Hot and Cold Showers: A hot shower, followed by a burst of cold water, stimulates die circulation and the lymphatic system. For every minute that you stay under the stream of hot water, your body remain under the cold for a second, so, a ten minute shower would require a ten second burst of cold water. Be brave and take the plunge - it's hugely invigorating and well worth it!

Salt Rub: This treatment will make your skin tingle as it stimulates the blood circulation. You will need a pack of coarse-grain sea salt, a wash cloth or bath brush, and a shower. Have your warm/hot shower as normal, then turn off the water. Starting with the legs, throw sea salt on to your skin and rub briskly with a cloth or bam brush. Work up the body, towards the heart, then work down die neck and shoulders towards the heart. Then rinse off salt with lukewarm or cold water. This home treatment is even better when someone can do it for you! Salt rubs should be avoided if you suffer from eczema or psoriasis.

Epsom salt baths are easy to enjoy at home and very relaxing, but should not be used by those with eczema, psoriasis or high blood pressure. Neither should they be used in combination with Salt Rubs, or your skin will become extremely dry. Made from magnesium sulphate, the salts draw impurities from the skin. Add 225 - 450g of Epsom salt to a hot bath and soak in it for 15 - 20 minutes. When you set out of the bath keep warm by wrapping up in thick clothes or going to bed and for several hours afterwards your body will continue to perspire and eliminate toxins from the skin, Epsom Salts are available from chemists and some health food stores.