Dry brushing for Better Health

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Why Dry brushing:
Strengthens the immune system – reducing the duration of infection, accelerate the clearing of toxins and stimulating the lymph vessels to drain toxic mucous matter into organs of detoxification which purifies the entire system. After several days of dry brushing, sometimes you may notice a gelatinous mucous material in your stools. This is a normal sign that the intestinal tract is renewing itself and it feels invigorating!
Stimulates the hormone and oil glands -- helps all of the body systems perform at peak efficiency stimulating blood flow to the surface so that toxins can more easily escape.
Removes dead and Tightens skin-- increasing the flow of blood, which, in turn moves toxins, and the top layer of skin, allowing the clean new layer to come to the surface.
Tones the muscles -- by stimulating the nerve endings, which causes the individual muscle fibers to activate and move. It also helps mobilize the distribution of fat deposits.
Stimulates circulation – by increasing circulation to the skin, encouraging your body’s discharge of metabolic wastes. You will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated.
Improves the function of the nervous system-- rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.
Helps digestion -- absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.

How to Dry Brush (Easy, Fast Instructions):
• Begin with your feet and brush vigorously in circular motions.
• Continue brushing up your legs.
• Proceed to your hands and arms.
• Brush your entire back and abdomen area, shoulders and neck.
• Use circular counter-clockwise strokes on the abdomen.
• Lightly brush the breasts.
• Brush upwards on the back and down from the neck. Better yet, have a friend, spouse or family member brush your back.

You can do the brushing head-to-toe or toe-to-head. It really doesn’t matter as long as the entire body is brushed. Long sweeping strokes starting from the bottom of your lift foot upwards, and from the hands towards the shoulders, and on the torso in an upward direction help drain the lymph back to your heart.

What You Need To Do Dry Brushing:
To dry brush, use a soft natural fiber brush with a long handle, so that you are able to reach all areas of your body. One with a removable head with a strap for your hand is a good choice. (Available from health food stores or your local Co-op.) A loofah sponge or a rough towel can also be used.

After brushing, take a hot shower with vegetable base soap (about three minutes in duration), followed by a 10-20 second cold rinse. Repeat this procedure three times. If the hot/cold showers are too extreme, a warm shower can be used. Follow the shower with a rubdown with either a sponge or towel to remove dead skin, use olive oil as a moisturizer. Enjoy