Ayurveda is India's traditional system of health and healing. An ancient medical system built on practice and observation centuries ago. It is holistic in nature, seeing the body as a spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical entity. One philosophy states that all a human can do is to create conditions in herself that will facilitate nature's work. The foundation of observation includes the "Three Doshas" which is the context of applying lifestyle choices (exercise, food, etc.) to your predominant energy force (dosha).
VATA - (air) dry, cold, irregular
PITTA - (fire) hot, oily, irritable
KAPHA - (water) cold, wet, stable
Most people are a combination of one or two sometimes all three, and often when out of balance they feel "off". Skin is one way to "check in" on a clients general vitality and health. I sometimes see someone with "ruddy" dry skin and know they have too much vata and pitta going on. What diet, and what skincare will "support" their condition and move towards healing and balance? As an esthetician I do not have all the answers, but will oftentimes lend a book and or refer them to the proper therapist or doctor.
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