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RISING WOMEN EXPERT ADVICE...
My bowel movements are sluggish, my immunity is down and I feel very
tired. What cleansing things can I do to get me back on track?
Let’s think of cleansing like ongoing housekeeping and find simple ways of
incorporating cleansing activities into our daily routine.
Our bodies take in nutrients to produce energy, handle tasks and create
emotions. We routinely accumulate garbage (toxins) internally and from our
environment that need to be eliminated through the lymph, bowels, urinary
tract, skin and breathing. Skin provides protection and has a very large
surface area that connects to the lymphatic and circulatory systems. We are
constantly absorbing substances (lotions and cleaning aids) through our
skin.
Dry Skin Brushing removes dead skin cells and stimulates the muscles around
the pores to move toxins through the skin. The result is soft, youthful skin
plus increased lymph drainage of toxins from improved circulation throughout
the entire body. Use a natural bristle skin brush, a loofa or bathing
gloves, and make light, circular movements. Begin at the feet and hands and
move up the limbs toward the abdomen and chest and always toward the heart.
Do the brushing daily before a bath or shower.
Contrast Showers are performed by alternating hot (1 min) and cold (30 sec),
repeating 3 times ending with cold. This makes the blood and lymphatic
vessels contract and relax and is great for boosting the immune system.
Begin with warmer and cooler temperatures that you can tolerate and increase
the temperature contrast over time.
Castor Oil Packs allow for relaxation time and increased lymphatic flow.
Applied topically, castor oil stimulates immune function, liquefies waste
material around the cells, opens lymphatic channels, softens scars and
decreases inflammation. It is very useful in treating constipation,
gallstones/inflammation, uterine fibroids and nighttime urinary frequency by
applying to the abdomen and over indicated sports injuries. Supplies needed
are organic castor oil, a cloth (no dye) and a hot water bottle. Apply
castor oil to the cloth and put over area to be treated. Place heat source
over pack and listen to your favourite relaxing music for 45 minutes to 1
hour.
Easy at-home techniques can help sluggishness, tiredness and low immunity.
They provide a way of cleaning up those old toxins leaving you feeling
lighter and energetic as you move into the fall season!
For more health advice, contact Dr. Patricia WalesND & Dr Bunzenmeyer ND
at 403.301.0123
www.ndclinic.com
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