When it comes to overall wellness, detoxification is a hot topic. While many focus on cleansing the bowels and liver, one system that is often overlooked is the lymphatic system. It consists of the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes which are vital for cleansing our bodies and protecting us from microbes, allergens, and toxins. Unlike the cardiovascular system which has the heart to pump blood through the arteries and veins, the lymphatic system relies on muscular movement, deep breathing, gravity, and stimulation to keep it moving.With stressful, sedentary lifestyles being almost the norm, dry skin brushing can be an easy yet powerful addition to the list of habits to improve overall health.

Make sure you buy a brush that has vegetable bristles and that you always keep it dry. Before you bathe or shower, start at the feet and lightly brush about 7 times per area toward the heart. So, brush the top of the feet, bottom of the feet, along the front of the shin, then the calf area, moving up to the front, inner, outer, and back of the thighs, etc on up toward the heart. The neck and shoulders would be stroked downward, always toward the heart. It only takes a few minutes, but does a mighty work to keep your immune system and organs of elimination supported in a positive way.

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