Brush It Off

A while back my naturopath recommended that I include dry brushing as a part of my overall healthcare regimen. A technique used for hundreds of years, dry brushing removes dead skin cells and increases blood flow to the surface of the skin, which stimulates the lymphatic system and increases the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins.

To give yourself a dry brush massage, use a soft, natural, vegetable bristle brush (you can find them in most natural food stores). Begin by brushing from your fingers and toes and work in circular motions up your limbs toward the heart. Brush all of your skin, using light pressure, except the sensitive skin of your face and inner things. Finish off by brushing from your back towards your stomach. If you don’t have a body brush, you can also use washcloth or loofah, but the dry brush is the best.

Dry brushing stimulates hormone and oil-producing glands, it opens your pores, removes dry skin cells, helps break up fat deposits, and leaves your skin feeling soft and looking rosy. So brush every day and soon you will have healthy and glowing skin.