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Home Remedies:
Skin Brushing
Your skin, aside from being one of your organs of detoxification, is also the 2nd largest organ in your body. Oftentimes, it appears to be the first to show degeneration or imbalances and the last to heal. It weighs almost twice as much as the liver or brain and it receives one third of the circulation of the blood. Its functions include:
- Works as a protective shield to the body structure
- Helps to regulate body temperature
- Works as a respiratory organ
- Performs absorption activities by assimilating oxygen and other nutrients
- Aids in elimination of toxic wastes from the body
The skin is the “third kidney”. It works in conjunction with the kidneys in water, regulation. A primary function of the skin occurs through the activities of its pores. Every square inch of the skin contains hundreds of these pores; all of which are made up of tiny muscles that must be exercised to rid toxins from the body.
Daily dry skin brushing can help keep your skin healthy, vibrant and efficient. It can:
- Remove dead skin cells
- Cleanse the pores
- Stimulate the hormone and oil-producing glands in the skin
- Help keep the skin soft, supple and youthful
- Help improve circulation
- Help improve muscle tone
- Have an important influence on the nervous system through stimulation of nerve endings
- Assist the body in removal of toxins
- Generally help improve health and vitality
Procedure:
Use a natural sponge, vegetable sponge or loofah. Ideally you should dry brush every day before bed or before you shower. Using either short strokes, a circular or figure eight motion, brush very lightly over the entire outer surface of your body. Brush for 45-60 seconds, covering the entire body. Start brushing from the head, the tips of the fingers, the tips of the toes, always moving progressively towards the heart. Be sure to include your palms and soles. Cleanse the brush every few days with soap and warm water.
Warming Socks Treatment
This procedure should be used at the first sign of any congestion in the eyes, ears, sinus, throat, or lungs. It has also been used effectively for headaches and a variety of other conditions. Try it, you will like it!
The warming socks treatment is best if repeated for as many nights as necessary to improve the condition. Children love the treatment.
Procedure:
- If your feet are cool or cold it is important to warm them first. This is very important as the treatment will not be effective and could be harmful. Warming can be accomplished by soaking in warm water for 5-10 minutes or taking a bath or shower.
- Next, take a pair of cotton socks and get them wet with cold water. Be sure to wring the socks out thoroughly.
- Place the cold wet socks on your feet. Cover with thick wool socks. Go to bed. Avoid getting chilled.
You will find that the wet cotton socks will be dry in the morning. Many patients report that they sleep much better during the treatment.