{"id":29293,"date":"2018-05-25T13:53:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T11:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/?p=29293"},"modified":"2018-05-28T14:48:39","modified_gmt":"2018-05-28T12:48:39","slug":"dry-brushing-can-improve-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/dry-brushing-can-improve-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Brushing: What Is It and How Can It Improve My Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feeling a bit sluggish lately? Missing your skin\u2019s summer glow? Want to help your body detox more efficiently? There\u2019s a single solution to all these wishes and it\u2019s as simple as brushing your skin for five to ten minutes every morning.<\/p>\n

Just like your hair and teeth need a bristled clean on a daily basis, so too your skin could benefit from regular brushing.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS DRY BRUSHING?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

While dry brushing has gained popularity among wellness experts over the past few years, this practice has been around for centuries.<\/p>\n

Called \u2018garshana\u2019 in Sanskrit, dry brushing forms part of the ayurvedic tradition and is typically prescribed to help the body rid itself of toxins (or \u2018ama\u2019 in Ayurvedic speak).<\/p>\n

Being the body\u2019s largest organ, the skin plays a major role in eliminating waste from our systems. This takes place in two basic ways: excretion of perspiration through the sweat glands and the sloughing off of dead epidermal cells.<\/p>\n

The average person\u2019s body is pretty adept at getting rid of any nasties through the skin but giving it an extra boost with regular exfoliation can only be beneficial. Which is \u2013 of course \u2013 one of the main purposes of dry brushing.<\/p>\n

Apart from this, the light massage of the brush\u2019s bristles stimulates the lymphatic system \u2013 which consists of vessels that run just below the surface of the skin \u2013 and also improves circulation. This, in turn, helps the body ward off infections.<\/p>\n

DRY BRUSHING BENEFITS<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Along with the elimination of toxins, boosting immunity and improving circulation, dry brushing also offers a number of related benefits:<\/p>\n

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  1. Soft, glowing skin:\u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019ll notice a difference in your skin tone and texture within the first few days. This is due to the fact that you\u2019re helping your body get rid of dead skin cells more quickly and also reaping the rewards of quicker circulation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Smaller, cleaner pores:\u00a0<\/strong>Dry brushing helps clear the build-up of oil and dirt from your pores and keeps them nice and small, just the way we like them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Reduced cellulite:\u00a0<\/strong>Notoriously impossible to get rid of, that pesky orange peel texture so many women abhor on their thighs, bums or stomachs may have a cure after all. By stimulating lymphatic drainage and improving blood circulation, dry brushing can certainly help break down excess fat and flush out toxins in the affected areas, which will also improve the skin tone. While there isn\u2019t any scientific evidence for this, many women swear dry brushing has helped reduced the appearance of cellulite. So, might as well try it! (Plus, it\u2019s a lot more cost-effective than fancy creams and painful treatments.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. More energy:\u00a0<\/strong>One of the more surprising benefits of dry brushing is the fact that it offers an instant pick-me-up \u2013 especially if you\u2019re doing it first thing in the morning. Paired with some greet-the-dawn yoga, the increased blood flow has the power of 10 espressos (also not scientifically proven), but none of the shaky side effects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Improved sleep:\u00a0<\/strong>Strangely enough, the converse is also true. If \u2013 like me \u2013 you prefer dry brushing at night, the delicious bath time massage is a great way to relax before hopping into bed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            HOW TO DRY BRUSH<\/strong><\/h1>\n