Alkaline Diet

While cellulite is physically harmful, psychologically it is a different story. A recent survey by a national women’s magazine showed that cellulite is in the top 3 cosmetic conditions that women fear most. And this is not surprising when you consider that the problem can prevent women wearing revealing clothing and make them self-conscious when they down at the beach or pool. If you are finding that your cellulite is affecting how you feel about your body then it is time start looking for ways to get rid of cellulite. Eating alkaline foods is a good way to stay healthy in general and may help too.

Below you will a brief overview of 3 of the most common ways to eliminate this cosmetic condition. It will enable you to get a broad idea of each approach and for there you can do further research if it something that interests you.

1. Kelp is actually another term for seaweed. It is used as a supplement for a range of health and cosmetic problems. For cellulite, it works by increasing the metabolism so that the body burns off the cellulite fat cells during the day. Most anti cellulite lotions will have kelp as an active ingredient.

2. Darkening the skin can help hide the cellulite dimples. That is why olive or dark skinned women don’t appear to have as bad cellulite than pale skinned women. You can use a fake tan to cover the cellulite up but just don’t go sun baking or using a UV bed. UV light will destroy the connective tissue of the skin and cause the cellulite to become worse.

3. Lift weights. If you are a skinny or slender woman who still has cellulite then you problem is probably occurring due to a lack of lean muscle. When you don’t have enough muscle on your legs, the fat doesn’t have a solid base on which to sit and therefore it clumps together. Doing strength training will tighten and tone up the area and help reduce the look of the cellulite.

You probably think of the B vitamins, especially B12 as something you take when you want to have high energy levels.  However, recent research suggests that the role of the B vitamins in our bodies is far greater than that.  In fact, the B vitamins impact every organ in your body.  They play a very important role in methylation, which is how both DNA and protein is produced and maintained within our bodies.  Vitamin B12, B6 and folic acid are critical in keeping the levels of homocysteine, a toxic amino acid linked to heart disease, low in our bodies.  Additionally, the B vitamins are important  for neurological function and mood regulation. Consuming alkaline foods is a good way to naturally increase vitamin B levels.

There is no doubt that the B vitamins play a major role in our bodies ability to stabilize DNA.  When methylation is slowed due to low levels of B vitamins, the result is that neurotransmitters fail to respond as they should.  This can lead to psychiatric issues and may also cause the body to not be capable of eliminating harmful toxins.  Additionally DNA can become unstable leading to cellular growth and cancer.   Scientific research has indicated that increasing your consumption of the B vitamins can lower your overall cancer risk.

In addition to DNA stabilization, the B vitamins are also important helping to prevent the development of heart disease. Science has also found that increased homocysteine levels can lead to fatty deposits on your blood vessels.  Ultimately, this can cause blood clots and cardiovascular disease.  Experts now agree that most people with even moderately low B levels and those with b12 deficiency symptoms can lower their risk of heart disease by b vitamin supplementation.

Mood regulation is another area where the B vitamins play a critical role.  In fact, many psychiatrists are now suggesting that b12 shots should be used to supplement depression treatment.