Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 With all the holes in the ozone layer these days, thanks to modern technology and machinery, how do we get all the sunlight, and not the skin damage? I've been sunburnt quite a few times, and it's not pleasant! Also, skin cancers seem prevalent in my damaged family, and I'd rather not pick up a melanoma. That said, I don't avoid the sun, quite like it in fact, just cover up if it's too burny, but I try to keep my boy covered, he wears a hat whenever he goes outside, and mum keeps getting long-sleeved colared shirts for him (I'm fine with normal tshirts, as long as his hat brim goes right around, not just a cap). I have lots of very dark spots - some are moles, some are unusually dark freckles (don't have many actual freckles) - but I'd rather my son's skin stays clear. I've had at least 6 moles cut out for biopsy over my lifetime, which is far more unpleasant than sunburn. Anyway, I've read on another group that eating raw can reduce your likelyhood of sunburn, or at least reduce the skin's sensitivity to the sun. Any thoughts on this? On another note, skin brushing has also been recommended, for the stated reason that it " reduces the load on the kidneys, by encouraging the skin to eliminate waste " , and for another stated reason that it " gets the lymph circulating " . Last I checked, the kidneys are the body's prefered method of elimination, but it will use skin if it needs to. Also, lymph circulates when the muscles surrounding the lymph system are contracted, just the same as the heart muscle contractions circulate blood. In the case of the heart, it is a pump, which runs the whole system; in the case of lymph, it's more like squeezing a tube of toothpaste to get it moving out of the tube. (not saying that lymph is viscous as toothpaste, but the mechanism is similar) Walking, and other simple, every-day body movements, are sufficient to move lymph around the body. So, is skin brushing beneficial, and if so, what are the true reasons for it? Ever-enquiringly, Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I don't know much about the aspect of skin brushing I believe you are asking about (physical health), but I do know that several of the kids that I work with have skin brushing as a part of their therapy. These are younger kids- 5-10 years old- and the process is very relaxing/calming for them. I, of course, believe that it is beneficial because it stimulates a heightened awareness of senses....which we don't get a lot of in today's society. That being said, even though I don't know the " health " reasons for skin brushing- at least nothing more than it's supposed affect on toxin elimination- I am curious to try it, because my kiddos get so much out of it! --- Caron <carongroups wrote: > With all the holes in the ozone layer these days, > thanks to modern technology and machinery, how do we > get all the sunlight, and not the skin damage? I've > been sunburnt quite a few times, and it's not > pleasant! Also, skin cancers seem prevalent in my > damaged family, and I'd rather not pick up a > melanoma. > > That said, I don't avoid the sun, quite like it in > fact, just cover up if it's too burny, but I try to > keep my boy covered, he wears a hat whenever he goes > outside, and mum keeps getting long-sleeved colared > shirts for him (I'm fine with normal tshirts, as > long as his hat brim goes right around, not just a > cap). I have lots of very dark spots - some are > moles, some are unusually dark freckles (don't have > many actual freckles) - but I'd rather my son's skin > stays clear. I've had at least 6 moles cut out for > biopsy over my lifetime, which is far more > unpleasant than sunburn. > > Anyway, I've read on another group that eating raw > can reduce your likelyhood of sunburn, or at least > reduce the skin's sensitivity to the sun. Any > thoughts on this? > > > On another note, skin brushing has also been > recommended, for the stated reason that it " reduces > the load on the kidneys, by encouraging the skin to > eliminate waste " , and for another stated reason that > it " gets the lymph circulating " . Last I checked, the > kidneys are the body's prefered method of > elimination, but it will use skin if it needs to. > Also, lymph circulates when the muscles surrounding > the lymph system are contracted, just the same as > the heart muscle contractions circulate blood. In > the case of the heart, it is a pump, which runs the > whole system; in the case of lymph, it's more like > squeezing a tube of toothpaste to get it moving out > of the tube. (not saying that lymph is viscous as > toothpaste, but the mechanism is similar) Walking, > and other simple, every-day body movements, are > sufficient to move lymph around the body. So, is > skin brushing beneficial, and if so, what are the > true reasons for it? > > > Ever-enquiringly, > > Caron > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ______________________________\ ____ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. http://answers./dir/?link=list & sid=396545469 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 - Kerri Myers >I don't know much about the aspect of skin brushing I believe you are asking about (physical health), but I do know that several of the kids that I work with have skin brushing as a part of their therapy. These are younger kids- 5-10 years old- and the process is very relaxing/calming for them. Are these autistic children? I've also read of a form of skin brushing for sensory therapies for autistic children, but that's with a soft brush. The other skin brushing I'm referring to is with a slightly firmer brush or the palm of your hand. Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 The kids we do skin brushing with are diagnosed as being " severely emotionally disturbed " or SED, or have displayed characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome. Its for the same purpose though- sensory therapy. I've seen a couple of different brushes used- and one parent even got hers from the local health food store because it worked better and lasted longer than the others! All the kiddos I have who use this " therapy " brush up and down their arms and legs regularly, and mom/dad brushes their backs --- Caron <carongroups wrote: > > - > Kerri Myers > >I don't know much about the aspect of skin brushing > I > believe you are asking about (physical health), but > I > do know that several of the kids that I work with > have > skin brushing as a part of their therapy. These are > younger kids- 5-10 years old- and the process is > very > relaxing/calming for them. > > Are these autistic children? I've also read of a > form of skin brushing for > sensory therapies for autistic children, but that's > with a soft brush. The > other skin brushing I'm referring to is with a > slightly firmer brush or the > palm of your hand. > > Caron > > ______________________________\ ____ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 - Kerri Myers >The kids we do skin brushing with are diagnosed as being " severely emotionally disturbed " or SED, or have displayed characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome. Its for the same purpose though- sensory therapy. Thanks for the information, Kerri, very interesting ) Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 On Thursday 12 July 2007 01:45, Caron wrote: > With all the holes in the ozone layer these days, thanks to modern > technology and machinery, how do we get all the sunlight, and not the skin > damage? I've been sunburnt quite a few times, and it's not pleasant! Also, > skin cancers seem prevalent in my damaged family, and I'd rather not pick > up a melanoma. Hi Caron, All that I have read about this indicates that it is not the sun causing problems at all, but the chemicals in sun protection creams. It's a good while since reading so I don't have any references right now. If they come up I'll post. However the following article relates closely. It is about an organ that is oft overlooked or not understood to be an organ; The Skin! It is well known to the Health Services that the skin has the ability to absorb substance from its surface, hence things like nicotin patches, yet nothing whatsover is said about the absorbtion of chemicals in the form of cosmetics including sun protection creams. There are NO health or safety studies covering cosmetic usage! http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/skindeep.html quote " The formulation incorporating strawberries and fresh dairy cream has demonstrated a remarkably accelerated ability to resolve burns in one quarter of the normal time. This is in keeping with the ancient cultural use of applying mashed strawberries to burns of varying severity. " neal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I had heard of the skin brushing also! I am interested to hear what everyone thinks of it Caron <carongroups wrote: With all the holes in the ozone layer these days, thanks to modern technology and machinery, how do we get all the sunlight, and not the skin damage? I've been sunburnt quite a few times, and it's not pleasant! Also, skin cancers seem prevalent in my damaged family, and I'd rather not pick up a melanoma. That said, I don't avoid the sun, quite like it in fact, just cover up if it's too burny, but I try to keep my boy covered, he wears a hat whenever he goes outside, and mum keeps getting long-sleeved colared shirts for him (I'm fine with normal tshirts, as long as his hat brim goes right around, not just a cap). I have lots of very dark spots - some are moles, some are unusually dark freckles (don't have many actual freckles) - but I'd rather my son's skin stays clear. I've had at least 6 moles cut out for biopsy over my lifetime, which is far more unpleasant than sunburn. Anyway, I've read on another group that eating raw can reduce your likelyhood of sunburn, or at least reduce the skin's sensitivity to the sun. Any thoughts on this? On another note, skin brushing has also been recommended, for the stated reason that it " reduces the load on the kidneys, by encouraging the skin to eliminate waste " , and for another stated reason that it " gets the lymph circulating " . Last I checked, the kidneys are the body's prefered method of elimination, but it will use skin if it needs to. Also, lymph circulates when the muscles surrounding the lymph system are contracted, just the same as the heart muscle contractions circulate blood. In the case of the heart, it is a pump, which runs the whole system; in the case of lymph, it's more like squeezing a tube of toothpaste to get it moving out of the tube. (not saying that lymph is viscous as toothpaste, but the mechanism is similar) Walking, and other simple, every-day body movements, are sufficient to move lymph around the body. So, is skin brushing beneficial, and if so, what are the true reasons for it? Ever-enquiringly, Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 rawfood , Terry Bakhtiari <pablobully wrote: > > I had heard of the skin brushing also! I am interested to hear what everyone thinks of it >Skin brushing is used to move the lymph, with extra attention paid to the glands in the neck, lower abdomen and arm pits. It is PHENOMENAL for a healthy glow and for cellulite. Even Theresa Tapp of www.t- tapp.com promotes it to those who use her exercise program (which RULES, by the way. Check it out if you haven't - in 1 to 2 sessions YOU NOTICE! :-D) You actually DO want to brush up from the ankles to the groin, and then from the back to the front and down (for the upper torso), to help direct toxins towards elimination pathways. Dr. Wigmore and others swore by this (as well as rebounding) for the lymph.I have seen people start glowing and radiating quickly just from this alone. It's easy and only takes a few minutes (do it when you wake up or before a shower, and it is NOT the same thing as loofah-ing in a shower, btw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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