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The health benefits of hot water
Drinking hot water is a remedy that is too often neglected because of its simplicity.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as in Ayurveda, drinking hot water is a simple and natural remedy.
Did you ever tried dry brushing?
Dry brushing or garshana is an ayurvedic ritual done every morning to stimulate the blood circulation. It involves daily body massage with a dry, stiff-bristled brush.
What are the health benefits of dry brushing?
Brushing the skin while it is dry allows you to exfoliate and increase blood circulation without robbing it of moisture, as the hot water in the shower does. It also helps detoxify, as it increases blood circulation and promotes lymph flow and drainage. It also stimulates your nervous system, which makes you feel invigorated afterward.
