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Negin Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Making peace sounds like a fabulous option. :D I have yet to see or hear of a thigh cream that actually works. :glare: Here are my tips for cellulite: Obviously, women who are slim and athletic have the least amount of cellulite. Weight loss, should be gradual, particularly after the age of 40. Rapid weight loss could make the cellulite far more pronounced. Exercise is very important in reducing cellulite. Be sure to get aerobic exercise (walking is a good choice) at least 5 times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes each time. The detoxifying properties of raw foods offer the most effective approach in preventing and reversing cellulite. There is a relationship between cellulite and body toxicity. Constipation is more common in women with cellulite, as is poor lymphatic drainage – the inefficient elimination of wastes that accumulate in spaces between cells. There is also a correlation between cellulite and poor circulation, poor liver function, and an underactive thyroid. Regular dry skin brushing can greatly improve lymphatic drainage, as can massage, deep breathing, and rebounding. Keep at it for a few months and don’t give up. I try to do this daily. Eat raw as much as possible Eat plenty of high-fiber foods – oat bran, whole grains, legumes (beans, split peas, lentils), vegetables, fruits Get ample amounts of fluid to help prevent constipation Increase consumption of foods that cleanse and support the liver – beets, artichoke leaves, turmeric, dandelion root, and milk thistle. Some juices that help - if you have a good juicer: CLEANSING COCKTAIL ¼-inch slice ginger root 1 beet ½ seeded apple 4 carrots GARDEN SALAD SPECIAL 3 broccoli flowerets 1 garlic clove 4-5 carrots 2 stalks celery ½ green pepper Diet Exercise Massage Rebounding Dry Body Brushing Keep animal protein and animal fats in your diet low. The one exception is good quality fish. Eat more raw nuts and beans. Drink water throughout the day to flush out unwanted toxins. Gotu Kola has reduced cellulite in 80% of the people who tested it. The participants took a gotu kola extract containing 30 mg of triterpenes three times a day. Horse Chestnut Extract – you can take horse chestnut extract containing 10-20 mg of escin three times a day, or apply a salve with 0.5-1.5% escin topically. Both of the above have been used successfully for varicose veins as well as for cellulite. When you use caffeine topically, it can reduce cellulite effectively. Look for a salve or ointment with 0.5-1.5% Cola vera extract (14% caffeine). Apply it morning and night to the areas where you have the most cellulite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Negin Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 You're most welcome. Good and much-needed reminder for me also. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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