Dry Brushing Benefits: Support Your Wellness with This Simple Practice

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Dry Brushing Benefits: Support Your Wellness with This Simple Practice

Written by: Victoria Williams R.H.N.

Est. reading time: 7 minutes

Discover dry brushing and learn how this simple practice may help support smoother skin, better circulation, and lymphatic drainage.

You wake up feeling groggy, then shuffle to the bathroom, look in the mirror, and notice that your eyes are puffy and swollen… AGAIN! Is this your morning experience?

If this is you, then you would love dry brushing your skin!

You might have heard the term, dry brushing for exfoliation tossed around in conversation, but you’re not sure what it is or how it could benefit your health? Well, here’s the thing: While dry brushing is great for your skin, it’s even better for supporting your overall wellness!

Let’s jump right in to the details of this time-tested practice and learn how you can maximize its benefits by combining it with Castor Oil.

What is Dry Brushing?

Dry brushing is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that’s been around for thousands of years. It’s thought to help support circulation, lymphatic drainage, and also helps exfoliate your skin to keep it glowing.

And dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like. You are literally brushing your dry skin with a brush.

Recommended by naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, functional medicine practitioners, osteopaths, health coaches, and wellness influencers, dry brushing is a foundational part of their patient care programs.

Why?

Because your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it plays an important role in every internal organ system. When you stimulate your skin with a dry brush, the soft pressure and circular motion may help support your lymphatic system and internal organs to begin their cleansing and detoxing functions.

When you add organic Castor Oil to the process, it’s called “wet” dry brushing.

The Queen of the Thrones® Lymphatic Dry Brush” is a circular brush made with bamboo bristles and a comfortable, flexible hand strap that makes it easy to hold.

Pair it with a bottle of Queen of the Thrones® Organic Castor Oil that is 100% pure, extra virgin, and hexane-free for a more comfortable and nourishing dry brushing experience!

But you might be wondering how adding Castor Oil can enhance dry brushing…

What happens when you “wet” dry brush with Castor Oil?

For some, dry brushing can feel a little uncomfortable because the bristles are purposely stiff, but when you smooth Castor Oil on your body first, it makes this self-care routine more enjoyable.

Castor Oil is a rich, moisturizing and conditioning oil for the skin that contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties¹.

It also contains skin-loving nutrients like vitamin E, polyphenols and omegas². Famously a preferred carrier oil, Castor Oil may have the ability to carry nutrients deep into your skin³ allowing you to absorb them topically instead of orally as you do with tablets.

So, when you combine Castor Oil with dry brushing, (also known as “wet” dry brushing) you enhance the benefits of the practice while making the overall experience more enjoyable.

But now you’re wondering . . .

What are the benefits of “wet” dry brushing?

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Well to start, dry brushing is great for the natural balance of your skin. If you want clearer skin that’s not too dry or too oily, dry brushing may help you achieve that natural balance by regularly supporting exfoliation. Sounds amazing, right?

Dry brushing for lymphatic drainage

Dry brushing may also help support lymphatic drainage. You see, when you apply gentle pressure to your skin using circular motions towards your heart, you are giving some loving support to your lymphatic system.

Accompanied by Castor Oil, this practice may also support inflammation balance by delivering anti-inflammatory nutrients like ricinoleic acid and other omegas deep into your skin.

When you dry brush in the morning, you may help invigorate and promote alertness hormones (like cortisol) at the time of day when cortisol is meant to spike (to wake you up). This will help you feel energized.

Impressive for such a quick and easy practice, agreed?

Add a little Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil, and you’ll take your practice to a whole new level!

By supporting your largest organ and your lymphatic system regularly, you can help support better cleansing and help your body flush toxins that might be causing you to feel sluggish.

Are you ready to learn how to dry brush with the Queen of the Thrones® Lymphatic Dry Brush and Castor Oil?

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How do you use a dry brush?

Dry brushing is so easy you’ll get the hang of it in a flash! It’s best to do this practice in the morning, then in the evening you can do your Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs for the liver, thyroid, or pelvic area to further support cleansing.

If you want to glean the most out of dry brushing, it’s best to start by “opening up” your lymphatic nodes and drainage pathways, then work your way incrementally from your chest and abdomen, to your arms, then your legs.

For the full step-by-step guide on “wet” dry brushing, download the free infographic!

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After dry brushing, you should feel awake, invigorated, and ready to start the day!

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1. Vieira C et al. .Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation. Mediators Inflamm. 2000;9(5):223-8 PMID: 11200362

2. Marwat SK, Rehman F, Khan EA, Baloch MS, Sadiq M, Ullah I, Javaria S, Shaheen S. Review – Ricinus cmmunis – Ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological activities.Pak J Pharm Sci. 2017 Sep;30(5):1815-1827. PMID: 29084706

3. Boddu SH1, Alsaab H2, Umar S3, Bonam SP2, Gupta H2, Ahmed S3. Anti-inflammatory effects of a novel ricinoleic acid poloxamer gel system for transdermal delivery. Int J Pharm. 2015 Feb 1;479(1):207-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.12.051. Epub 2014 Dec 24. PMID: 25542985

6 Wellness Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 2023

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6 Wellness Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 2023

Written by: Joanna Teljeur B.A. Joanna Teljeur B.A.
Joanna Teljeur is a copywriter at Queen of the Thrones®. She started out writing dance criticism, and then made her way into broadcasting where she wrote scripts for radio and TV.
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Medically reviewed by: Victoria Williams R.H.N.

Est. reading time: 13 minutes.

Personalized Self-Care Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Have you been looking high and low for a special Mother’s Day gift that she’ll value and love? Something that will help her feel better more often?

Well, this year, why not get mom a self-care gift that will help her relax, rejuvenate, and show her how much you truly care about her wellness? After all, a healthier mom is a happier mom, agreed?

If this sounds like a plan to you, then we’ve got some amazing personalized Mother’s Day gift ideas that will make mom feel nurtured, pampered, and adored.

First on the list is the Lymphatic Dry Brush

Dry brushing is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that may help support your lymphatic system and internal organs to drain and clear out toxins.

Next up is the Fascia Body Roller

Recommended by naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, functional medicine practitioners, osteopaths, mental health doctors, health coaches, and wellness influencers, Queen of the Thrones® Fascia Massage Body Roller makes a dreamy gift to help mom relax, unwind, and roll out tension in her muscles.

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Made with flexible silicone and a comfortable, adjustable hand strap, the Fascia Body Roller may help soothe mom’s tight muscles and release adhesions that can become blocked by physical and emotional trauma.

The cooling metal marbles help ease tension as you roll the balls from head to toe. It’s like a mini Mother’s Day Massage! Plus, the Fascia Roller may help promote relaxation and less stress ^{2 3 4}. This also pairs well with Queen of the Thrones® Organic Castor Oil which contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties^{5 6} that helps glide the roller along the skin.

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Tune into intuition with the Pearl Pendulum

Pearls have always been the embodiment of femininity. Revered in the Bible and traded and bartered as highly valued currency, pearls have adorned women for centuries!

And the pendulum is an ancient metaphysical tool that has been used to help assess what is good (or not so good) for us in the present moment.

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Combine the two, and you’ve got a Mother’s Day gift she’ll cherish for years to come: The Queen of the Thrones® Pearl Pendulum!

The Pearl Pendulum can help you discover what your soul really needs. It’s great for finding confirmation on questions like,

“Do I have a sensitivity to this food?” or “Is this supplement right for me?”

In fact, pearl is the best stone for muscle testing (getting answers from your body and your higher self) because the shell is made of calcium, just like your bones, and that makes it an excellent conduit to help anchor muscles and get clarity.

And while you’re thinking of ways to help mom tap into her more spiritual side, imagine how much she’d love…

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Deepen meditation with the Mystic Mask

You’d love to help your favorite mother deepen her meditation practice, agreed? Well this little tool can help her relax, focus, and quiet her mind.

The Queen of the Thrones® Mystic Mask helps reduce sensory stimulation while activating the third eye chakra and promoting natural melatonin production ^{8 9}. These qualities make it the ideal companion for settling into a deep meditative state.

Here’s how it works: The Mystic Meditation Mask has 5 small, stainless steel studs that line up with acupressure points around your eyes, which are known for supporting headaches, especially if you keep your mask in the fridge or freezer!

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For all her hard work, dedication, and love, mom deserves a gift that helps her relax and feel more calm and focused, agreed?

And one sure way to do that is with a fresh, organic scent to help her calm her mind like…

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Eau de Throne® Essential Oil Spray

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Make Mother’s Day an aromatherapeutic experience with this delicious blend of lavender, rosemary, clove and limonene. Eau de Throne® is the perfect mix of organic essential oils that will delight mom’s nose and soothe her mind.

Better yet, it comes in a sweet little amber glass bottle, it’s easy to store, and great for travel! Mom can just toss it into her purse and enjoy a spritz of it in her car, bathroom, gym bag, or anywhere for a quick refresher.

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And to complete your Mother’s Day gift guide…

Consider adding one of the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs! The most popular choice is the Liver Pack which may help support many different wellness functions from better sleep to better digestion (and who wouldn’t love that?). But the Pelvic Pack or Thyroid Pack would also make mom happy, especially if she’s trying to improve her self-care routine. Plus, Castor Oil Packs work well with any diet, supplements or wellness practices she might already be doing.

Remember, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your mom how much you appreciate her. By gifting her with personalized self care products, you’ll help her cleanse naturally, sleep better, and feel her best. Happy Mother’s Day to all the healthy moms out there!

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1. Thompson, B., Gaitatzis, K., Janse de Jonge, X. et al. Manual lymphatic drainage treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review of the literature. J Cancer Surviv 15, 244–258 (2021).

2. Komagata S. Kanpumasatsu: A superficial self-massage with a dry towel to enhance relaxation and immune functions. J Interprof Educ Pract. 2023 Feb 8:100609. doi: 10.1016/j.xjep.2023.100609. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36776417; PMCID: PMC990500

3. Rapaport MH, Schettler P, Breese C. A preliminary study of the effects of a single session of Swedish massage on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and immune function in normal individuals. J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Oct;16(10):1079-88. doi: 10.1089/acm.2009.0634. PMID: 20809811; PMCID: PMC3107905.

4. Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Diego M, Schanberg S, Kuhn C. Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy. Int J Neurosci. 2005 Oct;115(10):1397-413. doi: 10.1080/00207450590956459. PMID: 16162447.

5. Vieira C et al. .Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation. Mediators Inflamm. 2000;9(5):223-8 PMID: 11200362

6. Al-Mamun MA, Akter Z, Uddin MJ, Ferdaus KM, Hoque KM, Ferdousi Z, Reza MA. Characterization and evaluation of antibacterial and antiproliferative activities of crude protein extracts isolated from the seed of Ricinus communis in Bangladesh. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016 Jul 12;16:211. doi: 10.1186/s12906-016-1185-y. PMID: 27405609; PMCID: PMC4942971

7. Marwat SK, Rehman F, Khan EA, Baloch MS, Sadiq M, Ullah I, Javaria S, Shaheen S. Review – Ricinus cmmunis – Ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological activities.Pak J Pharm Sci. 2017 Sep;30(5):1815-1827. PMID: 2908470

8. Rong-fang Hu, Xiao-ying Jiang, Yi-ming Zeng, Xiao-yang Chen, You-hua Zhang. Effects of earplugs and eye masks on nocturnal sleep, melatonin and cortisol in a simulated intensive care unit environment. Published online 2010 Apr 18. PMID: 2039830

9. Khoddam H, Maddah SA, Rezvani Khorshidi S, Zaman Kamkar M, Modanloo M. The effects of earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality of patients admitted to coronary care units: A randomised clinical trial. J Sleep Res. 2022 Apr;31(2):e13473. doi: 10.1111/jsr.13473. Epub 2021 Sep 12. PMID: 34514653.

How to support day and night detox with Castor Oil Packs.

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Discover with Queen of the Thrones How to support day and night detox

How to support day and night detox with Castor Oil Packs.

Written by: Victoria Williams R.H.N. Victoria Williams R.H.N.
Victoria is Head of Operations at Queen of the Thrones®. Victoria obtained a Pre-Health Science Certificate with Honours from Georgian College, which ignited her passion for natural wellness and nutrition.
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Medically reviewed by: Melanie Swackhammer B.A.

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A successful night’s sleep begins during the day and a great day begins before we go to sleep.

Because light and darkness and our “Fight or Flight” or “rest and digest” state affect our melatonin and cortisol levels, and when these are off, we become distressed and disordered and then sleep, constipation, fatigue, depression, anxiety, overeating and overall feeling of being unwell predominate. Would you agree?

So how do we support the body’s natural circadian rhythm in this modern technology-driven world to optimize our day and night detox cycle?

Did you know that you can start by supporting better sleep with Castor Oil Packs? But how?

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How does dry brushing support lymphatic drainage and cortisol stimulation?

Our skin, being the largest organ of the body, is connected to each and every internal organ system. And when stimulated, it influences healthy flow, rhythm and harmony in the body.

Stimulate the production of oxytocin and reduction of cortisol with Castor Oil Packs

In our frequently overburdened stress-filled daily schedule we tend to live in a high cortisol, stressed state. And you and I both know how it is not possible for true healing, let alone a good night’s sleep, when in a state of stress, and excess cortisol. Agreed?

Wearing a Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack each evening before bed helps move the body into the parasympathetic “rest & digest” state,^4-5 this is where detoxing thrives.

This shift happens with the compression of the pack placed over the liver in combination with the movement of your breathing muscles serving to act as a pump to your lymphatic system encouraging drainage of the lymph.⁶

As well, when the pack is placed on specific dermatomes this activates the somatic visceral reflexes triggering the activity of internal detox and cleansing organs like the liver, kidney, gut, gallbladder and more.⁷

All this is simply by supporting the love and connection hormone oxytocin production which downregulates your stress hormone cortisol and supports a peaceful, deep, detoxifying sleep.

Improve your healthy flow, and body harmony with Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Packs and the Dry Brush

The pack also helps reduce inflammation^8-9 and encourages circulation to your liver via nitric oxide,^10-11 enhancing the body’s cleansing time, and that time is best while you sleep as it is the liver’s natural time of detox.

Additionally, wearing a Castor Oil Pack for Liver earlier throughout the day can be very helpful in the balancing of your day and night detox cycle, especially for those clinically diagnosed with excessively high daytime levels of cortisol which cause the body to remain in a constant state of stress.

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Triggering the production of melatonin with compression around the eyes

Limiting our exposure to light with blue light blocking glasses is a great tool to wear after sundown if you have excessive exposure to artificial light, such as computer or cell phone screens as studies show they help to protect the brain and begin the pump of our sleep hormone, melatonin.

The blocking of the light, however, only begins the process of balanced melatonin production^1A.

The other part of the process is compression around the eyes, which triggers the release of melatonin^1B via the nervous system.

Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil triggers the production of melatonin with compression around the eyes

And wearing a Queen of the Thrones® Eye Compress to bed is a simple way to gently stimulate the production of melatonin from the pituitary gland.

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Support your day and night cycle with a foundational practice

This day and night routine sets the foundation to support the natural rhythm and cleansing of hormones by supporting your ‘love and connection molecule’ oxytocin and sleep hormone, melatonin, in the evening (with the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack for Liver and Eye Compress), and cortisol in the morning (with the Dry Brush); influencing estrogen and thyroid balance.

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Supporting these rhythms and cycles with these simple and easy practices is a process both you and your patients will love doing because it’s not only NOT an added burden to their already busy schedule, but a pleasure to look forward to both waking and at rest.

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