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Skin Brushing
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Brushed Your Skin Lately? - An Introduction to Dry Skin Brushing
The largest organ of the body is the skin (sometimes referred to as the “3rd kidneys”) and it plays a big role in the process of detoxification. In fact the skin helps to rid the body of approximately one third of its waste material each and every day.
When the other organs of elimination including the kidneys, liver and Colon, become overwhelmed, the skin steps in to take over the process of detoxifying the blood. Skin eruptions, Eczema and boils are often indicators that an internal problem with the organs exists.
Sometimes toxins build beneath the surface of the skin that are caused by other external factors such as high pH levels in soaps, skin creams and/or moisturizers, deodorants and synthetic fibers in clothing. All of these factors can lead to a high toxicity level in the blood stream.
What is Dry Skin Brushing?
Dry skin brushing is a technique whereby dead cells are lifted from the skin while at the same time leaving the protective oils intact. Dry skin brushing has been used for hundreds of years to help clean toxins out of the lymphatic system. It is a process that is safe for everyone to do and highly recommended. For optimum results it is best done on a regular basis, once or twice a day, before a bath or shower. It goes without saying that the skin must be dry in order to undertake this technique and the brush must always be dry, never wet. Dry skin brushing is especially beneficial for those who do not sweat as much as they should and therefore have a tendency for toxins to clog up under their skin. It is also excellent to undertake for those with Arthritis, rheumatism, bad Circulation and dry skin.
Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing
Dry skin brushing has many benefits to encourage health and vitality. They are as follows:
-AIDS in proper digesting of foods
-tightens and firms the skin
-improves the texture of skin
-increases blood flow to the surface of skin, tissues and organs of the body
-removes fatty deposits under the skin that develop into cellulite
-allows skin to look and feel healthier and be more resilient
-an increased ability to fight Bacteria in the skin
-increases the renewal of cells
-strengthens the immune system
-improves the interaction between the cells
-helps improve Muscle tone
How to Do Dry Skin Brushing
In order to do dry skin brushing buy a natural bristle brush that is long-handled and firm as nylon synthetic brushes can be damaging to the skin. One made with vegetable bristles is the best choice. Make sure that the brush you purchase is not too stiff but not too soft either. The tool of this trade, in this case, the brush, is extremely important to your success in making dry skin brushing work to your advantage!
You have to be naked to do dry skin brushing and always do it before you take a bath or shower. Start with the soles of the feet (as the feet contain nerve endings that connect to every organ in the body) and do your ankles, calves and thighs. Next brush across your stomach and then take the brush around to your buttocks, up over your back, across your shoulders to your neck and down to your chest, brushing in a circular motion. End the process by brushing your hands and then your arms (one side and then the other). Do one leg and then the other leg before dry skin brushing your stomach.
Always dry skin brush in the direction of your heart and when doing the abdomen, dry skin brush using circular counter-clockwise strokes. When dry skin brushing the breasts always use care. Use lighter strokes in this area and do not brush the nipples.
Other Important Key Points about Dry Skin Brushing
-Go over your body vigorously (but not roughly) once, or more preferably twice at a time.
-The whole process from start to finish should take you no more than a minute to a minute and a half.
-It cannot be emphasized enough, it is called “dry skin brushing” therefore the skin AND the brush must be dry at all times.
-Dry skin brushing should cause a feeling of friction on the skin but if done properly, should not cause any level of discomfort (in fact it should be quite the opposite!).
-Do not use dry skin brushing on the face or any area where there is broken skin.
-Dry skin brushing is a very rejuvenating process that should leave your skin feeling tingly and very good!
-After you finish dry skin brushing, take a warm bath or shower and follow it up with a cool rinse at the end. This helps to stimulate blood Circulation while also allowing the surface of your skin to stay warm. It will also allow for a healthy, rosy glow to your skin. If you shower I recommend a quick turn under the water before you announce that you are done.
-Drink lots of water and/or herbal Tea after the entire process is finished in order to replenish lost fluids and help to speed up the cell renewal process.
-Wash your brush every few weeks and allow to air or line dry. It would be a good idea to invest in two brushes so you don’t have to go without dry skin brushing while you are waiting for the wet brush to dry out!
For More Information:
Dry Skin Brushing Instructions
http://www.centeru.com/library/handoutDrySkin.php/
Skin Brushing
http://www.bestcare-uk.com/skin_brushing.htm
