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Natural Healing Methods  
These various methods will support or radically promote the healing  
process.  
Bodywork  
skin brushing  
Skin brushing is a most effective technique for cleansing the lymphatic  
system by physically stimulating it. It also stimulates the bloodstream and is  
excellent for poor circulation. It gives you a refreshed, uplifted feeling on  
completion and makes you feel alive and energized. It takes no longer than  
five minutes, so don’t skimp and try to do it in lessit can be done while  
running the bathwater. Use a skin brush made from natural vegetable  
bristles (nylon or animal bristles will be too rough and will damage the  
skin), with a long but detachable handle, so that you can reach your back  
if you are ordinarily unable to do so. Always keep it dry and strictly for  
Avoid the face  
Brush down the neck and  
across the shoulders  
Brushdownthechest  
Sweep up and round  
and down the armpit  
Up the arms  
Up the front  
Follow  
and back of  
the shape of the colon  
the hands  
and go in a sweeping  
circular motion  
Up the legs  
Start on the soles  
Skin brushing  


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