SANUS PER AQUAM – HEALTH THROUGH WATER!

 

65% of the human body is water. Nothing impacts our wellbeing more than the quality of the water we drink. Water is the elixir of life! Why is drinking sufficient healthy and vital water so important?
Because water …
… assists in weight loss.
… strengthens your immune system.
… can slow down the aging process.
… impacts all of your body‘s functions.
… noticeably increases your quality of life!

 

On week 295 we would like to take you on a journey of the scientific facts and gifts of an essential and vital fluid  WATER, combined with Crystals creates a powerful result so we will start and take you on a magical journey with facts and information that will change the course of your life  that I have experienced my self-first hand.  Let us start with why Water and the discovery that Dr. Emoto has proven in the Lab to be a tangible reality.

 

Let’s introduce Dr. Emoto:

 

VitaJuwel & Dr. Masaru Emoto

Water is the essence of life! There’s no other substance on earth that has a greater influence on our wellbeing than water. If you begin to engage yourself with the mysteries of water, you’ll very soon come across one name: Dr. Masaru Emoto! No present-day scientist has studied the true nature of water more intensely than the recently passed away and greatly missed Japanese researcher and author of the New York Times bestseller “The Hidden Messages in Water”. With his winning character and his deep knowledge, Dr. Emoto moved millions of people all over the world to cherish our most precious resource in a more sensible way.

Masaru Emoto (江本 勝 Emoto Masaru, July 22, 1943 – October 17, 2014)was a Japanese author, researcher, and entrepreneur, who claimed that human consciousness has an effect on the molecular structure of water. Since 1999, Emoto published several volumes of a work entitled Messages from Water, which contain photographs of ice crystals and their accompanying experiments.

Emoto was born in Yokohama, Japan, and graduated from Yokohama Municipal University after taking courses in International Relations. In the mid-1990s, he began studying water in more detail.

Emoto was President Emeritus of the International Water For Life Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Oklahoma City in the United States. Emoto became a Doctor of Alternative Medicine at the Open International University for Alternative Medicine in India in 1992. Subsequently, he was introduced to the concept of micro cluster water in the US and Magnetic Resonance Analysis technology. The quest thus began to discover the mystery of water. At length, he realized that it was in the frozen crystal form, that water showed us its true nature.

He has gained worldwide acclaim through his groundbreaking research and discovery, that water is deeply connected to our individual and collective consciousness.

He is the author of the best-selling books Messages from Water, The Hidden Messages in Water, The True Power of Water and Love Thyself. He has now also authored two children’s books, The Secret of Water for the children of the world, and The Message from Water children’s version.  He is a long-time advocate for peace in relation to water. He is currently the head of I.H.M.General Research Institute and President Emeritus of the International Water for Life Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Organization.

We all learn valuable life lessons at our own pace, but there is one basic truth we all learn early.  Positive, compassionate words comfort and heal; negative words and insults hurt. Until recently, we knew this only because we could feel it.  Now we can actually see it.  Thanks to the experimental work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, we can look to water, and its frozen crystals, to confirm the healing power of beautiful music, positive thinking, uplifting speech, and prayer.

By exposing water to a particular word or piece of music, freezing it, and photographing the ice crystals formed, Dr. Emoto has shown that from beautiful words and music, come beautiful crystals, and from mean-spirited, negative words, come malformed and misshapen crystals. What is the significance?  It becomes clear when we remember that the adult human body is approximately 70% water and infant bodies are about 90% water.  We can be hurt emotionally and, as the water can be changed, for the worse physically by negativity. However, we are always closer to beauty when surrounded by positive thoughts, words, intentions and ultimately those vibrations.

Dr. Emoto’s theories can be explored further by reading his books mentioned above. These books have been translated into more than thirty-five languages.Dr. Masaru Emoto’s stunning water-crystal photographs have enchanted millions of people in his many books.

In 2003 the United Nations proclaimed the years 2005-2015 as its International Water for Life Decade, which urges citizens of the world to take individual responsibility to learn all about water. In a time wrought with environmental catastrophes and natural disasters, The Secret of Water and his not-for-profit book, The Message from Water children’s version, show the necessity of protecting water and offer messages of hope and empowerment.  Help us shift consciousness through our thoughts, through our words, and prayers, and through our commitment to respect each other with love and gratitude.  May our understanding of water and help bring peace to all humankind.

 

Here we wish to share some of the pictures of his research.

 

Water affected by Words

Water Affected by Music

 

 

He laid the foundation of numerous insights of modern water research. Dr. Emoto’s research revealed that water not only has a memory but it could be improved by external influences such as gems in VitaJuwel. He fundamentally changed the way we think about the water we drink and roused our passion to improve the quality of drinking water.

Crystal images by the Hado Life laboratory, which was co-founded by Dr. Emoto, showed that water treated with VitaJuwel gem vials regains its original, natural energy and thus is comparable to fresh spring water. Dr. Emoto was deeply moved by these breathtaking results and the practical implementation of his insights on the ability of water to carry positive information. Dr. Emoto’s vision was to focus people’s interest worldwide in enjoying and treasuring fresh and vital water. In 2012, HadoLife and VitaJuwel sealed a lasting partnership to join forces and work towards that goal. They created in close cooperation a set of 3 exclusive gem vials.

„Water shows its true nature only to people whose spirit is as open as a child’s.”

Dr. Masaru Emoto (July 22, 1943 – October 17, 2014)

A part of the proceeds from the sale of these vials will be donated to Dr. Emoto’s foundation “Emoto Peace Project”. Enjoy gemwater totally new with EmotoCrystals

WATER‘S SECRETS

Water is not just H2O! World-famous scientist and bestselling- author Dr. Masaru Emoto discovered that vivid water features a sublime crystal silhouette. The photo to the left, taken by the HadoLife lab, which was co-founded by Dr. Emoto, shows a crystal of regular tap water.

After 7 minutes with a VitaJuwel gemstone vial, the crystal changed its shape completely (right photo), becoming harmonic and vital. VitaJuwel – gemwater has a crystal structure that is comparable to pure spring water!

 

 

GEMWATER – MADE BY VITAJUWEL

Using gems to vitalize water is an age-old tradition, dating back to ancient Greece. Gems naturally emit a radiation that is able to inspirit water, making it more lively and enjoyable. Eight years ago, VitaJuwel reinvented this method. Hygienically. Naturally. Today VitaJuwel is the world’s only manufacturer of gemstone vials to enhance the vitality of drinking water in a natural way to the level of pure spring water. VitaJuwel products are designed with devotion in the German alpine foothills, tested by friends all over the world and traditionally hand-crafted by master glassblowers in Bohemia in a patented, artisanal method.

The gems don‘t have to come in contact with the water. VitaJuwel vials act like a natural prism for the crystals‘ radiant energy. This can even be tasted by sensual water lovers! Like in the natural cycle of water, with VitaJuwel gem vials the natural element stone regenerates the natural element water.

Now we are going to touch the surface on the History and properties of Crystals, I grew up loving Stones and was lucky to be introduced at a very young age to the amazing world of Crystals and YES I not only believe in their properties I have worked with them for most of my life and feel their properties every time I connect with them, so with that being said when I discover VitaJwel system and on top connected to Dr. Emoto’s believe I became a true fan of it. I highly recommend the beautiful products that offer the connection to the world of Water empower with Crystals. WOW! what a treat, we don’t have a part in the company or financial gain, our passion for what we believe surpasses that love for the products, we use them and wish to share them with you, family and friends so we can all benefit from this amazing system with so much integrity and so well intended. Here we go, we are not going to be too extensive in the description due that this post will become enormous and most peoples attention span is not so long, anyway we will place links so if you choose to learn more you can take your own journey.

 

According to http://www.crystalage.com/crystal_information/crystal_history/

The first historical references to the use of crystals come from ancient the Ancient Sumerians, who included crystals in magic formulas. The Ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli, turquoise, carnelian, emerald and clear quartz in their jewelry, healing rituals, and invocations. They also carved grave amulets of the same gems and place them in the Tombs with their dead. The Ancient Egyptians used stones primarily for protection and health. Chrysolite (later translated as both topaz and peridot) was used to combat night terrors and purge evil spirits. Egyptians also used crystals cosmetically. Galena (lead ore) was ground to a powder and used as the eyeshadow known as kohl. Malachite was used in a similar manner. Green stones, in general, were used to signify the heart of the deceased and were included in burials. Green stones were used in a similar way at a later period in Ancient Mexico.

The Ancient Greeks believe that a number of properties to crystals and many names we use today are of Greek origin. The word ‘crystal’ comes from the Greek word for ice, as it was believed that clear quartz was water that had frozen so deeply that it would always remain solid. The word amethyst means ‘not drunken’ and was worn as an amulet to prevent both drunkenness and hangovers. Hematite comes from the word for blood, because of the red coloration produced when it oxidizes. Hematite is an iron ore and the ancient Greeks associated iron with Aries, the god of war. Greek soldiers would rub hematite over their bodies before the battle, purportedly to make themselves invulnerable. Greek sailors also wore a variety of amulets to keep them safe at sea. For example, hematite as an iron compound was rightly associated with the planet Mars, whereas malachite as copper ore to the planet Venus. Today we know that, for instance, Mars is the planet with highest iron content in the Solar system, so we need certainly more than superstition to correctly understand these lores and myths of the ancient peoples.

 

Here are some links to Cristal books and web references:

http://www.crystalage.com/online_store/books_charts_953.cfm

http://www.crystalflame.com/crystal-healing-info/crystal-healing-history/

https://quantumstones.com/ancient-cultures-used-healing-crystals-stones/

 

 

The world of Crystals is so vast that we are going to do more in a Post of its own, we wanted to connect them with the water and provide you with information to aid the understanding of why the products are put together like this.

VitaJuwel ViA

VitaJuwel ViA is not just a simple glass bottle with gemstones. It has two openings with an exchangeable gem pod attached to the lower opening. Twist off one gem pod and attach a different one to experience the full scope of VitaJuwel gemwater. By the way: The two openings also make cleaning VitaJuwel ViA as easy as 1-2-3.

Enjoy gem water wherever and whenever you like with VitaJuwel ViA, your personal gem water bottle! Prepare your own spring fresh gemwater for on-the-go. On your way to work, while shopping in the city or at the beach – VitaJuwel ViA is your perfect companion for extraordinary trips. VitaJuwel ViA and the gem pods are available in 17 fascinating blends.

 

With every sip of water you drink, YOU decide whether it is dull and dead or VITAL AND FRESH!

 

BELIEVE IT OR NOT – IT WORKS!

German scientists have proven that water becomes more alkaline and the oxygen content increases with VitaJuwel gem vials. The tests showed: With VitaJuwel, drinking water reaches a quality level otherwise only found in natural spring water.“

 

JEWELRY FOR YOUR WATER!

VitaJuwel is the most hygienic and efficient method to prepare gemwater. And it‘s easy! Just place a VitaJuwel gem vial in your drinking water for 7-10 minutes and enjoy gemwater, the true elixir of life!

 

• fairly-traded, conflict-free gems
• lead-free Bohemian glass
• handcrafted in the European Union
• designed by glass artists in the German Alps
• results verified by lab analysis
• tested by doctors & naturopaths
• a worldwide patented manufacturing method
• several fascinating gem blends

Let’s talk a bit about the power of Crystals weather you are wanting an energy boost, need an assist in grounding, looking for a manifesting tool, or something else that you are seeking whatever your purpose there is a healing stone for you.  No gemstone has a singular purpose, multiple healing qualities are housed within a single stone. First, you must find the crystal that has the Universal Life Force energy that is appropriate to your intentions. Each crystal has a crystal energy lattice, a color ray of influence, and an earth power derived from its chemical makeup.

Gemstones and crystals have traditionally been used in a variety of ways to restore balance and harmony to both the physical and spiritual elements of our lives.

Click on the links or the pictures to purchase any VIA bottles.

 

WELLNESS

rose quartz – amethyst – clear quartz

This basic, well-balanced composition was used to inspirit water for hundreds of years. Experts claim that amethyst stimulates and soothes the mind and that rose quartz fosters tranquility. Having this vial in a VitaJuwel decanter on your dining table will let you experience water totally anew. Customers find gem water with this harmonic blend to taste smooth and mild. If you’re unsure, with which blend to start your VitaJuwel collection, choose this one!

 

 

BALANCE

Sodalite – clear quartz

“You’re not sick, you’re thirsty” states F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. in his books. Water is your body’s principal component. It flushes toxins out of vital organs and carries nutrients to your cells. Even mild dehydration can drain energy and make you tired. Experts recommend 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. Do you drink enough? Many people have lost their natural feelings of thirst. Regain this feeling! Your body may thank you with unexpected positive effects.

 

 

INNER PURITY

Aquamarine – clear quartz

Gemwater is the true elixir of life! Your body needs well-functioning cleansing processes for stable health. No other beverage than water – pure, vital, and free of harmful substances – is better to support these extensive tasks within our body. Aquamarine means “water of the sea” and this gently blue stone is said to be calming, soothing, and cleansing, just like a refreshing swim in the ocean! Not to forget its great side effect: Inner purity is also visible on the outside.

 

KIDS

Red jasper – sodalite – orange calcite brown agate – aventurine quartz

The percentage of water in our children‘s body is more than 70 %. Especially during phases of growth, drinking a sufficient amount of healthy water is imperative. A kid‘s sensation of thirst is not fully developed. It has to be regularly reminded to drink. Drinking enough fresh water enhances concentration and the ability to learn. VitaJuwel Kids with its colorful and bright tones will turn „magic water“ water into the new favorite beverage of your children.

 

Emoto Crystals PASSION

Carnelian – halite salt

VitaJuwel strives to raise people’s passion for vital water. The beautiful crystal image was taken by the HadoLife lab, which was co-founded by Masaru Emoto, impressively resembles that passion. We blended vibrant Cornelian, “Stone of Life” in Ancient Egypt, with Halite, the “Salt of Kings”. Cornelian plays a leading role in the famed crystal healing tradition of 12th-century abbess Hildegard of Bingen. Like no other stone it symbolizes the joy of living. Open yourself to his exquisite blend and absorb its radiating joy with every passionate sip of gemwater.

 

 

Emoto Crystals VISION

Noble shungite – clear quartz

“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.” – Dalai Lama. Jet black Shungite is truly a visionary stone Like a diamond, it is a form of elemental carbon. It is mined in the remote Russian region of Karelia, where Czar Peter already made use of Shungite’s purifying properties. Discover water completely anew with this gem from another world and its fascinating crystal image, taken by taken by the HadoLife lab, which was co-founded by Masaru Emoto. Share our vision to make gemwater an enlightening experience for everybody.

 

FIVE ELEMENTS

 

Amethyst – chalcedony – petrified wood rose quartz – ocean chalcedony

Traditional Chinese medicine has developed over 5,000 years and recognizes health as a harmonious balance of five elements: Wood for growth, water for reflection, earth for grounding, metal for strength and fire for passion. Every person is a unique blend of these elements. Following this ancient philosophy, we have included one kind of gem for each element in this blend to reflect each attribute. Get your life in balance. Experience this ancient wisdom.

 

 

CUPID‘S KISS

 

Rose quartz

All you need is … water. And when you add rose quartz, the quintessential stone of love, anything is possible! Rose quartz is used by experts to release emotional wounds and traumas, to balance emotions and bring peace and calm. This balance is said to relieve stress and ease anxiety. For water lovers, this is the perfect blend. However, we won’t be held responsible if you find a love of self and love of life. In order for the heart to beat, it needs water.

 

 

 

MOMENTUM

Chalcedony – moss agate – milk opal

Alternative practitioners recommend this blend to strengthen your inner flow and to gain and maintain your momentum. Discover your inner peace and harmony again. In this fast-paced, complex world we often tend to forget that our mind sometimes needs to rest in order to be able to focus on what is really important. Settle down for a minute, forget everything around you and indulge yourself with a glass of gemwater to get the fresh wind in your sails.

 

ALLURE

Garnet – clear quartz

Are you looking for an exceptional present for your loved one, a wedding gift for very good friends or for a Valentine’s Day surprise? Or would you like to bring a little more fire in your everyday life? Blazing, scarlet red garnet is described as a symbol for sensuality and passion. This powerful, energizing stone is perfect for lovers! Open all of your senses to the vibration of that unique VitaJuwel gemstone blend with a glass of precious gemwater.

 

 

DIAMONDS

 

 

Diamond slivers – clear quartz

Diamonds are a gemwater lover’s best friend. The most precious gem on earth was believed to channel divine energy and was reserved only for kings and queens. Our customers say that no other gem water tastes as intense and Apollonian as this exclusive blend. Try it once and you’ll never again drink ordinary tap water. It makes a perfect gift for that special someone you treasure most in your life – it is as unique as a diamond ring. It is jewelry for your water!

 

 

FITNESS

 

Red jasper – magnesite – clear quartz

Along with exercise and a balanced diet, nothing supports an active lifestyle better than enough fresh water. Drinking water first thing in the morning is an easy way to speed up your metabolism. Lots of people confuse thirst for hunger so staying hydrated could help you avoid overeating. Make a start, put on your running shoes and fill a bottle with “Fitness” gemwater! Include this blend in your workout schedule and get ready for a surprise!

 

 

VITALITY

Emerald – clear quartz

St. Hildegard declared nearly 1000 years ago: “All the green of nature is concentrated within the Emerald.” This lush crystal has been a source of fascination in many cultures and was considered a symbol of eternal life in ancient Egypt. Louis Pasteur said: “We drink 90 percent of our illnesses.” Your body needs a sufficient amount of fresh water for well functioning cleansing processes and a stable health. It’s a natural way to help you lead a better life. Become vital!

 

 

 

BEAUTY

 

Amethyst – aventurine quartz – rose quartz

Beauty emerges from within. Of course, we grow older but we don’t have to look old. Fresh, smooth looking skin is a sign of youth and health. Plenty of sleep, a balanced diet, and sufficient fresh water are essential to maintaining your skin’s elasticity. This blend is perfect for those who want their inner beauty to radiate out into the world. Numerous spa owners use this blend as an essential part of their treatments. They know SPA stands for “Health through Water”.

 

 

SUNNY MORNING

 

Orange calcite- clear quartz

Get your very special, personal ray of sunshine and shine from within! Can you remember the last time you enjoyed the beauty of a sunrise over the ocean or in the mountains? How it lifted your spirits in a very special way? How it moved you to the core? The energy of the beaming orange calcite is all about joy and stands for everything that makes you smile! Start every day – even cloudy and rainy ones – with a glass of this special blend and re-live those precious moments!

 

EmotoCrystals GOLDEN MOMENTS

rhine gold – halite salt – garnet

In Golden Moments we pause for an instant, reflect the things that truly matter and leave every day’s worries behind. Those precious moments cannot be weighed in gold. The astonishing beauty of the crystal image taken by taken by the HadoLife lab, which was co-founded by Masaru Emoto, left us deeply moved. Its crystalline silhouette reflects its unique ingredients: hand-mined gold from the river Rhine in Germany, exotic Halite Salt (the “Salt of Kings”) and a piece of fiery, blazing Garnet. We’d like to excite you to enjoy more Golden Moments!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry Brushing

 

Hello with great gratitude! We thank you for your support and all the great compliments, it really keeps us going. This week  294  we are sharing great information from the top authorities on dry brushing, I learned about dry brushing over 40 years ago from a mentor friend and teacher. He knew so much about detoxing and moving lymphatic, this system is genius for that. When our lymphatic is moving normally we are in top health due to the fact that the lymphatic system is the one that has multiple interrelated functions: It is responsible for the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues. It absorbs and transports fatty acids and fats as a cycle from the digestive system. It transports white blood cells to and from the lymph nodes into the bones, huge job.

The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid that contains infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the whole body.

The lymphatic system consists primarily of lymphatic vessels, which are similar to the circulatory system’s veins and capillaries. These vessels are connected to lymph nodes, where the lymph fluid is filtered. The tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and thymus are all part of the lymphatic system.

The spleen, which is located on the left side of the body just above the kidney, is the largest lymphatic organ, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). It controls the number of red blood cells and all the blood storage in the body and helps to fight infection. If the spleen detects potentially dangerous bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms in the blood,  — along with the lymph nodes —it creates white blood cells called lymphocytes, which act as defenders against invaders. The lymphocytes produce antibodies to rid the foreign microorganisms and stop infections from spreading. Humans can live without a spleen, although people who have lost their spleen to disease or injury are more prone to have infections. I encourage you to check the site below, click on the link so you can learn more about it. The lymphatic system can make you or break you, it is crucial to know what it does.

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See more at http://www.livescience.com/26983-lymphatic-system.html#sthash.7eyjrube.dpuf

 

Dry Brushing

 

It only takes ten minutes a day,  costs nothing and helps restore your body, from inside and out. Dry skin brushing has a number of full body wellness and is so simple to do.

 

How the Lymphatic works and the physiology of the Lymphatic system great video is a must!!!

 

 

Dr. Berkowsky’s
Vital Chi Skin-Brushing System™

 

 

Vital Chi Skin Brushing can sustain or reestablish the skin’s functional integrity and youthful glow. The skin is as major an organ as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Its primary functions include respiration, excretion, blood and lymph circulation, immunity and the conduction of vital chi. However, unlike other vital organs, the skin can be non-invasively accessed and mediate systemic rejuvenation by a variety of therapeutic techniques, including proper Skin Brushing. Vital Chi Skin Brushing is a particularly powerful therapy which can positively impact the entire body.

Variations of Skin Brushing have been practiced for thousands of years. For many centuries, the Japanese employed vigorous Skin Brushing with loofa sponges as a prelude to their traditional hot bath. Prior to bathing (following a hard training session or physical competition), ancient Greek athletes used strigils: specialized spoon-like skin scrapers to remove the grime of exertion and encourage circulation. Among the Cherokee Indians, Skin Brushing with dried corn cobs to enhance skin beauty and durability was once a traditional practice. The Comanche Indians scrubbed their skin using sand from the Texas river bottoms; the Texas Rangers followed their example.

Adolph Just in his Nature-Cure classic: Back To Nature tells that he learned the importance of skin-rubbing by observing wild animals: “Higher land animals, especially wild boars and deer, in free nature, are in the habit of lying down in small muddy swamps and pools and rubbing to and fro in the mud. After awhile they rub themselves against the earth, trees and other objects. The birds go to brooks or springs, and, by immersing their necks, throw water over their bodies…then they rub or scrub the body using their head, bill and wing elbows.”

Among long-lived individuals whose lifestyles reflect an understanding of The Laws of Nature, Skin Brushing is almost invariably a primary aspect of their formula for longevity. F.O. Havens in his 1896 publication, The Possibility of Living 200 Years, describes 3 centenarians’ regimens as follows: “The first, for the last 40 years of his life used skin brushes vigorously applied. The second, Old Gabriel (who died March 16, 1890 at an authenticated age exceeding 120 years), induced perspiration by heated smoke and vapor while scraping his body with sticks. The third, now in his 100th year, has for the past 60 years followed this unvarying habit: Before retiring he has used a towel dipped in water at the temperature of the room, then drying by vigorous rubbing.” Havens, after much longevity-research, suggested: “The following directions are adapted to nearly all conditions of life, and if persisted in, will be found sufficient to keep the skin in perfect condition: Before retiring, rub the body vigorously with skin brush, hair glove or rough towel until the blood is brought to the surface. Follow this immediately by a sponge bath with the water at the temperature of the room.

 

 

Vital Chi Skin Brushing System: Guidelines & Technique

(Excerpted from Dr. Berkowsky’s Vital Chi Skin Brushing System book)

 

The Vital Chi Skin Brushing System which required hundreds of hours of research and experimentation to develop, evolved from my training and experience in anatomy and physiology and various bodywork disciplines as well as the Oriental healing arts. I designed this system to support blood- and lymph circulation, the immune system, the movement of Vital Chi along the acupuncture channels, all the major physiological functions of the skin as well as to enhance skin beauty and encourage the breakdown of cellulite. Yet, my system is quick, concise and user-friendly. The following excerpts from my book will provide some insight regarding associated guidelines and technique.

 

Selected Guidelines:

Always treat the major lymph gland drainage site of a given body region before brushing said region, thus allowing for more effective regional lymphatic clearance. For instance: Brush armpit (site of axillary nodes which drain chest) before brushing chest.

The body should be brushed in a strategic sequential pattern to allow for maximum drainage. For Instance: As the neck and head drains into the venous system in the upper chest, and to a small extent, into the axillary nodes, the chest and armpit regions should be brushed before neck and head regions.

Brush-stroke direction always conforms to the route of lymphatic drainage. Example: The chest region drains into the armpit. Hence, the chest on each side is brushed from breastbone to armpit.

 

Selected Technique:

The Vital Chi Skin Brushing System addresses the entire skin surface (with the exception of the breasts and genitals). The following excerpt from my book focuses on the chest region.

Brush Chest Region (up to, but not including, armpit) as follows:

Above Breast : Brush 7 times each side of chest from breastbone to armpit.

Note: The two major lymphatic ducts empty into the venous system in the left and right chest just below the collar bone. Puffiness above or below the collarbone is indicative of congestion in these ducts. Reducing lymphatic tension in the chest enhances tissue drainage of the entire body.

Below Breast: Using upward curving stroke (under breast), brush 7 times on each side from sternum to armpit.

Sides of Upper Torso: Brush upward 7 times along each side (in line with the armpit), from waist up to armpit.

Follow-Up Hydrotherapy

Having studied and practiced classical naturopathy, or Nature-Cure, for 25-years, I have come to appreciate the great value of many of the traditional hydrotherapies and their particular synergy with my Vital Chi Skin Brushing System. Hence, I instruct that a Skin Brushing session should always be followed by an appropriate hydrotherapy. In addition to the Salt-Glow, described below, some of the other hydrotherapies which may prove of good service in this regard include: alternating hot and cold shower; full cold bath; blitz guss; epsom salt bath; cold ablution.

The Salt-Glow is a wonderful circulation-enhancing treatment. In Lectures to Naturopathic Hydrotherapy, Wade Boyle, N.D. and Andre Saine, N.D. list the following indications for salt-glow therapy: “…chronic conditions with inactive skin, including chronic indigestion, kidney disease, diabetes [if there are no skin lesions], sluggish circulation [especially in those who do not react well to hot or cold weather], low vital force, poor resistance, frequent colds, general weakness, neurasthenia, epilepsy, cancer [but not over a palpable tumor], joint problems [especially if followed by oil rub].”

The Salt-Glow:

 

 

 

 

Wet a goodly amount of epsom salt (in unbreakable bowl) with sufficient water to create the consistency of wet snow. (Vigorous individuals may wish to opt for moistening the salt with ice water for extra stimulation.)

Add a few inches of warm water – 98 F. to 100 F. – to bathtub, then sit in tub and hand-rub or washcloth-rub body thoroughly using this warm water.

Stand up in the tub (on a non-slip mat) and apply moistened salt as follows: a) Begin with each arm, starting with fingers: rub vigorously until skin turns pink, or to-tolerance, whichever occurs first. b) Then, rub each leg similarly, beginning with toes, working up to hips. c) Rub salt into the rest of the body in the following order: chest, abdomen, back, hips and, buttocks.

Follow with a cold shower spray of 1- to 2-minutes duration, being sure to hand-rub the skin throughout.

Finish with vigorous towel-rub by an open window in private area.

Rest for at least 1/2-hour to 1-hour before initiating activity.

 

 

So how does it work?

 

 

Dry Brushing according to Dr. Berkowsky’s Skin Brushing System

 

Your skin, the largest organ in the human body, One third is an organ of elimination. Its primary functions include respiration, excretion, blood and lymph circulation, immunity and the conduction of vital Chi( vital life One-third of your body’s toxins are excreted through the skin, and dry brushing helps to unclog pores and excrete toxins which can positively impact the entire body.

No other organ is more actively engaged in discharging impurities from the body than the skin; it is a close relative of both the lungs and the kidneys. Like the lungs, it absorbs oxygen and expels carbon dioxide and water vapor, and like the kidneys, it excretes organic and saline matter in solution. The surface of the skin is covered with millions of sweat glands which  constitute a vast drainage system whereby the blood, via perspiration, purifies itself. It also produces antibacterial substances to protect you from infection and enables your body to produce vitamin D when exposed to the sun. Another crucial role your skin plays is supporting optimal detoxification. But if your skin is overrun with toxins or dead skin cells, it will not be able to eliminate wastes from your body efficiently.

 

 

 

The primary Benefits of Skin Brushing:

Assist Exfoliation: the outermost layer of skin cells which serve to protect the underlying skin layers are not living cells, thus, are continuously shed and replaced via the multiplication and upward movement of living skin cells.

Excites Physiological Activities: Which include lymph and blood circulation, nerve transmission, sweat, oil gland and skin pore functions.

Skin Brushing supports venous and lymphatic drainage of the skin. The lymph stream, unlike the blood stream, is not attached to a pump so its movement is dependent upon movement and contraction of tissues as well as the vitality of the nerves which control the dilation and constriction of the lymph vessels. It also contributes to the strength of the body’s immune system by producing certain white blood cells and generating antibodies. It also contributes to the strength of the body’s immune system by producing certain white blood cells and generating antibodies.

Skin Brushing accelerates filtration into the Lymph vessels and emptying of the smaller vessels into a larger lymph vessels; also it assist in the flow of lymph through the lymph nodes.

 

According to http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/24/dry-skin-brushing.aspx   Dr. Mercola

 

 

 

  The Lymph and Immune System network

 

 

 

Stimulate Your Lymphatic System

 

In your body, your lymphatic system is the system responsible for eliminating cellular waste products. Hundreds of miles of lymphatic tubules allow waste to be collected from your tissues and transported to your blood for elimination, a process referred to as lymphatic drainage.

When your lymphatic system is not working properly, waste and toxins can build up and make you sick. Lymphatic congestion is a major factor leading to inflammation and disease. By stimulating your lymphatic system and helping it release toxins, dry skin brushing is a powerful detoxification aid by boosting your immune system and increasing circulation to help detoxify.

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from: http://holistichealthlibrary.com/dry-skin-brushing-and-the-lymph-system/

Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in the body, and is responsible for one-fourth of the body’s detoxification each day? That makes it one of the most important elimination organs. Toxicity can gather beneath the skin’s surface from the common use of improper pH levels in body soaps, skin creams and anti-perspirants, plus synthetic fibers worn next to the skin. Any one of them can contribute to a variety of skin problems and conditions.

Dry skin brushing is a good way to energize your body in the morning. It also boosts your immune system and helps correct and prevent illnesses, and increases circulation. This is important because your skin releases up to 2 pounds of toxins daily. Your liver, lungs and kidneys are also responsible for eliminating toxins and skin brushing reduces the toxic load of these other organs. In addition, dry brushing not only removes layers of dead skin and aids in unblocking pores, it enhances the function of the lymph system.

Between the cells in all tissues are minute channels where fluid collects. The fluid is called lymph. It is a colorless, odorless, absorbent substance that helps nourish the body by transporting various nutrients such as salts, minerals, and proteins to all parts of the body. Lymph also collects the waste products generated by the cells of the body and turns them over to the blood. The blood then carries the toxins generated by cell metabolism to the lungs, kidneys, colon and, skin for elimination.

When you do skin brushing, you help your lymph system to clean itself of the toxins that collect in the lymph glands. This process improves surface circulation on the skin and keeps the pores open, encouraging the body’s discharge of metabolic wastes and resulting in an improved ability to combat bacteria. A side benefit is that it helps your skin to look and feel healthier and more resilient.

The blood system has the heart to pump and keep it moving, but the lymph system has no help. Dry skin brushing breaks down lymph fluids that have thickened to a consistency like a cottage cheese, especially as we grow older, or in chronically ill people. When the lymph fluid has a better smooth texture, it can produce more white blood cells to help our bodies fight harmful invaders as well as work more efficiently. Exercise, stretching, yoga, or some type of movement helps the lymph move and prevents it from getting too thick and clogged. Regular exercise and dry skin brushing avoid stagnation and accumulation of the waste products that can deposit in our muscles, organs, and joints.

 

Increase Circulation

When you dry brush your skin, it increases circulation to your skin, which encourages the elimination of metabolic waste.

Diabetes and circulatory health

From: http://www.alive.com/health/improving-circulatory-health/

Poor circulation is one of the greatest dangers associated with diabetes. Blood flow problems stemming from type 1 and type 2 diabetes are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and damage to sensory nerves in the hands and feet, which in turn can lead to severe complications and even, in some cases, amputation.

That’s the bad news. The good news is that improved circulation is something that anyone can achieve with a little effort. One great (and often overlooked) way to increase circulation—aside from getting regular exercise and eating artery-clearing foods such as oatmeal and walnuts—is to dry brush regularly with essential oils.

 Stress Relief

 

 

 

from: http://draxe.com/dry-brushing/

The act of dry brushing has been described as meditative (especially if you do it in a quiet space) and may reduce muscle tension, calm your mind, and relieve stress. Many compare it to a light whole-body massage.

By increasing your blood flow reduces stressed areas of the body and stimulates nerve endings in your skin which in turn rejuvenates your nervous system.

Another benefit of dry brushing is that it’s similar to massage in decreasing stress, which is excellent for your health by eliminating anxiety. A study reported that whole body massage was effective in reducing anxiety and stabilizing vital signs of patients with acute coronary disorders. Dry brushing is similar to massage in helping you to relax, yet is far cheaper since you can do it yourself.

Much like a hand massage, dry brushing can provide much needed natural stress relief. When you are less stressed, your body heals much faster from any disease-causing inflammation that it may have.

Did you know that 75 to 90 percent of all doctors office visits are related to conditions caused by stress? When you are stressed, it causes changes in the hormones that can increase inflammation and trigger various other problems. If you experience stress over an extended period of time, it can be dangerous and is capable of increasing the risk for heart disease, diabetes, weight gain or obesity, mental disorders, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders and even cancer.

Therefore, finding ways to help eliminate stress is crucial. Dry brushing is an easy way that you can do this for yourself!

 

Dry Face Brushing

 

 

Lymphatic facial massage to reduce Lymphatic puffing under the eye and all over the face

 

 

 

 

Instructions step by step on how to Dry Brush your face

 

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Skin Brushing benefits Mature Skin:

 

 

 

Decreased sweat and oil gland functions are part of the mature skin. Skin Brushing stimulates both the sweat and oil glands, and in this way, contributes to the restoration of moist, supple skin. It also strengthens the skin through which the skin is moisturized, cleansed and oxygen and CO2 are exchanged. Aging and devitalization of the skin often results in pore enlargement and flaccidity due to loss of skin tone and depleted Chi (life force). Harry Benjamin ND says that that through the practice of regular Skin Brushing one is assured of the possession of healthy skin, as pores are then sure to be active. Skin Brushing makes a strong impression upon the dermis, the layer that contains an abundance of blood and lymph vessels, nerves, glands, elastin and collagen fibers. The dermis provides nutrients and moisture to all the skin layers and lends contour and flexibility. When the Dermis ages, its connective tissue fibers reduce, rigidify, lose resilience and even break into pieces, causing the skin’s support muscles to lose tone and volume and the skin dehydrate and collapse into sags, wrinkles, and lines.

Healthy connective tissue and muscles are products of efficient nutrient support and oxygenation, a waste free , optimal water balance and moderate exercise, all of which are promoted by regular skin brushing.

Breaks down Cellulite

 

Dr.Jack Soltanoff notes: Because Dry Brushing also stimulates hormones and oil-producing glands, your skin will be rosy, resilient and radiant, He maintains that Skin Brushing in conjunction with proper diet and exercise will tone and tighten the skin and will get rid of troublesome cellulite. Cellulite is a structural disturbance of fat tissue. The fat content of cellulite containing tissue is normal, but fibrous nodules surround the fat cells which gives affected skin areas their typical orange peel appearance. Cellulite formation is related, in part, to the local vein and lymph congestion. Skin Brushing definitely has a big roll in changing this condition.

 

 

To get started, follow the simple steps below:

 

Selecting a Skin Brush

Start off with a natural bristle brush (Skin brushes are preferred) in addition, synthetic bristles do not harmonize with the body’s bioenergy system. All the brushes used in Skin Brushing should have natural wooden handles. Avoid plastic and metal handles.

Main body brush is long handled and has vegetable fiber bristles. The long handle is necessary for reaching behind oneself to brush the entire surface area of the back.

As far as the long handled body brushes goes, boar bristles should be avoided, as their softness will not provide the optimal amount of exfoliation and stimulation of the vital processes of the skin.

Cleansing your brushes a very important step There are two basic methods of cleansing skin brushes: dry and wet.

1. Quick dry method hold the brush bristle side down. Rapidly draw a comb back and forth over the bristles. This action flicks the bristles, encouraging accumulated dead skin cells to drop out from the brush.
2. Second dry method sharply tap the back of the brush with the comb to exert a similar action as before, the brush should be clean after every use.

  Wet method of cleansing the Skin brush

 

Use the dry method of cleaning the brush first and proceed to plug the drain of your sink, add warm water deep enough to cover the brush bristles when facing downward. Add an organic soap and swish the brush around. Rinse well with cool water. Shake well the excess water from the brush and allow to air dry, if it is sunny, place it in the sun bristle side up, the ultraviolet rays will do their antiseptic work. Do not leave your brushes soaking in water, because, even if the wood is not submerged, water will wick up through the bristles and saturate the wood. Over time, this will cause the wood to mildew and otherwise deteriorate.

 

 

Tips to find your Skin Brush

These days, the best way to find a Skin brush is by the internet, unless running around is a better selection at your fingers. I suggest you use the following search terms: natural bristle body brushes; Tampico fiber body brushes; sisal fiber body brushes; palm fiber body brushes.

Dry skin brushing should be done daily in the morning, it is without question the best time of the day for best results, or even twice a day if you like. Try incorporating it into your normal daily routine, such as doing your brushing before your morning shower and then again after work (avoid doing it too close to bedtime, as it may leave you feeling energized).

How many minutes? It takes about 10 minutes, I personally think I deserve this for myself most of the days we donate hours to other activities that don’t render us as many benefits.

Use only brush pressure that is individually comfortable, using relatively gentle pressure.

 

 

 

How To Dry Brush

 

 

from: http://www.wikihow.com/Dry-Brush-Your-Skin

Stand on a tiled surface. Before you begin dry-brushing, you should get on a tiled surface. Most people prefer dry brushing in their showers. Dead skin flakes will fall away from your body during the process and you want a surface that can easily be cleaned or washed away after the process.

 

Start with the feet and move up the legs. Use your long-handled brush for this portion of dry brushing. Dry brushing begins with the bottom of your body and moves upward.

• Use long, smooth brush strokes. Work backward, each stroke moving towards the heart.
• If balance is an issue, prop your leg up on a footstool or on the side of the bathtub.
• Pay extra attention to rougher areas, like your ankles and the soles of your feet. Brush these areas several times to assure any dead skin falls away.

 

Move to arms and then torso. Continue to work with your long-handled brush. After you’ve worked your way up your legs, move on to your arms. Remember, the process is very similar. You’re moving towards your heart with each stroke.

• Start with your hands and move towards the shoulders. Once again, use long and smooth brush strokes.
• Give rough areas, like the elbows, extra attention. Make sure dead skin falls away.
• Move on to the back. This can be difficult, as some areas of the back are hard to access. Make sure your brush handle reaches far enough to touch your mid-back and other hard-to-reach areas. Move from the buttocks up to the shoulder blades.
• Finally, move on to the torsos and sides. Brush up your rib cage, moving towards the heart. On your sides, move from your hip to your armpit.

 

Dry brush sensitive areas. Set aside the long-handled brush and get your softer bristled brush. Move on to more sensitive areas of the skin.

• Dry brush your face, using somewhat smaller and gentler strokes. Move from the forehead to neck.
• Nipples or breasts should also be dry brushed with a softer brush to avoid the irritating more sensitive skin.
• If you want to go over your whole body again, it might be better to use the softer brush this time around to avoid undue irritation.

Shower after dry brushing. Even if you do not dry brush in the mornings, it might be a good idea to shower after dry brushing. Any lingering dead skin can be washed off in a shower.

• Some people recommend alternating between hot and cold temperatures to further enhance blood circulation, although this is not necessary. If you’d rather just take a normal shower using tolerably hot water, this is also okay
• Pat your skin dry rather than rubbing it dry after a shower. Your skin might be extra sensitive after dry brushing and you don’t want to encourage skin irritation or infection.
• Apply a natural oil to your skin to replenish any oils lost in the dry brushing and showering process. Rose lip oil and coconut oil are good options.

 

Clean the area and brushes after dry brushing. After you finish dry brushing, you should clean the area where you dry brushed as well as the instruments used.

• If you dry brushed in your shower, clean up is easy as the dead skin will probably flow down the drain afterward. On other tiled surfaces, sweep up dead skin flakes and dispose of them.
• Your dry brushes should stay dry. Do not hang them in the shower, where they will get wet and be exposed to mildew. Store them away from standing water.
• Periodically, your dry brush will need to be washed. Use a small amount of shampoo or liquid soap. Wash the bristles and blot out as much water as possible afterward. Hang the brushes to dry somewhere safe, away from any further exposure to water.

 

 

       Guide lines and Precautions

 

Pay attention to the described sequence of brushing

1. The armpit region is first
2. The groin region is after and before chest
3. The neck and head drain into the venous system in the upper chest, and to a small extent, into the axillary nodes, the armpit is brushed before neck and head regions.
4. The upper body is worked BEFORE the LOWER because the fluids of the latter must course upward to the chest. Hence, it is logical to reduce resistance in the upper body before attempting to propel against gravity the fluids from the lower body toward the upper torso.
5. Since vital Chi runs very powerfully and close to the surface in the hands and feet, they are brushed BEFORE treating the rest of the limb. This initiates powerful circulation of vital Chi energy in the limb, and so, makes ensuing treatment of limb more effective.
6. Stroke direction always conforms to the route of lymphatic drainage.
7. Never brush areas of active inflammation ( like varicose veins, inflamed joints, open wounds, irritations, skin eruptions etc., use common sense on this and when in doubt consult your health care provider).
8. Never brush over enlarged or hardened lymph nodes.
9. Pregnant women should seek the advice of their physician.
10. The genitalia are never brushed.
11. Do not brush after sunbathing.

 

Bellow is a chart of the direction and location of the strokes for detail Skin Brushing visit http://naturalhealthscience.com, a great site with all details and many insights, enjoy it in ideal health and happiness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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