Hormones - Why Cellulite Removal Isn’t Necessarily a Weight Problem
Date: Tuesday January 6, 2009Posted in: Weight Loss
Cellulite is mostly a female problem. Due to different body physiques, men tend to have lower percentages of body fat, while women have higher percentages. Cellulite is the localized fat accumulated in the human body and is unrelated to overall weight status. It is caused by the buildup of fats and toxins underneath the skin. This is the result of unhealthy habits such as a lack of exercise and a poor diet.
Cellulite is fat that is deposited in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It occurs around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. It is thought that it can be caused by a combination of hormones (namely, estrogen) and physiology (connective tissues over cellulite do not form a smooth surface). Cellulite occurs when the skin’s collagen starts to break down and dermal elasticity becomes weakened.
Hormones play a dominant role in the formation of the condition because they are usually responsible for the regulation of their blood flow, fat, connective tissue and lymphatic drainage. Cellulite is for the most part found in women during their hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause and also whilst taking birth control pills. Estrogen is the most important hormone. Aging and genetics can also lead to the “orange-peel effect,” making it a concern for slender women as well.
Exercises which help to improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage can help. This prevents the tissue blockage that leads to the formation of cellulite. Exercising 3 to 5 times a week with routine weight lifting and aerobics will significantly reduce body fat. Biking, jogging, or swimming are activities that women can do that are fun and have cardiovascular benefits also.
The daily diet must contain enough foods that can be taken raw, like fresh fruits, salads, sprouts, along with unrefined cereals. Eat plenty of fiber and wholegrain foods (such as bran and oat cereals) since they help to remove waste and toxins from the intestinal tract. Fruits and vegetables such as asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, and pears are all excellent foods that prevent the development of cellulite. Soya, blueberries and nuts also has large benefits. Ensure that you have sufficient intake of nutrients like glucosamine, B vitamins and essential fatty acids.
Mesotherapy is a treatment which involves injections of various chemicals such as phosphatidlycholine into the skin to disperse fat. Endermologie is a pricy French treatment in which massaging rollers are applied to problem areas of the skin in an effort to remove the dimpling. Some people like the results while others have found that the improved appearance is temporary.
Liposuction can be used as a last resort for treating cellulite. This medical procedure removes fat deposits directly from the body by using a suctioning tool that is inserted into the skin. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure, so look at our section on Choosing a cosmetic surgeon . If done by an experienced doctor, it is usually a safe procedure, but problems can occur.
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