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Dry Skin Brushing for Detox

Posted by Dawn Flynn on Sunday, November 13, 2011, In : Self-care 


Dry skin brushing is a luxurious treatment you can do on yourself and makes a nice addition to your daily hygeine routine, particularly when your focus is on detoxification.

What daily skin brushing will do:

•    Removes dried, dead cells, which block the pores of the skin, allowing the skin to breathe easier. This imrovies its ability to protect and eliminate waste products of metabolism.
•    Increases circulation of blood and lymph through the vessels that lie close to the surface just ...
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Wet Sock Treatment

Posted by Dawn Flynn on Thursday, July 7, 2011, In : Self-care 



This is an easy home treatment for congestion in the head and chest area, for example, a sore throat, ear infection, headache, migraine, nasal congestion, upper respiratory infection, cough, bronchitis, and sinus infection.  It is most effective if done early when symptoms first appear.  Great for kids!

Supplies:
1 pair cotton socks
1 pair thick wool socks
Towel
Warm bath or warm foot bath

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Dawn Flynn Dr. Flynn is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who writes on topics related to the holistic treatment of depression, anxiety, chronic pain and addiction.