Thursday 1 September 2011

CELLULITE: The fat all women fear

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is the collection of fat that pushes the connective tissue under the skin, causing a change in the appearance of the skin. The build up of toxins due under the skin and lack of proper circulation are also major factors.  Cellulite is not an object, but rather a description of the dimpled apperance the skin takes as a result of the accumulation of fat under the skin.

Who suffers from cellulite?

Cellulite is a normal condition in postpubertal women, and also in males who have low testosterone levels and high estrogen levels. Cellulite is also more prevalent in individuals undergoing hormonal therapy ( estrogen).

The Main causes of cellulite.

  • Hormonal factors: Mainly estrogen levels impact the formation of cellulite, other hormones, including insulin, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin, are also involved in the development of cellulite.

  • Lifestyle factors: High stress levels cause the formation of catecholamines which cause cellulite formation and lack of exercise or sedentary lifestyle plays an big role in the storage of fat in the body.

  • Diet: Diets high in saturated fats and sugar result in the storage of adipose tissue causing cellulite.

  • Predisposing factors: Age, genetics, race  play a significant role in determining if you will suffer from cellulite.
How to combat cellulite!

Change your diet: A well balanced diet can help women reduce cellulite. Improper diet and lack of exercise leads to the accumulation of fluids, toxins and waste products in the body that cause cellulite formations.

  1. Limit dietary intake of saturated fats
  2. ingest enough omega 3 and essential fatty acids
  3. your diet should contain high amounts of fibre, complex carbohydrates and lean protein
  4. drink plenty of water daily, and avoid caffeine drinks
  5. avoid junk food which is high in cholesterol
 Massage: improves circulation and is proven to help reduce the appearance of cellulite  When used with oils with anti-cellulite properties, such as clary sage, black pepper or lemon, the effects are even greater.

Exercise: toxins are flushed out from under the skin during sweating caused by exercise, the building of lean muscle also increases metablic rate which helps reduce overall bodyfat, and cardiovascular exercise burns calories which aids in fat loss. Weight training for women also aids in shaping and toning problem areas on the body and helping to firm up the skin around those areas by firming up the muscle under the connective tissue.



 
Dry Skin Brushing: Using a soft natural bristles brush stroke the affected areas using circular brushing movements on the problem areas, this increases bloodflow to these areas and also boosts lymphatic drainage.


Detox Baths :Make your own detox preparation using about 1-2 cups of Epsom salts added to a hot bath, and soak in the water for 15-20 minutes. Drink plenty of water afterwards, as your body will continue sweating to sweat and eliminate toxins.
 
Maintain a healthy Liver as the liver is essential in detoxification processes in the body!
 
 

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