benefits of dry brushing

I first heard of "dry brushing" when I read Kris Carr's book, Crazy Sexy Cancer when I was in my early 20s. I was intrigued and did it for a little bit. Unfortunately, I admit that as time went on I wasn't sure I felt any benefits so I let this important health ritual slip and it didn't become part of my lifestyle routine until I was fighting for my life. After looking up and researching all of the health benefits I was shocked and added this back into my daily routine and have never stopped. Today I wanted to share those health benefits with y'all! 

And if you are not sure how to dry brush you can read my article on the step-by-step guide to dry brushing by clicking HERE.

And if you are looking for a brush this Popchose dry brush is my absolute favorite. They also have a long handled brush option (HERE) which is fantastic! One of the things that I love about this brush is that it has a long handle so that all parts of my body are easy to reach. Y'all know I travel a lot for work so I also love that the handle can detatch to make it easier to pack!  

For less than $9 (for one) you will definitely get your money's worth and it can be found on Amazon HERE! Depending on how often you use your brush (I try to dry brush twice a day) you should change out your brush every 3-4 months to continue to reap the most health benefits.

What are the Health Benefits of Dry Brushing? 

1.  First, dry brushing stimulates the circulation & lymphatic systems within our body's. 

2. Bloated? Some sources state that dry brushing will help decrease bloating because you are massaging the body and this helps it to release excess water and toxins.

3. Dry brushing helps the body eliminate toxins.

4. Cellulite? Dry brushing helps create smoother skin and can reduce cellulite.

5. Dry brushing can help aid with digestive issues.

6. Dry brushing can help increase your blood flow.

7. Dry brushing can help promote cell renewal.

8. Dry brushing can help unclog pores.

9. Sit at a computer screen for most of the day? One article stated that by using dry brushing techniques you can release tension in your neck and shoulders that is common in jobs that require sitting for most of the day.

10. Dry brushing can help with stimulating the nervous system.

11. Are you detoxing? Many sources state that you should add dry brushing to your detox routine to make it more beneficial.

Wanting to know how to correctly dry brush? Check out my post on the step-by-step guide to dry brushing by clicking HERE.