Cellulite is defined as the fat deposits under the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled, or orange-peel like appearance. Cellulite is most often seen in women because the fat is arranged in large chambers separated by columns of collagen fibers.
It is more common in overweight people. Factors such as hormones, pregnancy, and aging contribute to the weakening of the collagen fibers and formation of cellulite under the skin. A good supply of nutrients and oxygen in the blood supply keeps the fatty tissue well nourished, and a good drainage system by the veins and the lymph vessels constantly removes waste products. Normal fatty tissue is smooth, well nourished and free from toxins and excess fluid.
Certain factors can affect the blood supply to and drainage from the fatty tissues, making them devoid of oxygen and nutrients and allowing the build-up of toxins and fluid. What develops is cellulite areas of fatty tissue interspersed with tethering fibers and thick fluid, familiar to most of us as the lumpy, bumpy areas on the legs, thighs tummies and buttocks.
Cellulite is not a disease, but a common condition appearing in over 90% of women after puberty, predominantly affecting areas of the hips, thighs, buttocks, tummies and backs of the arms. Cellulite is the body's emergency store of body fat, but its ugly, unsightly and unwanted appearance makes one conscious.
It is also seen in men but less often. Women tend to store fat on their lower halves of their body’s such as the hips, thighs, buttocks and backs of the arms. Women are more prone to poor circulation and fluid retention. As cellulite develops in fatty tissue, the more fatty tissue we have, the more cellulite we may develop. Common symptoms are cold hands and cold feet. Swollen feet and swollen ankles especially in the heat and after standing are the most common symptoms of fluid retention.
Some of the common causes of cellulite are: Chronic Overeating, Too Little Exercise, Under-Active Thyroid Hormone and Intolerance to Common Foods
Some of the causes of poor drainage either by the veins or the lymph system are…
1. Broken, Weak, Varicose Veins
2. Inherited Weakness of the Veins
3. Poor Lymph System Drainage or Disease to the Delicate Lymph Vessels
4. Poor Lymph System Inherited Weakness
5. Stress / Anxiety
- Losing fat helps cure cellulite by shrinking fat cells.
- Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables—low in calories yet packed with nutrients—and drink fruit and vegetable juices.
- Add about 2 cups of sea salt to warm bathwater and sit in the soothing waters for at least 20 minutes. This is one of the useful home remedies for cellulite.
- People who are constipated on a regular basis usually have cellulite. Eat plenty of high-fiber foods like green vegetables and grains every day.
- Drink beverages at room temperature rather than ice-cold. Ice constricts your esophagus and stomach, hindering the flow of digestive enzymes into your stomach
- Practice healthy eating habits. Chew your food thoroughly and avoid eating snacks at night.
- Drink lots of water. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water.
- Avoid coffee and smoking cigarettes.
- Press a soft-bristled brush gently onto your skin and rotate it in circular movements from head to toe or on cellulite areas alone.
- A deep breath also helps clean out toxic carbon dioxide from all your cells.
- For cellulite treatment avoid stress and try to remain calm and happy.
- Use warm coffee grounds rubs on where ever the cellulite is then rap clear plastic wrap let sit for about 5 mins.
- Take caffinatted coffee, grind it into dust & mix with cheap hand lotion, rub this into your problem spots for 60 second a day, then shower it off & watch those cellulite areas become smoother & firmer. This is very useful home remedy for cellulite.
- A healthy low-fat, high fibre diet containing plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables also helps to reduce fat from the body.
- Stop eating foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats.
- For cellulite treatment remain active. Do some physical activity.
- Reduce the amount of salt you intake.
- Take 20 to 30 drops of juniper essential oil and mix it with 4 ounces of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your hands and then massage the areas of your body where cellulite is a problem. This is one of the best home remedies for cellulite.
- Do easy exercise such as skipping, swimming or even shopping can help.
Reference:
The Editors of Time-Life Books. The Medical Advisor: The Complete Guide to Alternative and Conventional Treatments. Alexandria, VA: Time Life, Inc., 1996.
Body, Mind, and Soul by Deepak Chopra.
Clifford R. Anderson, M.D.: Your Guide To Health. Second edition.
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