Cellulite affects more women and occurs mainly by hormonal and physiological changes of fibrous tissue, circulatory disorders or hypertrophy of adipose cells.
It is not something that negatively affects the health, however, if represents an aesthetic problem that brings many a myriad of problems, affecting even the self-esteem.
Stages of cellulite
First stage
Venous and lymphatic microcirculation slows, causing vasodilation.
Second stage
Due to the vasodilation venous and lymphatic vessels become permeable, causing fluid to exit to the external medium.
Third stage
The liquid becomes dense and thick, hampering the exchange of nutrients between fat cells and vessels. Fat cells grow to not delete their disposal or waste circulation products. What is raised is adipose hypertrophy, which may even pop of the Adipocyte, generating the fat content to leave abroad.
Fourth stage
Generates a fibrosis, a network that contains fat cells, venous and lymphatic vessels, making more difficult the nutritive exchange between cells. Also trim fat cells, causing pain and nerve are compressed.
Fifth stage
The evolution of fibrosis generates macro modules, causing the “orange peel”
Symptoms of cellulitis
- Heaviness in the lower limbs, due to the accumulation of liquids and waste
- Edema in the ankles
- Cramps
- Cold feet
- Varicose veins
- Spontaneous hematomas
Why is it there?
Genetics
In this case it weighs enough genetic or hereditary factor family history of obesity and cellulite favour its appearance, so it is important to monitor the diet of those who have greater genetic predisposition.
Little physical activity
Sedentary lifestyle or little physical activity worsens the situation, since to move our body we activate blood circulation and the metabolism of fat cells.
Inadequate power
High calorie diets increase the weight of the fat cells, worsening the cellulite process.
Stress
If there is tension in the Agency, the movement becomes difficult and products Exchange and waste cannot be eliminated.
Alcohol and tobacco
Alcohol prevents the body proper cleansing of waste material and tobacco difficult to correct blood circulation.
Inadequate clothing
Tight-fitting clothing and the anchors obstruct blood circulation and venous return.
Be long standing
This position causes the appearance of varicose veins since it hinders the circulation.
Hormonal factors
High levels of estrogen causes edema or fluid retention. This happens during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, PMS, or the use of birth control pills, all of this worse or triggered the cellulite.
Circulatory disorders
This prevents the safe elimination of toxins
Natural remedies for combating
Avocado
This fruit is rich in nutrients and helps moisturize the skin.
Blend an avocado to form a paste, add 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well. Apply to the affected parties and massage gently with your fingers. Leave to act for 20 minutes and remove with cold water. Repeat the treatment three times a week.
Coffee
Caffeine is one of the best elements to fight cellulite.
It combines half a cup of ground coffee or crushed coffee beans, two tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, a quarter of almond oil and a quarter of olive oil. Apply the mixture in the affected areas and let stand 15 minutes. Repeat every day.
A good way to fight cellulite everyday is giving you water baths cold, either your shower leugo usual or by entering your body in a bathtub with ice. Low temperatures will help firm the skin.
