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Some Myths about Cellulite

By Expert Author: Abigail Mckenzee | Article Abstract
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Cellulite is surrounded by myths. There are many misleading 'myths' about cellulite that have led women to desperately trying to get rid or avoid getting still getting it on their back sides. Sorting through the myths and spelling out the facts is important. This is important so as the know the whole truth about cellulite.

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Myths can be very far out of quite believable. A very far out myth is that soda pop causes cellulite. The theory was that sodium contained in soda pop causes fat cells to swell and thus produces cellulite. This is false. Although cellulite is fat cells they have become trapped and deformed close to the connective tissue not due to soda pop.

The next cellulite myth is that it only occurs to those over 40 years old. Whereas cellulite may be more profound in elder people because the skin thins out as we age, it can happen at any age.

Another misunderstanding surrounding cellulite is that it only appears on the buttocks and thighs. This is the most common area for cellulite to occur, however it can also appear on the arm, neck and stomach.

Perhaps one of the more common myths is that only overweight people get cellulite. Yet the truth is everyone has fat cells, no matter what size so they are to subject to it. Even the fittest female athlete can develop cellulite. But the less fat you have the less likely it will spill over that web of fibrous bands, so by all means, exercise away to burn fat and increase muscle.

Men can also get cellulite with 6000 seeking treatment last year. Recent research to explain this suggests that cellulitic males may have lower levels of the hormone androgen. Still, far fewer males get the dimples, mainly because male connective tissue lies in a firmer crisscross pattern than the female connective-tissue matrix.

Drinking more water will reduce cellulite is another myth. In fact, the idea that drinking more water will help any skin condition is erroneous unless you're truly medically dehydrated. Drinking water doesn't eliminate cellulite causing toxins either. Overhydration in fact can increase the appearance of cellulite.

Another myth is that cellulite is removed by liposuction. In fact it can actually worsen the dimpled look it extracts the fat layer layer that resides.

The last myth is that a healthy diet will prevent cellulite. A good diet is always a good idea but it won't prevent or cure your cellulite. Yet, junk food that makes you fat may make you more prone to dimples. And also beware of all those so-called anti-cellulite supplements as there's no proof that they're effective.
Abigail Mckenzee

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Article Submitted: 2008-04-28 | This Article has been viewed 644 times.

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