Do ground coffee beans work for reducing cellulite?
I understand that WebMD isn’t a peer reviewed journal or anything, but I would think their info is at least mostly correct. I beleive it is a myth that exercise helps most cellulite, it helps the appearance of cellulite, much like the cream. The “impression” of firmer tone is pretty much awesome if you just want to wear that skirt tonight. Of course exercise is crucial to many important life functions.
Here is the relevent part of the WebMd article: The fat that causes cellulite is not the same as the fat that takes us from a size 10 to a 14, experts say. That fat lies far below the skin, closer to our bones, and it is what the body burns as fuel for energy.
Cellulite, on the other hand, is made up of fat cells that reside within the skin. They can’t be burned as fuel, says Murad, so dieting, exercise, even liposuction won’t help.
Cellulite is a decidedly womanly problem, primarily targeting females over 35. Although doctors aren’t sure why, many say hormones and anatomy are key.
“The best evidence for increased incidence in women is that it’s related to hormonal changes, but also the anatomy of what’s called ‘septa’ — fibrous bands of tissue that surround fat cells in the skin to help keep them in place,” says Bruce Katz, MD, medical director of Juva Skin and Laser Center in New York, and clinical professor of dermatology at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.
In men, Katz says, the septa run in a diagonal pattern, while in women, their pattern is vertical.
When we are young, this doesn’t matter, since both designs work equally well in keeping cellulite anchored within the deeper layers of skin. As we age, however, the normally elastic septa can become hard and rigid. When they do, they bear down on the buoyant cellulite cells, which begin pushing up through the spaces of the hardened septa pattern.
“When the septa run vertically, it results in a ‘mattress tufting’ effect,’” Katz tells WebMD. “The fat cells push up in between and create those dimples we know as cellulite.”posted by stormygrey at 5:13 AM on February 16, 2007
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Cellulite is a decidedly womanly problem, primarily targeting
females over 35. Although doctors aren’t sure why, many say
hormones and anatomy are key.
The real deal with the so called “anti-cellulite creams” with
methylxanthine is that they do not work. Everyone quotes that dumb
article in Derm Surg journal but the fact is it was a flawed study
to begin with because there is no real good way to actually measure
cellulite. Cellulite are just fat deposits in your leg. In order to
burn fat you need water… lots of it. The fact that the caffiene
or methylxanthine actually removes the water is counter productive
and actually helps promote fat deposition! What most doctors agree
upon (Class C Recommendation) is that the methylxanthine serves
only to dehydrate the area thus giving the impression of “firmer
tone” and thus “loss of cellulite” when the raelity is that your
skin is just sorta sucking tighter to your body. Don’t waste you
rmoney on creams, buy some running shoes.posted by cdcello
at 7:10 PM on February 15, 2007
“The best evidence for increased incidence in women is that it’s
related to hormonal changes, but also the anatomy of what’s called
‘septa’ — fibrous bands of tissue that surround fat cells in the
skin to help keep them in place,” says Bruce Katz, MD, medical
director of Juva Skin and Laser Center in New York, and clinical
professor of dermatology at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.
Here is the relevent part of the WebMd article:
The fat that causes cellulite is not the same as the fat that takes
us from a size 10 to a 14, experts say. That fat lies far below the
skin, closer to our bones, and it is what the body burns as fuel
for energy.
Arguably the easiest and least-costly approach is lotions and
creams that purport to stimulate cell circulation, melt fat, and
move fluid and toxins out. Many doctors are not convinced they
help. But Newburger says there are creams and lotions that have
some effect — those whose key ingredient is methylxanthines (one
form of which is caffeine).
“Caffeine creams work great to pull fluids out of the spaces
between cells and induce lipolysis — fat burning in the layer just
below the skin’s surface,” says Newburger.
In a study published in the journal Dermatologic Surgery in 1999,
researchers found that methylxanthine creams reduced fat cells in
skin, with visible results in about eight weeks. The higher the
concentration of methylxanthine, the better the cream worked.
Newburger says a good delivery system to drive the creams into the
cells, like liposome technology, is also important.
Among the hottest-selling caffeine cellulite creams are
Neutrogena’s Anti-Cellulite Treatment (about $18.49 for 5 ounces)
and CelluSculpt Anti-Cellulite Slimming Treatment by Avon (about
$16 for 6.7 ounces).
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/109/109137.htmposted by stormygrey at 1:53 PM on February 15, 2007 [3 favorites]
“When the septa run vertically, it results in a ‘mattress tufting’
effect,’” Katz tells WebMD. “The fat cells push up in between and
create those dimples we know as cellulite.”posted by stormygrey at 5:13 AM on February 16, 2007
Cellulite, on the other hand, is made up of fat cells that reside
within the skin. They can’t be burned as fuel, says Murad, so
dieting, exercise, even liposuction won’t help.
However, toning up your thigh muscles will give your thighs (or
butt, or whatever) slimmer appearance. Saddlebags and that sort of
thing are really hard to lose, though. I’d recommend weight
training and some fairly intense cardio, maybe cycling, to work on
the appearance of the cellulite-afflicted area. And of course, as
you work out and burn the body’s fat deposits, some of this
cellulite will vanish.posted by Mister_A
at 1:20 PM on February 15, 2007
In men, Katz says, the septa run in a diagonal pattern, while in
women, their pattern is vertical.
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When we are young, this doesn’t matter, since both designs work
equally well in keeping cellulite anchored within the deeper layers
of skin. As we age, however, the normally elastic septa can become
hard and rigid. When they do, they bear down on the buoyant
cellulite cells, which begin pushing up through the spaces of the
hardened septa pattern.