DRY BRUSHING FOR LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

Dry brushing is basically exactly how it sounds, it’s the process of brushing your skin in a certain pattern that supports lymphatic drainage using a dry brush, usually done before showering or the sauna. In this practice the skin is brushed toward the heart in short strokes, starting at the feet and hands working up to the chest. Although this is mainly done to support and help flush your lymphatic system it can also help reduce cellulite, naturally boost energy, shed dead skin cells and exfoliate the skin. Using dry brushing, getting plenty of hydration, mindful movement and eating a clean diet you can practice prevention of many health issues and embrace healthy skin. I personally try to dry brush daily before each shower and when I do this I notice a huge difference in how good my lymphatic system has been working and helping support natural detoxing. Now I am a huge believer of the importance of your lymphatic system, I think your health is directly related to how well your lymphatic system is working. Although we may not feel or see it, it’s one of the most important and often forgotten systems of the human body. Your lymphatic system's main function is to cleanse toxins and protect against harmful invaders. It works by carrying our body’s waste away from the tissues and into the bloodstream. It tackles toxins that are introduced to the body from both external factors like food, air, personal care products and water, as well as internal ones like damaged proteins and cellular/metabolic waste, making it a key detoxification pathway. Unlike your blood, your lymphatic system does not have a pump which makes it easier to become sluggish and build up with toxins. Your lymph relies on movement, breathing and gravity to keep circulating correctly, without this we experience things like acne, swelling, bloating, food sensitivities, brain fog, depression, digestive issues, low sports performance, decreased immunity and low energy. When it doubt, focus on lymphatic drainage, this can easily be maintained through dry brushing daily and truly it takes no more than 3 minutes to brush your whole body.