SKIN BRUSHING

by Dr. Lawrence Wilson

All information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not for the diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure of any disease or health condition.

I. INTRODUCTION

Skin brushing is a very simple, yet important procedure that can definitely enhance the development program. It is an ancient form of healing therapy.

It consists of using a washrag or body brush to brush all over the skin. It can be done with the skin wet (called wet brushing) or with the skin dry (dry brushing).

REASONS FOR BRUSHING YOUR SKIN

1. Improves circulation.

2. Cleanses the skin and removes dead skin cells.

3. General toning of the whole body.

4. Relaxation, in some cases.

5. Can warm up the body.

6. Other. Some clients report other benefits, such as helping the nervous system, grounding the person and centering the person.

II. HOW TO DO SKIN BRUSHING

Materials. You will need a body brush. We prefer a synthetic one that is soft. Some are much too hard. A loofa tends to be rough. The loofa body brushes have another problem. They are too large.

PROCEDURE

Work down the body. Start with your head. Move the brush mostly vertically, not left to right. Do the scalp and ears. Move down the face. Close eyes and go over the eyes, nose, mouth and chin.

Do the back in three passes. Brush the top of the back from overhead. Then do the mid-back with the brush upright. Then do the lower back. For this you will need to lean forward if you are sitting.

Do the chest and abdomen. Move up and down on each side. Be sure to brush over the liver. Don't move side to side.

Then do the arms. Do one at a time. Start with the fingers and between the fingers from both sides – palms and back of hands. Move up and down each arm, not across. Do the inner arm, the back and the front of each arm. Do the elbows and wrists.

Then do the legs and feet. Move up and down, not sideways. Be sure to do the knees – front, sides and back. Do the feet carefully and thoroughly. They usually need it. Do between the toes from the top and from below. Also, do the tips of the toes.

Then do the genital area. This is more difficult due to its sensitivity.

Cleanup – Clean up everything with soap and ae

AFTER BRUSHING

Your skin and whole body should have a clean and sort of glowing or sparkling feeling after skin brushing. Do not mess it up by putting lotions on your skin! Most all lotions clog the pores and most contain toxic ingredients, even if you buy them from the health food store.

WATER MASSAGE

This is somewhat like skin brushing. To do it one needs a shower massager. Wet your whole body with the massager. Be sure to do places you might miss, such as the backs of the knees, between the toes, between the fingers, all around the ears, the navel, the elbows and wrists, the butt area, the eyes (with your eyes closed) along with the usual places that need washing.

Also, use it on the genital organs – all around them, pushing the penis aside to do the testicles. Women need to move the labia aside so they can wash this area well.

DRY BRUSHING

At this time we don't recommend dry brushing.

COMMON REASONS FOR DRY OR FLAKY SKIN

1. A slow oxidation rate. You need a development program to correct this.

2. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Be sure to take EPA-DHA or eat 3-4 cans of sardines weekly. We do not recommend eating salmon or tunafish, however, as they contain too much mercury.

3. Toxic and congested skin. The brushing will help, over time. In addition, using an red heat lamp sauna with the development diet and program will make your skin much healthier, clearer and more radiant. We do not recommend far infrared saunas, as they all give off harmful electromagnetic fields, even if the manufacturer does not acknowledge this.

For more details about the skin, read Caring For The Skin.

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