Getting rid of cellulite 'orange peel' thighs are one of the biggest battles of the bulge that concern overweight people. But "Hang on," you say, "I'm thin, so why do I have cellulite?" Well, there is a high probality that you are generally sedentary and may not exercise regularly, or are simply genetically predisposed. There are a number of ways that cellulite can form, and it's more complex than just being fat.
Getting the body moving gets the lymph going, the circulation flowing, and the toxins saying bye-bye. Beat that cellulite with a little exercise and some assistance from 8th Sense.
What is Cellulite?
In order to get rid of cellulite, it may be useful to know what it is and what causes it.
- Cellulite is normal and harmless
- It is a result of uneven fatty deposits that usually occurs below the waist
- Cellulite is characterized by a dimpled appearance
- Occurs due to structural changes that take place underneath the skin
- As many as 95% of women over 30 develop cellulite in some form
- Sensitivity to estrogen causes collagen breakdown
- Progesterone weakens the veins causing water retention and weight gain
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Causes & Symptoms of Cellulite
Cellulite is mostly predetermined by the genes. However, environmental as well as behavioral factors are also important.
- Overweight - Even though cellulite also appears on thin individuals, excess weight makes cellulite worse.
- Pregnancy - Cellulite gets worse with each successive pregnancy. The most effective ways for women to get rid of cellulite and body fat, and get back to pre-pregnancy shape are breast-feeding, exercise and Vela Shape treatments.
- Aging - As women age, collagen breaks down and the skin sags. The body's energy requirement lowers, thus, there is more fat accumulation
- Poor blood circulation - Collagen fibers are damaged due to the lack of oxygen and the accumulation of toxic wastes. The fibers shrink and thicken, resulting in the quilted appearance of the fat chambers. In addition, because oxygen is needed to burn fat for energy, fat in these poorly oxygenated areas is the last to be used. This is also why cellulite is proves to be so difficult to eliminate. Poor blood circulation is often caused by sedentary lifestyles, smoking and high caffeine consumption.
- Poor lymph drainage - The lymphatic system filters out and carries away cellular wastes and toxins. If it is impaired, toxic products accumulate and inflate these fat cells, causing cellulite.
- Lack of exercise - Cellulite may be caused by impaired blood circulation and poor muscle tone underneath the skin, which are caused by sedentary lifestyles.
- Food allergy - Food allergy causes a variety of symptoms including food craving, weight gain, bloating and water retention.
- Highly processed foods that contain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and other additives - Heavy consumption of prepackaged foods cause build up of these toxins in the body.
- Yo-yo dieting - Causes a woman to lose fat in the upper body while increasing fat deposits in the buttocks, thighs, and hips. This tends to make cellulite problems worse than they were before dieting.
- Sun exposure - Prolonged exposure to the sun accelerates the skin-aging process and the breaking down of collagen which holds the cellulite chambers.
8th Sense Unique Approach
8th Sense provides a holistic multifactor approach to the cellulite problem, identifying the cause and treating the cellulite accordingly.
Our methods of treatment are:
- Vela Shape - For post pregnancy shaping, cellulite in individuals who are overweight and individuals with circulatory problems
- Mesotherapy - To diminish the appearance of cellulite especially in younger patients
- Tripollar - Radiofrequency for flaccid cellulite and cellulite in thinner individuals and certain areas such as the arms
- Hormonal check up in our anti-aging and integrative medicine clinic
- Identification of other problems such as genetic, diet, circulatory problems, allergies, etc and appropriate medical and supplement treatments
- Cavitation - A totally painless and effective treatment for body reshaping
Liposuction is not a recommended treatment for cellulite. Diet and exercise is. For a consultation to understand the cause of your particular cellulite, Call 8th Sense today on 011 884 6418 or email 8th Sense.
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