Dry Skin Brushing…ever heard of it?

Today I wanted to share with all of you a simple and quick technique that SHOULD definitely be include in your morning or evening routine. The magic of dry skin brushing, in case you have never heard of it, dry skin brushing is to be done on dry skin, in an up wards motion towards the heart using a loofah, sponge or course bristle brush. I would recommended starting off with a loofah, and depending on the sensitivity of your skin then moving onto something stronger.

• Helps to exfoliate skin
• Improves lymphatic drainage
• Removes dead skin cells
• Stimulates nerves
• Promotes healthy blood flow
• Helps to break down cellulite, fat deposits that sit under the skin
• Stimulates the sweat glands
• Assists with opening pores, sebaceous glands
• Helps to remove toxins
• Assists with detoxification!!

The lymphatic system is largely ignored when it comes to education re: the body and how vital its importance and role in prevention of disease. You have lymph nodes located all along your body, the major ones being in the armpits, neck, groin. Lymph fluid is an accumulation of all the toxins and waste accumulated throughout the body. At the lymph nodes, the waste material is filtered and white blood cells destroy the harmful substances. Your lymphatic system, unlike your circulatory system does not naturally flow on its own. In order to keep the lymph nodes, lymph fluid and lymphatic vessels all functioning we must stimulate and cleanse the lymph. Dry skin brushing directly acts on the lymphatic system, and encourages and promotes healthy flow.

To further understand the importance of the lymphatic system, lets consider that some of the most prevalent cancers are near or alongside our lymph nodes. Cancer of the throat/neck area, breast cancer, hodkin lymphoma, prostate cancer and many more. The cancer originates and eventually spreads to the lymph nodes, then the lymphatic fluid which is carried all over the body can no longer clean the system and more toxins are accumulating. Cancer is a devastating disease, and I do not advise or suggest that any of the mentioned health remedies are direct preventatives. However, there are remedies and daily habits we can incorporate to look and feel our best, while taking care of vital systems within the body!

Enjoy ~