MAY-JUNE 2001

The Whole Truth about cellulite To eliminate cellulite, you firstly have to know what it is, put aside preconceived ideas and then finally find out about the treatment solutions. Cellulite tissue is not the same as fatty tissue. In the conjunctive tissue underneath the skin’s epidermis, is found an accumulation of water, fat at toxins. Cellulite is a woman’s plight. A woman may have up to twice as much fat tissue than a man. Fat cells are more easily developed in females. It is now established that folliculin, an estrogen hormone secreted by the ovaries, is the main cause for the production of the fat cells. An imbalance of folliculin progesterone often occurs, resulting in too much water retention. Emotional problems and stress play a role in the appearance of cellulite. Following an emotional or nervous trauma, the cumulative effect of stress on the nervous system also has the same consequence. Bad digestion can promote the formation of cellulite if the liver is not doing its job. Poor assimilation of nutrients and constipation aid cellulite. Cellulite only forms on the bottom parts of the body: the hips, the buttocks and thighs. Cellulite can be hereditary. You can be thin and still have cellulite. Efficient ways to treat cellulite do exist. Only a global approach can be effective, combined with time and patience. A balanced and healthy diet favors a slimmer body and contributes to a better state for all the digestive organs. A diet lower in fat and salt is called for, as is drinking as much water as possible. Along with a sound diet, regular physical exercise constitutes one of the pillars of health. Physical exercise tones the muscles and improves blood circulation, thereby helping to a certain degree in reducing cellulite. Soft spiraling massages on the legs or transversal rolling on the thighs and the stomach stimulate vein and lymphatic circulation and brings back suppleness to the tissues. Hands make for excellent massage instruments. Recommended Plants: C.C.E.-W / (#735) L.G.-W / (#820) L.C.-W / Lymphatic Cleanser (#817) D-W / Digestaid (#750) Psyllium +4 / Fibre (#2700) Chittem Bark & Licorice Root / Laxative (#730) Silhouette Formula (#776) Irish Moss (#318) Bladderwrack (#267) Chickweed (#315) Maca (#292) H.I.K.-W / Potassium (#795) All Cells Salts (#860) Nutrition : Foods to Focus On: Drink plenty of water Fish and sea food (watch out for salt) Mono-unsaturated fats (olive oil) High fiber foods (fruits and unpeeled vegetables) Whole grain products Oranges and bananas Legumes Skim milk Note: Physical exercise is very important to improve blood circulation and muscle tone. Help out target zones by doing appropriate exercises (walking, aquafitness, and calisthenics). Consistency of your activity is what counts, one hour of exercise once a week is not as helpful as 15 minutes everyday. Foods to avoid: Cheese Table salt Saturated fats (eggs, butter, fried foods) Refined flour Meat and smoked, marinated or smoked fish Sugar and its substitutes Irritants (coffee, tea and soft drinks) In conclusion, use of the appropriate products, stimulating circulation by use of massages, good nutrition and regular physical activity are the key to success. Set up good habits and keep them. Your new life style will do its work and you will be able to admire the results. Jean-Guy Caron, Massage Therapist Tel: (418) 651-0888