Almost every woman over 20-25 is well-familiar with the problem of cellulite, or orange peel syndrome. This condition is connected with accumulation of extra fat in top layers of our skin, resulting in formation of small dimples and bumps visible through the skin. Cellulite usually appears in such body areas as thighs, hips, buttocks, lower portion of stomach, arms and so on. There are various reasons and factors that are linked to cellulite development, and those ladies who want to get rid of this embarrassing problem have to learn more about its causes and roots.
Hormonal imbalances (changes in the levels of female hormone estrogen in the body) is considered the main cause of cellulite formation in modern women. Such periods in every woman's life as pregnancy, menopause, premenstrual period and the period of taking birth control pills are always associated with certain hormonal imbalances. Besides, such factors as bad eating habits and poor diet, lack of regular exercise and physical activities, smoking or drinking alcohol, as well as permanent stresses and nervous tension, also contribute to the development of this unwanted skin condition. Finally, heredity and genetic predisposition to cellulite also play a significant role.
It is possible to name some other causes of this common problem. Cellulite is likely to develop in those areas of our body, where blood circulation is slowed down (hips, thighs, buttocks, etc), that is why poor blood flow should be also considered an important cause of cellulite. Unfortunately, the more areas of our body are damaged by cellulite, the poorer our blood circulation becomes. Besides, any other factor affecting our blood flow (such as sedentary life-style or smoking, etc.) also contributes to cellulite formation. If you have such kind of problem, do not delay and consult your medical practitioner in order to prevent cellulite and other related health concerns.
Nowadays, specialists offer a lot of various techniques and therapies, which can help women to get rid of cellulite. Those include, first of all, healthy diet and developing good eating habits, like avoiding junk food and eating more of fresh and low-fat foods. Drinking a lot of water is also supposed to be effective for cellulite reduction. Doing a lot of exercises, going in for sport and various outdoor activities can be very helpful as well. Various types of anti-cellulite massages, special therapies, creams and lotions are available for every modern lady. Finally, in order to reduce or eliminate cellulite, you must forget about lazing in front of the TV. Be always active and optimistic, in such case it will not take long to notice positive changes!