Cellulite is a common condition in the human body. The condition appears as dimpled-looking skin generally in the thighs, buttocks, stomach and upper arms. The medical term for cellulite is adipose edematosa.
Cellulite is categorized into three categories of severity:
- Grade 1 is microscopic and undetectable to the naked eye.
- Grade 2 is more severe. This categorization shows minimal changes in the skin, but is detectable.
- Grade 3 is the most severe and shows visible rough and unevenness in the skin.
Both men and women can be affected by cellulite. The condition is generally more prevalent in women because they are more likely to have particular types of fat and connective tissue.
Causes of Cellulite
Cellulite is thought to be caused by a number of things, which are:
- Hormones such as estrogen, insulin, and thyroid
- Genetic characteristics such as gender, race, metabolism, and fat distribution
- Diets high in fat, carbohydrates, and salt
- Diets too low in fiber
- Lifestyle factors like smoking, inactivity, and sitting or standing for long periods of time
Dietary Intervention
We can’t change our genetics, but there are factors we have control over. Diet is one of them. High consumption of sugar, dairy, and animal products can be a contributing factor in cellulite production. By limiting process and refined foods in our diet, eliminating dairy and animal products, and drinking more water we can reduce the symptoms of cellulite.
Water is important as it helps carry waste out of our body. By drinking more water we can help to improve how our body eliminates waste. This combined with proper nutrition helps to combat cellulite.
Leading an active lifestyle is also important. Our bodies need to move. Exercise helps to keep our bones strong, our muscles toned, our stress levels down, and our body systems working efficiently. Everyone should aim to exercise at least thirty minutes per day. This will not only help you to be healthier and happier, but will also assist in reducing your cellulite.
Natural Healing of Cellulite
Aside from eating a healthy diet, living an active life and staying away from harmful substances, detoxification is also a great help with cellulite. Detoxifying will help to cleanse and flush out anything that keeps the body from working at peak levels.
After performing the detox, make sure to stay on the healthy track by remembering the other ways to keep your body healthy. A healthy lifestyle should be lived every day.
Also, a natural bristle dry brush is helpful in improving circulation. Try dry brushing your body on a regular basis. This process is a great way to exfoliate and wonderful at helpin to alleviate cellulite.
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Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
