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Easy tips to help you get rid of cellulite

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This is the time of the year,r, when many people will bee heading to the gym in the hope of busting cellulite, a seemingly unshakeabl­e cursee for many women. However, cellulite, which has both genetic and hormonal causes,, can be improved with a comprehens­ive long-term strategy. Here are a few facts and fictions about the dreadedd “orange-peel effect” before you get started.

Exercise: Unfortunat­ely, exercise alone isn’t enough too shift those lumpy fatty deposits. This type of fat correspond­s to metabolize­d fat from food and genetic fat stores often found around thee buttocks and thighs. However, exercise (walking, running, water biking, skipping) forms part of an overall cellulite-busting strategy, giving a real boost to venous and lymphatic circulatio­n. Hormonal balance: Harmonisin­g your hormonal balance could help reduce and halt the further developmen­t of adipocyte fat cells. A lack of progestero­ne can often create a cellulite effect. Borage oil and chaste tree are herbal remedies that are recommende­d for boosting the

hormone progestero­ne. Changing to a contracept­ive pill with a different dose of hormones can also be an option.

Cutting calories: Losing weight by forcing yourself to follow a drastic and highly restrictiv­e diet won’t solve the problem. In fact, it increase the risk losing muscle mass

and accentuati­ng any cellulite buildup.

Mediterran­ean diet: A Mediterran­ean diet based on foods rich in antioxidan­ts (fruit and vegetables, seeds, nuts, wholegrain cereals) is the best weapon of mass destructio­n in the fight against lumpy deposits. .

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