The Cellulite Reduction Plan
The bad news is there is no cure for cellulite. The good news is that there are treatments that can minmize the appearance of the bumps and lumps. Even better news is what you can do yourself without undertaking expensive treatments.
Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. Cellulite is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath a person’s skin, which causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy.
You can check to see if you have cellulite by pinching the skin around your upper thigh. If it looks a bit lumpy, you probably have it. And if you do have cellulite, you’re definitely not alone: Most girls and women - and some men - have cellulite.
Several factors influence whether a person has cellulite and how much they have. Your genes, your gender, the amount of fat on your body, your age, and the thickness of your skin are all associated with the amount of cellulite you have or how visible it is. Source
Experts agree that reducing fat and increasing muscle is helpful. They recommend a daily routine that combines eating a balanced diet, aerobic exercise and strentgth training is the best defense against cellulite. Even better news is that eating selected fruits, vegetables and oily fish (omega 3 fatty acid) can minimize the appearance of cellulite.
Treatments:
One FDA approved treatment is Velvasmooth, which incorporates suction, mechanical tissue manipulation, radio frequency and infrared light to re-counture the skin’s surface.
A spa based option is Lipomassage which is an updated version of Endermologie.
Minimization:
There are a variety of foods that contain ingredients believed to help decrease the appearance of cellulite due to their circulation boosting properties.
Asparagus - Helps strengthen veins and capillaries and controls blood pressure. Asparagus is also a good source of vitamins A, B and C.
Bananas - Bananas are a good booster for blood vessels and assist healthy circulation. They are also a good source of potassium, vitamin B6 and magnesium.
Broccoli - Broccoli contains alpha lipoic acid which helps prevent the hardening of collagen caused by sugar. And id also a good source of calcium and selenium.
Citrus fruits - All citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C. Oranges also contain methoxylated bioflavoids, which can improve circulation and strengthen capillaries.
Oily fish - Sardines, salmon, bass and trout are all low in fat and high in cellulite fighting proteins and minerals. They are also good sources of essential fatty acids.
Pears - Pears are a good detoxifier that can help reduce the effects of pollutants in the body by assisting the lymphatic system. And they are a good source of iodine, fiber and potassium.
Pineapple - Pineapple has an anti-inflammatory action in the body that can help fight fluid retention and aid the healing of damaged collagen fibers. They are a good source of vitamin C too.
