Reducing Cellulite is a Routine...

Reducing Cellulite is a Routine....

Body fat is a lovely lipid. We rely on our body fat for thermoregulation, cushioning and "filler" in the body between organs, and energy storage. Women are energy storage experts. The female body is very efficient at fat storage to sustain us and our babies through motherhood. Pregnancy and breast feeding require a massive amount of energy and calories. When food and nutrition are scarce, our fat storage efficiency is very handy. Today, most of us have plenty of access to food, and we are sometimes less than pleased with our fat stores, especially when it comes to cellulite. Cellulite is part of our expert fat storage capacity.

Thanks in large part to "beauty magazines," there is a lot of clamor, confusion, and concern about cellulite: what it is, why it’s there, and what you can do about it.

Cellulite is a much spoken topic that many women experience at some point in their lifetime. The term has been around since the 60s and it is still as popular today. It is often described as lumps, bumps and unexplained buldges.

It usually forms around the knees, thighs, and backside because there are three layers of fat in these areas, as well as in the stomach and triceps. Other body areas have just one layer of fat.

Fortunately, this is not a condition that is considered to cause health risk and some health care providers may say that there is nothing to be done to reduce this. The truth is with particular oils, complimentary therapies and some health changes , it can be reduced.

A myriad of components contribute to the formation of cellulite:

- Circulation insufficiencies

-Poor lymphatic drainage

- Immobility or sedentary lifestyle

- Nutritional deficits

- Increased body fat

- Estrogen dominance

- Age

- Collagen and connective tissue breakdown

- Genetics

-Circulation

Poor circulation (blood and lymphatic flow) creates the right environment for cellulite formation. Loss of circulation. Lack of oxygen going to the cells can have a serious impact on our health and accelerate cellulite formation.

Fluid Retention that becomes isolated in the cells also appears like pockets of fat.

While it is possible that it is genetics, it is not always have to be the case. Collagen is an important protein and a lack of it can also contribute to cellulite. Collagen is a fundamental protein for our everyday health for proper bone formation, elasticity and strengthening the skin.

Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins and the main component of connective tissue. It makes up about 25% to 35% of the protein content of the whole body.

What Helps to Support Reducing Collagen?

Madera Therapy- This is a wood working style therpay using various tools in a mild to moderate scraping process that helps to stimulate better blood to the isolated area which helps to break down trapped fluids and smooth out skin.

Oils- Essential Oils like grapefruit, geranium , ginger in a coconut oil, jojoba oil base are excellent to rub into the skin. This oil is great for protective properties, reducing inflammation and smoothing out the skin. Dry brushing can also be used with the oil.

Keeping hydrated helps to keep the lymphatic system moving. Coconut water is great for balancing electrolytes.

Rebounding exercises, yoga stretching and pilates can really help to elongate, tone and gently stretch muscles.

So as you can see, reducing cellulite is possible and very much manageable with the right tools.

If you have more questions, it is always suggested to speak with your healthcare provider.