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What is cellulite?
Females have a unique layer of fatty tissue under the
skin which consists of little chambers separated by
vertical walls of tissue.
Water retention, excess weight or a sedentary
lifestyle can weaken the top of these "fat-cells" so
that they buckle and fold.
These smaller compartments then break up and cluster
under the skin which in turn changes the appearance of
the skin.
The skin on the hips, thighs and buttocks then appears
lumpy, containing dips, ripples and dimples. Some
refer to it as a dimpled "orange peel" effect.
In a nutshell then, cellulite is lumpy, unevenly
distributed fatty tissue which is found mainly in
fatty areas between the waist and the knees.
How common is the problem?
Some believe as many as 90% of women are affected to
some degree by cellulite.
It even forms in the young during puberty but due to
the skin on young women being more supple it is not
noticeable.
Not only overweight women but even slim women can have
deposits of cellulite on their buttocks, hip and
thighs.
Why does cellulite affect women and not men?
Fat cells in the male body are shaped differently and
fat is stored differently.
Females have a unique structure under the skin
consisting of small chambers separated by vertical
walls of tissue.
Why is it viewed as
a problem?
Because many women regard these lumpy areas of skin as
unsightly!
It makes them feel uncomfortable or embarrassed when
these areas are visible to others.
Some feel their sex appeal is affected.
How is it caused?
Good blood circulation is essential for the
elimination of toxic wastes in the body which
otherwise get lodged in fat cells.
Poor microcirculation can cause damage to the fat
tissue. Blood and lymphatic vessels then leak fluid
into surrounding tissue causing congestion which in
turn causes swelling, prevents nutrients reaching the
tissue, and affects the drainage of toxins.
Connective tissue then becomes damaged so they
eventually scar, causing stretch marks and trapping
fat cells.
In summary, anything in one's lifestyle causing poor
blood circulation contributes to the problem including
poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and poor blood and
lymphatic circulation.
What strategies can
help deal with it?
Diet and exercise are key factors.
Drinking plenty of water helps cleanse the system by
flushing out toxins from the body.
Reducing the amount of fat consuming in the daily diet
can help.
Fiber rich foods including fruit, vegetables and
wholegrain cereals help greatly in eliminating wastes
from the body and should therefore be a prominent part
of the daily diet.
Salt can cause the body to retain water so it is wise
to avoid foods that contain a lot of sodium.
Regular exercise including walking and swimming can do
much to keep the body in good shape.
In addition, there are products available which can
help. See below.
What is the
solution?
Diet and exercise play key roles. However, to get rid
of fatty deposits in the cell structure, more is
needed.
A breakthrough product is now available made from
natural herbal extracts.
A user named Lisa used the cream twice a day for 20
days and saw a dramatic improvement in her legs.
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