March 30th, 2009Prevention and Treatment for Cellulites
For many women, the term cellulites conjures up a certain dread for this problem of fatty tissue tends to favour the abdomen, outer thighs and bottom of a considerable percentage of females. Although rarer, males can also suffer with cellulites which are usually seen as areas that seem to be a lighter shade than the rest of the skin. A person with good circulation will have an even and smooth layer of skin but in a person with cellulites, fats become embedded, along with other toxins, under the skin when under natural circumstances they would be washed out. Over time this fatty tissue hardens and produces what we call cellulites easily identified as those areas giving an ‘orange peel’ appearance to the skin.
There are numerous factors involved in how the cellulites will appear on any given individual as their weight, lifestyle and also their genetics all play an important role. Oddly, there are various types of cellulites and being chubby is only one of the causes of cellulite as active and fit women can also suffer and it is found in the muscles of sporty women such as professional dancers and athletes. The cellulites that cause the most problems are the hard or solid forms because they bind themselves to the muscles and often affect more active persons. The soft cellulites on the other hand are more easily discovered because they are closer to the surface of the skin and substantially easier to get rid of.
Unfortunately, it’s adult females who are most often the ones with cellulite trouble and they can start anytime after they turn fourteen years of age plus as they mature, the affected areas become larger. Cellulites have been linked to the birth control pill or when a woman has given birth and often it may even be triggered by an accident or injury.
Exercise and diet are still almost uniformly believed to be the best way to eradicate cellulites because physical exercise is particularly effective at improving the blood circulation and normally helps reduce the visual aspect of the cellulites. From the diet point of view, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and running with a detoxifying diet, improves the chances of the cellulites disappearing. Whole grain foods are also hugely recommended but foods that should be avoided include frequent favorites such as coffee and carbonated drinks.
It is thought by some that spicy foods may bestow much in the appearance of cellulites but so far this seems to be unfounded and so not proved. The build up of toxins in the body can also be stopped by not drinking alcohol or smoking. While a low fat diet is always preferably for health, reducing the consumption of fatty foods helps subdue the enlargement of the cellulites because fat is tougher to digest and more challenging to remove from your body.
Patented cellulite ointments are often productive in the treatment and prevention of cellulites but currently they cannot completely eradicate the tissues. The emollients work by making the skin more elastic and contain alpha-hydroxyl acid which doesn’t in reality remove the cellulite but helps to hide it. Water, whether consumed or in therapy form is good for the skin as it removes poisons and fats from the system, improving the circulation and digestion, effectively rendering the cellulites less visible.
