by Joan Haynes, NMD
Skin is the largest organ of our body. With regular skin brushing, you help your lymph system to improve its circulation to rid your body of toxins. It also increases cell renewal by removing dead skin layers and can even reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Buy a natural, not synthetic, bristle brush that is neither too stiff nor too soft. It shouldn’t scratch, but you should feel some friction against the skin. Buy a brush with a long handle so that you can reach all areas of your body.
Here’s how to do it. The whole process should take less than 2 minutes.
- Start by undressing just prior to your bath or shower.
- You will use the brush to lightly stroke your skin with the movements going toward the heart. This is the direction your lymph flows.
- Start with circular movements on the soles of the feet.
- Then brush up the ankles, calves, thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
- On the abdomen, begin at the lower right area, then brush in a circular motion up, across, down, and around in a circle a few times.
- Next, brush your breasts in circular movements, being careful to avoid your nipples.
- Next, brush your hands upward toward your arms and shoulders.
- Finish by take a warm bath or shower followed by a cool rinse at the end to invigorate your circulation and stimulate surface warmth.
For best results, do this practice before every shower or bath. You can also use the power of positive suggestion to send a moment of love to each part of your body that you brush.