Curated by Paola Ferro, Naturopath
Natural supplements against cellulite, such as dandelion, artichoke and turmeric, reactivate the circulation purifying the liver and kidneys. Let's find out better.
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Burdock among the herbal supplements against cellulite
What is cellulite
The term cellulite indicates an annoying aesthetic disorder due to the accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous layers, accompanied by water retention and poor blood circulation. The parts most affected by cellulite are: buttocks, thighs, knees, ankles .
There are different levels of gravity: it starts from the classic "orange peel skin" to get to the "cute mattress". It is not a simple accumulation of fat, because cellulite causes inflammatory processes on the adipose, interstitial and blood vessels.
Causes of cellulite
- Stress
- Constipation
- Overweight
- Smoke
- contraceptives
- Hormonal imbalances (puberty, pregnancy, menopause)
- Bad diet
- Sedentary life
- Hormonal causes
- Genetic predisposition
- Water retention and capillary fragility
Nutrition to prevent and defeat cellulite
Cellulite is not necessarily associated with overweight but with incorrect nutrition .
Therefore eliminate:
- Fatty and fried foods
- Reduce sodium chloride (= common table salt, no more than 1.5 grams per day) in the seasoning of your dishes, favoring aromatic herbs and spices
- Eliminate / reduce sausages, ready-made sauces, frozen foods, canned foods (which are very rich)
- Eliminate white sugar and industrial sweets that acidify the blood
- Eliminate coffee and smoke
Consume fresh fruits and vegetables, possibly in season, whole grains, legumes. Use extra virgin olive oil to season removing margarine and foods containing the label "Hydrogenated fats".
Drink during the day water with a fixed residue below 50 mg / liter and herbal teas (not sweetened). Walk a lot and avoid abnormal postures (crossed legs), tight clothing.
You can learn more about proper nutrition against cellulite
Herbal supplements for cellulite
First of all, cellulite being a problem linked to a micro-circulation malfunction, it is necessary to reactivate the circulation, purify the liver and kidneys (essential organs for the disposal of toxins) with:
- Dandelion, Artichoke, Gramigna, Burdock, Turmeric for the liver.
- Rusco, Horse Chestnut, Hamamelis Virginiana and Mirtillo due to venous stasis and the micro-circle.
- Ginkgo biloba (check that you are not taking anti-platelet aggregation drugs), Centella Asiatica, Pineapple stalk to improve the resistance of connective tissue.
- Goldenrod, Zea Mais, Ortosiphon Birch for kidney drainage.
