Other Names:
Lumpy Fat

Symptoms:
Lumpy pockets of fat on the thighs, insides of upper arms, and gluteus maximus.


Cause:
With the passing of years, strands of fibrous tissue anchor to the skin. As they do this, they pull the skin inward. This causes fat cells to push upward. Women especially tend to have this problem in the buttocks, hips, and thighs.

There is no known cure, but there are suggestions you may wish to try:

Treatment:
Lose weight. This will help reduce the protruding pockets of fat.

• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. These are both nourishing and lower in calories. Improve your general pattern of diet and take vitamin/mineral supplements.

• Keep the channels of elimination open, so excess fluids and fat can be more easily eliminated. Only use a very small amount of salt, drink plenty of water, keep the bowels open, maintain regularity, and avoid constipation.

• Do not use caffeine or tobacco. Both constrict your blood vessels and make the cellulite more prominent.

• Do muscle-toning exercises.

• Make sure you are obtaining adequate rest.

• Exercise out-of-doors and breathe deeply. The oxygen helps burn fat; and the better ventilation helps empty carbon dioxide from body cells.

• To whatever degree you can, avoid stress, tension, and time schedules. Cellulite builds up when muscles become tense, and muscles tense when you are agitated.