Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Getting Rid of Toxins Reduces Cellulite

By Gal Bishop

Nobody likes cellulite. It's ugly and lumpy. Unfortunately though, almost everyone has some. In fact, about ninety percent of all women have to deal with cellulite problems. A lot of things can cause you to have cellulite. Many people think it's related to weight, but it doesn't have to be. No matter what you weigh, you can get it. So, how do you fix it? Well, first you have to understand it.

What is cellulite? Well, it is a type of fat cell. Your skin cells contain connective tissue and that tissue is surrounded by liquid. That liquid does a couple things. First of all, it supplies nutrition to your skin. Second, it helps to remove waste products. Basically, when the waste isn't removed well, it causes the tissue to thicken up and there you have cellulite.

The next step to understanding cellulite is to know where the toxins come from. That's a bit easier said than done, though. There are lots of possible causes of a toxin build up in your skin.

One of the biggest things you can do for yourself, as far as getting rid of cellulite, is to drink plenty of water. It's a fact that water helps you to stay healthy. Hydration can also help you to reduce cellulite, though, since it removes toxins from your system.

Generally, people think that they should drink 8 glasses of water every day. That's not entirely true, though. The amount of water that you need is going to change all the time. It's based on your weight, your general health, your activity level and more. The 8 glasses a day idea is a good starting point, but you need to keep all of those other things in mind, too.

Controlling cellulite also comes down to having a healthy diet. Alcohol, junk foods and caffeine can all contribute to a cellulite problem. If you want to limit their effects, drink lots of water. Really, though, the best thing to do is to just try not to over indulge in the first place.

One thing you might not have thought about that definitely plays a role in cellulite is smoking. Smoking, aside from being bad for your general health, can actually cause the connective tissue in your skin to get weaker. That can build up cellulite. So, if you smoke, you may want to quit, if you want to get rid of that cellulite trouble.

When it comes to cellulite, the last major thing to avoid is stress. Stress can really increase your cellulite risk, not to mention taking a toll on your general health. So, if you'd like to fight cellulite, just try to lead as healthy and stress-free a life as you can. - 15634

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