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Friday, August 29th, 2008De Kosmetische Chirurgie van San Diego voor Gynecomastia
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008etnainteractive asked:
Bezoek http://www.sandiegolipo.com/videos.cfm aan menings extra video’s. Zoals gezien op Discovery Channel, helpt Dr. Jeffry Schafer, hoofd van een kosmetische de chirurgiepraktijk van San Diego, dramatisch een patiënt de grootte van zijn die borstweefsel verminderen, door een voorwaarde wordt veroorzaakt als gynecomastia wordt bekend.
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Wonder of the Waters: A History of Essential Mineral Baths
Monday, August 18th, 2008
For centuries, hot springs have offered numerous health benefits for everything from arthritis to indigestion. Sulfur, for instance, is credited with relieving nasal congestion, while sodium bicarbonate and calcium are said to enhance circulation. A number of studies have also indicated that soaking in hot mineral spring waters lessens the pain of arthritis. For instance, a study published in the August 1995 issue of the Israeli medical journal Harefuah reported patients bathing in the Dead Sea salt experienced improvement in knee pain. Other Israeli study results published in the April 2001 issue of the Rheumatology International indicated that hot sulfur baths helped relieve the pain and lessen the fatigue of fibromyalgia.
The benefits of hot springs, or mineral baths, were first endorsed by the Romans. They were so much a part of life that nearly every Roman city had at least one bath, which served as centers of public bathing and socializing. Throughout the Empire, baths sprung up wherever natural hot springs existed, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Algeria, and The Netherlands. Here, Romans bathed, exercised, and socialized with one another. They were used by the rich, poor, free or slave.
The hot springs in Baden-Baden, Germany, were well known to the Romans. In 1847, well preserved remains of Roman vapour baths were discovered below the castle. In fact, the direct translation of Baden-Baden is Baths-Baths. The name actually refers to both the city and the Baden region of Germany and the city lies along the Oos River in the Black Forest. One of the world’s great spas, Baden-Baden has been popular with patrons of its natural mineral springs for centuries. In fact, Britain’s Queen Victoria was an annual visitor who made the health benefits of Baden-Baden well known during her reign.
Today, the bathing houses in Baden-Baden are considered some of the most elegant in Europe. However, the baths cater to people of all means. There are a total of 29 hot springs, which is conveyed through the town in pipes to the various baths. The waters at Baden-Baden are known to bring relief for cases of rheumatism, gout, paralysis, neuralgia, and skin diseases.
One of the world’s first health resorts, the Dead Sea is one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. Herod the Great, the Roman king of Judaea from 73 BC to 4 BC, enjoyed the healthful benefits of the Dead Sea, as well as Queen Cleopatra, who obtained exclusive rights to build cosmetic and pharmaceutical factories in the area. The region’s climate and unique conditions created by its low elevation has made the Dead Sea a popular destination for a variety of health and beauty treatments. Multiple studies have shown the mineral essentials of the sea are effective for psoriasis, acne, and rheumatism. The Ein Gedi Spa, a well-established site on the shores of the Dead Sea, offers indoor thermo-mineral pools, resting areas, and a large outdoor bath containing rich, heavy black mud, which is ideal for ridding the body of poisons.
The healing properties of hot springs were espoused by the Native Americans, as well. When Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto reached the Valley of the Vapors in 1541, he was the first European to see the curative nature of what is now known as Hot Springs, Arkansas. For many years, tribes had been enjoying the springs – agreeing to put aside their weapons to partake of the healing waters in peace while in the valley. By 1832, the Hot Springs National Park was formed, which granted protection of the thermal waters, giving Hot Springs the distinction of being the first national park to be designated for government protection.
The thermal springs, situated in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas, emerge in a gap between Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain. Nicknamed “The American Spa,” visitors from around the world flocked to the natural hot springs. Today, this rich history is preserved in the faithfully-restored Fordyce Bathhouse, a museum and visitors center on Bathhouse Row. A variety of bathing facilities are open as well to visitors on Bathhouse Row and in hotels and spas downtown.
More than 100 years ago, the rich and famous traveled by private rail car to Mount Clemens, Michigan, to experience its magical mineral waters pumped from 1,400 feet under the city. Following the opening of the first bath house, “America’s Bath City” reached its height of popularity with luxury resort hotels offering heated baths, which were widely known to relieve the pain of arthritis and rheumatism, as well as skin problems such as eczema. Henry Ford, William Randolph Hearst, Mae West, **** Ruth, and European royalty made visits to Mount Clemens to partake of its mineral essentials.
In the 1900s, the mineral water from Mount Clemens drew thousands of polio patients. Legend had it that people came to the city in wheelchairs and left walking under their own power. Ultimately, eleven major bath houses operated in the city, supported by dozens of resort hotels, resulting in a thriving therapeutic industry.
By: Ann Knapp
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The benefits of hot springs, or mineral baths, were first endorsed by the Romans. They were so much a part of life that nearly every Roman city had at least one bath, which served as centers of public bathing and socializing. Throughout the Empire, baths sprung up wherever natural hot springs existed, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Algeria, and The Netherlands. Here, Romans bathed, exercised, and socialized with one another. They were used by the rich, poor, free or slave.
The hot springs in Baden-Baden, Germany, were well known to the Romans. In 1847, well preserved remains of Roman vapour baths were discovered below the castle. In fact, the direct translation of Baden-Baden is Baths-Baths. The name actually refers to both the city and the Baden region of Germany and the city lies along the Oos River in the Black Forest. One of the world’s great spas, Baden-Baden has been popular with patrons of its natural mineral springs for centuries. In fact, Britain’s Queen Victoria was an annual visitor who made the health benefits of Baden-Baden well known during her reign.
Today, the bathing houses in Baden-Baden are considered some of the most elegant in Europe. However, the baths cater to people of all means. There are a total of 29 hot springs, which is conveyed through the town in pipes to the various baths. The waters at Baden-Baden are known to bring relief for cases of rheumatism, gout, paralysis, neuralgia, and skin diseases.
One of the world’s first health resorts, the Dead Sea is one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. Herod the Great, the Roman king of Judaea from 73 BC to 4 BC, enjoyed the healthful benefits of the Dead Sea, as well as Queen Cleopatra, who obtained exclusive rights to build cosmetic and pharmaceutical factories in the area. The region’s climate and unique conditions created by its low elevation has made the Dead Sea a popular destination for a variety of health and beauty treatments. Multiple studies have shown the mineral essentials of the sea are effective for psoriasis, acne, and rheumatism. The Ein Gedi Spa, a well-established site on the shores of the Dead Sea, offers indoor thermo-mineral pools, resting areas, and a large outdoor bath containing rich, heavy black mud, which is ideal for ridding the body of poisons.
The healing properties of hot springs were espoused by the Native Americans, as well. When Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto reached the Valley of the Vapors in 1541, he was the first European to see the curative nature of what is now known as Hot Springs, Arkansas. For many years, tribes had been enjoying the springs – agreeing to put aside their weapons to partake of the healing waters in peace while in the valley. By 1832, the Hot Springs National Park was formed, which granted protection of the thermal waters, giving Hot Springs the distinction of being the first national park to be designated for government protection.
The thermal springs, situated in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas, emerge in a gap between Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain. Nicknamed “The American Spa,” visitors from around the world flocked to the natural hot springs. Today, this rich history is preserved in the faithfully-restored Fordyce Bathhouse, a museum and visitors center on Bathhouse Row. A variety of bathing facilities are open as well to visitors on Bathhouse Row and in hotels and spas downtown.
More than 100 years ago, the rich and famous traveled by private rail car to Mount Clemens, Michigan, to experience its magical mineral waters pumped from 1,400 feet under the city. Following the opening of the first bath house, “America’s Bath City” reached its height of popularity with luxury resort hotels offering heated baths, which were widely known to relieve the pain of arthritis and rheumatism, as well as skin problems such as eczema. Henry Ford, William Randolph Hearst, Mae West, **** Ruth, and European royalty made visits to Mount Clemens to partake of its mineral essentials.
In the 1900s, the mineral water from Mount Clemens drew thousands of polio patients. Legend had it that people came to the city in wheelchairs and left walking under their own power. Ultimately, eleven major bath houses operated in the city, supported by dozens of resort hotels, resulting in a thriving therapeutic industry.
By: Ann Knapp
About the Author:
Geologix Inc. manufactures products using a proprietary formula featuring 34 natural minerals contained in the ancient sea water from the famous Michigan Basin — a concentration of minerals higher than that found in any known body of water in the world. Mineral Essentials focuses on spa, skin care, and massage products to moisturize and provide anti-aging protection for great skin. Mineral Essentials, and Acheaway
Het starten van een bedrijf de verkoop van eigengemaakte producten natuurlijke schoonheid?
Monday, August 18th, 2008
mtgirl118 asked:
Ik wil om een bedrijf te starten verkoop van eigengemaakte producten van natuurlijke schoonheid, zoals gezichtsherkenning, maskers, reinigingsmiddelen, en make-up. Ik wil om reclame te maken, maar wil het niet duur te zijn. Ik weet dat ik moet beginnen met een website, dus wat zijn een aantal gratis website hosting diensten die ik kan gebruiken naast GeoCities myspace en voor zolang ik kan gebruik van een real-domein? Bedankt. Gelieve niet onbeleefd zijn, ongepast, of irrelevante antwoorden, want zij zullen worden gerapporteerd. Vergeet niet, 10 punten de beste oplossing!
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Ik wil om een bedrijf te starten verkoop van eigengemaakte producten van natuurlijke schoonheid, zoals gezichtsherkenning, maskers, reinigingsmiddelen, en make-up. Ik wil om reclame te maken, maar wil het niet duur te zijn. Ik weet dat ik moet beginnen met een website, dus wat zijn een aantal gratis website hosting diensten die ik kan gebruiken naast GeoCities myspace en voor zolang ik kan gebruik van een real-domein? Bedankt. Gelieve niet onbeleefd zijn, ongepast, of irrelevante antwoorden, want zij zullen worden gerapporteerd. Vergeet niet, 10 punten de beste oplossing!
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Cosmetics, Health and Beauty From the Dead Sea Sources
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
The Dead Sea is a unique and unusual phenomenon. It is a 76 kilometers long confined salt lake located 417 meters below sea level, dividing the Judea ridge on the west from the Edom ridge on the east. The Dead Sea is located in the middle of a geological rift splitting the Earth’s crust from Turkey in the north all the way to Africa in the south. This rift was formed as a result of tectonic-plates shifting on the Earth’s crust millions of years ago. These plates are still in motion to this very day. The Dead Sea is the ancient remnant of a much larger lake, which existed in the area 60,000 years ago (The Strip Lake). Its drying process, which begun 18,000 years ago brought about the formation of the Dead Sea.
The dead Sea’s unique geological location below sea level, the salinity level, 3 times higher than the ocean water, the rare composition of its water and salts content, have all given the Dead Sea its unique medicinal qualities, well known to humanity for thousands of years. These qualities are mentioned in ancient scriptures and in various cultures. Throughout human history many flocked to it in their search for remedies and beauty.
After thousands of years of human experience and folklore claiming to the Dead Sea’s unique qualities and natural resources surrounding it, modern science began to research these claims to check out the truth in them and their origins. Renowned doctors and researchers as well as commercial cosmetic labs conducted researches and many experiments throughout the years, and their published findings have validated the ancient claims – the Dead Sea’s water and its treasures are unique and are rich with natural healing power as well as natural beauty.
Based on these scientific findings a prolific industry of health tourism developed on the shores of the Dead Sea. It combines a variety of treatment based on its assets: bathing in its waters as well as an industry of health and beauty specializing in the preparation of cosmetic and beauty products out of the minerals found in its water, salts and the black mud bubbling out of it. The Dead Sea, a natural wonder millions of years old together with thousands of years of human history are a gift bestowed upon us by mother nature. True to the spirit of returning to nature we learn how to extract from this wonder beauty, health and longevity based on its natural resources – Black Mud bubbling in its waters and surrounding its shores, Unique Natural Minerals its water composition, Aromatherapy Bath Salts quarried out of it, a mixture of minerals combined with natural plants, while preserving the natural qualities of the various ingredients.
The developing health and beauty industry situated on the shores of the Dead Sea has become appreciated and familiar throughout the world, and health tourism on its shores has become a part of the medical services offered to patients by various health insurance companies. Cosmetic brands created on the basis of the Dead Sea’s treasures, as well as esteemed research laboratories are now more familiar than ever and can be found on shelves of the most prestigious cosmetic stores. The most famous brands are: MERSEA and AHAVA.
The well-known cosmetic, nurturing and beauty products based on the Dead Sea’s treasures include Facial Skin Care, Body Skin Care, Hair Care, Aromatherapy Bath Salt, Black Mud Mask, Massage Oils and a variety Anti Aging products.
By: Dead Sea eShop
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The dead Sea’s unique geological location below sea level, the salinity level, 3 times higher than the ocean water, the rare composition of its water and salts content, have all given the Dead Sea its unique medicinal qualities, well known to humanity for thousands of years. These qualities are mentioned in ancient scriptures and in various cultures. Throughout human history many flocked to it in their search for remedies and beauty.
After thousands of years of human experience and folklore claiming to the Dead Sea’s unique qualities and natural resources surrounding it, modern science began to research these claims to check out the truth in them and their origins. Renowned doctors and researchers as well as commercial cosmetic labs conducted researches and many experiments throughout the years, and their published findings have validated the ancient claims – the Dead Sea’s water and its treasures are unique and are rich with natural healing power as well as natural beauty.
Based on these scientific findings a prolific industry of health tourism developed on the shores of the Dead Sea. It combines a variety of treatment based on its assets: bathing in its waters as well as an industry of health and beauty specializing in the preparation of cosmetic and beauty products out of the minerals found in its water, salts and the black mud bubbling out of it. The Dead Sea, a natural wonder millions of years old together with thousands of years of human history are a gift bestowed upon us by mother nature. True to the spirit of returning to nature we learn how to extract from this wonder beauty, health and longevity based on its natural resources – Black Mud bubbling in its waters and surrounding its shores, Unique Natural Minerals its water composition, Aromatherapy Bath Salts quarried out of it, a mixture of minerals combined with natural plants, while preserving the natural qualities of the various ingredients.
The developing health and beauty industry situated on the shores of the Dead Sea has become appreciated and familiar throughout the world, and health tourism on its shores has become a part of the medical services offered to patients by various health insurance companies. Cosmetic brands created on the basis of the Dead Sea’s treasures, as well as esteemed research laboratories are now more familiar than ever and can be found on shelves of the most prestigious cosmetic stores. The most famous brands are: MERSEA and AHAVA.
The well-known cosmetic, nurturing and beauty products based on the Dead Sea’s treasures include Facial Skin Care, Body Skin Care, Hair Care, Aromatherapy Bath Salt, Black Mud Mask, Massage Oils and a variety Anti Aging products.
By: Dead Sea eShop
About the Author:
We sell cosmetics & beauty products, all made from the unique minerals of Dead Sea, enriched with natural oils, plant extracts & vitamins & include all skin care compositions: face anti-wrinkles & anti-age creams, makeup removers, hair creams & styling lotions, body lotions & creams, hand & foot creams, soaps & SPA.
Psoriasis More Than a Skin Problem
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
You chances of getting infected by psoriasis increases, if it runs in the family. An injury done to your skin due to continuous scratching, skin inflammation and skin infection can cause psoriasis. Too much of sunlight tend to create further problems for psoriasis. Psoriasis infection worsens if the patient is HIV positive. In an advanced stage of HIV, psoriasis becomes less active. Having drugs like lithium, beta-blockers, anti-malarial, and NSAID often worsens psoriasis. It is also caused when you go through stress mainly emotional. Cigarettes and alcohol are another cause of psoriasis problem.
Home Remedies For Psoriasis
Apply good amount of moisturizers on your body after having your bath. This would help to keep your body soft and tender.
Buy a UVB sunlamp and treat the areas which have been affected by psoriasis.
Soaking yourself in Dead Sea salts is one of the better solutions.
Coal tar can be used directly on the skin. This is very good to soothe your skin even though it may sometimes be too strong for your liking.
It is always recommended that the patient suffering from psoriasis should have a well-balanced diet.
Having good amount of juices from grapes and other fruits can help you to have better immune system to fight this disease.
Have herbs in daily diet such as basil, ginger, cardamom, saffron, garlic, parsley, tomato, fruit vinegars, and homemade mayonnaise. This kind of diet may not cure this disease but can prove to be very important part of your health.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
By: Sharon Hopkins
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Home Remedies For Psoriasis
Apply good amount of moisturizers on your body after having your bath. This would help to keep your body soft and tender.
Buy a UVB sunlamp and treat the areas which have been affected by psoriasis.
Soaking yourself in Dead Sea salts is one of the better solutions.
Coal tar can be used directly on the skin. This is very good to soothe your skin even though it may sometimes be too strong for your liking.
It is always recommended that the patient suffering from psoriasis should have a well-balanced diet.
Having good amount of juices from grapes and other fruits can help you to have better immune system to fight this disease.
Have herbs in daily diet such as basil, ginger, cardamom, saffron, garlic, parsley, tomato, fruit vinegars, and homemade mayonnaise. This kind of diet may not cure this disease but can prove to be very important part of your health.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
By: Sharon Hopkins
About the Author:
For More Health Article Visit :: http://www.healthnewsjournal.com/
Can Caucasians use Asian beauty products?
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Buttercup asked:
Each mark, if I shopping go, I see both on europäischer and Asian and Beauty products – both to skin care and make-up. I have always to be used europäische products, because I was not safe whether Asian products function w
Each mark, if I shopping go, I see both on europäischer and Asian and Beauty products – both to skin care and make-up. I have always to be used europäische products, because I was not safe whether Asian products function w
Aromatherapy Bath Salts
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Bathing takes away all your daily fatigue and that’s why bathing is indispensable in one’s daily schedule. A true aromatherapy salt is scented with essential oils because aromatherapy benefit is a result of the herbal properties of a natural essential oil. Aromatherapy bath salts add a soothing element to your bath and has a calming effect on the muscles of your body. As salt increases the specific gravity of water, it provides buoyancy by which the body seems to float on the water. By adding aromatic oils that have a particular odor, it will stir up your sense of smell and further rejuvenate your mind.
Due to the presence of magnesium sulphate, bath salts create a low osmosis potential as they do not absorb the vital salts of the skin and thereby protect the skin from sagging. Another important benefit of aromatherapy bath salts is that it softens the skin. This is because of the presence of phosphates that do not harm the skin. A homemade aromatherapy bath salt can transport you into a spa without the usual high price tag. You might even have all the ingredients you need in your kitchen. Natural salt extracted from the waters of the Dead Sea in the Middle East is by far the most popular and most beneficial of all aromatherapy bath salts.
It is a really wealthy origin of minerals including magnesium, potassium, and calcium – all of which are needed for better health. Scientific studies have shown that Dead Sea aromatherapy tub salt has antibacterial properties, and is thus useful in treating rind ailments such as eczema and psoriasis. The almost fundamental character of aromatherapy tub salt just involves mixing a couple cups of either ocean salt or Epsom salts with about 10 drops of your favourite vital oil. To take, fall a smattering into a running tub. Keep the remaining mix in a tight, incomprehensible container to preserve the fragrance of the oils.
Scented tub salt will comfort the psyche and assistance in muscle stress alleviation and let you go a tub delighted in the aroma of a favourite fragrance. Aromatherapy salts with vital oils stretch many extra properties of loosening, pain therapy, vigilance, aphrodisiac properties and much. Some vital oils wear’t lie in an aromatherapy tub salt or any new confection that will be in link with the rind for lengthy periods. Avoid using oils derived from most of your popular kitchen spices, like marjoram and clove, and especially bergamot, which can respond with sunshine on your rind to produce a blow.
By: Juliet Cohen
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Due to the presence of magnesium sulphate, bath salts create a low osmosis potential as they do not absorb the vital salts of the skin and thereby protect the skin from sagging. Another important benefit of aromatherapy bath salts is that it softens the skin. This is because of the presence of phosphates that do not harm the skin. A homemade aromatherapy bath salt can transport you into a spa without the usual high price tag. You might even have all the ingredients you need in your kitchen. Natural salt extracted from the waters of the Dead Sea in the Middle East is by far the most popular and most beneficial of all aromatherapy bath salts.
It is a really wealthy origin of minerals including magnesium, potassium, and calcium – all of which are needed for better health. Scientific studies have shown that Dead Sea aromatherapy tub salt has antibacterial properties, and is thus useful in treating rind ailments such as eczema and psoriasis. The almost fundamental character of aromatherapy tub salt just involves mixing a couple cups of either ocean salt or Epsom salts with about 10 drops of your favourite vital oil. To take, fall a smattering into a running tub. Keep the remaining mix in a tight, incomprehensible container to preserve the fragrance of the oils.
Scented tub salt will comfort the psyche and assistance in muscle stress alleviation and let you go a tub delighted in the aroma of a favourite fragrance. Aromatherapy salts with vital oils stretch many extra properties of loosening, pain therapy, vigilance, aphrodisiac properties and much. Some vital oils wear’t lie in an aromatherapy tub salt or any new confection that will be in link with the rind for lengthy periods. Avoid using oils derived from most of your popular kitchen spices, like marjoram and clove, and especially bergamot, which can respond with sunshine on your rind to produce a blow.
By: Juliet Cohen
About the Author:
Juliet Cohen writes for health disorders. She also writes articles for online health tips and skin disorders.
Ktoś zna jakieś dobre strony internetowe dla wszystkich naturalnych kosmetyków domowej / receptur?
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
me, myself, and I asked:
Nie oznacza strony internetowe, które sprzedają produkty. Mam na myśli strony internetowe, które zawierają informacje (przepisy kulinarne, porady itp.) na temat własnych Marka domowych kosmetyków naturalnych. Thanx.
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Nie oznacza strony internetowe, które sprzedają produkty. Mam na myśli strony internetowe, które zawierają informacje (przepisy kulinarne, porady itp.) na temat własnych Marka domowych kosmetyków naturalnych. Thanx.
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Natural Home Treatments for Cellulite
Monday, August 4th, 2008
CELLULITE
“Cellulite” is a skin condition that gives the appearance of small bumps and ripples under the skin. The bumps are caused by the underlying fat cells growing too large and stretching the natural fiber compartments that hold the skin to the underlying layers of tissues.
“Cellulite” is ordinary fat, but ordinary fat that affects the appearance of the skin. Strands of fibrous collagen tissue connect the skin to the subcutaneous layers and also separate compartments that contain fat cells. When fat cells increase in size, these compartments bulge and produce a rippled appearance of the skin.
Women tend to have cellulite more often than men because they have a vertical pattern of collagen in the underlying layer that holds the fat cells, and when the fat cells become very large, they bulge out of the chambers and appear as cellulite. In men, the pattern of collagen is tighter, in a diagonal pattern, and they have thicker skin, so there is less bulging of the individual fat cells. Another factor in cellulite is high levels of estrogen, since this hormone has a direct effect on the holding capacity of fat cells through the increase of alpha-adrenoreceptors, the chemical doorways that tell your fat cells to hold on to their contents. Poor diet, bad circulation, and poor lymphatic circulation can all contribute to the appearance of cellulite.
TREATING SKIN WITH CELLULITE
There are several extra steps you can take for the treatment of cellulite. Consider your skin care regimen, and fine-tune it to meet the needs of skin that has a tendency to swell with fluids, store fat and have poor circulation.
Nutrition: Although cellulite is a skin condition, it’s closely tied to the storage of excess fat. If you are significantly overweight, you should certainly alter your diet. The dietary enzyme bromelain can improve overall circulation to your skin and adipose tissues by removing the buildup of fibrin on the walls of blood vessels. Treating cellulite requires a two-pronged approach – one being the shrinking of the fat cells themselves, the second being the regeneration of collagen and strengthening of the skin outside of the swollen fat cells.
Cleansing: When cleaning your skin, use your wash cloth or loufah to massage the area where cellulite occurs. At first, use a circular motion and then a brushing motion upwards towards the bowels. This will improve circulation and edema, and help remove toxins and metabolic wastes out of the tissues and interstitial spaces around the collagen and fat cells.
Other Treatments:
· Dry Skin Brushing: Learn to dry brush your skin at least twice every day – upon rising and before going to bed. Skin brushing provides many benefits in the treatment of cellulite. First of all, it’s “exercise” for you skin, and strengthens the underlying dermis and pattern of collagen in the subcutaneous layer. It stimulates the growth and repair of the tissues by increasing blood flow to the area. It also helps remove toxins and metabolic wastes out of the interstitial fluids surrounding the tissues for disposal. Dry brushing is good for you skin all over, but if you are suffering from spider or varicose veins, brushing these areas vigorously several times every day, first in a circular motion and then upwards towards the colon, can improve the appearance of cellulite.
· Hormones: Cellulite is often associated with the use of HRT and birth control pills. High levels of estrogen from these medications can cause an increase in the fatty tissues ability to store fats and cause them to bulge, pushing out the skin and causing cellulite. If you are using birth control pills for contraception, you may want to ask your doctor for a lower-estrogen dose formula or a non-hormonal form, such as an IUD. If you are on HRT, you may want to consider switching to a lower dose, adding progesterone cream, or using a weaker formula, such as an estrone cream.
· Habits: Get out of the habit of crossing your legs, knees and ankles. This reduces circulation and increases swelling. Try to keep moving regularly, neither sitting nor standing for long periods.
· Exercise: Regular exercise is necessary for the improvement of cellulite. Not only does it help reduce the appearance of cellulite by burning the fatty acids that are causing the cellulite. It also improves circulation and helps to remove toxin-filled wastes away from the skin. Take up a walking program, or sneaking in a set of exercises in the restroom during breaks. Teresa Tapp’s “T-Tapp” program is renowned for short, effective exercise movements that reduce cellulite and increase overall blood and lymph circulation. Rashelle Haines program “LifeLift” is also excellent for improving lymphatic circulation, burning excess fat and glucose and improving muscle and skin tone.
· Body Wraps: Body wraps, both professional and homemade can improve the appearance of cellulite. Body wraps use a combination of minerals and herbs that stimulate the fat cells to release their contents, they absorb toxins from the skin and reduce swelling. Generally you will find stimulant herbs like kelp or algae that stimulate the fat burning process in the cells. You will find cosmetic clays that will remove toxins and wastes from the pores, and horsetail and horse chestnut that reduce edema (swelling) and provide minerals for strengthening the skin. These formulas are applied to the skin with the use of compression wraps. For recipes for doing home wraps, go to the Botanical Beauty Lab website.
· Massage: Massage, particularly the kind that improves lymph flow, is very good for reducing the appearance of cellulite. It improves the removal of metabolic wastes and toxins from the interstitial tissues around the adipose tissues, and gives the skin a smoother appearance. There are many professionals offering massage for cellulite, including lymphatic massage and endermology, but if that is out of your budget, you may want to try a home massage device. Many are available, from a simple round-prong hand tool to a powered massager that provides heat, massage and suction similar to the professional endermology machines.
SUPPLEMENTS FOR CELLULITE REDUCTION
Alfalfa: Alfalfa is a natural diuretic that helps balance the body’s interstitial fluids and reduces edema and swelling. It’s also a phytoprogesterone, which helps balance the excess estrogen that can exacerbate cellulite.
Borage Oil: Borage oil contains high amounts gamma linoleic acid, which is an important fatty acid to the strengthening of cell walls.
Bromelain: Bromelain is a naturally occurring enzyme in natural foods that aid in the digestion of proteins. The consumption of bromelain aids in the removal of fibrin buildup in fine blood vessels. This improves and increases circulation to the skin, and aids in repair and rejuvenation.
Horsetail: Horse Chestnut herb contains high levels of the mineral silica, which is used in the repair and maintenance of skin cells.
Cider Vinegar contains an array of important enzymes and aids in balancing body pH. It’s also a good source of potassium, which is necessary for fluid balance in the body.
Coconut Oil contains medium chain triglycerides which are easily absorbed and used by the body for fuel. It has the capability of stimulating the thyroid gland, which increases body temperature and metabolism and is known for improving the burning of excess fat.
Ginkgo Biloba is a natural blood thinner that increases the microcirculation to skin and fat cells.
Gotu Kolu is a natural source of caffeine. Caffeine stimulates the beta-adrenoreceptors on the surface of the fat cells to release their stores of fatty acids, aiding in the burning of excess fat.
Green Tea: Green tea is a mild stimulate that
contains caffeine as well as powerful antioxidants that aid in the proper replication and repair of skin cells.
MSM: Is an important mineral that is necessary for skin cell repair.
EXTERNAL TREATMENTS FOR CELLULITE
Aloe Vera contains alatoin, which sooths and heals skin. It has been shown clinically to increase microcirculation of the skin and to speed healing of skin tissues.
Betonite Clay is a natural mineral clay that is known for its ability to absorb impurities and toxins from the skin through the pores.
Horsetail, ginkgo biloba, kelp and green tea also work externally and can be added to lotions or creams for massage into problem areas.
Many experts have recommended using coffee grounds as a scrub for cellulite prone areas. The grounds work as an exfoliant, as the caffeine absorbs into the skin and stimulate the beta adrenoreceptors in the fat cells to release their contents.
Dead Sea Salts and Kelp or bladderwrack contain powerful minerals that aid in the repair of skin cells as well as the mineral iodine which can aid in the metabolism of the underlying fat cells.
There are also many commercial formulas and methods for the reduction of cellulite. Most contain caffeine or a similar chemical called theophylline or aminophylline. Many also contain kelp, bladderwrack and other herbs mentioned herein.
Just remember that cellulite reduction is a two step process. The cause of cellulite is over-sized fat cells that have stretched out the collagen structure underlying the skin. The first step is to reduce bodyfat, and many herbs and nutrients both external and external can accelerate the process. The second step is to increase the strength of the skin and the collagen webs under the subcutaneous tissues. Skin and collagen require vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to rebuild themselves properly. Excess fluids can exacerbate the problem, so proper fluid intake and circulation is important. Drink plenty of fluids, and stay active to increase the circulation of the lymph system. With a little diligent effort the appearance of cellulite can be reduced.
By: Fawn Bales
About the Author:
“Cellulite” is a skin condition that gives the appearance of small bumps and ripples under the skin. The bumps are caused by the underlying fat cells growing too large and stretching the natural fiber compartments that hold the skin to the underlying layers of tissues.
“Cellulite” is ordinary fat, but ordinary fat that affects the appearance of the skin. Strands of fibrous collagen tissue connect the skin to the subcutaneous layers and also separate compartments that contain fat cells. When fat cells increase in size, these compartments bulge and produce a rippled appearance of the skin.
Women tend to have cellulite more often than men because they have a vertical pattern of collagen in the underlying layer that holds the fat cells, and when the fat cells become very large, they bulge out of the chambers and appear as cellulite. In men, the pattern of collagen is tighter, in a diagonal pattern, and they have thicker skin, so there is less bulging of the individual fat cells. Another factor in cellulite is high levels of estrogen, since this hormone has a direct effect on the holding capacity of fat cells through the increase of alpha-adrenoreceptors, the chemical doorways that tell your fat cells to hold on to their contents. Poor diet, bad circulation, and poor lymphatic circulation can all contribute to the appearance of cellulite.
TREATING SKIN WITH CELLULITE
There are several extra steps you can take for the treatment of cellulite. Consider your skin care regimen, and fine-tune it to meet the needs of skin that has a tendency to swell with fluids, store fat and have poor circulation.
Nutrition: Although cellulite is a skin condition, it’s closely tied to the storage of excess fat. If you are significantly overweight, you should certainly alter your diet. The dietary enzyme bromelain can improve overall circulation to your skin and adipose tissues by removing the buildup of fibrin on the walls of blood vessels. Treating cellulite requires a two-pronged approach – one being the shrinking of the fat cells themselves, the second being the regeneration of collagen and strengthening of the skin outside of the swollen fat cells.
Cleansing: When cleaning your skin, use your wash cloth or loufah to massage the area where cellulite occurs. At first, use a circular motion and then a brushing motion upwards towards the bowels. This will improve circulation and edema, and help remove toxins and metabolic wastes out of the tissues and interstitial spaces around the collagen and fat cells.
Other Treatments:
· Dry Skin Brushing: Learn to dry brush your skin at least twice every day – upon rising and before going to bed. Skin brushing provides many benefits in the treatment of cellulite. First of all, it’s “exercise” for you skin, and strengthens the underlying dermis and pattern of collagen in the subcutaneous layer. It stimulates the growth and repair of the tissues by increasing blood flow to the area. It also helps remove toxins and metabolic wastes out of the interstitial fluids surrounding the tissues for disposal. Dry brushing is good for you skin all over, but if you are suffering from spider or varicose veins, brushing these areas vigorously several times every day, first in a circular motion and then upwards towards the colon, can improve the appearance of cellulite.
· Hormones: Cellulite is often associated with the use of HRT and birth control pills. High levels of estrogen from these medications can cause an increase in the fatty tissues ability to store fats and cause them to bulge, pushing out the skin and causing cellulite. If you are using birth control pills for contraception, you may want to ask your doctor for a lower-estrogen dose formula or a non-hormonal form, such as an IUD. If you are on HRT, you may want to consider switching to a lower dose, adding progesterone cream, or using a weaker formula, such as an estrone cream.
· Habits: Get out of the habit of crossing your legs, knees and ankles. This reduces circulation and increases swelling. Try to keep moving regularly, neither sitting nor standing for long periods.
· Exercise: Regular exercise is necessary for the improvement of cellulite. Not only does it help reduce the appearance of cellulite by burning the fatty acids that are causing the cellulite. It also improves circulation and helps to remove toxin-filled wastes away from the skin. Take up a walking program, or sneaking in a set of exercises in the restroom during breaks. Teresa Tapp’s “T-Tapp” program is renowned for short, effective exercise movements that reduce cellulite and increase overall blood and lymph circulation. Rashelle Haines program “LifeLift” is also excellent for improving lymphatic circulation, burning excess fat and glucose and improving muscle and skin tone.
· Body Wraps: Body wraps, both professional and homemade can improve the appearance of cellulite. Body wraps use a combination of minerals and herbs that stimulate the fat cells to release their contents, they absorb toxins from the skin and reduce swelling. Generally you will find stimulant herbs like kelp or algae that stimulate the fat burning process in the cells. You will find cosmetic clays that will remove toxins and wastes from the pores, and horsetail and horse chestnut that reduce edema (swelling) and provide minerals for strengthening the skin. These formulas are applied to the skin with the use of compression wraps. For recipes for doing home wraps, go to the Botanical Beauty Lab website.
· Massage: Massage, particularly the kind that improves lymph flow, is very good for reducing the appearance of cellulite. It improves the removal of metabolic wastes and toxins from the interstitial tissues around the adipose tissues, and gives the skin a smoother appearance. There are many professionals offering massage for cellulite, including lymphatic massage and endermology, but if that is out of your budget, you may want to try a home massage device. Many are available, from a simple round-prong hand tool to a powered massager that provides heat, massage and suction similar to the professional endermology machines.
SUPPLEMENTS FOR CELLULITE REDUCTION
Alfalfa: Alfalfa is a natural diuretic that helps balance the body’s interstitial fluids and reduces edema and swelling. It’s also a phytoprogesterone, which helps balance the excess estrogen that can exacerbate cellulite.
Borage Oil: Borage oil contains high amounts gamma linoleic acid, which is an important fatty acid to the strengthening of cell walls.
Bromelain: Bromelain is a naturally occurring enzyme in natural foods that aid in the digestion of proteins. The consumption of bromelain aids in the removal of fibrin buildup in fine blood vessels. This improves and increases circulation to the skin, and aids in repair and rejuvenation.
Horsetail: Horse Chestnut herb contains high levels of the mineral silica, which is used in the repair and maintenance of skin cells.
Cider Vinegar contains an array of important enzymes and aids in balancing body pH. It’s also a good source of potassium, which is necessary for fluid balance in the body.
Coconut Oil contains medium chain triglycerides which are easily absorbed and used by the body for fuel. It has the capability of stimulating the thyroid gland, which increases body temperature and metabolism and is known for improving the burning of excess fat.
Ginkgo Biloba is a natural blood thinner that increases the microcirculation to skin and fat cells.
Gotu Kolu is a natural source of caffeine. Caffeine stimulates the beta-adrenoreceptors on the surface of the fat cells to release their stores of fatty acids, aiding in the burning of excess fat.
Green Tea: Green tea is a mild stimulate that
contains caffeine as well as powerful antioxidants that aid in the proper replication and repair of skin cells.
MSM: Is an important mineral that is necessary for skin cell repair.
EXTERNAL TREATMENTS FOR CELLULITE
Aloe Vera contains alatoin, which sooths and heals skin. It has been shown clinically to increase microcirculation of the skin and to speed healing of skin tissues.
Betonite Clay is a natural mineral clay that is known for its ability to absorb impurities and toxins from the skin through the pores.
Horsetail, ginkgo biloba, kelp and green tea also work externally and can be added to lotions or creams for massage into problem areas.
Many experts have recommended using coffee grounds as a scrub for cellulite prone areas. The grounds work as an exfoliant, as the caffeine absorbs into the skin and stimulate the beta adrenoreceptors in the fat cells to release their contents.
Dead Sea Salts and Kelp or bladderwrack contain powerful minerals that aid in the repair of skin cells as well as the mineral iodine which can aid in the metabolism of the underlying fat cells.
There are also many commercial formulas and methods for the reduction of cellulite. Most contain caffeine or a similar chemical called theophylline or aminophylline. Many also contain kelp, bladderwrack and other herbs mentioned herein.
Just remember that cellulite reduction is a two step process. The cause of cellulite is over-sized fat cells that have stretched out the collagen structure underlying the skin. The first step is to reduce bodyfat, and many herbs and nutrients both external and external can accelerate the process. The second step is to increase the strength of the skin and the collagen webs under the subcutaneous tissues. Skin and collagen require vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to rebuild themselves properly. Excess fluids can exacerbate the problem, so proper fluid intake and circulation is important. Drink plenty of fluids, and stay active to increase the circulation of the lymph system. With a little diligent effort the appearance of cellulite can be reduced.
By: Fawn Bales
About the Author:
Fawn Bales has studied and practiced alternative and herbal medicine for over 20 years. She has also studied aesthetic technology and cosmetology. She is the co-author of two natural beauty books and is a managing editor of Botanical Beauty Lab, a women’s free resource for natural health and beauty information at http://www.botanicalbeautylab.com