Cellulite! Even thin people have it! As a matter of fact, many of my clients work hard to lose the weight they want to lose expecting to also lose the cellulite and in many cases, that does not happen. Sometimes the cellulite becomes even more pronounced! Luckily, there are some strategies we can use to reduce cellulite.

What is it? Cellulite is protein-bound fluid and toxins trapped in the fat cells and in the bands running between the fat cells and the skin. When you remove the supporting fat through dieting and exercise or through liposuction, often the cellulite appears worse. The appearance of cellulite also depends on the health and condition of the skin. If the skin has a lot of sun damage, it has lost some elasticity which would help it bounce back and lessen the appearance of the cellulite. Women also get “crepey-looking” skin (skin that resembles the texture of crepe paper streamers).So cellulite is a condition you have to work on from both the inside and the outside of the body. Here is a 5 step plan to reduce cellulite:

I. Detoxification a. Eat right the right nutrients at right time to promote detoxification. b. Follow the Page Phase II Diet Plan. c. Increase water consumption. d. Take the proper nutri-ceuticals to encourage upregulation of the Nrf2 pathway (master antioxidant switch), detoxification and xeno-estrogen interference.

II. Build Muscle a. Exercise should move from the emphasis being on cardio to the emphasis being on Weight Lifting, still including cardio but with fewer sessions. b. You must work up to using heavy weights with different intervals. It is best to hire a personal trainer or follow a good weight lifting video.

III. Treatments For The Skin a. Brushing, massage and pumping the lymph gland areas, using topical serums especially designed to enhance cellulite reduction and to improve the cellular structure of the skin, which are going to follow the same guidelines as your nutriceuticals, those products that are pharmaceutical grade and can only be purchased through a health care professional. That way, you ensure you get what you need for your body.  Endermology is another treatment that can help and we have a clinic that we refer our clients to in our area. b. Epsom salts baths- twice a week help to improve alkalinity of the body, aiding in detoxification and can soothe aching muscles new to the process of lifting heavy weights. . IV. Improve Digestion a. Drink small amounts of liquid at mealtime to avoid diluting stomach acid and digestive enzymes. b. Add nutri-ceuticals of hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes.

V. Nutri-ceuticals to encourage Nrf2 up regulation. a. XenoProtX™ is a comprehensive formula designed to support phase I and phase II liver detoxification of environmental pollutants, endocrine disruptors, estrogen metabolites, xenoestrogens, and other toxins. XenoProtX also supports antioxidant activity throughout the detoxification process. Micronutrients, phytonutrients, and activated cofactors provide additional support for energy production, cellular protection, and liver function during crucial metabolic biotransformation processes.* b. Arginex supports the organs, primarily the liver and kidneys, that help cleanse the body.It promotes healthy breakdown of protein byproducts in the liver and helps to maintain healthy kidney function*. c. K Drain by Transformation Enzyme is a liquid herbal kidney support supplement that has been created to help the kidneys perform their normal daily function, which is the filtration of waste from the blood. It is a concentrated, rapidlyassimilated herbal product and provides support for your kidneys to remove metabolic waste*. d. DioVasc™ contains well-researched, citrus-based flavonoids in a unique micronized form for enhanced absorption and bioavailability. Research suggests that these compounds support healthy veins, capillaries, and blood flow; promote healthy lymphatic drainage; and enhance antioxidant activity; and support healthy eicosanoid metabolism. More recent research suggests that the components in DioVasc also support blood glucose metabolism.* e. Zypan combines pancreatin, pepsin, and betaine hydrochloride to facilitate healthy digestion. It helps to supports gastrointestinal pH,supports the environment of the gastrointestinal tract, and provides enzymatic support for protein digestion.  It also provides stearic acid included to coat the pancreatin, helping it to be digested in the correct area of the digestive tract.*

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Follow this plan and break free from the fear of your swimsuit.  Have a wonderful, care free summer!

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