Health and Fitness

The four stages of cellulite.

* First stage.

The skin appears loose and swollen: the stagnation of liquids “invades” the fat cells, which in turn swell. When you pinch the skin with your fingers appear one or more holes that disappear after a few seconds. This is less worrisome phase in which the silhouette is not altered. Therefore important identify immediately, because it is at this stage that prevention interventions are most effective.

* Second stage.

Increased wilting because of disorder of the micro circulation. Skilled hands can be found under the skin, small fatty granules, localized in patches. It seems a slight hint of skin “orange peel” and the pores are dilated.

* Third stage.

The areas affected by cellulite have now assumed the appearance of “orange peel”, with holes, bumps and swellings. Small knots are visible and painful to touch. Dirventa sagging skin, uneven and grainy.

* Fourth Stage.

The irregularity of skin surface is well visible and disturbing. The skin looks aasusme “mattress” because areas caretterizzate micro-nodular areas that alternate with “empty”, where instead of fat cells there are only liquid retention.

As always prevention is better than cure and even if cellulite, adopt certain rules of life can prevent the appearance of dysfunction that favors the appearance.

* Food: Drink plenty of water to fight water retention and consumer lots of fruits and vegetables rich in fiber, which promote intestinal peristalsis. The presence of vitamins body ensures the right amount of useful substances to the general welfare. Favors the consumption of bananas, melons, green leafy vegetables, because they contain high amounts of potassium, which hinders the action of the sodium in salt and helps to “deflate”. Add to the diet of lean meat, fish and eggs are essential to maintain muscle tone. Avoid fried foods and bake on the grill, baked, boiled or pore.
* Weight control: Cellulite is often associated with localized accumulations of fat. The extra pounds also prevent venous circulation.
* Reduce stress: Stress, in fact, developing the production of cortisone, which in turn increases production of lipid, causing intestinal problems and also alters the metabolism. (more…)

Its appearance also depends greatly from maternal age, as well as by individual susceptibility. Cellulite shows its characteristic appearance in “orange peel”. It is caused by the action of pregnancy hormones, which act makes the vein walls less elastic and cause fluid retention. Since the normal blood flow is obstructed, there will be a reduced tissue oxygenation, leading to accumulation in typical areas, thighs and hips.

How to avoid the appearance of cellulite during pregnancy?

Certainly it is important to perform regular physical activity, and hydrating properly (it is recommended to drink at least a half-liter and two liters of water a day). Must not lead a completely sedentary lifestyle.

Experts also recommend avoiding showers or baths with hot water, as well as to follow diets low in fat, fried foods and sweets, which may contribute to individualization of pop.

How to treat cellulite during pregnancy?

Certainly very effective in eliminating the accumulation of fat are the massages, which can be made at home by themselves or aided by experts. They stimulate blood circulation and give the body a better skin and better skin oxygenation.

The efficiency of the immune system depends very much on what we provide with our diet, some foods contain nutrients that are known powerful immune stimulating effects, useful for improving resistance to infection and the fight against cancer. In some people certain foods can trigger an inappropriate immune response, known food sensitivities. The overreaction of the immune system to food can be broadly divided into two separate problems: the ‘food allergy food intolerance.

The food allergy, in which the subject usually manifests a reaction to a particular food immediately after eating, it is quite rare. Some have innocuous effects, such as’ rash that affects those who are allergic to strawberries, but in severe cases may provide a potentially dangerous anaphylactic shock. Usually suffering from food allergy can quite easily recognize the food to which you are allergic.

The clay is known as an ancient natural remedy by many virtues, is now also used as poultices prepared against cellulite. There are three different types, different color, and each with different healing properties. The clay has a strong purifying action, ideal for the prevention and treatment of cellulite. Can be used both as a beverage or as a compress. In the first case it is recommended that green clay ventilated, a teaspoon in a glass of warm water mixes clockwise with a wooden spoon for one minute, then let stand for fifteen minutes waiting for the most Heavy compound is at the bottom and the water we drink obtained the morning before breakfast.

For the pack can do the following: pour a glass of hot water and a tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl. Slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon, pour the green clay end and stir until mixture is creamy consistency. You can correct any harshness or excessive flow of the dough, adding water or clay. Applies, then the mixture with a thickness of about half a centimeter, covering a larger area than the areas to be treated for cellulitis. It is enclosed by a cotton cloth and then with a wool cloth. It can also be used in transparent plastic film. After 30 minutes, you can rinse. Applications are recommended every other day to achieve significant results.
Clay can be added to medicinal plants micronized (finely pulverized) to achieve faster, more successfully, the desired result.

Self massage is relaxing, healing, harmonizes and regenerates the whole ‘body, some are effective massage to tone and firm the skin and stimulate the circulation device, as well as an important aid in the treatment and prevention of cellulite. Before performing self massage is always a good idea to do a relaxation exercise and deep breathing, and assume an attitude of listening that helps to see the body parts that need to be massaged.

Auto massage cellulite has always function as a stimulus for the reactivation of the movement and lymphatic flow, even in the case of’ self massage should be avoided attacking the tissues already suffering further damage.

Auto massage to eliminate cellulite is to be initially very delicate, will be composed of different hand movements, which should continue for at least 15 minutes on various parts of the body.

One begins to fear from young, then you end up not more than fight it. A real conviction for most women, even if thin.

Cellulite, well known and feared. For many women is the moment of truth: the orange peel is there to remove the pleasure of discovering the legs. “Cellulite is an inflammatory disease – says Professor Joseph Site, popular plastic surgeon with offices in Milan, Naples and Turin -. The real problem is that we do not know exactly what is due. But there are predisposing factors: being a woman, familiarity, venous insufficiency, hormonal disorders, improper nutrition, physical inactivity. And ‘in fact a multi factor disease, which must be prevented and treated, regardless of age. Sometimes just the pregnancy, with its hormonal storm, to blow up all the balances and make it appear. ” (more…)