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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Finding a Cellulite Treatment That Works

By Franca Bellucia

Women suffer from cellulite more than men with over 90 percent of females having cellulite at some point in their lives. This is because of the higher fat content that women have when compared to men. Often people believe that cellulite is caused by being overweight but this is not necessarily the case with many thin women suffering from the condition.

The media often makes many women feel that are abnormal if they have cellulite. But this if far from the case. Many famous celebrities and models suffer from cellulite except it is well covered by makeup and special affects.

The cause of cellulite is found right below the layer of skin. Here, there is thin pockets of fat which are contained in honeycomb like structures. If this fat begin the bulge from this honeycomb then cellulite starts and dimpling appears on the upper side of the skin.

While cellulite is mostly seen in the thighs, hips and buttocks it can also be found in other areas of the body like the back, stomach and even the neck. The occurrence of this condition is often related to the genes that you have inherited. This is why slender women can still suffer from cellulite even if they don't have much excess fat.

Genes are not the only cause, however. Other risk factors can include being overweight, alcohol, caffeine, medication like the contraceptive pill, a lack of exercise, a slow metabolism and not enough water. This a short list of the most common risk factors but if you have cellulite you should take a look to see if any of these maybe a contributing cause.

Age is another major risk factor. As a woman gets older the skin begins to lose its strength and elasticity, and the structure that keeps the fat underneath the skin in place starts to lose its ability to secure the fat.

Changing the risk factors of developing cellulite can help you fight back against the condition. Begin by starting a new exercise program, eat more vegetables and fruit, and make sure you drink plenty of water. Avoid those bad foods that lots of calories or fat such as chocolate, fast food or snacks.

When exercising do a combination of cardio and weights. The cardio will burn fat while the weight will build muscle. This is the best combination of exercises to reduce cellulite in the body.

If you like you can try other treatments like creams and lotions, massage or laser therapy. There is a wealth of information available on these different cellulite treatments and with a little bit of research you will find out which treatment is best for you.

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