Newsletter - Dry Skin Brushing

Skin is considered the largest organ of the body. The primary purpose of the skin is to assist in the elimination of body wastes. It is interesting to note that the body makes new skin every twenty-four hours. Under normal circumstances the skin should eliminate approximately two pounds of waste daily!

One of the most efficient ways to assist the skin with the elimination of toxins is to begin "dry skin brushing" daily.

Dr. Bernard Jensen states: "Dry skin brushing is one of the finest of all bathes. No soap can wash the skin as clean as the new skin you have under the old. Skin brushing removes the old dead layers. This helps to eliminate uric acid crystals, catarrh and various other acids in the body."

Important benefits from dry skin brushing daily

• Brushing activates the pores in the skin to remove more waste materials like uric acid crystals, catarrh, and other acids and impurities more efficiently than soap and water.
• Brushing increases and stimulates blood circulation in all the underlying organs, connective tissues and lymphatic system.
• Brushing revitalizes and increases the capacity of the skin to eliminate toxins from the system.
• Brushing stimulates hormone function - especially the oil producing glands. By keeping the pores open, the skin is better able to retain its natural oils.
• Brushing has a powerful rejuvenating influence on the nervous system as it stimulates the nerve endings in the skin.
• Brushing contributes to better muscle tone and better distribution of fat deposits within the tissues.

How to skin brush
The best time to brush is in the morning before a bath or shower and as an option, just before bed time in the evening. Begin by placing the right foot on a stool or chair and brush using a combination of short quick strokes moving and long sweeping strokes. Use more pressure on all strokes moving in the direction of the colon. Always brush towards the colon! Be sure to brush all surface areas - remember to do the soles of the feet and use a brush with an extended handle to reach the back. A good skin brushing should take you from four to six minutes. Extra attention can be given to knees, hips, stomach, elbows, buttocks to improve circulation in those areas. For a more invigorating effect, consider deep breathing during the entire time spent brushing. Use a special brush for the neck and face and brush in gentle upward motions. Cleaning the brush is recommended at least once a week using rubbing alcohol and a cotton cloth.