{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"224 How Does Dry Brushing Work?","description":"You've probably heard about dry brushing and its benefits: from stimulating the lymphatic system to exfoliating the skin and boosting circulation. And after scrolling past yet another dry brushing post, you might be wondering - Is it all hype or does it really live up to its claims? In today's episode, I'm peeling back the layers with a comprehensive guide on all things dry brushing. We'll journey from dry brushing basics to its historical origins and get into the nitty-gritty of how to make it a part of your self-care routine. So whether you\u2019re an experienced dry brusher or just curious about improving circulation and skin health, today\u2019s episode is for you! You\u2019ll learn:  Benefits and basics of dry brushing for self-care History of dry brushing and lymphatic massage And if dry brushing is worth it  All the links:  Lymphatic function in autoimmune diseases. Frontiers in Immunology 10 (2019) Sands WA, McNeal JR, Murray SR, Stone MH. Dynamic compression enhances pressure-to-pain threshold in elite athlete recovery: exploratory study. J Strength Cond Res. (2015) 29:1263\u201372. doi: 10.1519\/JSC.0000000000000412 Kephart WC, Mobley CB, Fox CD, Pascoe DD, Sefton JM, Wilson TJ, et al. A single bout of whole-leg, peristaltic pulse external pneumatic compression upregulates PGC-1alpha mRNA and endothelial nitric oxide sythase protein in human skeletal muscle tissue. Exp Physiol. (2015) 100:852\u2013 64. doi: 10.1113\/EP085160 Join me for the Movement Mavens Retreat! www.aewellness.com\/retreat\/ 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit www.aewellness.com\/podcast - Show notes, links and more. Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https:\/\/instagram.com\/hollaformala\/ TikTok @ aewellness Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you\u2019ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com\/bodywork 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and\/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!   Today\u2019s episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you\u2019re just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co &amp;nbsp;    ","author_name":"The Body Nerd Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.aewellness.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/28474559\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/163292675"}