All about the anti cellulite diets

June 26th, 2008

Summer or winter, skirts and dresses will always look hot, continuing to be a sign of feminity, seduction and sensuality. Unfortunately, cellulite can easily turn an excellent mini-skirt into a disagreeable view, if hips or legs are looking like the orange peel. In order to understand how we can fight cellulite without using cosmetic treatments or even plastic surgery, we can start by defining cellulite.

Cellulite represents an accumulation of fat in the fat cells under the skin. Whenever the fat cells grow, the local circulation is affected and a series of fat cells break, spreading fat in the inter-cellular space. After that, a small inflammatory process occurs, leading to the formation of fat tissues in shapes of lumps. Obviously, once installed, cellulite is hard to remove, requiring a lot of patience, time and motivation.

Anti cellulite diets are based on lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as fibre rich foods. Vitamins are also important when it comes to working against cellulite from inside out.

  • Vitamin A plays an important role in the regeneration process of epithelial cells, and skin cells specifically.
  • The B-Complex vitamins are involved in a series of metabolic processes and maintaining tissues healthy.
  • The C vitamin generates oxidative processes into the body and also helps producing the collagen, which is essential for maintaining healthy under skin tissues.

An anti cellulite diet requires eating foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, simply said, fruits and vegetables. Add proteins (in form of chicken or fish meat), fibre rich foods (like cereals) and you have a great recipe to stat with in your battle against cellulite. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see results after a couple of weeks; shaping the under skin fat tissues is a slow process that requires a lot of patience.

Four Hot Exercises to Eliminate Cellulite

June 7th, 2008

Everybody knows that cellulites cause the main issues in areas such as waist, belly and hips. There are all sorts of treatments specifically created to reduce or eliminate cellulites, but no one is 100% efficient without the support of physical exercise. Cellulite can be visibly reduced by shaping the muscles in the affected areas through regular exercises, but also combined with a proper diet.

We will focus in this article at reducing cellulites in the waist area. Getting rid of the ugly fat layers accumulated around the waist is a task that can be accomplished only through regular exercises for the abdominal muscles. Here are three great exercises for reducing cellulite around the waist:

  • Standing with your feet spread and arms lifted on the sides, try to bend the trunk to the right while lifting the left arm above your head and the right one diagonally towards the floor. Make 4 series of 8 repetitions each. Insisting on the sides bending will help you press the fat excess while stretching the opposite side.
  • Lay down on your right side of the body, your feet straight and the right arm under your head. Left arm should be bent at the back head. Try to lift the trunk and the left leg, and then return to the initial position. Switch sides and repeat the exercise. If you manage to maintain a straight position of the body, the pressure on your waist will be stronger, and muscles are stimulated.
  • Lay down on your right side, legs and arms straight and fixed; try lifting your legs while the rest of the body is immobile. Make 4 series of 8 repetitions for each side of the body. In this case, the back muscles and the bottom muscles are intensively stimulated.

Cellulites will ‘melt’ in few weeks and your waist will become like before. Just remember to keep your motivation and practice regularly.

Triggering factors of cellulite

June 1st, 2008

Cellulite is no longer trendy, did you know that? Maybe when Rubens was painting rubicund bodies, yes, but today we are definitely determined by the society to maintain certain standards. Moreover, you don’t have any excuses not to do something about cellulite: from physical exercise to thermal wraps and anti cellulite massage, it’s time to prove everybody you can win this battle.

In order to make an elaborate fight plan against cellulite, you must be aware of the elements that have caused it and which are the ones that ease its development. Women are sure victims of cellulite. It can appear even at 14 years old and it aggravates as women grow old, partly because the skin tissue becomes thinner and expands.

In case of pregnant women or women that are on contraceptive pills, cellulite is prone to install because the estrogens’ flow cannot be eliminated from the body.

Why men are lucky? There is a difference between the fat cell structure in men and women. When it comes to women, the fat cells have a regular size and can move easily under the skin. On the other hand, men’s fat cells are well determined and are hidden deep in the skin tissue, which sets them free of the orange peel look.

Here are a set of factors that can lead to the appearance of cellulite:

· Heredity;

· Lack of proper hydration (water helps eliminating body toxins);

· Smoking leads to capillary constriction and thinner skin;

· Stress and mental pressures can block the toxins elimination;

· Drugs produce water retention.

There is no perfect recipe against cellulite. But having a strong motivation for making exercises, eating right, make massages can prevent it at any time.

Cellulite and Thermal Lotions – Getting Results

May 31st, 2008

Not many women consider cellulites a disease, but I assure you its true, and a French doctor from Lyon has clearly proved it. There are four main characteristics of cellulites:

1 Increase of the body volume;

2 Higher skin sensibility;

3 Higher body consistency;

4 -Lower skin flexibility.

All stages of cellulites slowly evolve in time, in many cases without even realizing it, and especially after giving birth; it can turn into cellulites obesity. Some of the causes of most common types of cellulites are nutrition disorders, misbalances of the nervous system and hormonal affections in the ovary area. There are very few women that can declare they don’t have cellulites. But it there a way to rid if it painless and fast? Well, there are things we can do, but don’t expect results over night. I recently passed through Chicago are tried something new in my continuous battle with cellulites. Anti-cellulites wrappings are relaxing, affordable and effective. The most popular types of wrappings in Chicago are based on thermal anti-cellulite lotions. Such lotions can help you eliminate the water excess from the body simply by increasing the body temperature and causing you to sweat. The procedure includes:

- Body peeling;

- Applying the thermal anti cellulite lotion;

- Wrapping the body in a special thermal blanket;

- Let the lotion and the thermal blanket work for about 40 minutes, depending on how much you can resist ( considering the fact that he thermal blanket can generate temperatures up to 70°C.

The benefits of opting for body thermal wrapping treatments are numerous. Check few of them in order to understand why you can use them for fighting cellulite in Chicago and not only J

· Reduces the fat layer;

· Eliminates the body toxins;

· Returns skin flexibility;

· Eliminates that orange look of the skin , leaving it smooth and soft;

· Improves blood flow;

· Reduces and finally eliminates cellulites.

Good luck!

Cellulite… Where did you get yours?

May 22nd, 2008

Noticing day by day that the cellulite is getting thicker and thicker… that’s not a nice way to start a day! But where did you get? Here are few places and people you can thank for having cellulite

· Thanks, mom! Did you know that all the factors that lead to the development of cellulite can be hereditary? Therefore, if you mom has cellulite, you know where you got yours.

· Thanks, kids! Pregnancy is one of the triggering elements of cellulite formation. When you are pregnant, the body produces hormones in order to allow the skin stretch where there is need (in this case the belly area). The thing is that there are more liaison tissues that soften and they cannot retain the weight of the fat deposits. Imagine what if your skin would remain firm for the entire nine months?

· Thanks, lazy lymphatic system! As you might know, the lymphatic system is the one that eliminates the toxins. If the system is overloaded and cannot cope with the toxins, it creates a favourable environment for cellulite. What kind of residues can slow down the system? Well, toxins from cigars, alcohol, refined sugar or free radicals resulted from stress can allow cellulite take over your body.

Now that you know who to thank for, maybe you should also be thankful for knowing the source of cellulite. Start from the source and fight it off!

Choosing the right drugs against Cellulite

May 20th, 2008

Dermatologists claim that the contention towards the greater concern about the drug is unnecessary.

In the past year, dermatologists have conducted a trial study in which 17 patients were subjected to “double blinded optimization trials”. In these trial research, scientists and patients alike were not informed the contents of the medicines.

- 59% of the patients got significant reduction in the amount of cellulites.

- Some patients were subjected to another type of trials where a special type of garment was used to cover the area of topical treatment. In such persons 65% showed significant improvement. This trial thus ensures the effectiveness of the drugs when the garments are used to cover the areas of the treatment.

Asthma patients should give extra attention not to use aminophylline containing products. There is a chance that the person who wanted to reduce cellulites using drugs containing this substance will develop an allergic reaction.

Ethelynediamine is another substance included n the anti cellulite lotions that can cause allergies in form of hypersensitivity of the skin. This is also a component of the lotions based on aminophylline. The government and the consumers’ opinion so far is that such lotions should be brought under a regulation that is at present on hold for the drugs. The drugs are to pass the clinical trials and the tests for harmful substances so that they can be used without concern.

Accessible Herbal Remedies for cellulite

May 11th, 2008

When it comes to herbal remedies for cellulite, you can always be sure that no side effects will be involved. This is the main reason that determines more and more persons top choose herbal remedies for cellulite instead of pills or other chemical treatments. Last time I went to Chicago for example, I saw countless salons and spas who used herbal remedies for their anti cellulite packages. Some of the most popular and accessible herbal mixtures to use for cellulite are:

  • Coffee powder and regular body lotion is one of the most popular and accessible herbal remedies. All you have to do is apply it on the affected areas and let it dry. After that, use the shower to remove it from your skin. Caffeine is one of the main ingredients for anti cellulite creams, so why shouldn’t you make your own personalized herbal crème?
  • Another great recipe can be prepared from the following ingredients: poke root, Echinacea and cleavers. Boil all those plants at a ratio of 1:2:1and make an infuse after letting them rest for about 5 minutes. The resulted tea can help you fight cellulite from the inside. Drink 3 cups of tea each day.

Of course, the list could go on and on, and some recipes are better than other. One thing is sure: you don’t miss anything by trying them, considering the price of the ingredients and the convenience of trying them right at home.

Recent trends in cellulite reduction medications

May 6th, 2008

Cellulite medication is one of the most sought out medication type. It is estimated that more than 80% of the women around the world are affected by the problem of cellulite. The modern medication is to use the creams, pills and the herbal preparations to reduce the cellulite quantity from the body.

- The latest cellulite creams are mainly based upon nanotechnology.

- Nanotechnology makes available some nano-spherres of medications that are effective in squeezing through the skin and reaching the cellulite and dispersing the medicines and thus providing the effects.

The creams and pills along with proper exercise and diet can be handy when it comes to the reduction of the cellulite.

You can choose a certain anti cellulite cream based upon its performance for an initial period. Among the effects caused by using anti cellulite lotions for a longer period of time are:

- Products may cause increased tendency for urination.

- The urine produced after the application of the cream may be brown in colour.

Quality anti cellulite medicine should give the skin a smooth texture and increase the blood circulation. If the amount of cellulite gets reduced after one to two weeks then the cream is active and useful. If the cream shows no effect then it’s obviously you have spent your money in vain and you need to try on a new product.

Anti cellulite lotions and pills are available under many brands, but one should pay attention to the side effects, as in many cases, those are not mentioned on the label. In addition, every person has a different body and cellulite stage, so you never know how the body will react to the product.

It is often better to consult a doctor or to seek advice from friends to select the best medication available in the market.

Simply choosing drug treatments against cellulite is not effective. . A combination of diet control, adequate exercise and correct medication is the best way to reduce the cellulite from the body.

Short Guide on cellulite stages

May 4th, 2008

There are four stages of development when it comes to cellulite affections. We will discuss each of them in this article, and hopefully you will manage to establish which stage are you going through and start taking adequate measures.

Stage I cellulite

- Exterior aspect: light fat deposits along the body line the skin creases move easily and the orange peel look can be noticed only if you pay extra attention.

Stage II cellulite

- Exterior aspect: fat deposits on the upper side of the thighs, bottoms and belly area. The skin creases are immobile and the area is slightly painful at touching. There are visible deformations of the skin, which correspond to the compact form of cellulite.

Stage III cellulite

Exterior aspect: there are highly visible fat deposits, and the skin looks like water waves. Cellulite deposits are visible in the form of lumps, and the skin crease creates pain at touch. Moreover, all sorts of changes occur in the lymphatic circulation, microcirculation, the oxygen levels are low and skin marks can also appear.

Professional dermatologists play an essential role in curing cellulite. Without their advice, it is most likely that you succeed eliminating it. Therefore, in order to achieve the scouted results, as a patient, make sure you don’t make any compromises and do what the dermatologist recommends. The anti cellulite treatments are created around objectives such as:

- - catabolic stimulation;

- -  intensifying the micro-stimulation;

- Supporting the body in reshaping the conjunctive tissues affected by cellulite.

Remember that any cellulite related treatment should start with a detoxifying cure. After at least two weeks, you can start visiting the local dermatologist are choose the right anti cellulite methods for your particular needs.

Welcome Summer Cellulite Free!

April 23rd, 2008

Even if this summer has passed, it’s never too early to tae care of your cellulite, no doubt about it. We are sure you are anxious to spend some wonderful Christmas holidays, a green Easter and take a swim under the summer sun.

But what about extra weight, cellulite, stretch marks and dehydrated skin? Those are words that should become a far memory by the time fun comes. This is why you should start right now working on your cellulite. Prepare yourself with patience, perseverance and motivation, as those are tools that can make possible your goal of escaping cellulite.

Arms

We all know how cellulite looks on women’s arms along with saggy skin. No one wants it, so exercises for reinforcing the muscles in the area (like biceps, triceps and deltoid) are the only way to correct this problem. 3 or 4 times a week you can use weights to work on the arm muscles or find a treatment center and opt for a muscle electric stimulation treatment. Cellulite on the arms is best reduced by massaging the area with thermal lotion.

Breasts

Again, when it comes to breasts, saggy skin is once again a nightmare. Even if in this area cellulite is less visible, women are affected by fat which makes the breasts heavy. The natural consequence is that the muscles lose their strength and gravitation steps in. Use special lotion for firm breasts, or electro stimulation therapies.

Legs and thighs

This is truly a problem-area for 90% of women. Cellulite shows its ugly head especially when you are not ready. Fortunately, there are ways to remove it, starting with jogging, electro stimulation treatments, thermal body lotions and wraps.

Remember that any of those methods will work if you keep the fatty diet. Get rid once and for all of cellulite and enjoy the special moments in your life without hiding your body!