The Dry Brushing Technique

contributed by Sarah M. Greer, LMT CYI CHHC

www.massageyogahealth.com

Did You Know?



* The skin is the largest most important eliminative organ in the body and is responsible for

one quarter of the body's detoxification each day?

* The skin eliminates over one pound of waste acids each day in the average adult, most of

it through the sweat glands?

* That the skin is known also as our third kidney?

* That the skin receives one third of all the blood circulated in the body?

* That the skin is the last to receive nutrients in the body, yet the first to show signs

of imbalance or deficiency?

Detoxification is performed by a number of organs, glands, and transportation systems, including the skin, gut, kidneys, liver, lungs, lymphatic system, and mucous membranes. The dry brushing technique deals with detoxification of the skin.



Dry brushing is a way to stimulate all the above organs of detoxification because it provides a gentle internal massage.





Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing:



· Cleanses the lymphatic system and stimulates the lymph canals to drain toxic mucoid matter into the colon, thereby purifying the entire system. This enables the lymph to perform its house-cleaning duties by keeping the blood and other vital tissues detoxified. NOTE: After several days of dry brushing, you may notice the gelatinous mucoid material in your stools.



· Removes dead skin layers which can help improve skin texture and cell renewal.



· Strengthens the immune system



· Stimulates the hormone and oil-producing glands



· Tightens the skin by increasing the flow of blood, thereby preventing premature aging.



· Stimulates circulation to skin, encouraging your body's discharge of metabolic wastes, which greatly aids the lymphatic drainage of the entire body. When the body rids itself of toxins, it is able to run more efficiently in all areas.



· Improves the function of the nervous system



· Helps digestion - helps your skin to absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.



· Dry skin brushing helps with muscle tone and more even distribution of fat deposits.



· Dry skin brushing also rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.



· Individuals who sit at a computer screen all day long will particularly take pleasure in the benefits of skin brushing. People who have inactive lifestyles or jobs usually experience stiff and sore necks and shoulders that reach even into their arms and down their spines and into their lower backs. Increased blood flow begins entering the areas brushed and you will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated.



· Removes cellulite - LADIES--Cellulite is toxic. Cellulite is toxic materials that are accumulated in your body's fat cells as they are unable to be eliminated. So, rather than liposuction surgery, how about utilizing the "dry skin brushing" techniques coupled with an alkaline diet program and a great exercising routine. It will break down the unwelcome toxic body deposits and send them scurrying out of your body through the elimination channels we discussed above



AND it's easy, inexpensive and invigorating!

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