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Dry Skin Brushing as a Natural Beauty Aid
by Deb DeAngelis D
ry skin brushing is a simple, quick, inexpensive and invigorating natural beauty aid that anyone can do. The skin is the largest and most important elimina-
tive organ of the body and is responsible for one-fourth of the body’s daily detoxification. The skin eliminates over one pound of waste products each day. Detoxification is performed by a number of organs, glands and transportation systems, including the skin, liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system and mucous membranes. Dry skin brushing stimulates the organs, including the lymph nodes, skin and liver, so that they function more efficiently thus providing the benefits listed below.
n Cleans the lymphatic system n Removes dead skin layers n Strengthens the immune system n Stimulates the hormone- and oil-producing glands n Tones the muscles n Stimulates circulation n Tightens the skin preventing premature aging n Helps reduce cellulite n Improves the function of the nervous system n Helps digestion
How to do dry skin brushing Use a dry, natural (not synthetic, as they tend to be harsh and irritating) bristle brush on dry skin, preferably in the morning before showering/bath- ing. Follow the skin brushing with a warm bath or shower and a cool rinse at the end to invigorate blood circulation. If the skin becomes red, it may be from brushing too hard. Use long, gentle strokes in the proper direction; no back and forth motion, circular motion, scrubbing or massaging. The directions of the strokes are very im-
portant. The best resource to show and tell the correct way to dry skin brush can be found on YouTube, where individuals can view a routine done by Kibby Miller that clearly demonstrates how to do dry skin brushing and provides valu- able information.
Deb DeAngelis is a certified manual lymph drainage prac- titioner, licensed massage therapist and owner of Massage Health & Healing Energies LLC, in Barrington, RI. For more information, visit
MassageHealthHE.com.
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Kiwis Boost Heart Health A
multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit
(Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardio- vascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary ques- tionnaires and under- went testing for choles- terol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least
one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycer- ides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentra- tions of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”
Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy R
esearchers from the University of Mel-
bourne
determined that taking a quick break and look- ing at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The re- searchers tested 150 uni- versity students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.
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