Juicing For Health - Dry Skin Brushing Benefits
Dry Skin Brushing Benefits
If you havent had the joy of trying dry skin brushing for your health yet then your in for a treat. Nothing fancy or expensive here just a natural bristle brush which is used as an alternative therapy for improving your health. As you will read below dry skin brushing has many benefits.
Skin brushing is always carried out on dry skin and i feel its best done before a shower or bath. Dry skin brushing is not one of those boring and time consuming alternative therapies that are hard to fit into your daily lifestyle. You can do your dry skin brushing routine in as little as 5 minutes so it is easily achievable to integrate into your life.
The skin is considered the largest elimination organ of the body and often goes unnoticed unlike other important elimination organs such as the kidneys and liver. The skin eliminates over a pound of toxins each day, when the pores become clogged and inactive it can cause various health issues.
One of the most prized benefits of dry skin brushing is its ability to stimulate the flow of lymph and cleanse the lymphatic system. Unlike the heart the lymphatic system doesnt have a pump to keep to flow of lymph fluid moving so it relies on exercise to keep it from getting sluggish. The lymphatic system is a very important part of the immune system so keeping it in tip top shape and from stagnating is essential to optimal health.
There are many of those with chronic fatigue syndrome, persistent bacterial/parasitical infections and so on that dont even know that a sluggish lymphatic system can be a cause of many of there ailments
TIP: Exercise is considered the best tool to keep the lymphatic system moving, but one tool in particular known as a rebounder has been shown to be the best for lymphatic system health. Read our article here on rebounding which is another fun way to keep fit and healthy.
When i was at my worst health wise with undiagnosed chronic health problems, so bad that i was bed ridden for 2 years at one point out of the 7+ i was ill. I actually received the dry skin brush free as part of an order of some supplements i had purchased and although i knew about the benefits of dry skin brushing i left the brush lying under my bed for months thinking it was more suited for a womans skin care routine(which it is also great for). Until one day i seen it lying there un-used and thought id give it a shot and i felt the results instantly, i had a wave of energy again, my mood was improved, the fluid around my abdomen had lowered substantially and i had a buzz about me that i hadnt in years.
Whether that meant that part of my problem with chronic fatigue syndrome and my long term health issues were related to a sluggish lymphatic system i will never know, as there isnt an accurate test really but i did suffer many of the symptoms.
Dry Skin Brushing Benefits
- Stimulate the lymphatic system
- Improves circulation
- Removes dead skin cells
- Helps eliminate toxins via the skin
- Improvement in skin disorders such as cellulite, stretch marks etc
- Stimulates digestion
- Improves skin tone
- Stimulates the immune system
- Increased mood
Dry Skin Brushing Instructions
The key to an effective dry skin brush routine is to use long sweeping strokes and to not go overboard. You dont need to scrape your skin to achieve the benefits. If your skin is sore you are applying to much pressure.
Start with brushing the soles of the feet and work your way up your legs, onto your front and back. Then move onto your hands and up your arms. Always brush towards your heart never away from it. Remember long strokes and with as much pressure as possible but without irritating your skins natural barrier.
Dry Skin Brushing Contraindications
Avoid dry skin brushing over varicose veins, open wounds/sores, the face and rashes. Although there are many who say dry skin brushing is fine whilst pregnant i personally wouldnt advise it. If you suffer from any severe lymphatic/illness then its always best to get the opinion of a professional before undergoing any new treatments as always.
Buying A Dry Skin Brush
The Fresh Network is a UK company which supplies dry skin brushes at a great price and is 100% vegan unlike some other skin brushes. Check the cleansing and detoxification section of there store to find it. Dry Skin Brush
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