Cellulite is not a disease. Appearing as the pitting, bulging and deformation of the skin it is a cosmetic disorder. Cellulite most commonly occurs around the thigh region in women.

It is not a health risk. It can affect both men and women and is common. Poor blood and lymphatic circulation, hormonal imbalances, connective tissue weakness, premature skin ageing, poor nutrition, excessive alcohol intake and/or a sedentary lifestyle may contribute to the problem. Cellulite is not a skin condition of modern ages, in fact, cases of Cellulite have been recorded for some 150 years in Europe.

Cellulite first appears as soft and flabby with bulging contours. As the condition progresses, the framework of the skin begins to break down. When Cellulite reaches an advanced stage the spongy lumps harden into nodules commonly known as 'orange peel skin'.

The causes of cellulite

If your body is storing large amounts of body fat, it needs some sort of structure to support the fat. So it makes a network protein strands (called 'collagen') to weave through the fat stores and attach to the skin. The skin can be pulled inwards by tension on the collagen strands. The dimpling affect that results can be an issue for thighs or arms of females, or the stomachs of males. This combination of body fat stores and support fibres is called cellulite.

Cellulite Treatment

There is no 'quick fix' for Cellulite. Options such as rubbing, massage, cellulite cream, plastic wraps, or heat can cause a short-term (one to 4 hours) reduction in the size of the treatment area because they decrease the fluids in the area, such as the blood or water. But the area could go back to its normal size when the fluids get replaced. A well-balanced diet as well as regular exercise is the best formula for permanent low body fat levels.

Try to consult your Doctor for diagnosis and advice. They will be able give advice on how to treat poor circulation. In more extreme cases surgical procedures such as liposuction are available to remove excess fat deposits in the body. Consult your Doctor about the risks and benefits of such procedures. A combination of exercise and diet management should also be used conjunction with such procedures.

Diet advice for cellulite treatment

- A diet high in fibre and fluids may help cellulite by reducing body fat and improving elimaination processes. - Foods such as wholemeal bread, cereals and fruit and vegetables are high in fibre. - Try to drink approximately 6 to 8 glasses of fresh water throughout the day. - Avoid salty foods and avoid adding salt to food. Dietary salt can cause fluid to be retained in the body which may worsen the visible signs of Cellulite. - Try to choose foods low in fat and avoid fried foods, cakes, biscuits, pastry, chocolate etc.

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