Looking for a summer challenge? Tame your mind, tone your largest muscle groups and find your grounding with Warrior II. Warrior II Alias: Virabhadrasana II (“virabhadra” = a warrior in Hindu mythology, “asana” = pose) Why Warrior II Pose? You’ll get a delicious, deep stretch through the hip flexors and […]
Recipe: Cherry Smoothie Bowl
With cherry season comes an abundant supply of fresh pies, jams and cheesecakes. Cherries may be most often recognized in desserts, but they’re also delicious extras in savory dishes. Try tossing them in a salad or risotto, on top of bruschetta, or even used as a glaze. Cherries are a […]
Buyer’s Guide: Vegan Beauty
For vegans, finding skin care and beauty products that are in sync with our lifestyle choices can be tricky. The search for products that have not been tested on animals or do not contain animal products or byproducts (like honey, beeswax, egg and dairy products) is easier when we know […]
Your Guide to Natural Certifications
It no longer works to just say a skin care line is “natural”—customers want more transparency and to know what makes it truly natural. Luckily many of our natural beauty lines have been awarded certifications that prove they meet stringent criteria for ingredients that are non-GMO, cruelty-free, vegan and much […]
The Case for Natural Makeup
Is your medicine cabinet already stocked with the best in natural skin care? Time to take it to the next level and make sure your cosmetics are clean and healthy, too. Here, a few of our estheticians talk to us about why natural cosmetics are the way to go. First, […]
Buyer’s Guide: Natural Deodorants
Natural deodorants have come a long way in the last few years…thankfully you no longer have to sacrifice smelling good for keeping synthetic antimicrobials, chemicals and preservatives off your skin. Pharmaca now carries a variety of options that are free of the aluminum compounds and parabens that can disturb your […]
7 Tips for Exercise Success
There are some people who just live to exercise. Others of us, not so much. If you fall into the latter camp but really want more steady activity in your life, there are a few things to keep in mind before starting your new regimen. We spoke with Jenny Christensen, […]
Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Try this summer classic and enjoy a light and healthy dish in under 30 minutes! Gazpacho basics Stay cool this summer with vegetables! Gazpacho, a cold soup summer favorite, is packed with tons (and I mean tons) of vegetables. It takes very little time to make, and can include a […]
Our Stress-Busting Top 5
All stress is not created equal—there are times we need in-the-moment relief and periods of our lives that need more serious support. Here Ashleigh Putnam, naturopathic doctor at our Monterey store, gives us her top 5 ways to beat all types of stress. In the moment “Bach’s Rescue Remedy, in […]
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Warrior III
Ready to find your balance while toning your core? Warrior III is the type of pose you can do on day 1 and on day 100 of your practice. You’ll experience something different and new each time–it’s never quite the same pose, and it’s always a challenge. Warrior III Alias: […]