The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition

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Natural Healing Methods

These various methods will support or radically promote the healing
process.

Bodywork

The Skin

Skin brushing is a most effective technique for cleansing the lymphatic
system by physically stimulating it. It also stimulates the bloodstream and is
excellent for poor circulation. It gives you a refreshed, uplifted feeling on
completion and makes you feel alive and energized. It takes no longer than
fi ve minutes, so don’t skimp and try to do it in less — it can be done while
running the bathwater. Use a skin brush made from natural vegetable
bristles (nylon or animal bristles will be too rough and will damage the
skin), with a long but detachable handle, so that you can reach your back
if you are ordinarily unable to do so. Always keep it dry and strictly for

Skin brushing

Avoid the face

Brush down the chest

Brush down the neck and

across the shoulders

Sweep up and round

and down the armpit

Up the front

and back of

the hands

Follow

the shape of the colon

and go in a sweeping

circular motion

Up the legs

Up the arms

Start on the soles