Happy Thursday friends! I can't believe that it has been almost seven years ago I wrote a Thursday Health Thoughts Post on the Benefits of Dry Brushing. (You can find the post by clicking HERE if you would like to read more about the amazing health benefits of this important and simple wellness trick!) In the last seven years I continue to receive questions on the best way to dry brush so today I wanted to share a very simple Step-By-Step Guide to Dry Brushing. To get started follow these simple steps and spend less than 5 minutes a day getting amazing health benefits! 1. Purchase a natural bristle brush This Yerba Prima brush is my absolute favorite. 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 $10 (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. 2. To begin to stand in the bathtub (to catch the falling skin) 3. Begin by brushing at your feet and moving in long and circular motions towards your heart It is important to always brush toward your heart - not away from it! 4. Brush several times over each area, gently overlapping as you go 5. Be gentle- especially at the beginning The feel of dry brushing can be a little strange to get used to, especially if you have sensitive skin like I do. Take your time, be gentle and I promise that in a few weeks you will not even notice anything but your extra soft skin! 6. Dry Brush at least once a day For increased health benefits I dry brush twice a day, but make sure you dry brush at least once a day! 7. Create a Dry Brushing Routine My routine is pretty simple but I like to dry brush first thing in the morning before I go for my walk or exercise. I decided to do this because as I researched I found that this helps to increase the release of toxins. After I come back I jump in the shower and I like to alternate between hot and cold water to get my lymphatic system even more. In the evening I like to dry brush before bed to help continue to detox out the toxins from the day. Pick a routine that works well for you and within a short amount of time you will start to notice the amazing health benefits that come with adding this simple wellness tip into your life! If you are a visual person like myself, here is a simple picture to help you with dry brush directions: Do you dry brush? Have you experienced the benefits that I mentioned in my post from years ago? I hope you have a wonderful Thursday y'all!