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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:
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