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Wearing
really short skirts can be a
liberating experience for the
modern woman unless there’s
a couple of cellulite lines
peaking through.
This is
perhaps one of the greatest
sources of frustration for women
around the world. And though
there are creams and surgical
procedures that promise to remove
those pesky lines, there is still
no sure-fire way to remove all of
them.
What
is cellulite?
Cellulites
are fat tissues that have bands
of connective tissues in them.
These tissues are found in
certain areas of the body: the
thighs, abdominal area and
buttocks for the women. Men have
cellulites in the neck and in the
abdomen. Often, they are whiter
or several shades lighter than
their skin tones.
When proper
circulation occurs, smooth layers
ensue; but when fluids in the
layers, the stored fats, and
chemical toxins do not get
flushed out and are trapped
within the skin, the tissues
harden and thicken, thus
producing bumpy lines in the
skin.
Although
all people have basically the
same smooth layers of cellulite,
the resulting appearance will
depend upon genetics, the
lifestyle of the person and the
weight of the individual, which
are all factors in the cellulite
formation.
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There
are different types of
cellulites.
One
kind occurs in the
muscles of active women
such as those who are
dancers and runners.
The
hard or solid cellulites
are hard to remove as
they are attached
directly to the muscles.
Soft cellulites on the
other hand are much more
visible and may even sag
from the body.
And
though it occurs in
large muscle areas, they
are easy to
remove.
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Unfortunately,
women are the frequent victims of
cellulite problems.
The problem
can start when they are as young
as 14 years old and as they
mature, the affected areas become
larger. Women who are on birth
control pills and those who had
just given birth are also more
susceptible. People who have
suffered from injuries can also
develop cellulites.
Treatment
procedures
Cellulite
creams available in the market
have proven to be effective in
preventing the appearance of
cellulites but they cannot
completely eradicate the tissues.
These creams that contain
alpha-hydroxyl acids do not
actually remove the cellulites
but rather improves the
elasticity of the skin, thus
making the cellulites less
obvious.
Exercise
and diet is still, without a
doubt, the best way to fight the
cellulites. Women (and men)
should also make it a point to
find time to relax and go to spas
body pampering. Exercise is
particularly effective because
circulation can help reduce the
appearance of the cellulites.
Detoxifying
diet should also be practiced.
The diet
should include plenty of fruits
and vegetables. Whole grain foods
are also greatly recommended.
Foods that should be avoided
include coffee and soft drinks.
Some say that spicy foods also
contribute much in the appearance
of cellulites but nothing much
have been proven yet.
Cigarette
smoking and drinking alcohol
should also be avoided as they
can help in the build-up of
toxins in the body.
Although a
low-fat diet is not necessary,
some experts recommend reducing
the consumption of fatty foods as
these are harder to digest and to
get rid of. Fats also contribute
in enlargening the size of the
cellulites.
Water
therapy is also effective in
helping make cellulites become
less visible as it washes off
toxins in the body as well as
removes fats. It also aids in
proper digestion and blood
circulation.
About The
Author
Robert
Thatcher is a freelance publisher
based in Cupertino, California.
He publishes articles and reports
in various ezines and provides
cellulite resources on
http://www.your-cellulite-resource.info.
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