Cellulite and Myths
There are many myths surrounding cellulite. Due to these many misleading facts many women may be led to believe they are preventing cellulite but still end up getting it in the end. Sorting through the myths and spelling out the facts is important. This is important so as the know the whole truth about cellulite.
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Myths range from quite far out to the more believable. One far out myth is that soda pop cause's cellulite. The theory was that the sodium in soda pop caused fat cells to swell thus producing cellulite. This is not true. Cellulite is fat cells, but they have become deformed and trapped close to the skin in connective tissue.
Another myth is that cellulite only occurs to those over 40 years old. Whereas cellulite may be more prominent in older people because the skin thins out as we age, it can occur at any age.
Cellulite is often misunderstood, so it isn't surprising that many people believe the myth that cellulite can only occur on the thighs and buttocks. However it can also occur on the arm, neck and stomach.
It is also a myth that only overweight people get cellulite. Yet the truth is everyone has fat cells, no matter what size so they are to subject to it. Even the fittest female athlete can develop cellulite. But the less fat you have the less likely it will spill over that web of fibrous bands, so by all means, exercise away to burn fat and increase muscle.
Many people also believe only women get cellulite but some men do get cellulite, and industry data show that at least 6,000 American males sought treatment for it last year. To explain this research suggests that men have lower levels of the hormone androgen. Still, far fewer males get the dimples, mainly because male connective tissue lies in a firmer crisscross pattern than the female connective-tissue matrix.
Drinking more water will reduce cellulite is another myth. In fact, the idea that drinking more water will help any skin condition is erroneous unless you're truly medically dehydrated. Nor does drinking more water eliminate any cellulite-causing toxins. Overhydration can even increase the appearance of cellulite.
That liposuction removes cellulite is another myth. As the its the tight bands of fibrous tissue that cause cellulite, extracting the fat layer that resides just under the skin may actually worsen the dimpled look.
The final myth is that a healthy diet will prevent cellulite. A good diet won't prevent or cure cellulite although it's always a good idea. Yet, junk food that makes you fat may make you more prone to dimples. There is also no proof that anti cellulite supplements are effective to so beware of them.
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Published April 27th, 2008
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