Dry Brushing Zine

DRY
RUSHING

BENEFITS
MAKE YOUR SKIN LOOK SMOOTHER-
Dry brushing helps stimulate blood flow,
promoting the integrity of tiny blood vessels
under your skin, and removing dead skin
cells. Additionally it can help with dry skin as
a via exfoliation.
HELP DECREASE THE APPEARANCE
OF CELLULITE-
This one is tricky because it always gets said
that dry brushing will get rid of cellulite,
which is misleading. Cellulite, like acne, is
way more complicated than a lot of people
want you to believe. But dry brushing can
promote lymphatic drainage of intercellular
fluid and help rebuild the tissue matrix
to decrease the outpouching of fat stores
that make up cellulite. By doing both these
things, it can make your cellulite look better
and less pronounced.
PROMOTE HEALTHY NERVE PROLIFERATION-
Good input and feedback to the nerves
of the skin, based on regular and natural
changes to our environment is integral to
the health of the nervous system. Since we
so often exist in a smooth, sterile, and temperature-controlled
environment, helping to
broaden our nervous system input through
our skin by dry brushing, getting messages,
laying out on the grass, and exposing our
skin to various temperatures (provided it’s
safe, of course) can all help our skin health
out.
DETOXIFICATION-
Dry brushing the skin helps detoxify the body
by increasing blood circulation and promoting
lymph flow/drainage.
NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULATION-
Dry brushing helps to stimulate the nervous
system which can help you feel invigorated
and refreshed afterward.
UPKEEP SMALL PERIPHERAL MUSCLE
HEALTH UNDERNEATH OUR SKIN-
Just like nerves, muscles in our skin, like
the ones that are associated with hair follicles,
shivering mechanisms, and ones in the
blood vessel walls all need to be stimulated
for good skin health. Again, our monotone
and temperature-controlled environment
limits the input our skin gets. Dry brushing,
contrast showers, as well as other steps can
help in this regard.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues
and organs that help rid the body of toxins,
waste and other unwanted materials. The
primary function of the lymphatic system is
to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting
white blood cells, throughout
the body.
The lymphatic system primarily consists of
lymphatic vessels, which are similar to the
veins and capillaries of the circulatory system.
The vessels are connected to lymph
nodes, where the lymph is filtered. The tonsils,
adenoids, spleen and thymus are all part
of the lymphatic system.
There are hundreds of lymph nodes in the
human body. They are located deep inside
the body, such as around the lungs and
heart, or closer to the surface, such as under
the arm or groin, according to the American
Cancer Society. The lymph nodes are found
from the head to around the knee area.
The spleen, which is located on the left side
of the body just above the kidney, is the
largest lymphatic organ, according to the
U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). “The
spleen . . . acts as a blood filter; it controls
the amount of red blood cells and blood
storage in the body, and helps to fight infection,”
said Jordan Knowlton, an advanced
registered nurse practitioner at the University
of Florida Health Shands Hospital.

Inguinal Lymph Nodes
Axillary Lymph Nodes
Subclavian Lymph Nodes
Cervical Lymph Nodes
Pectoral Lymph Nodes
Supraclavicular Lymph Nodes

HOW TO DRYBRUSH
PICK YOUR BRUSH-
Try opting for a brush with natural bristles, not
synthetic.
Brushes with long handles are convenient to
reach all different areas of the body.
FOR BEST RESULTS-
Dry brush 5-10 minutes a day before showering.
Dry brushing opens up your pores so be sure to
use an all natural or organic soap, body wash, or
moisturizer afterwards.
Use brush on dry, fresh skin.
THE PROCESS-
Always start on the right side of your body then
move to the left.
Brush towards your heart.
Using light, gentle, upward strokes, start at your
feet then legs, back of knees, thighs, bottom,
then move onto your hands, arms, belly, sides
and back.
Once you reach your neck/clavicle/chest area,
sweep the brush downward towards your heart
or corresponding lymph node in your armpit.
If you’d like, follow up with a hot shower to in
order to open up the pores further, stimulate
sweat glands, and draw out further toxins.
Dry brushing may feel sensitive at first, but
remember you don’t need to push down too hard
for it to be effective.

Starting at the feet, stroke
gently upward onto the legs.
Moving upwards towards the
bottom, feel free to press a little
firmer into the areas you are
really looking to smooth out.
Continue with upward strokes on
your hands, arms, belly, and back.
Continue moving up the leg, making
sure to get the backs of legs, knees
and inner thighs.

Upward strokes towards the heart.
Long handled brushes are great to
reach areas like your back.
Once you reach your chest, neck,
and clavicle area, sweep downwards
towards the heart or optionally the
lymph nodes in the corresponding
armpits.
SOURCEShttps://www.livescience.com/26983-lymphatic-system.html
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/thetruth-about-dry-brushing-and-what-itdoes-for-you/
http://blog.contentbeautywellbeing.com/
come-clean-brush-up-on-your-dry-skinbody-brushing-technique/
https://www.zestyginger.com/how-drybrushing-works-more-on-lymphatics/

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