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Loving Your Body, Cellulite and All!
What prompted me to do an article on cellulite this
month?
Recently I was dressing my five year old son,
Gabriel, who per his pediatrician is a bit overweight. As I
was dressing him I noticed around his chest and
stomach area he has cellulite. For years I had heard
about cellulite in passing, but never really had given it
any thought until now. After seeing this on my son's
young body, I became greatly concerned. For one, I
really didn't know what it was and that it could affect
children so young. Immediately, my beagle Symba and I
went to work to research and sniff out as much
information on this subject as possible.
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite is fatty deposits under the skin, a combination
of fat, waste and water that form a bumpy, rippled mass
that gets trapped in the fibrous tissue just below the
skin's surface. Cellulite is a normal and harmless
cosmetic condition, that mostly affect women, due to our
higher percentage of body fat. Cellulite mostly appears
on the hips, thighs, buttocks, but can appear on the
arms, abdomen and upper back.
What causes Cellulite?
It being reported that 90% of woman have cellulite to
some degree. Men suffer from Cellulite much less than
women, partly because men tend to have lower
percentages of body fat, and they accumulate fat in their
abdominal area while women have fatty deposits mostly
in our buttocks and thighs. Cellulite is caused by four
factors: diet, poor lymph drainage, aging, and lack of
exercise.
Diet: Poor eating habits, high fat, sugar, starch, alcohol,
caffeine, soda, and grease consumption, this often
leads to excessive caloric intake which causes obesity.
Cellulite does appear on thin people too! It just more
pronounced on obese people. High processed foods
that contain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and
other additives causes build up of toxins and are harder
for the body to break down and eliminate.
Poor Lymph Drainage: The lymphatic system is one of
the body main toxin cleansing systems. It protect the
body by processing waste material and flushing it from
the cells. The system can become impaired/sluggish
because other internal organs are toxin filled. As a result
of this toxic waste accumulation trapped in the tissue,
cellulite is born.
Aging: As women age, the skin layer becomes thin and
wrinkles. The body's metabolism lower and fat is
accumulated, thus producing cellulite.
Lack of exercise: A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to
cellulite. Impaired blood circulation and poor muscle
tone, which are caused by lack of exercise.
Types of Prevention
In conclusion there is really no cure for Cellulite,
however there are some ways to improve its
appearance.
Diet: Eating a low-fat diet, high fiber, complex
carbohydrates, these foods are easiest for the body to
break down and eliminate. Drink plenty of water to help
cleanse and flush out toxins in the body.
Exercise: Work out at least 30 minutes three to fives
times per week doing some type of aerobic exercise.
This will help in toning the muscles and increase blood
circulation.
Skin Brushing: Is a simple technique that stimulates
blood, lymph flow, removes dead skin cells and
encourages new cell growth. Try this in the morning
before you take a shower, start at the feet and sweep up
the legs in long light brisk movements. Brushing should
be upward towards the heart to stimulate blood flow.
Lisa Marie
What prompted me to do an article on cellulite this
month?
Recently I was dressing my five year old son,
Gabriel, who per his pediatrician is a bit overweight. As I
was dressing him I noticed around his chest and
stomach area he has cellulite. For years I had heard
about cellulite in passing, but never really had given it
any thought until now. After seeing this on my son's
young body, I became greatly concerned. For one, I
really didn't know what it was and that it could affect
children so young. Immediately, my beagle Symba and I
went to work to research and sniff out as much
information on this subject as possible.
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite is fatty deposits under the skin, a combination
of fat, waste and water that form a bumpy, rippled mass
that gets trapped in the fibrous tissue just below the
skin's surface. Cellulite is a normal and harmless
cosmetic condition, that mostly affect women, due to our
higher percentage of body fat. Cellulite mostly appears
on the hips, thighs, buttocks, but can appear on the
arms, abdomen and upper back.
What causes Cellulite?
It being reported that 90% of woman have cellulite to
some degree. Men suffer from Cellulite much less than
women, partly because men tend to have lower
percentages of body fat, and they accumulate fat in their
abdominal area while women have fatty deposits mostly
in our buttocks and thighs. Cellulite is caused by four
factors: diet, poor lymph drainage, aging, and lack of
exercise.
Diet: Poor eating habits, high fat, sugar, starch, alcohol,
caffeine, soda, and grease consumption, this often
leads to excessive caloric intake which causes obesity.
Cellulite does appear on thin people too! It just more
pronounced on obese people. High processed foods
that contain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and
other additives causes build up of toxins and are harder
for the body to break down and eliminate.
Poor Lymph Drainage: The lymphatic system is one of
the body main toxin cleansing systems. It protect the
body by processing waste material and flushing it from
the cells. The system can become impaired/sluggish
because other internal organs are toxin filled. As a result
of this toxic waste accumulation trapped in the tissue,
cellulite is born.
Aging: As women age, the skin layer becomes thin and
wrinkles. The body's metabolism lower and fat is
accumulated, thus producing cellulite.
Lack of exercise: A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to
cellulite. Impaired blood circulation and poor muscle
tone, which are caused by lack of exercise.
Types of Prevention
In conclusion there is really no cure for Cellulite,
however there are some ways to improve its
appearance.
Diet: Eating a low-fat diet, high fiber, complex
carbohydrates, these foods are easiest for the body to
break down and eliminate. Drink plenty of water to help
cleanse and flush out toxins in the body.
Exercise: Work out at least 30 minutes three to fives
times per week doing some type of aerobic exercise.
This will help in toning the muscles and increase blood
circulation.
Skin Brushing: Is a simple technique that stimulates
blood, lymph flow, removes dead skin cells and
encourages new cell growth. Try this in the morning
before you take a shower, start at the feet and sweep up
the legs in long light brisk movements. Brushing should
be upward towards the heart to stimulate blood flow.
Lisa Marie
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| In the Spirit of Living Your Best Life! |
- Healthy eating is an
that we take the time to learn
how to eat in order to have the
best life possible. The focus
should not be on eliminating
things from a poor diet, but
focus on adding healthy things
to make it a healthy diet. There
are many foods that are naturally healthy, and if you just
try to incorporate a few of them with every meal you'll be
on the right track. The benefits of healthy eating are
abundant, such as: promotes beautiful skin, hair, and
nails, healthy joints, healthy cell growth, prevents chronic
diseases, speeds recovery from injuries and surgeries,
etc. In order for our bodies to function properly, healthy
eating is a must. Listed below is a list of foods that
promotes better eating, better nutrition, and better living.
- Mushrooms- Neither fruit nor vegetable,
mushrooms are fungi, and come in more than
2,500 varieties. They are a great source of
potassium, one cup of cooked fungi provides more
potassium than one banana. Portobello
mushrooms are low in carbohydrates. And have a
low calorie count and fairly high fiber content make
mushrooms good for diabetics. Button mushrooms
have 12 times more of the antioxidant
ergothioneine than wheat germ. Ergothioneine has
been show to protect cells. This fungus is an
unexpected source of vitamin D, adequate levels of
which help support joint health. Sunshine also
enables the body to produce vitamin D, while other
top sources include oysters, sardines and fortified
nonfat dairy.
- Broccoli- Contains sulforaphane, a compound
that triggers the body's own antioxidant defenses.
New research suggests that this process may block
cyclooxygenase (COX-2) enzymes that cause
inflammation. Broccoli sprouts are one of the most
potent sources of these indirect antioxidants,
which also can be found in cabbage, cauliflower,
and Brussels sprouts.
- Cherries- These juicy fruits are a top source of
anthocyanins that may help to reduce inflammation
and possibly lower blood levels of uric acid, which
can accumulate in joints and cause pain associated
with a form of arthritis called gout.
- Oats - This nutritious type of whole grain contains
zinc that supports cell repair, manganese for
collagen formation, copper required for cross-
linking collagen and protein to relieve soreness.
Oats are considered a secondary crop, which
means they are derived from a weed of wheat and
barley. Oats are commonly known as a cereal grain
and are touted for their cholesterol -lowering
properties, which possibly may lower the risk of
heart disease. Oat is the only cereal containing a
legume-like protein called avenalin.
- Lemongrass- This strongly and sweet scented
lemongrass has always been a key ingredient in
Asian cooking. Lemongrass is excellent for the
immune system, as well as the lymphatic, blood
- Pineapple- This fruit is the only natural source of
bromelain. A proteolytic enzyme that function as a
"clean-up crew, " digesting dead protein cells in
case of injury and microtears that are part of the
muscle building process. Research suggests that
bromelain found in pineapple can help reduce
inflammation and relieve muscle soreness.
Pineapples also provide an excellent source of
vitamin C, which helps promote collagen formation
and improve iron absorption, as well as
manganese, which supports metabolism and bone
density.
- Black Cod- Move over Flounder, halibut, salmon,
and sardines. Black cod has even higher levels of
omega-3 fatty acids, which may help to reduce
inflammation, as do flaxseed oil, walnuts, tofu, and
leafy green vegetables.
- Kale- Is one of the healthier sources of calcium
which helps to protect against bone loss. One
serving or 1 cup of cooked kale provides nearly
1,000 % of adequate intake for vitamin K which
enhances the mineral binding capacity of bone
proteins.
- Red bell Pepper- Just one contains more than
470% of your daily vitamin C needs, compared to
yellow, which contains 450% and green, with
190%. Vitamin C helps to speed recovery from
minor sprains by spurring collagen synthesis.
Other top sources include citrus fruit, pineapple,
kiwi, cantaloupe, papaya, strawberries, tomatoes,
collard greens, and sweet potatoes.
- Bananas- The complex carbohydrates contained in
bananas are a healthy source of lasting energy .
Potassium also can help to ward off muscle
cramps: it is one of the electrolytes that enable
muscle to contract and relax. Calcium, magnesium
and phosphorus also aid in the movement of
muscles. Potatoes, broccoli and kiwi are other
healthy potassium sources.
- White beans- Supplies nearly half of your
potassium needs for the day, white beans are a
nutritious vegetable source of protein, which is
important in rebuilding muscle and supporting
the collagen synthesis involved in healing.
- Tea- Green and black teas contain flavonoids -
antioxidant compounds that may block the
production of prostaglandins, which cause
inflammation and pain
Eating for your best life
Love your body and reach your fullest potential by
eating the right balance of healthy foods. With proper
diet and weekly exercise your body will love you back
with a long healthy and satisfying life.
Lisa Marie