Tips to reduce cellulite and live healthier
I know many of my tips to date have spoken about diet and hydration and you may be wondering when I’m going to get down to the ‘skincare’ (i.e. what products you should use), but that’s very intentional!Cellulite, weight gain and skin issues are problems that quite often indicate a deeper problem. As Hippocrates stated nearly 2,500 years ago “all disease begins in the gut”. OK, so maybe not all, but we know that a significant number of diseases have a correlation with poor digestion and an imbalance in gut bacteria which can affect everything in our bodies.
The most common causes of poor gut health are food allergies and intolerances. An allergy is the reaction of our immune system to a substance (allergen) that may be quite harmless to other people. When our bodies sense a ‘foreign’ substance, it will produce antibodies to expel these foreign substances and cause an inflammatory response. Some people may suffer severe reactions (anaphylaxis) while some will only induce milder reactions such as feeling bloated, lethargy, brain fog or eczema.
Allergies are on the increase with about 2 in 100 adults reporting allergic reactions to foods such as egg, cow’s milk, peanut, tree nuts, seafood, sesame, soy, fish and wheat. Food allergy symptoms usually develop quickly after consumption of the allergen, but symptoms caused by food intolerance can occur up to 72 hours later and are usually related to the amount of the food consumed.
If the gut lining is continually being irritated by allergens, then this will often result in nutritional deficiencies. If your body isn’t getting the nourishment it needs to thrive, then your skin will struggle to regenerate as it should and your response to treatments like Endermologie may be slower.
Also, the resulting inflammation from exposure to these allergens means that your lymphatic system (as well as other organs which are responsible for filtering toxic waste such as the liver and kidneys) can become overwhelmed. This allows toxic waste to build up in and around the fat cells of the skin, making cellulite appear worse.
So what can we do about it?
Number one is to identify any foods that might cause problems. Take the time to think about how you feel after you’ve eaten certain foods. For example, many people report that eating gluten (e.g. in bread or pasta) leaves them feeling bloated. Dairy can make cause a build-up of mucus and sugar can mess with your mood.
Next, systematically eliminate those offending foods. For example, give up all gluten products for a couple of weeks and take notice if you feel any changes physically or mentally. Once you’ve eliminated all potential allergens, your body can go about recovering and soon you’ll notice a difference in your skin too.
Note, it’s a good idea to discuss any elimination diet with your healthcare professional.
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