Cellulite soon be again one of the magazines, like every year at the approach of summer. Is it because it is simply an insurmountable aesthetic reasons? Not necessarily, if one knows the right moves and natural products that can mitigate it.
I decided to share with you an excerpt from my new book "SOS Natural Skin",published by Editions Daily Malin, dealing with cellulite problem but also all common dermatological pathologies. I co-wrote the book with Annie Casamayou, naturopath in Paris (click). I invite you to pick up our book as soon as possible if you want to know more about the care of the skin that suffers natural.
A little theory: the aggravating factors of Cellulite
The appearance of cellulite is usually triggered when intense hormonal changes: puberty, pregnancy, lactation, menopause. But it can not be explained by a single cause, other factors intervene.
Venous and lymphatic insufficiency
The consequence of poor circulation is that the tissues are less well irrigated, cellular exchanges are hampered and least well-drained toxins. The wastes accumulate and attack the skin's support fibers, which puts everything in place for that cellulite develops. Once it has, increases fat deposits, the vessels are compressed and they have even more difficulty in performing their mission, and cellulite persists. You understand the vicious circle?
Lack of physical exercise
Cellulite love inactivity and physical activity helps to fight against all forms of cellulite. Through sport, you gain muscle tone while decreasing body fat, you supercharge blood and lymphatic circulation, you stimulate the entire metabolism and burn calories, you find a better designed and more toned figure.
Sugar
Sugar, and more refined sugar is not good at all for the organism, that, is already known for a long time. Several mechanisms related to metabolism are directly involved in the formation of cellulite. Not only adipocytes are very sensitive to insulin, the hormone secreted by the pancreas in the presence of carbohydrates, fattening and amplifies cellulite. But it is also responsible for the glycation of collagen, the phenomenon causing fibrosis. Glucose molecules combine to stiffen collagen and their fibers to trap adipocytes. Or more fibrotic tissues are more cellulite becomes difficult to dislodge. It feels under the fingers, it's compact, it's hard and sometimes it's painful.
The idea is not to eliminate all sugars, but prevent excess and especially to know them choose. Needless to say you do not give in to indulgence of eating the evening sweet, if not, for sure, guaranteed storage.
Sponges foods
Salt is the most important sponges foods, it retains water in the tissues and promotes edema. Besides the salt is added in the dishes, beware of foods where real salt mines lurk: white bread or crackers, cheeses, cold meats, appetizers cakes, industrial dishes, fish smoked, industrial pizzas, canned. Say goodbye to the light as sodas. Like salt, synthetic flavor enhancers and sweeteners are real sponges to store the radius prohibited.
Bad fats
Saturated fatty acids and hydrogenated fats are poor metabolizers, they store easily in adipocytes and are quickly up the rate of free radicals, increasing inflammation. Saturated fats are found in meats and fatty meats, butter, cheese, cream and all full-fat dairy products, hydrogenated fats are part of the composition of pastries and most processed foods, look for them margarines under the label hydrogenated vegetable oils. Banish also fried.
Tobacco
Tobacco decreases tissue oxygenation, heavily intoxicated the body, increases the level of free radicals and has a direct negative impact on the bloodstream. Avoid smoking and also refuse to breathe the smoke of others.
The stress
Anxiety, negative emotions and chronic overwork generate dumps hormones accelerating the formation of fatty tissue and promotes water retention. Word to the wise ... In times of emotional fragility, practice daily abdominal breathing. On this subject see our handout "Abdominal breathing" (page XX).
Medication
Some drugs aggravate cellulite: oral contraceptives, hormone treatments, antihistamines and corticosteroids.
Tight clothes
Yes, just like high heels, tight clothes disrupt blood circulation and have a harmful effect on cellulite.
Cellulite from the perspective of naturopathy
Food control is essential according to naturo, and many factors involved in cellulite are related to dietary errors promote fat storage and maintenance of a latent inflammatory state. The removal of animals dairy products, refined sugars and cooked fat is the first step towards a healthy diet.
The causes of cellulite are many, you have to play on multiple tables according to individual needs: hormonal balance, stimulating blood circulation, lymphatic congestion, etc. However, the liver function remains crucial to boost metabolism and help it function better. Toning the liver by occasional but regular drainage cures, for example in spring and fall, will prevent overloading. Constipation is also often associated with cellulite phenomena mild drainage intestines is also recommended. In the case of cellulite with water retention, kidney can be stimulated with specific plant cures.
Locally, the best assets cellulite is to rub the body dry with a soft brush. This is a simple ritual to take the morning before showering and makes miracles! He participated in the general detoxification of the body by acting on the elimination of toxins through the skin, it stimulates the lymphatic circulation and gradually fade unsightly marks, with the added bonus of a very soft and silky.
What are the water retention anti-nutrients and / or anticapitons?
To effectively fight against cellulite, you must eat balanced and varied, incorporating whenever possible the fat-burning foods, suckers or following antioxidants.
Lean protein
Lean proteins are a valuable aid to remove excess water in tissues, they are also satiating foods that maintain muscle mass and reduce fat tissue.
ó sources of lean protein: poultry, fish, eggs or legumes (lentils, peas or beans) and tofu.
Omega 3
Omega 3 are any class champions: they play an essential role in maintaining the integrity of connective tissue on vascular protection, the control of inflammation and participate in the destocking of adipocytes.
Sources of omega 3: mackerel, sardines, herring or salmon.
Flavonoids
Flavonoids are important protective vessels, they increase the elasticity of the vein walls and are also potent antioxidants.Flavonoids are a large family of substances occurring naturally in many plants.
ó flavonoid sources: dark red fruit (blueberry, black currant, grapes ...), carrot, tomato, broccoli, apple, olive, lemon, but also green tea, red wine.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C acts in synergy with flavonoids and supports the venous system.
ó Sources of Vitamin C: acerola, guava, kiwi, blackcurrant, strawberry, cherry, papaya, mango, lemon, orange, green cabbage, parsley, broccoli, spinach.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential element in the fight against water retention, the more you miss, the more water is retained inside the cells.
ó magnesium Sources: periwinkle, cashews, almonds, buckwheat, brown rice ...
Silicon
Silicon helps to strengthen connective tissue and interacts with collagen fibers.
ó silicon Sources: some mineral waters (Volvic, Evian), whole grains, and ... nettle!
Drinks
Water is essential for drainage but also responsible for the aqueous cellulite. Flee sparkling water might be too rich in salt, and drink plain water to hydrate yourself properly, but in case of aqueous cellulite, a liter a day is enough.
Green tea: one of the best allies anti-cellulite and water retention. It acts on the elimination of fat, protects the circulatory system and supports connective tissue.
How to adopt a lifestyle cellulite?
First reflex: to prevent cellulite develops. There is no single magic bullet to eliminate it, and it is best to combine a set of effective strategies to prevent its occurrence and to limit its installation.
A custom feed
There is no question of embarking on a strict diet, cellulite is not just eliminates losing weight. However, correct bad habits and pay attention to the products you consume is crucial in the fight against cellulite.
- Few raw vegetables: of course, raw vegetables are part of a slimming strategy but their high mineral content may well encourage the retention of water and you swell. Insert still fresh vegetables at every meal, as a salad at one of two main meals, and for the rest, enjoy besides by cooking the sweet steam. From time to time, allow yourself to eat them grilled with olive oil.
- No yogurt soup menu and the evening, especially when cellulite combines with poor blood circulation and the water retention. According to the principles of chrononutrition, soup night, consisting of water and vegetables rich in minerals, promotes water retention, such as yoghurt, mixture of lactose (sugar!) And water. At dinner, this type of food can seriously hamper the night drainage.
- Cellulite promote food: fruits and vegetables are packed with valuable nutrients for health, vitamins, satiating fiber, protective antioxidants. In cellulite arsenal, some of them are true allies with multiple functions: one activates the metabolism of fats, other drain or stimulate blood circulation.
| Vegetables | Fruits |
| Asparagus, eggplant, avocado, broccoli, celery, cabbage, onion, spinach, parsley, leek, pepper. | Pineapple, banana, strawberry, raspberry, grape. |
Choose a sport ... and practice!
With diet, exercise is the other cornerstone of treatment against cellulite. The ideal: make regular sessions of physical activity promotes venous return and imposing a medium intensity endurance effort to work and start burning fat. Rather than one large meeting at the weekend rather organize three sessions of 30 minutes is the threshold at which the body will tap into fat reserves.
Nordic walking, jogging, rollerblading, biking and cross country skiing to impose rhythmic contractions of the leg muscles, they thus facilitate blood circulation and venous comeback.
Water sports are particularly suitable for draining the lower limbs: swimming, water aerobics or aquabiking. They invigorate the circulatory system while the water pressure is a kind of natural lymphatic drainage which helps eliminate edema.
Oxygenate
Any narrowing of the vessels impedes the blood flow and prevents a good distribution of oxygen in the organism. Have you realized that the oxygen required for the production of energy to burn fat? Open wide your lungs and in doing regular deep breathing exercises to much fresh air. On this point see our handout "Abdominal breathing" (page XX).
What really works: the rolling massage with a synergy with essential oils
The rolling massage of the gestures are extremely effective to dislodge fat cells and drain by stimulating blood and lymph circulation. Massage professionals offer the nearly all, enjoy sessions twice a week for a month to achieve visible results. Then, good news, you can practice in self massage with or without oil (for oil treatment see below). A massage suction cup also allows to practicetouch-roll home.
How to do ?
As its name suggests, the goal is to palpate and roll the fat layer between the skin and muscles.
- Catching a "strand" of skin between the thumb on one side, the other fingers of the other.
- Lift and roll the skin fold slowly pushing with your thumbs. We help by moving the other fingers, it feels like a wave effect with skin.
- Adapt its force to the gesture, not too hard not to get hurt, nor too slowly to be effective. Gradually increase finger pressure and duration of massage.
Admittedly, the rolling massage is not always a cakewalk, massage can sometimes even be downright rude. In such cases, start by mobilizing and massage the area in a circular motion, just to heat the skin and prepare. Start by mini-massage-roll, seizing small skin folds and making them move about only 1 cm.
The rolling massage thighs
Standing, put your foot on a chair, place your fingers above the knee to grab a fold of skin. The push up the thigh. Make several vertical stripes to cover the entire thigh, inside, outside by starting the knee to the hips.
The rolling massage belly
While standing, knead one side of the waist a moment, then roll a horizontal fold line to the other side. Make several horizontal lines on the entire surface of the stomach. One can also work always vertical lines from the bottom upwards.
Massage your everyday, it is also the regularity that counts more we practice rolling massage, cellulite diminishes over. The rolling massage practice itself more easily without oil. But before your session, prepare the area by massaging it with a Calophylle oil (because it stimulates circulation), argan and avocado (they make the skin more toned). You can also prepare a flavored oil for even more efficiency.
Cellulite Dermocosmetics
The essential oils are valuable allies in the fight against all types of cellulite. It's easy to make a home care oil to practice daily massage the areas affected to redraw the silhouette.
Here is an example of care oil very focused, effective and easy to formulate, for an oil able to visibly reduce cellulite in about four weeks, at 1 massage cellulite areas 2 times daily tonic manner.
My cellulite care oil
For about 30 ml
In a glass vial (or plastic) amber, blue, or aluminum of more than 30 ml, add successively:
- 20 ml of oil Calophylle
- 10 ml andiroba oil, argan and avocado to your preference
- 20 drops of essential oil of lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora)
- 20 drops of essential oil menthol eucalyptus (Eucalyptus dives)
- 15 drops of grapefruit oil (citrus paradisii)
Attention this oil in its highly concentrated essential oils version is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, who will then use without flavor (even if you are allergic to any of them).
Do not expose treated areas to the sun during the period of use because of the presence of grapefruit oil, photosensitizing.
Only massage cellulite areas with this oil (the size of a dessert plate), and not the body, carefully avoid the face, and wash your hands thoroughly after use. If you want to massage larger areas, divide the doses essential oil 2!
If you have not found the essential oils necessary 3, you can simply remove one. Warning, the smell of all these compounds is very strong and gentleman might not be appreciated. Tell him it's for a good cause or wear immediately after the massage shorty / leggings to prevent fumes.
This care oil will keep for 12 months protected from air, light and heat.
While the recommendations presented here are a bit restrictive because they want complete ... But the effectiveness is at appointments and the results without comparisons with cosmetics for most cans that are on offer everywhere.
Click to order the book "SOS Natural Skin". Annie and I present you this book signings Thursday, March 27 between 17 h 40 and 19 h 30 at the restaurant bar "Envy" at 57 rue Pernety in Paris.
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