Living with diabetes often brings up questions about how to naturally support skin and circulation health. One unusual self-care practice that’s gaining attention is dry brushing although it's been part of my daily self-care routine for decades.

Fact or Fiction?

Fact! Dry brushing can improve circulation and help with exfoliating dead skin cells, making it a valuable practice for people living with diabetes, who often face challenges with blood flow and skin health. Though it may sound unconventional, this simple, natural method has proven benefits.

How Circulation Affects Diabetes Management

Proper circulation is crucial for people with diabetes. Poor blood flow, particularly to the extremities, can lead to complications over time. Supporting circulation through practices like dry brushing is an excellent way to care for your body naturally.

A Simple Self-Care Practice: How to Dry Brush

Here’s how you can incorporate dry brushing into your daily routine:

1. Start with a natural bristle brush: Choose a brush with firm but not too harsh bristles.
2. Begin at your feet: Gently brush in long, sweeping motions toward your heart. Avoid sensitive or broken skin.
3. Brush upward: Move up the legs and arms, using circular motions around your joints and abdomen.
4. Shower afterward: Dry brushing before a shower allows for exfoliation and increases the skin's ability to absorb moisturizers.
5. Moisturize your skin: After your shower, use a diabetes-friendly moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.

The Benefits of Dry Brushing for Diabetics

Not only does dry brushing help improve circulation, but it also promotes lymphatic drainage, which helps detoxify the body. In addition, exfoliating your skin can prevent the buildup of dead skin cells, which is especially important for diabetics, as it helps avoid infections and supports overall skin health.

 So, fact or fiction? Dry brushing is a fact-backed, effective way to support your skin and circulation naturally. Incorporating it into your daily routine can be a simple yet powerful step toward improving your overall diabetes management.

Try it out and see how this uncommon practice can make a big difference in your self-care regimen!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Ac., C.H., RDH
Dr. Holistic Studies, Dr. Acupuncture
Diabetes Wellness Strategist & Coach
Creator & CEO of Holistic Diabetes Solutions
8 X International Best-Selling Author

As a woman living with diabetes for over 30 years, Dr. Cheryl understands the journey firsthand. When she was diagnosed, she received the same outdated advice her grandmother was given for over four decades, who relied primarily on medication, suffered from deteriorating health and eventually lost her life to diabetes. Fueled by this experience, Dr. Cheryl was compelled to seek a better way. Through countless research studies and trials, she developed the winning holistic approach: the Diabetes Success System which merges traditional wisdom with today’s best holistic self-care practices.  It has revolutionized diabetes management by providing a trusted way to maintain consistent and predictable healthy blood sugar levels.

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PROFESSIONAL DISCLAIMER

The material and content contained in this platform is for overall general diabetes health and education information only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice or to be a substitution for professional medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment. All specific medical questions or changes you make to your medication and/or lifestyle should be discussed and addressed with your primary healthcare provider. Having the right mindset, doing the right movements at the right times of day, and eating foods that help keep blood sugar, insulin, and inflammation manageable can dramatically reduce your risk of the all-too-common complications of Diabetes, increase your energy levels and have you feeling your best every day.