Cellulite affects 90% of women over the ages of 16 and this malady has given rise to an industry of cellulite treatments and creams to treat the problem.
Years ago it was thought that only fat women were plagued with it, but nowadays it is common among slender women to also have cellulite.
Cellulite is characterized by a dimply spongy appearance that is generally found on the hips and thigh area.
In some cases the pronounced lumps and bumps become distorted bulges that interfere with the normal contour of the body.
Cellulite attacks a body that is out of balance, and several factors come to play here.
Most responsible is our lifestyle.
Take a moment to consider the abuse our bodies endure on a day to day basis.
We overeat, we consume alcohol, smoke cigarettes - sometimes for social reasons, and sometimes for stress.
We lead sedentary lives sometimes by choice, and sometimes not.
Cellulite does not appear overnight.
Like wrinkles and excess fat, it develops gradually and then one day we discover to our horror that things are not quite the same as they were.
Instead of giving in to the panic, what we need to do is take charge and set into motion a course of corrective measures, working with our bodies and not against it to get rid of cellulite.
The lack of balance occurs when there is a disturbance in the fluid medium which brings nourishment to our cells and carried away waste products.
The two factors which play a role here is the lymphatic system, and mineral balancing of potassium and sodium.
A lack of efficiency with these two factors causes congestion which is the root cause of cellulite.
To get rid of cellulite we need to eliminate the congestion, get the lymph flowing properly, thereby smoothing out the lumps and bumps.
We also need to focus on proper nutrition which means eating correctly and avoiding junk foods high is fats and sodium.
It is possible to get rid of cellulite completely, you just have to form new habits and learn what is best for your body and for your overall health.