Cellulite

Cellulite is a modern terminology used to define the compilation of the deposits which pushes against the connective tissues located under our skin resulting to resemble like cottage cheese. It is mainly found on the thighs, buttocks and stomach area of the human body.

You can check such cellulite condition by yourself by pinching the skin around your buttocks, thighs or even stomach area. In case while pinching you feel some lumpy thing than it might be cellulite.

Cellulite most commonly starts growing with your growing age and is found more in women compared to men. Even though it is also sometimes found in younger girls but it is more common in ladies above the age 35 years and gets worse with the age. In case of ladies menopause leads to radical changes in the body which includes changes in the skin and tissues which contributes to the the appearance of cellulite. Due to the skin softening of the sin and the loss of elasticity of the connective tissues the cellulite becomes more visible at later stage.

According to the health experts the main cause behind cellulite growth is hormonal changes especially during pregnancy and pre or post menopausal period. Poor lymphatic and blood circulation also causes cellulite. Unhealthy lifestyle with very less or no physical activity and excess consumption of fatty and sugary products are also contributing factors for cellulite growth.

Apart from other factors you should also avoid wearing poorly fitting clothes and shoes since it can contribute to poor blood circulation and can even worsen the cellulite condition.Image from images.craveonline.com.

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