Alternative Cellulite Treatments

Cellulite is that ‘orange peel’ look that is apparent on the legs, thighs and upper arms of most women as they age. Caused by the storage of fat cells in the subcutaneous tissue and the subsequent pushing of fat against the skin from micro circulatory changes which cause an increase in fluid retention.

Many women, in fact, most women, struggle with cellulite as they age. Although it is more common in women over 35 it has been diagnosed in girls at 16 years of age. Many women choose what they wear depending upon whether it hides their problems with cellulite.

Cellulite isn’t a medical condition but rather a nuisance. Insurance doesn’t pay to have the condition alleviated and it isn’t covered under physicians visits.

One alternative cellulite treatment is cellulite Ionithermie Reduction. This treatment alleges to get rid of cellulite by cleansing your body of accumulated and unwanted toxins and fats through massage of the lymphatic system. It also involves electric pads that massage parts of your body affected by the cellulite and the use of a clay mask on the affected areas.

The Ionithermie reduction therapies are done at a cellulite treatment parlor or spa. It starts with a manual massage to stimulate the lymphatic glands. Then a thin material is placed over the affected parts and clay applied to the material. The electric massaging pads are put over the affected areas and various levels of stimulation are applied.

After the electrical massage is completed more massage is done by hand and anti cellulite lotion is applied.

Synergie cellulite reduction uses an FDA approved machine for the reduction of cellulite in a non-invasive technique. In a recent study 100% of women who participated noted a loss of inches from their body’s and 90% had visible improvements in the smoothness of their skin.

The Synergie machine uses an alternating suction and pressure to allegedly release the fluids in the fat cells, increase lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation.

Each sessions lasts approximately 40 minutes and 2 sessions are done a week for a 4, 8 or 16 week period depending upon your particular situation. After this time period a monthly maintenance session is recommended to maintain the results and continue to improve circulation.

There are also at home alternative cellulite treatments and techniques. These techniques are not new age or require the use of a doctors prescription. Herbs used in cooking are thought to have antioxidant qualities to reduce cellulite such as Cayenne pepper, juniper berries, black pepper extract, ginger, grape seed, garlic, peppermint tea.

Another home cellulite remedy is body brushing. It allegedly improves circulation and allows faster delivery of nutrients to the skin. The issue with this technique is that it doesn’t address the issue of decreased circulation to those areas already affected by cellulite – thus the toxins and fat can’t be transported away since there is nothing to transport it.

Weight loss will not automatically decrease cellulite but will help to decrease the stored fat under the skin.

A tip to help your body flush toxins and maintain general well health is to stay well hydrated. Drinking water keeps all of your systems working the way they were intended. Well hydrated means at least 8-10 8-ounce glasses of water per day – not coffee or soft drinks.