My dear cellulite
Tatiana Solomatina, Be Healthy magazineBefore writing about cellulite, I carefully scrolled through the ICD-10 – the international classification of diseases of the tenth revision.
This is a multi-page publication that doctors are guided by when making a diagnosis.
The word "cellulite" was discovered by me in the class "Diseases of the genitourinary system" in the block "Inflammatory diseases of the female pelvic organs" under the code "N73.1" and the name "Chronic parametritis and pelvic cellulite". And nowhere else. "Pelvic cellulite is an inflammation of the loose connective tissue surrounding the uterus. The disease develops most often as a result of a postpartum infection." I believe that the word "cellulite" caused you any associations, but not these.
Actually, "cellulite" in translation from "medical" to "universal" means "inflammation of the cell", not "orange peel". That's about the myths and legends of the mysterious "orange disease" and I want to tell you today.
In 1973, the owner of one of the largest beauty salons in New York published an article in the famous Vogue magazine with a long title: "Cellulite: these lumps, bumps and bumps that you could not get rid of before." Since then, the new "disease" has begun its victorious march around the globe. She brought millions of profits to her creator, as well as to the cosmetology industry. Well, the "lumps", "bumps" and "bumps" are still there: in Rubens' paintings, the hips of cute crumpets and even the skinny backs of super-models. Because they are all women, and women have adipose tissue that way. And hormones are to blame for that. However, "orangeism" is sometimes observed in men, but, as a rule, still in owners of a "beer belly" and in males with signs of endocrine disorders. Doctors have been silent for five long years, watching this ladies' boom. And only in 1978, the position of official medicine was announced in the journal JAMA. This is one of the most authoritative publications in the world of the "pillkins" – the journal of the American Medical Association. "The so–called "cellulite" is not a disease at all," the "stupid" doctors argued. – This is an ordinary accumulation of adipose tissue in the hips, buttocks and abdomen, the composition is no different from the adipose tissue of other areas. For example, the shoulder. All claims are to their own diet, sedentary lifestyle and... genes." But who listened to them!
In the early 90s of the last century, the "epidemic" of the great cellulite reached Russia. What women do not do, having read the brochures containing information and recommendations of "leading cosmetologists". Currently, the fight against the "main female enemy" is in full swing. I believe you have all heard about "hydrolipodystrophy", about the special harmful properties of "cellulite" fat, which contains mysterious harmful substances and toxins stronger than chemical weapons of mass destruction. The stages of great cellulite are painted, the differences of great cellulite from the rest of adipose tissue are invented. And all for what? In order for the lovely ladies to heal from a terrible misfortune.
How? Massage, balneotherapy, thalassotherapy, herbal medicine, dietary supplements, all kinds of wraps, wraps and windings. Endless creams and gels. Preparations from algae and extracts from leeches. Hormone therapy, liposuction, vacuum, ultrasound, ozone, mesotherapy, quantum therapy, lymphatic drainage. Synchrophasotron. What's the big deal? It sounds quite on the level. Especially for those who believe in the omnipotence of the triad "smear – prick – wrap".
What is harmful and what is useful in the holy war against women's evil on a planetary scale?Most of the creams "from cellulite" are not harmful.
Moreover, it provides a short–term cosmetic effect and psychological comfort to the "anointed" carrier. The effect of absolutely all these "wonderful drugs" is based on a short-term increase in skin elasticity. Approximately the same effect is given by injecting "French cocktails", "microcurrents" and "lymphatic drainage" under the skin. But if you get too carried away with injections, then instead of the ghostly English-language "cellulite" you will get the most real medical-condite "cellulitis", with the actual destruction and inflammation of the cells of your body. The stunning visual effect of the wraps, associated only with the loss of fluid, will be replenished by you in the nearest supermarket with a bottle of water, not to mention dinner.
No most expensive patent cream smeared on top will produce collagen. Only the temperature change. And not glamorous languor in the sauna, but real physical exertion to the seventh sweat. And then you can go to the sauna.
Massage is always a massage. There will be no harm. Benefits, too. Massage for health, it is, at least, pleasant.
The most dangerous type of cellulite control is instrumental and medicamental. Dietary supplements, diuretics "fight" not with cellulite, but with the biochemistry of your body, pretty gutting the contents of your wallet on the way. The radical method of getting rid of cellulite – liposuction – does not get rid of cellulite, but of excess fat deposits and brings with it a number of complications and possible problems. But even if everything went well, then if you start to lead the same lifestyle and eat buns at night, you will quickly return to a state much worse than the original one. You'll get fat, sorry, cellulite, and in completely unexpected places.
You will not have lymphatic drainage while lying wrapped in a rag. The best lymphatic drainage is walking or cycling. And even better – a run.
The only thing that appeals to me in this anti-cellulite advertising and prospectus war is the recommendations to increase physical activity and adjust the diet. Ideally, they should be the only ones left. And that's true. You move more, you eat normally – you get fatter less. I hope you don't need to explain the mysterious mechanisms of the hula hoop's effect on the evil "cellulite" to anyone? No, well, in a nutshell I can: "Cheap and angry."
Since, after reading my note, you will not stop fighting cellulite, I will allow myself to give a number of practical tips:
- If you have come to the center of the fight against evil, where "certified specialists are guaranteed to save you from ..." money, then ask at least to present the same diploma. No, no, not those framed certificates on the walls - twenty pieces – but a single one, about graduating from a medical school.
- When buying a miracle cream, do not be lazy to read its composition. It may turn out that it does not contain anything more serious than vitamin E. You can safely take it – there will be no harm. Having stumbled upon an unfamiliar component, it is better to see what it means on the Internet. Or even better – ask a certified specialist. Yeah. Preferably from a chemist.
- Urgently, right now, take a super-duper cellulite test: squeeze the thigh skin with both hands. Did the "orange peel" appear? Yes? Congratulations to you! You are an orange. Urgently surrender to the clinic for experiments.
P.S. Praying to the god of war with cellulite, do not bruise your forehead, dear ladies. You're smart, aren't you?
Portal "Eternal youth" www.vechnayamolodost.ru11.01.2009