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HEALTH MATTERS
Time to firm up
It’s the look every woman dreads: the telltale orange peel signs of
cellulite. Maggie Walsh discovers a revolutionary treatment to help
combat the condition
Cellulite can be hereditary. Just as some recognition is the result of various
families are susceptible to certain diseases, scientific data accumulated by
so some are more likely than others to Endermologie, from the first studies
suffer from extreme cellulite. However, carried out in France to validations
hormones, diet and lifestyle play an conducted by European and American
important role too. Simply because your universities.
mother has cellulite, therefore, it doesn’t Lipomassage is the latest generation of
mean that you will succumb too. Smoking, Endermologie treatments dedicated to
lack of exercise, fatty and starchy foods combat localized fat and cellulite and
and sitting or standing in a single position sculpt the body. The treatment uses the
for long periods have all been linked to an scientifically developed and clinically
ellulite is a condition that haunts the
increase in cellulite. proven Independent Motorised Rollers
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majority of women, and some men,
A balanced, healthy diet with plenty of (IMR) technique, which achieves a
throughout their lives. It is best
water works wonders. Drastic measures slimmer, more toned body.
described as pockets of dimpled, localised
are not required – just remember to This motorised device is made up of two
skin. It is caused by fat that is stored in
moderate your intake of unhealthy foods adjustable rollers with mini-motors which
adipocytes (fat cells) which swell. The
and to take plenty of exercise. rotate independently in different
swelling distorts the connective tissue,
Cardiovascular and aerobic exercises, such directions. When massaged over the
which creates the ‘orange peel’ effect
as running, jogging, using a treadmill or desired area, they intensively stimulate
associated with cellulite. This, in turn,
simply walking are beneficial in combating connective tissue, which breaks down fat
causes circulation in the affected area to
the condition and for overall wellbeing. and helps minimise water retention.
become sluggish, which produces a build-
Furthermore, water is a natural cleanser The IMR also speeds up the metabolism
up of toxins and congestion of the
and helps to repair the body’s connective of the fat cells, decreasing their life span.
connective gel resulting in unsightly
tissue, hindering the formation of cellulite As a consequence, the body can rid itself
localised cellulite – especially in the lower
in the first place. of fat cells faster than the cells themselves
limbs, abdomen and pelvic region. However, these natural methods cannot
can reproduce, so cellulite will be
Women tend to suffer from cellulite guarantee a cellulite reduction. There are
smoothed and inches lost. This can also aid
more than men, due to the composition many treatments and products on the fat elimination on a long-term basis.
and behaviour of their fat cells and the market that claim to reduce the appearance It should be remembered, however, that
connective tissue that holds adipocytes in of cellulite, but it is important to find the cellulite is a common occurrence. It bears
place. The female connective tissue is very type of treatment designed to suit repeating that a healthy lifestyle and
inflexible. As women gain weight, their fat individual needs. exercise form an important part of
cells expand and the lack of give in the Some treatments have scientific backing, treatment. If you do pursue other
nearby connective tissue enables the fat such as lipomassage by Endermologie. methods, make sure that their claims relly
cells to bulge up towards the surface of the This treatment has been approved by The do stand up.
skin. In men, not only is there generally American Food and Drug Administration a73 For more details of Endermologie in
less fat on the thighs, but the outer skin is (FDA), which fully acknowledges that your area visit Vitality Beauty & Gym at
thicker. This obscures what is happening Endermologie can act on cellulite and www.vitalitybeautyandgym.co.uk or call:
to any surplus fat below. remodel the body’s silhouette. This 0771 186 0021
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