Nearly 90% of all women experience at least one stage of cellulite in their lifetime. Cellulite onset by puberty; the bumps are created by the way that the fat cells lay in the connective tissues. While there have been no products that have been officially proven to make a significant dent (no pun intended) in the cellulite problem facing women today there are a few herbal remedies and lifestyle solutions that can help.

Cellulite is a multifaceted ailment that can be caused by heritage, extra fat, smoking, anxiety and stress. While extra fat cells may make the effect of cellulite more predominate there has been no proof that obesity or a few extra pounds are the cause. I remember a better time in history where women were worshiped for their bodies and loved for all of their assets and imperfections. Think back to history class, a full figure was a sign of vitality and fertility, the curvaceous Venus de Milo looking down from the heavens or the beautiful Victorian women wearing corsets and bustles to accentuate their body’s shape. These days if you are curvy and/or have cellulite you must be fat. Today women must love themselves no matter what shape or size they are and change things about their body to make themselves happy, not to accommodate some social elite view of what is beautiful.

If you want to tighten up those thighs or smooth that tummy, lose weight or stop smoking there are a lot of herbal remedies that can help accomplish those goals. Many herbs, vitamins and minerals have agents that can help you stop smoking and tighten the skin. To lose weight cut down on your carbohydrates, bad fats and salt. All of these can contribute to development cellulite and making lifestyle changes can help reduce it.

Susan Smith writes health articles about fitness and nutrition. Some of her favorite passions include writing about energy drinks and natural sleep aids

Cellulite has always been a big problem for women, and even for some men. Call it vanity or self-esteem, but anyone with cellulite formation anywhere in the body would want to get rid of it. And while experts believe that weight has nothing to do with the development of cellulite, dermatologists found that the food that you eat may well determine your tendency to have orange peel skin.

Simply put, there are types of food that trigger cellulite formation. But there are also foods that improve the health of the skin, thereby preventing cellulite from developing. And knowing these food groups is essential in your fight to regain your appearance and defeat cellulite for good. So, here they are:

Grubs That Can Worsen Your Cellulite

Carbohydrates

Almost all types of bread and pastry available today are made from commercial-grade refined carbohydrates. While this type of carbs may be very good for your taste buds, it will no doubt increase your chances of having orange peel skin. If you really need to take in carbohydrates, you can opt for goodies made from whole grains. Whole grains do not trigger fat cell formation and they also contain a lot of fiber which is good for your digestive health.

Sugar

Too much sugar in the bloodstream is a big factor in the formation of cellulite. Excess sugar is stored as glycogen, which is further processed into fat. On top of this, sugar can also hinder proper blood circulation. And as you know, poor blood circulation is also a trigger for cellulite development. Thus, if you really want to get rid of your cottage cheese skin, you better minimize your sugar intake – and it works against diabetes too.

Other Stuff

Solid foods are not the only ones that can influence cellulite formation. Beverages that contain alcohol and caffeine can also make matters worse for your skin when it comes to cellulite. Alcohol and caffeine can cause your fat cells to become larger while (more…)