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What Causes Cellulite and How to Prevent Cellulite

naturalremedy | 28 September, 2009 09:19

Cellulite is the dimpled or orange-peel appearance of skin that many people have on their buttocks, thighs and hips. It develops irrespective of age, weight or gender. The factors that can influence the extent to which cellulite is present or visible are - heredity, skin thickness, the amount and distribution of body fat, gender and age.

Hereditary factor for cellulite - If you see that your elder sister, mother or any relative is suffering from this skin problem, there is a higher probability that you will be suffering from the appearance of orange-peel skin too. However, it is also important to note that heredity is not the only cause of cellulite.

Eating habits and diet – Your eating habits, diet, lifestyle and even hormones can have a big impact on whether you will have cellulite or not. If you see that your mother, siblings or relatives have cellulite, you should change your eating habits and start doing something about your body as early as possible to prevent formation of cellulite in later years. 

Weight factor for cellulite – Even if you have a thin body, there is no guarantee that you won't have cellulite problems. Although it is true that lumps and bumps caused by fatty deposits under the skin are more evident or noticeable in people who are overweight and obese. 
 
So we can conclude that eating a healthy diet and keeping muscles toned through regular exercise seem like reasonable approaches to keeping the body as tight and smooth. However, these approaches will not help much in minimizing or eradicating cellulite. One way that you can reduce the appearance of cellulite is by using anti-cellulite cream or lotion. Just make sure that the product you choose is not only effective, but also safe.

Remove cellulite and have a smooth skin!

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Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program. 

Natural Remedies for Common Childhood Ailments

naturalremedy | 28 September, 2009 09:15

Children are the most precious gift for both mother and father. Everybody wishes to take the best possible care of their children. There are some common ailments like nappy rash, chapped skin, sunburn, cough, toothache etc. which puts parents into worries and take away their sleep. This article discusses how aromatherapy can be helpful in treating these common ailments.

1. Nappy rash and sore chafed skin

Commercial baby oils are made with mineral oil, which can eventually be drying to delicate skin on other hand sweet almond oil is much kinder. To make aromatherapy baby oil, add four drops of rose or camomile oil to 4 fl oz (100 ml) of sweet almond oil. This is very soothing when stroked on nappy rash or irritated skin.

2. Chapped skin

Because children are always in a hurry they don’t always dry them properly. This can lead to chapped, sore skin, especially in winter. Add six drops of benzoin or myrrh oil to carrier oil and rub into the affected areas several times daily. 

3. Sunburn

However careful you are with protective creams and lotions, sometimes a little patch of skin seems to burn. Apply neat lavender oil if the area is small. For larger areas, make up a spray by adding 12 drops of lavender oil to ½ pint (300 ml) of cold water. Spray the affected areas as needed. This is really good for sore skin because it is very soothing and avoids having to touch the affected area.

4. Coughs

Add three drops of eucalyptus and three drops of thyme oil to 4 fl oz (100 ml) of carrier oil. Massage, or rub, it into your child’s chest and throat. These oils are also helpful when inhaled in steam and you can use them in a vaporizer in your child’s bedroom at night. Simply place it beside the bed.

5. Toothache

The old remedy for toothache – oil of cloves – is helpful to get relief from pain. It has an anesthetizing effect on the nerve, lessening pain and bringing a lot of relief until you can get your child to a dentist.

Dip a cotton bud in neat clove oil then apply to the offending tooth. Repeat as necessary. For a teething baby, rub the sore gums with a little neat camomile oil several times a day.

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Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

How to Prevent and Treat Stretch Marks during Pregnancy

naturalremedy | 28 September, 2009 09:12

Stretch marks are actually little tears in the tissue beneath the skin surface caused during pregnancy, due to the body's inability to deal with the natural weight gain. This weight gain causes the skin to stretch. Specifically the stretch marks are caused because the body can't produce enough collagen to repair the skin.

Some skins have a better capacity to stretch than others, so pregnancy does not necessarily mean you will get stretch marks. Also by using aromatherapy oils you can minimize the scarring and speed up the skin’s healing process.

With a little care stretch marks can be very mild or completely prevented. The best way to prevent pregnancy stretch marks is using a stretch mark cream. Getting regular massages on your arms, legs, breasts and abdomen with a special stretch mark cream is by far the best way to keep stretch marks away.

Aromatherapy stretch mark oil

Add three drops of frankincense and three drops of tangerine oil to a carrier blend of 2 fl oz (50 ml) of avocado oil and 2 fl oz (50 ml) of wheatgerm oil. Frankincense has a rejuvenating effect on your skin and tangerine oil is rich in vitamin C helps to maintain your skin’s elasticity.

Start using this blend from the beginning of your pregnancy, paying special attention to your breasts, tummy, hips and thighs. Massage it gently into all those areas at least once a day. A good time to do this is at night, after your bath, when your skin is soft.

Apart from this, follow these simple tips to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy –

1. A quick weight gain will increase the chance of stretch marks. You need to eat correctly during your pregnancy. 

2. Keep well hydrated during the pregnancy. As this will keep your skin hydrated and gives it more elasticity.

3. Exercise during pregnancy, this keeps the muscles toned and keeps the skin flexible.

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Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program. 

How to Get Rid of Man Boobs and Chest Fat

naturalremedy | 28 September, 2009 09:08

Man boobs are awkward and upsetting condition. There are many men who suffer from this awkward condition and have tried to cure without success. This is because it can sometimes be a serious problem, which may need more than just a little diet and exercise to cure. The medical term for man boobs is gynecomastia, which basically means women breast. There are two types of man boobs.

1. Male breasts caused by a medical condition or medication that the man is taking. 

2. Pseudogynecomastia which is generally due to obesity.

We find man boobs occurring in newborn baby. Their tiny breasts appear enlarged due to the mother’s hormones. In young adolescent teenage boys, this condition sometimes reoccurs not because of the mother hormones but due to an inequity in their own hormone levels. This type of man boobs condition is considered a medical condition. While it is not a dangerous condition it can be a sign of a more serious underlying medical condition and should be appropriately diagnosed by a doctor. In teenaged boys male boobs condition corrects itself in a few years as the hormone levels tend to equal out. If the teenaged boy weight is normal, than this condition should cure itself and the breast will return to normal in a few years. If this condition is associated with an obese boy than a diet and exercise program, yoga can be introduced to help with reduction.

If it is developed in older males then it can be more difficult to diagnose. In 25% of man boobs cases the occurrence is mysterious or not known. There are several medicines that can cause the development of man boobs. There are also many medical circumstances that are also linked with the development of man boobs. The obvious reason would be fatness. If you are a male with chest fat, trying a diet and exercise program to reduce the fat is a great first step. 

No matter what your age or weight if you are suffering from chest fat or man boobs it is important to speak to a doctor about your problem. This problem can corrected with no trouble by changing medications or discovering and treating an underlying condition. It is very important to remember that it is not a dangerous problem but it can be a sign of a dangerous problem such as testicular cancer, chronic kidney disease, or chronic liver disease. There are a lot of reasons why you are developing chest fat and it is always best to have this problem checkout by a doctor. 

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