looking to offer a deeper level of customizable service by believing and practicing the following core concepts:
*True health is more than the absence of illness; it is a balanced state of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
*Balance is achieved by following a lifestyle that nourishes our body and fulfills our mind.
*Quiet introspection, or meditation, can be one of the most powerful tools for relaxing the mind and igniting our internal pharmacy.
*Our business thrives upon creating an experience that indulges the five senses – sound, sight, taste, touch, and smell. 
*Indulging the five senses allows us to reach a deeper level of being which is therapeutic, holistic and health supporting.
*By thoroughly educating and training our staff, we can provide a haven for health that supports inner and outer radiance.
*We don’t simply sell products; we take care of people.

 
If you are a beauty industry professional contact us for a meeting at Cosmoprof North America July 18th-21st in Las Vegas to become a DoshaCare Wellness center.  If you are a not in the professional beauty industry and would like to experience a DoshaCare service, visit your favorite salon or spa and tell them about DoshaCare and your desire to have one of our wellness services.  You can make a difference by letting your local beauty professional know that you are no longer interested in getting just a facial.  Times have changes and now you can have a treatment that restores your inner, outer and ageless health.