Originally published August 6 2005
Fighting cellulite with natural remedies
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Even the word cellulite sends women shrieking in horror, but with a few natural remedies, it can be combated.
Natural Steps for Cellulite (check the Evidence rating) *** Good Evidence of a health benefit.
* Artificial foods that contain sweeteners, additives and chemicals.
Cellulite does not discriminate, most women of all ages and sizes (yes, even skinny supermodels) have at least a few embarrassing orange-peel patches of skin.
Many experts believe that cellulite is caused by a combination of factors including one's general lifestyle, diet, lack of exercise, hormonal changes and ageing.
Hormones and ageing -- partners in crime Oestrogen encourages the storage of excess fat around womens' hips, thighs and bottoms.
What we do know however, is that simple lifestyle changes like doing more exercise and eating a healthy diet can make a difference in as little as six weeks.
Many experts believe that the stimulant caffeine (found in coffee, tea, chocolate and fizzy drinks) has a direct and negative effect on lymph flow and blood circulation, because it causes small blood vessels to constrict.
2. Change your diet Cellulite looks worse when your skin's connective tissue is weak, because fat cells can protrude through the connective tissues into the layer of skin just beneath the surface.
The pectin in apples, is a soluble type of fibre that assists in detoxifying the digestive tract by making you go to the toilet more often.
Over-processed and refined foods are packed with additives, preservatives, fats and salt which all tax your body's toxin removal system.
It will not only relax aching muscles, but will help detoxify your body by opening up your sweat pores thereby increasing the elimination of toxins.
At home, turn your bathroom into a steam room every few weeks, by running a really hot bath or shower and shutting all windows and doors.
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