Did you know your skin is the largest organ in the
body? Our skin will remove built up toxins and waste from the liver, kidney,
lungs, lymphatics, colon, etc in order to maintain ideal health. Dry skin
brushing involves using a brush with natural bristles over the entire body. It
is a great way to encourage the removal of built up of toxins in our skin from
the environment. Dry brushing works superficially since the pressure is very light on the skin it works to stimulate drainage from the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system is a extensive network of tissues, vessels and lymph nodes which all work together to make and move lymph throughout the body. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system has no pump! So fluid is bound to get stagnate. DRY SKIN BRUSHING is a great way to get your lymph moving!
PROPER CIRCULATION OF LYMPH MEANS:
- Your immune system will function optimally
- You won't feel as puffy
- Your digestion will improve
- You will have increased energy
- You will eliminate toxins, etc.
The lymphatic system is a extensive network of tissues, vessels and lymph nodes which all work together to make and move lymph throughout the body. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system has no pump! So fluid is bound to get stagnate. DRY SKIN BRUSHING is a great way to get your lymph moving!
PROPER CIRCULATION OF LYMPH MEANS:
- Your immune system will function optimally
- You won't feel as puffy
- Your digestion will improve
- You will have increased energy
- You will eliminate toxins, etc.
What
Materials will I need?
Brush with natural bristles (see picture above!). You can buy this from any grocery store or drug store in the beauty aisles.
How do I
perform Dry Skin Brushing?
1.
Ensure you are dry brushing before your shower.
2. Take your brush
and use small circular motions across body towards the heart. Please see
diagram above for direction of movement. Ensure you use light-medium pressure instead of pressing down too hard.
3. Start at the
soles of feet and work your way up legs to the stomach and buttocks. Brush your
hands and arms last.
4. Please ensure
you avoid dry brushing sensitive areas such as nipples and face.
5. Take a contrast
shower (hot and cold intervals) afterwards.
6. Make sure to
end with a cold rinse in order to stimulate circulation of blood.
How often
can I perform Dry Skin Brushing?
Every 2/3 days
What
conditions can benefit from Dry Skin Brushing?
- Dry skin
- Tired or sore muscles
- Acute and chronic pain
- Injuries related to sports
- Post-exercise soreness
Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing
- Enhances oxygenation and detoxification
- Boosts immune system
- Tones and firms skin
- Stimulates circulation
- Encourages digestive function
- Dry skin
- Tired or sore muscles
- Acute and chronic pain
- Injuries related to sports
- Post-exercise soreness
Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing
- Enhances oxygenation and detoxification
- Boosts immune system
- Tones and firms skin
- Stimulates circulation
- Encourages digestive function
CAUTION: Avoid treatment if you have any of the following conditions
- Avoid broken, inflamed or sunburnt skin
- Heart and circulatory conditions
- Weak immuned system
- Illness or fever
References
http://www.cyndigilbert.ca/2012/06/27/dry-skin-brushing/
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