{"id":11811,"date":"2020-01-17T10:11:41","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T15:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=11811"},"modified":"2022-01-05T16:16:20","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T21:16:20","slug":"everyday-rituals-why-dry-brushing-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/everyday-rituals-why-dry-brushing-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Everyday rituals \u2013 why dry brushing works"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Dry Brushing \u2013 why we\u2019re into it <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing simpler than doing something\nfor yourself. Something that not only makes you feel good but is goodfor\nyou. And no, we\u2019re not talking about the yoga studio membership that involves a\ntrek across the city. Or the expensive cream that\u2019s sitting unused in your\nbathroom cabinet.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. When we talk about doing something for\nyourself, we\u2019re talking about doing simple things that fit into your daily routine\nwithout much thought. It\u2019s about forming daily habits that have a positive effect\non how you feel. Dry brushing is one of those habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve known about dry brushing \u2013 the act of literally <\/em>brushing your skin with a special brush before you hop in the shower \u2013 for a while, but it was only a couple of months ago that we tried it ourselves. What started as an experiment \u2013 it\u2019s said to help diminish the appearance of cellulite \u2013 quickly turned into a daily ritual. Soon, we were telling friends and colleagues about it. Just like a cup of chamomile can to help you chill out before sleep, dry brushing helps us get ready for the day.

And it\u2019s no surprise that it makes us feel good. This popular self-care ritual has been practiced by many cultures for centuries<\/em>. \u201cThe Egyptians and ancient Greeks were said to use dry brushing thousands of years back, as well as exfoliating in sour milk,\u201d says Cassandra Bradshaw, Senior Holistic Skin Therapist and Brand Educator at Province Apothecary<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. \u201cIn Ayurveda it\u2019s practiced first thing in the morning before bathing to stimulate blood circulation.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of dry brushing is two-fold: to exfoliate the skin, get rid of dry\/dead skin cells and to stimulate blood circulation to help your body rid itself of unwanted toxins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOur lymph system has a few main functions, including ridding the body of toxins through lymph fluid, which carries waste away from tissues via an extensive system of vessels,\u201d Bradshaw says.
\u201cThrough the action of gentle dry brushing, lymph fluid held just below the surface of the skin is pushed into lymph vessels, travels to the lymph nodes, and is expelled from the body. The practice of dry brushing activates your lymphatic system to awaken the body and support overall skin health from within.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like all the best habits, dry brushing can be done at home; it requires a single body brush that can easily be purchased at most pharmacies and it takes very little time. To dry brush your entire body, start at your heels and work upwards in short, light strokes concentrating on problem areas \u2013 thighs, bum, upper-arms \u2013 when needed. When you get to your face, Province Apothecary<\/u><\/strong><\/a> has a great tutorial to help banish those toxins and the perfect tool<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile the\nbenefits of dry brushing seem endless,\u201d Bradshaw concedes, \u201csome of my\nfavourites are: smooths fine lines, brightens appearance, reduces puffiness and\ndark circles, detoxifies to help clear congestion, tones and firms the skin,\ngently exfoliates and stimulates cellular turnover.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not bad for a habit\nthat only takes two minutes a day. But when exactly is the best time to brush?\nJust as in Ayurveda, Bradshaw recommends brushing first thing in the morning on\nclean, dry skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are lots of things you can do beyond brushing to support your overall lymphatic health. Drinking lots of water, hydrating teas like Cranberry Dandelion Detox<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, body movement through exercise, massage, eating healthy for optimal gut health, and mindful breathing are just some of the habits Bradshaw recommends.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limiting the amount\nof processed foods, alcohol and caffeine (aka bad toxins) you consume can also\nhelp to limit the amount of toxins your body needs to expel. Makes sense,\nright? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with the\nholidays on their way, adding dry brushing to your day is one way to combat the\ncelebratory excess you\u2019ll be sure to indulge in when the time comes. We would\nnever expect you to skip the celebrations, instead we want you to build those\nhealthy habits so that when the party\u2019s over, you know exactly which ritual to\ngo back to.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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