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SkinClinical Extreme Healing Treatment by Dr. Harry Glassman

February 26, 2016

While the sun is out and Spring is literally around the corner, winter skin is still very much a reality. Luckily, SkinClincal Extreme Healing Treatment ($39) is here to get us through the last month of damaged, dry or cracked skin.

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There are literally 101 different ways (for real!) to use Dr. Harry Glassman, M.D.’s collagen producing cream —be it prepping your hands before hitting the slopes, moisturizing dry elbows, treating adult eczema, giving a little TLC to your cuticles or simply looking for an extra boost to your skin’s microcirculation, cell regeneration, and natural collagen production — SkinClinical is a one-stop shop for treating Winter Skin. Throw it in your purse and go!

It’s no surprise Dr. Glassman came up with such a miracle cream considering he has been practicing plastic surgery in Beverly Hills for the past 30 years. I loved this product so much I threw some questions Dr. Glassman’s way and here are his answers — After all, he’s the expert!

Why did you decide to create SkinClinical?
We brought together a group of physicians, scientists, physicists and engineers with one goal in mind – to develop science based solutions to complex skin conditions.
 
What makes SkinClinical special?
SkinClinical is unique in that we are aiming to transform the health and beauty of skin using proven science and a high level of confidence in the efficacy of our products.
Tell me about the SkinClinical Reverse Anti-Aging Light Therapy?
Reverse is a home use hand-held LED device which emits four wavelengths of LED: three red and one infrared. It has been clinically proven to decrease fine line and wrinkles and to increase skin firmness, texture and elasticity. What distinguishes it from other home use LED devices is that it has been engineered to produce a higher energy level than that of other home use devices. It emits 5x the energy of its competitors and is comparable to LED devices used in med-spas and dermatologists’ offices.
How are you unique in the city of LA?
We are unique in that we have brought together professionals from several disciplines of the sector to work together on skin care solutions.

What is the Fountain of Youth?
Peace of mind and SkinClinical.

What are Dr.’s orders for flawless skin?
Avoid the sun as much as possible, especially during the peak hours of 10:00am-2:00pm. Do not wash your face with soap. Do not use harsh topical chemicals. With the help of a professional, adopt a skin care regimen that works for your unique skin type and be open to change as your skin changes.  Do make sure to get enough sleep. Do not smoke. Do not sleep in your makeup. Finally, genetics play a huge role albeit you cannot pick your parents!

What diet produces the best skin?
I always suggest to live a healthy lifestyle. Drink green juices and eat vegetables rich in anti-oxidants. Eat fish rich in Omega 3 fatty acids often, drink plenty of water, buy organic when possible, avoid sugars and synthetic foods, avoid fried foods, limit dairy products and enjoy alcohol consumption in moderation.  I also suggest avoiding foods that contain fructose and white bread. They have no nutritional value and increase the risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes. That is by no means a perfect list but rather the rules that I follow.

XX Natasha B

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Natasha Barrett

Having traveled the world in her formative years, Natasha is proud to call Los Angeles home for the past twenty, most recently dedicating herself to representing buyers and sellers from The Agency’s Brentwood office. Her array of experiences both abroad and domestic have contributed to an extremely diverse network of contacts that altogether make Natasha an incredible resource. Known for her client-centric approach, Natasha has worked with many of LA’s high-profile individuals, including designers, writers, directors as well as fashion and entertainment industry professionals.

THE ONLY BATH YOU’LL EVER NEED

February 20, 2016

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I recently had a healing experience in pure sound at the gorgeous SoSPA at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Sound Baths with Jamie Ford was the most unreal, amazing, relaxing, transcendent experience I’ve had in years.

WHAT: Using frequencies from Planetary Gongs and Quartz Crystal singing bowls, the listener “bathes” in sound, taking a musical journey that is both meditative and deeply relaxing for a completely healing experience. The gongs are tuned to the orbital properties of the planets, sun and moon, providing listeners with the sounds of the cosmos. Sound Bath is meant to encompass wellness for mind, body and spirit, and guests reportedly leave feeling more relaxed, peaceful and “in-tune” than when they arrived.

And it did, and then some. I left my hour session  a convert. I decided, ok, this is what I want to do on my next birthday! Take all my friends to her studio for a private session.

Why a Sound Bath?

A Sound Bath with Jamie is a group sound healing experience in which she plays 3-15 planetary gongs and 5-12 quartz crystal singing bowls in a unique and intuitive manner. The instruments she plays are of the highest quality, each hand tuned to perfection and represent the best in the sound healing field.  This experience is designed to guide listeners on a journey of self discovery and inner exploration. The sounds promote healing on all levels, deep relaxation and peace, expansion of consciousness, and open the body’s entire energetic system.

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What do I do during a Sound Bath?

During a Sound Bath participants either lie on the floor or sit in a chair and just relax and listen. Most people close their eyes and go on an inward journey. Generally, a deep state of relaxation is achieved and some people will fall asleep. A Sound Bath may also be used as a meditation.  In this case participants focus their awareness on the sounds, guiding their attention back whenever they notice the mind has wandered away. Dress in comfortable clothing and prepare for a new experience. Also, please bring a mat and/or blanket so you are comfortable lying on the floor.

Private Sound Bath

 

Jamie has been passionate about sound and movement since she was very young. She grew up competing nationally in gymnastics. Floor was her favorite event due to the combination of music, dance, and flying through the air (also known as tumbling!). Her interest in the healing arts started when she was a teenager – she began working with her dreams and read every book she could on dreams, psychic abilities, and energy healing. Jamie heard a gong for the first time in a yoga class in 2000. The teacher played a gong during savasana and she was in love! She went to classes just to hear the gong. At that time Jamie was working as a Biologist living a much different style of life. That yoga class with the gong affected her deeply and eventually moved her on a new path..one of healing and sound. In 2005 Jamie entered the healing arts field through massage. She soon added sound healing in the form of tuning forks into her sessions. She found sound deepened the effects of the massage and helped clients enter into a state of relaxation much quicker than without it. In 2006 she met Kat Lyons, and began to study sound more intensely. Soon after Jamie bought her first gong and crystal bowl and has been playing for her clients and groups ever since.

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Jamie has studied many modalities since she first entered the healing arts field and incorporates all that she has learned and is still learning into her sessions and trainings. Her training highlights include:

  • Sound Healing
  • Egyptian Mysteries
  • Reiki (Jamie is a Holy Fire Karuna® and Usui Reiki Master)
  • Clairvoyant Healing Training
  • Channeling
  • Spectrochrome Therapy (color healing)
  • Crystal Healing
  • Acupuncture (just the basics, did not finish the program)
  • Acupressure
  • Massage
  • Other energy healing techniques
  • Meditation


Jamie plays Meinl and  Paiste gongs, most of which are tuned to the orbital properties of the planets. The sounds of the planets, sun, and moon fill the air creating a cosmic symphony in each improvisational concert. She has recently begun adding other frequencies to the mix such as the Flower of Life Gong and Wu Xing Meinl Gongs. She is a retailer for Meinl, Paiste, and other amazing gongs and sound healing instruments, and sells these gongs out of The Sound Space, her Los Angeles sound studio.

Jamie also offers private Healing Sessions and Sound Baths at her Sound Space, located in Eagle Rock, CA. Distance sessions are also available. Book a private session with Jamie today!

 

The only scrub you need this winter: Svelta Luxe Coffee and Raw Sugar

February 8, 2016

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Svelta Luxe Coffee & Raw Sugar Body Scrub $48

Highlights

  • Smoothing Sugar
  • Toning Coffee
  • Moisturizing Oils
  • Delicious Cardamom Scent

What It Is

SVELTA Luxe Coffee & Raw Sugar Body Scrub leaves your skin silky, supple and invigorated with 100% natural, ultra-nourishing botanicals. Our body scrub is perfect for all-over exfoliation, before using SVELTA Tan, for post tan maintenance, or for any time you want soft, glowing skin.

What It Does

Raw Sugar polishes away dead skin without irritating while Olive Oil softens, Coffee tones, and Cardamom adds a delicious, luxe aroma.

What’s Inside

SVELTA LUXE coffee and sugar scrub contains only natural coffee, sugar, oils, and cardamom

This Facial that will change your face and your life (inside and out)

January 31, 2016

Are you interested in a Transformative Mind Body Healing that takes place on a cellular level to restore deep wellness from within?

Your Skin. Your Health.

Sadie Adams, the founder of Take Care Center for Body Mind Regeneration (in downtown NYC and Venice Beach and she performs in-home treatments seasonally in the Hamptons and year round in Los Angeles county) has been sharing her insights about movement and consciousness for over 17 years. Her studies in anatomy at The School for Body-Mind Centering™ and in Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy at the Ayurvedic Institute have led her to focus on regenerative therapies. Sadie draws upon science, technology, ancient wisdom and intuitive awareness to support healing and increase human capacities. Her community of clients and practitioners greatly influence her work. She believes that conscious relationships, sensitivity and presence are essential in the process of healing and evolving.

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I entered Sadie’s space with some understanding that this would not be your ordinary, run-of-the-mill facial experience, but I had no idea what I was in store for. The process, as I studied the micro-current machine was much more than words can explain. During the MICROCURRENT face and body treatments, a fine electrical current, strategically applied, enhances a healing environment and safely brings tissues to a younger, healthier function. The facial applications are sub sensory, while the gentle rhythmic patterns of microcurrent can be applied to the body to organize, strengthen and clarify the fluid membrane balance, tonifying tissue. The treatments are non-invasive, non-thermal and incredibly relaxing. They stimulate the body’s own natural healing process to help counter the effects of sun damage, aging and acne prone skin, without any pain or discomfort.

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Sadie’s integrity and commitment to this work, along with her skillful guidance, allowed me to go deeply into a restorative savasana for both mind and body. I could feel my subtle body wake up to the re-organizing of cell tissue and a profound sense of peace come over me. Though she was working on the surface level of my skin, this process dove far down into sub layers, calling upon healing from within. More importantly, through this work, I felt ancient traumas (a vicious dog bite to my face, a head-on car collision, old “mean girl” slurs from high school) dissolve and move away from my consciousness. It’s as if I was releasing external forms of my understanding of “beauty” to allow a more authentic and truer sense to come forth. The imprint of being a Broadway star for so many years (and all the makeup that ensued) naturally fell away.

Sadie’s expertise in the treatment process unveils profound healing, as she holds the space with her wisdom and guidance to move through any obstacles that may be emotional, energetic, or unconscious. On top of all that, my skin looked smoother and more radiant than ever before! I recognized a true sense of wellbeing from my face that went beyond the surface landscape.

Sadie’s work is mindful and exquisite. She is a conscious facilitator and expert practitioner for inner beauty to rise forth when layers of blockages have been released. Like the evolution a snake undergoes in shedding her skin, this work deeply transforms one’s inner and outer self to True Beauty.

To find out more, go to: takecarespa.com

XX Cristy Candler

Finish Strong. Start Stronger. Get clear with Emily Fletcher of Ziva Meditation

January 1, 2016

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“You can’t build on top of success you don’t acknowledge.” – Dallas Travers

In Emily Fletcher’s annual video exercise “Finish Strong, Start Stronger”, you will get crystal clear on what you want to create in 2016 but first, she helps you celebrate your successes from 2015.  Make some tea, grab a notebook and watch it here.

You will get access to several tools to help you make this your best year yet:

Video lesson:     Finish Strong, Start Stronger.
Downloadable Worksheet:  The Year End Exercise PDF
zivaPERFORMANCE Audio:    Perform at the top of your game
Bonus Video:  Vision Boarding – The Vedic Way
Taking a few minutes to get clear on what you want to create in your life will help you bring your desires into fruition with elegance and ease in 2016.
www.zivameditation.com/StartStronger