I've been reading alot about dry brushing lately. I think I'll be heading to the store tomorrow and get me a brush. :)
Here is some GREAT information about Dry Brushing!
The Benefits Of Dry Skin Brushing
• Dry skin brushing helps to shed dead skin cells, which can help improve
skin texture and cell renewal.
• Dry skin brushing increases circulation to skin, encouraging your body’s
discharge of metabolic wastes, which greatly aids the lymphatic drainage of the
entire body. When the body rids itself of toxins, it is able to run more
efficiently in all areas.
• Dry skin brushing also helps to tighten the skin because it increases the
flow of blood. Increasing the circulation to the skin can also help lessen the
appearance of cellulite.
• Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymph canals to drain toxic mucoid matter
into the colon, thereby purifying the entire system. This enables the lymph to
perform its house-cleaning duties by keeping the blood and other vital tissues
detoxified. After several days of dry brushing, you may notice the gelatinous
mucoid material in your stools.
• Dry skin brushing helps with muscle tone and more even distribution of fat
deposits.
• Dry skin brushing also rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve
endings in the skin.
• Dry skin brushing helps your skin to absorb nutrients by eliminating
clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body
health.
• Individuals who sit at a computer screen all day long will particularly
take pleasure in the benefits of skin brushing. People who have inactive
lifestyles or jobs usually experience stiff and sore necks and shoulders that
reach even into their arms and down their spines and into their lower backs.
Increased blood flow begins entering the areas brushed and you will experience
an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and
invigorated.
• LADIES—Cellulite is toxic. Cellulite is toxic materials that are
accumulated in your body’s fat cells as they are unable to be eliminated. So,
rather than liposuction surgery, how about utilizing the “dry skin brushing”
techniques coupled with an alkaline diet program and a great exercising routine.
It will break down the unwelcome toxic body deposits and send them scurrying out
of your body through the elimination channels we discussed
above.
How to Get Started With Your Skin
Brushing Regimen
1. Purchase a natural, NOT a synthetic, bristle brush. (vegetable
bristle)
2. Purchase a brush with a long handle, so that you are able to reach
all areas of your body. Best-case scenario would be one that had a removable
head with a strap for your hand.
3. Skin brushing should be performed once a day, preferably first
thing in the morning. If you are feeling ill, please do it twice a day until you
feel better.
4. Skin brushing should be performed prior to your bath or shower and
your body dry and naked.
5. Begin brushing your skin in long sweeping strokes starting from the
bottom of your feet upwards, and from the hands towards the shoulders, and on
the torso in an upward direction. Always brush towards the heart. Try and brush
several times in each area, over-lapping as you go.
6. Avoid sensitive areas and anywhere the skin is broken. |
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7. After brushing your skin, rinse off in the shower. Paavo Airola,
author of Swedish Beauty Secrets, recommends alternating temperatures in the
shower from hot to cold. This will further invigorate the skin and stimulate
blood circulation, bring more blood to the outer layers of the skin.
8. After getting out of the shower, dry off vigorously and massage
your skin with pure plant oil, such as almond, jojoba, sesame or coconut.
9. Don’t forget to clean your skin brush using soap and water once a
week. After rinsing, dry your skin brush in an open, sunny spot to prevent
mildew.
10. For a thorough lymphatic cleansing, perform skin brushing daily
for a minimum of three months.
Caution: Do not brush on or over skin rashes,
wounds, cuts, infections, poison oak or poison ivy.
Note: Any well
designed program will take about 30 days to see and experience the changes.
Please be patient and keep up the program!
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