Spring 2015
Massage Times
Massage Therapy by Jackie King, LMT
Cellulite Facts, Fiction and Potential Cures
Wikipedia describes cellulite as the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that manifests
topographically as skin dimpling and nodularity, often on the pelvic region (specifically the buttocks), lower limbs
and abdomen. Cellulite occurs in most postpubescent females and is also known as adiposis edematosis,
dermopanniculosis deformans, status protrusus cutis, gynoid lipodystrophy and orange peel syndrome.
The term “cellulite” was first used in the 1920s by Spa & Beauty services to promote their various products and
services. In the 1960s, the term appeared in Vogue Magazine and soon became a common word. While many
were claiming it to be a disorder, there are certainly many causes to this condition, and that it is more likely a
natural part of the human body, rather than a disease.
Cellulite sounds like a medical condition, but it is nothing more than normal fat beneath the skin. The fat
appears bumpy because it pushes against connective tissue, causing the skin above it to pucker. There are several
things that are potential causes of cellulite.
• Poor diet, fad diet, dieting too hard or too much – Instead, practice a simple diet of organic fresh fruits and
vegetables and clean meat (no hormones or chemicals).
• Slow metabolism – You can increase your metabolism by eating many small meals multiple times a day,
rather than three large meals.
• Lack of physical activity – There are many very healthful, gentle exercises to increase your activity including:
Qigong, yoga, Tai Chi, gardening and walking.
• Hormonal changes – Estrogen may be the important hormone to initiate and aggravate cellulite, although
there has been no reliable clinical evidence to support this theory.
Other hormones linked to the
development of cellulite include insulin, catecholamines, adrenaline and noradrenaline, thyroid hormones
and prolactin.
• Dehydration – a good rule to follow is to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water daily, and to add
in 8 ounces for every cup of coffee or alcoholic beverage you drink.
• Total body fat:
Healthy Body Fat for Men
Healthy Body Fat for Women
Age 20 - 39 8 - 19%
Age 20 - 39 21 - 32%
40- 59 11 - 21%
40 - 59 23 - 33%
60 - 79 13 - 24%
60 - 79 24 - 35%
• Thickness and color of your skin
• Build up of toxins stored in fat cells – Being aware of what goes into your body is always important, just as
an occasional body cleanse/detox is crucial.
• Genetic factors – sex, race and predisposing factors.
• A high-stress lifestyle – causes an increase in the level of catecholamines (fight or flight hormones).
Cellulite is more common in women than in men, and if you have other family members who have cellulite,
chances are that you too will have it. Having cellulite does not mean you are overweight. In fact, some thin
people have cellulite as well. If you are overweight, however, losing some weight may help reduce the appearance
of cellulite.
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Cellulite treatments:
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Creams – Said to dissolve fat and smooth the skin, they contain aminophylline, which is a bronchodilator,
and used in the treatment of asthma to open obstructed airways.
Liposuction – A surgical procedure to remove fat deposits. This however, removes deep fat, not cellulite,
which lies just beneath the skin. The American Academy of Dermatology warns that liposuction may
actually worsen the appearance of cellulite creating more depressions in the skin.
Mesotherapy – This technique was initially developed in Europe to relieve pain associated with
inflammation of various skin conditions. It involves injecting substances such as vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, and enzymes into the tissue just beneath the skin. Mesotherapy may break down fat and bring a
slight improvement in the appearance of cellulite, but it also contains some risks including swelling,
infection and irregular contours.
Massage and Spa Treatments – Massage and spa treatments can only provide temporary improvements in
the appearance of cellulite. They do not remove it. The temporary improvement is due to the short-lived
removal of excess fluid.
Laser Treatments – The FDA has cleared the use of a device that uses laser energy to treat cellulite. The
manufacturer claims it melts fat under the skin, breaks up the fibrous bands, and even stimulates collagen
production.
Red and Infrared Light Emitting Diodes – A new and upcoming treatment that will emit specific
wavelengths known to disrupt fat tissues, causing them to shrink. The procedure is combined with rollers
and suctions to soften the fibrous bands of connective tissue that cause the dimpled appearance.
I’m not sure about you, but I’m sure I won’t be trying any of the above mentioned treatments for cellulite any
time soon. Most sound complicated, costly and even painful with some risks involved. I have tried the
Petrochemical Weight-Loss with Essential Oils listed below, and have to say how easy and affective it is. Not only
is it easy, I don’t have to worry about putting harmful chemicals into my body, or any type of costly surgical
procedure that may not work anyway. The essential oils are pure, organic and therapeutic, and incorporating this
routine into my daily practice makes me realize I’m actually doing something very special, as well as healthful
for myself.
OIL OF THE MONTH: Grapefruit Essential Oil is cold
pressed from the rind of the fruit. It has a multitude of
medical properties, including detoxifying, fat-dissolving,
cleansing for the kidneys, lymphatic and vascular
systems. It is a diuretic, an antidepressant and a
metabolic stimulant. It can be used to assist in the
treatment of fluid retention, obesity, liver disorders,
cellulite and Alzheimer’s Disease.
(See Petrochemical Weight Loss Recipe above).
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Petrochemical Weight-Loss with Essential Oils
Cellulite is a build- up of toxins stored in fat cells.
Step 1: Add 10 drops Young Living Ledum Essential Oil to
a 15 ml bottle of Young Living Citrus Fresh Essential Oil.
Step 2: Every night for 6 weeks apply the Citrus Fresh/
Ledum combination on fatty areas evenly.
Step 3: Every night for 6 weeks before bed, put 20 drops
Young Living Grapefruit Essential oil in a size 00 capsule
and swallow.
*The combination of Citrus Fresh and Ledum break up the fat.
Grapefruit helps eliminate toxins and aids in weight loss.
* Make sure oils are applied evenly to body.
*Find these oils and more at www.massagebyjaking.com – click on essential oils.
PET’S CORNER: I can only imagine after the
winter we’ve had, that those 4 legged furry friends
will be getting just as anxious as you and I to get
out in the yard and play. Along with that comes
the potential for cuts, scrapes and bug bites.
Purification Essential Oil is more effective than
using iodine or hydrogen peroxide for washing and
cleansing wounds. It is also helpful in repelling
ticks and mites. This is one oil that is a must in
your medicine cabinet for your pets and for you.
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INTRODUCING
www.CompleteHealth4U.com
a brand new website where you can find information in the form of
research/articles, products and links to further information for better
health, nutrition, weight loss and everything in between. Check it out.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Qigong – “Energy Healing with Discipline”
Spring class begins Thursday, April 9 - May 21. No class on May 14. One hour
class from 6 - 7 pm.
To register: Call 636-443-4043 or on line at www.stcharlesae.org
Summer class begins Tuesday, June 2 - June 30. One hour class from 10 -11 am.
To register: Call 636-443-4043 or on line at www.stcharlesae.org
Essential Oils – Make & Take Kids Essentials
Learn the basics of essential oils, making healthy choices for how to replace ‘over
the counter’ products with therapeutic grade essential oils and their cost
effectiveness. Class participants will make First Aid Spray and a Nasal Inhaler.
Saturday, April 18, 2 - 4 pm
$10 fee per person. Seating is limited. RSVP today.
Essential Oils – What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?
Class participants will learn the dangers lurking in commonly used personal care
products, which essential oils can replace medicine cabinet items and the benefits
and cost effectiveness of using therapeutic grade oils for health and wellness.
Tuesday, April 28, 7 - 8:30 pm
Seating is limited. RSVP today.
Contact Jackie King today
at (636) 327-3261
[email protected]
or at www.massagebyjaking.com