| Cellulite Cellulite is the unsightly bumps and dimples occurring mostly on women’s buttocks and thighs. This condition is hormonally determined by fluctuations in feminine estrogen hormones and the effects there-of on the subcutaneous tissues. Although mainly restricted to the female population, some men are also starting to fall victim to this condition due to changes in their hormonal make-up. It affects woman of all ages, shapes and populations. Why do we get Cellulite?
Changes in estrogen levels can cause a disruption in micro circulation, connective tissue fibrosis and enlarged fat cells due to build up of waste products and fluid retention. The incidence is said to have increased due to the presence of synthetic chemicals in food and water supplies. This is thought to have happened due to the mimicking effects these chemicals have to estrogen.
Other reasons ladies are more affected can be correlated to the difference in subcutaneous connective tissue structure between the sexes, thinner skin and more fat! “Danger times” for cellulite development! When estrogen levels fluctuate ladies are much more vulnerable to the development of cellulite. This includes: Puberty, Pregnancy, Pill/Fertility treatments and the pre as well as post menopausal periods. |