by Richard H. Ealom
INTRODUCTION: Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is routinely found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. It is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue under neath the skin,and causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy. It isn't related to weight; average and underweight people have it also.
Cellulite tends to be a Little bit less noticeable on darker skin and the condition isn't the normal, if you have it, something “abnormal” is happening in your skin and fat cells, especially the subcutaneous (top level) level of the skin tissue. Some feel cellulite to be a special type of “fat gone wrong,” a combination of fat, water, and “toxic wastes” that the body has failed to get rid of, an embarassing problem that affects 90% of all women. Affected areas tend to be dehydrated and damaged, and require the extra benefits of moisture, protection, and increased blood supply.
EXERCISE: Smoking, lack of exercise, tight clothing, high heeled shoes, and sitting or standing in a one position for long periods have all been associated with an increase in cellulite. Dieting alone does not get rid of the dimpled appearance, however a balanced diet and exercise may help to reduce the fat content within the distorted cells, decreasing their contribution to the dimpling. If you and your physician think that you're overweight, eat fewer calories and exercise more. Experts agree that an exercise regime that combines aerobic exercise and strength training is the best weapon against cellulite. It is important to consume a healthy diet and exercise regularly to prevent the buildup.
REDUCTION :There are a few non-invasive, non-surgical treatments for skin contour irregularities that are approved by the FDA for the “temporary reduction” in the appearance of cellulite. Injections of different substances, from vitamins to drugs to anesthetics, are used for many ailments and conditions, including reducing cellulite . Using aromatherapy oils like sage, cypress and juniper aids in the reduction and all of the above materials combined will result in decreasing cellulite.
TREATMENTS: Whatever the reason, it’s important to comprehend that there aren’t any miracle products, treatments, or drugs that can make it disappear. For example, some salon treatments that promise to get rid of it simply cause your skin to puff up through deep massaging, temporarily decreasing the appearance of cellulite. They may leave you feeling invigorated, but long-term results have never been shown either clinically or scientifically. Those that increase the blood flow to the skin can have beneficial effects when combined with the other principles of internal and external skin care.
Other exotic, but unproven treatments include electrical stimulation of muscle cells and application of an electric current to the fat tissue itself. Most treatments are largely unsuccessful because they target only the external appearance. One of the problems with a number of the more invasive treatments is that they tend to damage something else, especially the dermis. Once you stop treatments, your skin texture and tone will revert to their original state.
CONCLUSION: Cellulite describes a condition that occurs in both males and females where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled following puberty and can be blamed on a number of things, mostly due to smoking, stress,sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits. Practically all post-pubescent females show some degree of it.
Hormones play a dominant part in the production of cellulite and seems to initiate, and aggravate its development. Other hormones including insulin, the catecholamines, adrenaline, noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin have all been shown to participate in the development of cellulite as have a number genetic factors. Diet has also been shown to affect the development and amount. Excessive amounts of fat, carbohydrates, salt, alcohol or too Tiny fiber can all contribute to an increase in cellulite.
There are no supplements that have been approved effective for diminishing cellulite. You can check to see if you've it by pinching the skin around your upper thigh. A number factors influence whether a person has cellulite and how much they have. Your genes, your gender, the degree of fat on your body, your age, and the thickness of your skin are all associated with the amount you have or how visible it may be.
Treatments like liposuction (surgery to remove fat) and mesotherapy (injection of drugs into cellulite) are either Pricey or may produce only temporary improvement. Many Physicians even warn that liposuction is not an effective treatment because liposuction is designed to remove deep fat instead of cellulite, which is close to the skin. If you decide that you want to try to reduce the amount you have, the best thing to do is to decrease excess body fat. When it comes to cellulite, don’t expect miracles.
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