Dry Brushing for Lymph Cleansing

To build off our theme of 'spring cleaning' from last month, dry brushing is another great way to stimulate your body's natural process of draining toxins through the lymphatic system. Dry brushing will also remove layers of dead skin cells, boost the immune system and skin functioning, stimulate circulation as well as hormone and oil glands, tone the muscles, and may even help reduce cellulite. For pregnant women, dry brushing can also help with edema and fluid retention issues. So how do you dry brush? You can dry brush daily before showering, ensuring the brush and your skin are both dry. Start at your feet brushing vigorously in a circular motion, then work in long sweeping motions up the legs, torso, back, arms and hands moving towards heart, then brushing down toward the heart when brushing the neck. Before your shower, tap the dead skin cells off the brush into the trash, and when you get out of the shower, be sure to moisturize with a natural plant-based oil such as coconut, cocoa butter, jojoba, almond, etc. Wash your brush once a week with hot soapy water, then dry completely in a sunny or well-ventilated area. Always store your brush in a dry area so it won't get mildew-y. Care to learn more about dry brushing? Here are a couple links to check out... Dry Brushing: Benefits and Techniques The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing