Practical Magic: Dry Brushing – The Simple Skin Healer
Dry Brushing – The Simple Skin Healer
Name: Dry Brushing (Garshana)
Most Commonly Found: Dry brushing is now a common practice throughout the world, but it originated as both an Ayurvedic practice in India and has also been used for centuries by Scandinavians and Russians.
Stone Cold Facts: Dry brushing is exactly how it sounds – brushing the skin in a particular pattern with a dry brush, usually before showing. In the ancient technique, the skin is typically brushed toward the heart, starting at the feet and hands and brushing toward the chest.
[Related: Dry Brushing: A Simple Way to Cleanse Your Skin & Body]
What to Heal: Besides feeling great and giving a person softer skin, dry brushing has countless health benefits.
For one, it offers significant lymphatic support, helping the body’s immune system. Practical Magic: Dry Brushing – The Simple Skin Healer
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