It doesn't matter what you weigh, if you've lost a ton of weight, or if you have always been thin. Some of us just have cellulite. How does this happen? Weakened or unhealthy connective tissue allows tiny fat pockets to surface below the skin forming these 'lumps & bumps'. The cause may be high hormone levels (estrogen), poor blood circulation, fluid retention or even emotional stress. Estrogen softens connective tissue and may work in conjunction with poor circulation and cause swelling. Swelling stretches the connective tissue allowing the fat to bulge through as cellulite. This can take place in other areas of your body as well as your thighs.
But have no fear - there ARE things you can do to combat cellulite!
First off, exercise daily. Besides helping to build strong muscles, exercise helps normalize hormones and increases blood circulation to your thighs (and elsewhere). It also helps to keep connective tissue healthy by removing excess fluid. Drinking plenty of water aids in digestion, flushes out toxins, regulates body temperature and blood circulation and helps all tissues and organs of the body.
There are also certain strokes in massage therapy which help the body combat cellulite. The skilled therapists at Jupiter Farms Massage have been trained toconcentrate on problem areasto help flush out toxins, increase circulation and improve elasticity to strengthen the connective tissue and muscle, making it more difficult for those fat cells to break through! We encourage you to visit Jupiter Farms Massage and speak with your therapist if you'd like help in eliminating these problem areas.
Lisa Koltun, Owner
Jupiter Farms Massage