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Posted 9/25/2014 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
What is a "natural fiber brush" and where do you find one? I need more specific details about this detox method. I am a confused Lymie. Lol.

So you simply brush your skin toward your heart? Then do you take an Epsom bath afterward, or are you done after you brush?

I'm looking for some good detox ideas. I read about drinking alka seltzer gold. Lemon water. Acupuncture, cranial sacral massage.

Any other ideas?

I'm not into the coffee enema idea!!! Lol.
Posted 9/25/2014 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
I was confused about the body brushing when I first heard about it too. Best thing to do is youtube it. Cause at first it's weird when you're reading about it. Most take a shower or bath afterwards. If nothing else it helps to exfoliate your skin before you shower.

I haven't tried alka seltzer gold. Lemon water is simple and I'm currently receiving acupuncture treatments from someone who also had Lyme. That was a just a coincidence. I going for treatment on my stomach and anxiety issues, but he did do some detox treatments. I felt off for a few days afterward, not sure if I just felt bad or if it was a herx from the detox. It's still early for me in treatments, but I'm noticing some difference, especially when I leave. I feel so relaxed.

Haven't had a cranial sacral massage, or any massage for that matter. I know Buhner mentions in his book that a swedish massage is good for depression. Other people get a lymph drainage massages.

And I'm totally with you on the coffee enemas. If I can avoid that at all I will.
Posted 9/25/2014 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
For my dry brush I found one at TJMaxx. You could probably get one at Target or maybe a pharmacy. Mine is on a wooden handle and not sure how to describe it but the bristles are kinda soft.

I try to dry brush once a week some people do it everyday but I'm just scared it could maybe make me herx as I've read if I do it too frequently. I start at my feet and brush upwards towards my heart. Let me warn you the first time you do it you may be sore the next day but that means it's working!

After I brush I take a bath with my es and soak for about four songs on my Frank Sinatra pandora channel. I love sweating it makes me miss running!! After I drain the water I turn the shower on and do a cold water shower. Eck!! Once I'm done with that which usually lasts a minute or so I get in bed and bring a glasss of water to drink.

As far as Alka seltzer gold I have taken it once but honestly couldn't tell much of a difference.

Post Edited (gingeranne8) : 9/24/2014 6:52:14 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/25/2014 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
I got mine at TJMaxx too. Somewhere I read don't brush under your knees and inside elbows in order to not hurt your veins. If it's true or not I don't know.
Posted 9/25/2014 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
So is it like a hair brush? But the label says "natural fiber"?
Would it be in the hairbrush section of target or TJMaxx?
Posted 9/25/2014 1:46 PM (GMT 0)
I got mine from Amazon.
Posted 9/25/2014 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
Here is a website that has a picture of the natural fiber body brush and it also explains the benefit of dry skin brushing.

http://www.naturalhealthmag.com.au/content/body-brushing-essential-guide
Posted 9/25/2014 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much! That is a big help!
Xoxoxo
Posted 9/25/2014 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
Yep near the hair brush section and mine came on a long brush that was detachable so I can reach my back.
Posted 9/25/2014 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
I got mine for 7 or 8 dollars at Whole Foods. The brush is detachable from the long handle. It was a little scratchy the first couple of times I used it on my arms, but I got used to it. I haven't seen any others to compare it to. Yerba Prima is the brand name.
Posted 9/25/2014 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
I just picked one up at Target for $6 in the bath aisle next to the loofah sponges. It has a long wooden handle, but it doesn't specify "natural fiber". I hope that is ok.
Posted 9/25/2014 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
That's fine. I believe that the natural bristles are easier on the skin, but what you have will likely work well. Let us know how you do!!
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