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How to\u00a0Dry\u00a0Brush\u00a0with Essential Oils<\/h2>\n

Dry\u00a0brushing\u00a0is inexpensive, easy to do and takes only a few minutes a day yet it yields a long list of health benefits.\u00a0When you\u00a0dry\u00a0brush\u00a0with essential oils the benefits are even greater!\u00a0 The practice of\u00a0dry\u00a0brushing\u00a0has been around a long time but it\u2019s make a come back as part of natural and holistic healthcare.<\/p>\n

Why\u00a0dry\u00a0brush?<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard that our skin is our largest organ \u2013 one third of our toxins are excreted through the skin. It\u2019s important to take very good care of our skin and also to be aware of the way our body detoxes and support that process as well.\u00a0Dry\u00a0brushing\u00a0does both! And\u00a0dry\u00a0brushingwith essential oils does even more for our body systems and processes. When we are young our skin is very good at taking care of this process itself. But as we age it needs our help. So let\u2019s learn more.<\/p>\n

Top benefits of dry brushing:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Remove dead skin for a fresh glow<\/li>\n
  2. Stimulates the lymphatic system<\/li>\n
  3. Rejuvenate the nervous system<\/li>\n
  4. Accelerates toxin elimination<\/li>\n
  5. Improves circulation<\/li>\n
  6. Exfoliates and invigorates skin<\/li>\n
  7. Can smooth cellulite<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What is the lymphatic system?<\/h3>\n

    The\u00a0lymphatic system\u00a0is a network of very small tubes\u00a0that drain\u00a0lymph\u00a0fluid from all over the body similar to the way blood is moved around our body in our veins. The main lymph\u00a0tissue is located in the bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland,\u00a0lymph\u00a0nodes, and the tonsils. but the heart, lungs, intestines, liver, and\u00a0skin\u00a0also contain\u00a0lymphatic\u00a0tissue. So taking care of our skin is part of taking care of our lymphatic system and both are key to vibrant health. Plus the lymphatic system stimulates hormone production = a metabolism boost! Taking care of our lymphatic system is key to a healthy hormonal balance and consequently, a healthy weight.<\/p>\n

    Why add essential oils?<\/h3>\n

    We know that essential oils are amazing for the skin and for our bodies in general. Adding essential oils to your\u00a0dry\u00a0brushing\u00a0routine will make it even more invigorating and beneficial for your health. Plus it will smell incredibl and give you all of the benefits of aromatherapy.<\/p>\n

    Benefits of dry brushing with essential oils:<\/p>\n