| OK, so you've got the dimples...and I don't mean the | | | | exception. When consumed in excessive amounts, |
| cute ones that make grandma pinch your cheeks! | | | | these components will produce toxins that may not |
| What in the world did you do to deserve the | | | | be able to be effectively eliminated by the body. And |
| unsightly cottage cheese thighs caused by cellulite? | | | | if you've been paying attention, you know that leads |
| While there are many causes of cellulite (which | | | | to cellulite formation. If you are planning to indulge, |
| means there are just as many ways to prevent it), | | | | see the discussion above about water. Bottoms up! |
| sometimes having cellulite happens just because. It is | | | | Smoking is another big no-no for both general health |
| estimated that a full ninety percent of all women | | | | and cellulite prevention. As it applies to cellulite, |
| have cellulite to some degree. The ugly lumps and | | | | smoking can actually weaken the skin resulting in |
| bumps even appear on normal weight women. So, | | | | damage to those connective tissues that hold the |
| even though you're not alone, it's understandable that | | | | layer of fat together near the skin's surface. If they |
| you still want to do something to get rid of your | | | | weaken, cellulite forms. |
| cellulite or reduce it significantly. | | | | Of course no listing of items that may cause any |
| As most of us are aware, cellulite is a type of fat | | | | health-related damage would be complete without |
| tissue that resides just below the surface of the skin. | | | | stress. Stress is so powerful that it can cause so |
| This layer of skin contains bands of connective tissue | | | | many issues. Accordingly, it is absolutely necessary to |
| with many fat cells and is surrounded by a liquid that | | | | keep it under control. When your body is under |
| provides nourishment and waste removal. Problems | | | | stress it does not function properly. As we've |
| occur when toxins become trapped in the skin are | | | | discussed, proper waste elimination is crucial to |
| not properly removed. These trapped toxins result in | | | | removing toxins from the body. When stress |
| a thickening of the connective tissue which causes | | | | happens, all systems suffer. While there are other |
| the ugly dimples so many of us face on a daily basis. | | | | factors that play a part in cellulite development, these |
| So where do these toxins come from? The toxins | | | | are the major contributors. By working to improve on |
| responsible for cellulite formation can come from one | | | | each point discussed, you can greatly reduce your |
| or a combination of sources. We will discuss the most | | | | chances of getting cellulite or reverse some of the |
| common ones here. | | | | damage that has already happened. |
| Probably the most important component for good | | | | Getting rid of cellulite is best accomplished by applying |
| health and reducing cellulite is adequate water | | | | the rules of healthy living. Drink plenty of water, eat |
| consumption. We all have heard the "drink 8 glasses a | | | | a healthful diet, get consistent exercise - both |
| day" rule. Whether the magic number is eight or not | | | | cardiovascular and strength training and be sure to |
| is up for debate. I personally believe the number is | | | | get adequate sleep each night. Once you start |
| higher for the majority of people but it depends on | | | | applying these factors to your lifestyle, then you can |
| activity levels and body weight among other things. | | | | begin to look at some of the cellulite remedy options |
| As for its role in getting rid of cellulite, water helps to | | | | that are available on the market. Cellulite treatments |
| flush those dimple-causing toxins out of the body. In | | | | do work, but only if you are getting all of the other |
| my book, water rules! | | | | things right. Used in combination with the healthy living |
| Toxins also result from eating an unhealthy diet. | | | | rules, creams, wraps and other treatments can make |
| Moderation is a good rule of thumb for nearly | | | | a remarkable improvement in the appearance of your |
| everything in life and alcohol and caffeine are no | | | | skin. |