DRY BRUSHING For Health
If you’ve never tried DRY BRUSHING here is some information to get you started.

Dry Brushing is a daily technique, done at home, that stimulates the flow of lymph, resulting in improved immune system function, general detoxification of the body, and a reduction in edemas (as well as the other benefits listed above under (LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY). It also gently exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving skin soft and smooth! Whether or not you choose to receive professional Therapeutic LDT treatments, dry brushing is an easy way to promote good health throughout the year. It takes only a few minutes and can be done once or twice a day.

Use a soft, natural bristle dry brush on dry skin. Begin at your left foot and softly brush in circles to cover the entire bottom and top of the foot. You do not need to use pressure or “scrub”. In fact it is the light, soft contact with the skin that directly stimulates the superficial lymphatic system located just beneath the skin. Move up to your left ankle and using soft, sweeping one-way strokes, begin to brush up the leg. All lymph pathways eventually lead to the heart so your brush strokes will follow the direction of lymph…upwards toward the heart. Repeat this sequence on your right foot and leg. Move to your left hand and do circular strokes to the back and palm of the hand, then one-way sweeping strokes up the arm toward the armpit. Repeat on the right hand and arm. In general, the strokes on the torso go from the midline of the body toward the armpits.

When you complete your dry brushing, shower or bathe (this cleanses away toxins eliminated through the skin), and apply a hydrating moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp.

I recommend that you drink plenty of water throughout the day, particularly if you are dry brushing (to help flush toxins). How much water? Half your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces of pure water daily (approximately 9 – 10 eight-ounce glasses.

This is a simplified description to get you started. If you would like more detailed information, a diagram of the lymph pathways, and a demonstration, please call for an appointment. There is no charge for this service if you are a Mirabella client.