DRY BRUSH MASSAGE

If you want to improve your circulation, have healthier skin, and just plain feel great- try dry skin brushing. Dr. Aarola recommended it for his patients 30 years ago and it is still popular today especially in European countries.

Our skin is referred to as "the third kidney" because one third of all body impurities are excreted through the skin. Chemical analysis of sweat shows that it has almost the same constituents as urine. Uric acid, the main metabolic waste product and a normal component of urine, is found in large amounts in perspiration. If the skin becomes inactive and it's pores choked with millions of dead cells uric acid and other impurities will remain in the body. Then the other eliminative organs, mainly the liver and the kidneys will have to increase their labor because of the inactive skin. In addition to it's eliminative work, skin has many other vital functions. The body breathes through the skin, absorbing oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. Certain nutrients are absorbed through the skin - minerals from water, Vitamin D from the sun. As you can see the skin is a vital living organ and it is important that we keep it healthy. Dry skin brushing is one of the most effective ways...

First of all get yourself a good dry skin brush (available at your local health food store) and, starting with the soles of you feet, brush vigorously making rotary motions, and massage every part of your body. Brush in this order: first feet and legs, then hands and arms, the back, abdomen, chest and neck. Brush until your skin becomes rosy, warm and glowing. Five to ten minutes is the average time. The best time to skin brush is just before you shower.

Some benefits of dry skin brushing:
- removes dead layers of skin and other impurities
- keeps pores open -
- stimulates circulation in underlying tissues
- stimulates nerve endings in skin
- contributes to healthier muscle tone
- rejuvenates complexion - looks younger
- improves health generally - helps prevent premature aging