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Legs.
Men love them, and women love showing them off.
From skimpy swimsuits to sexy miniskirts, we
continually find ways to accentuate our best
features. Try as we might, though, we cannot
always prevent cellulite, lumpy and dimpled fat
deposits that resembles cottage cheese or an
orange peel, typically noticed on our legs, hips
and buttocks.
Countless procedures – medical and non-medical,
surgical and non-surgical – offer alleged
"cures" to cellulite, including everything from
medicinal injections to herbal body wraps
available at most spas. And while all these
supposed cures exist, each person responds
differently to various treatments and
procedures. Some at-home remedies for cellulite
may be just as effective as a complex procedure
like mesotherapy, which involves microinjections
of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and
medications. These chemicals react with the fat
deposits in the targeted areas where the
injections occur, dissolving the fat deposits
and shrinking the fat cells.
If heaving over a heap of cash to smooth out the
cellulite from your legs isn’t in your plans,
consider these at-home remedies to lessen
cellulite’s impact on your life and your legs!
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Detoxify your
diet! By eating lots of healthy, fresh
fruits and veggies, you’re already
taking the first step toward healthier
skin and fewer cellulite problems. Whole
grain foods also contribute to your
cause. Think about reducing or
eliminating your intake of alcohol,
coffee, soda and cigarette smoke to
further aid your quest to end cellulite.
Items high in fiber positively impact
your health and also respond better to
the digestive process. Your best-case
scenario: A low-fat diet high in fiber
and rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and
whole grains.
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Exercise to your
heart’s content. Not only does
exercising help you lose weight and tone
your muscles, but it also helps to
improve circulation while firming your
tissues in general. You’ll notice an
increase in your energy levels and
hopefully, you’ll enjoy your exercise
routines enough to see its value on
mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
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Relax. Avoid those
things that cause stress and aggravation
in your life if at all possible. Take
hot bubble baths, practice yoga or begin
meditating on a daily basis. A more
peaceful frame of mind will help you get
into the routine of satisfying your
skin’s needs.
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Exfoliate and
renew your skin naturally. Try natural
body scrub products during your shower
routine and use a loofah pad, massage
brush or other cleansing tool to release
dry and dead skin cells so new, healthy
ones can form.
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Find a massage
partner and relieve tension while
stimulating your circulatory and
lymphatic systems. Massaging your body
can help prevent cellulite from forming
while it also helps to battle cellulite
that already exists. To begin, try basic
massage techniques. Start by massaging
your legs one at a time in a circular
motion. This should help prevent fat
from collecting while also breaking down
and ridding the body of toxins.
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Try a few of these tips
for reducing and preventing cellulite in your
body. Remember that about 90 percent of women
experience cellulite in some capacity, no matter
how slim they might be. If you believe you have
more serious cellulite problems than most, speak
with a dermatologist to learn more about
treatments that may be available to you
By Kathryn M. D'Imperio
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Skin & Body
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