Cellulite cont:

Cellulite Test
This is for all the lucky people who don't know what cellulite is.

Visually cellulite and fat are very different. Regular fat when squeezed is
smooth in texture and in appearance - it does not show any ripples or lumps.
You can test your cellulite possibilities even if it is not obvious. To discover
if you have a cellulite problem, there is one simple test which cannot fail.

How to Test
Press (or squeeze) the tissues between the thumb and index finger or
between the palms of both hands.
If cellulite is present the skin ripples and looks like an orange peel - if you
couldn't see the cellulite you may not have it. Or try laying both hands flat
on one thigh about three inches apart with fingers pointing towards the
knee. Push the hands towards one another and early cellulite will show up
on the squeezed piece of flesh.
At more advanced stages the ripples will be noticeable without applying any
pressure. The tissues will be flabby and sensitivity no longer present in most
cases.

Where Cellulites Appears:
Upper back, just below the shoulder blades
Inside & back of the upper arm
lower back
Hips
Buttocks
Inner, upper, back part of the thigh
Inside knees
Ankles


Why We Get Cellulite?
There are several factors as to why we get cellulite - not just one main
reason but a combination of things. Cellulite is a kind of poisoning of the
connective tissue. Our bodies have a marvelous system for elimination of
wastes, e.g. lungs, liver, kidneys, intestines and the skin. When the body is
abused the normal process of elimination is unable to flush out the wastes
and toxins and accumulate. Common poisons can be every day goodies that
are all right in moderation but devastating in excess.
The way we live is really the ultimate cause of cellulite. Yes, that's right, we
cause the problem - it does not just happen to us. It is important to keep in
mind that the human body constantly strives for balance and harmony. We
are the ones who upset it's delicate ways. Once you become aware of all the
things we do to create this problem, you can minimise your cellulite:

* Diet (poor eating habits)
* Genetics
* Hormonal changes
* Lack of exercise
* Stress/tension
* Poor posture
* Poor circulation
* Sedentary living
* Crossed legs
* Wearing high heels
* Restrictive garments
* Polluted air
* Sluggish digestion
* Constipation
* Poor breathing
* Insufficient water intake.

Diet - The quantity of food that we eat is not by itself responsible for
cellulite but the quality of the food is. A lack of essential nutrients - the
result of poor food choices, sloppy eating habits, and other dietary abuses
will, over a period of time, create imbalances at cell level and set off a chain
reaction that will lead directly to cellulite. For example: 'Convenience or
processed foods - short on nutrients and rich in fats, sugar and salt, not to
mention the loads of chemicals used in preparation'.

Genetics - There is no doubt that we all 'inherit' a lifestyle from our families.
The attitudes, ideas and values that we leam at an early age often stay with
us through our lives. The way in which food is prepared and eaten is
certainly part of this package - so is an attitude toward exercise and other
physical activity. In other words, these acquired habits are far more likely to
lead us in the direction of developing cellulite than any particular genetic
factor or what we call 'heredity' and which we tend to blame entirely too many things on.

Hormonal Changes - Female hormones play a role in creating cellulite.
There are certainly times in a women's life when hormones are especially active, puberty,
pregnancy, menopause and in some cases cellulite forming is activated or
encouraged by high hormonal activity. It is important to bear in mind, however, that
hormones only set the stage - we do the rest.

Exercise - a lack of good muscle tone can be a major contributing factor to a
cellulite problem. Typically cellulite develops in those areas where muscles
are under-used and underdeveloped. For example a lack of tone in the
aluteus (the heavy muscle that supports the buttock) will cause the muscle
to sag. By strengthening the gluteal muscle we can 'lift' the buttock reducing
its sagginess and/or bulging appearance. Lack of exercise is still a problem in
a majority of people today.

Stress - Proper healthy functioning of the body depends upon efficient
physiology - digestion, circulation, breathing and elimination. Stress can
interfere with all of these functions to a greater or lesser degree. Stress
affects our endocrine glands, especially the adrenal, which regulates water
balance in the body. Stress often leads to overeating or bingeing, disturbed
sleep patterns, and energy levels. In other words our entire physiology is
thrown off balance by stress, tension and anxiety.

Poor Posture - Sitting or walking slouched over compresses the body's
organs so that they function less efficiently, this in turn puts additional
strain on the circulatory system, leading to a vicious circle. Anything that
will slow down or interfere with normal blood flow will act as a contributing
factor to cellulite.

Poor Circulation - Poor circulation plays a big role in creating the right
environment for cellulite to develop and grow. When circulation is sluggish
this results in congestion, capillaries weaken and excess seepage takes place,
which causes a build-up of fluids in the tiny spaces between cells. The
circulation of the capillaries must function very efficiently for the best
nourishment and minimal fluid stagnation. While cellulite seems to collect in
areas with poor circulation, once it forms it compounds the problem even
more. We should not sit down for long periods of time.

Sedentary Living - For many of us, sitting for long hours is a daily reality.
We often tend to prolong this inactivity in our leisure hours - too much time
spent in restaurants, at the movies, watching t.v. and just sitting around,
which results in the serious problems - poor circulation, shallow breathing,
sluggish lymph flow and faulty digestion.

Crossed Legs - Sitting with legs crossed directly interferes with circulation in
the lower limbs by putting pressure on the main vein that runs along the
inner thigh.

Wearing High Heels - Wearing improper shoes for hours on end constricts
the calf muscles and interferes with the blood flow. The artificial positioning
caused by high heels forces realignment of the entire body.

Restrictive Garments - Wearing tight clothing, belts and underwear that cut'
into the flesh will cause fluids to collect immediately above or below that
point. Over a period of time this will create bulges and dents in the figure.
Furthermore, by giving the illusion or support these garments will bring
about a slackening of muscles.

In addition, pregnancy, pre-menstrual. bloating and constipation all cause
an increase of volume in the lower abdomen and interfere with circulation
in the legs.


Who Gets Cellulite?
Cellulite can usually appear at your first menstrual cycle, or it may make its
first appearance much later in life around menopause. Cellulite can appear
at any age.
Hormones play an important part in the formation of cellulite. The female
ovary secretes two hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Both these
hormones play a crucial role in a women's menstrual cycle. Estrogen causes
water retention while progesterone helps to combat it. If all is well the
result is a healthy balance. But if this balance is upset by a hormonal excess
by an increase of estrogen then water, fat, toxic wastes are retained in the
connective tissue. The whole situation is made worse if, in addition, you have
poor circulation.
Each month during a woman's menstrual cycle, there are several natural
fluctuations in the level of female hormones.

Twelve Per Cent - of cellulite is formed at puberty. In female adolescence
the ovary begins to function and at this time there is a total upheaval of all
the hormones that will eventually transform the girlish figure into a
womanly form.

Seventeen Per Cent - of cellulite forms during pregnancy. When pregnant,
the system is flooded with the estrogen hormone that favours water
retention and results in bloating. Also the unusual stress on the body
interferes with proper blood circulation in the veins and often causes
constipation, and cellulite is likely to form.

Twenty Seven Per Cent - of cellulite is formed pre-menopause. From about
the age of forty onwards, the production level of estrogen remains constant.
however, the production of progesterone diminishes and the imbalance
causes water retention. Gynecologists can counteract this by prescribing
progesterone treatment which restores the hormonal balance, thus slowing
up the production of cellulite in women over the age of forty. The removal
of the ovaries can also, of course, upset the hormonal balance.

Nineteen Per Cent - of cellulite occurs when oral contraceptives are taken.
Some years ago it was discovered that weight gain and the onset of cellulite
was common in women when they started taking the pill, particularly the
high dose pill which was prescribed in the 1960s and 1970s. However,
today's pill with its precise dosage and low estrogen content, means that the
rise of water retention and the weight gain is far lower than it once was.
Women who suffer from obesity and cellutite can take a progesterone only
pill.

Although cellulite is generally regarded as a women's problem, men can and
do develop it. In fact, most adult men struggle with cellulite without giving it a specific name possibly because in men it is not located in the same areas, nor does it have the same
appearance as in women. While excess fat on women accumulates on the hips and thighs,
on men it collects above around the waist. Naturally it makes sense that
the same factors or at least many of the same factors will lead to cellulite:
poor nutritional habits,
sedentary living,
stress,
poor
circulation,
restrictive garments such as a belt worn in the same place for years will lead to stubborn
pockets of fat and cellulite.
What's more, these bulges are just as hard for men to lose as women's lumpy hips and thighs.
Men do not get as much cellulite as women because women have more than twice the fatty tissue than men. Generally 24% of women's weight is fat and only 11% of men's
weight is fat.

cellulite part 3

Food and Cellulite

Cellulite is definitely a disturbance in the body's natural chemistry and this is
why it responds to treatments from the inside out and not to the external
methods alone.

Fat is not necessarily part of the cellulite syndrome, still cellulite is most
often present will excess fat. Obesity or just plain unwanted fat is caused by
poor nutrition, while the body is starving for nutrients it requires more and
more food to feel satisfied. We know that poor nutrition sets off a chain
reaction that leads to cellulite. Extra weight as well as the weight regained
after ineffective dieting cycles, will place a strain on the connective fibres,
collagen and elastin. Eventual weakening of these fragile fibres will make
cellulite more visible because this will result in sagging or drooping of the
skin.
Because cellulite is not regular fat, even the stingiest diets fail. On a low
calorie diet, fat will come off in many areas, but cellulite bulges will remain.
Cellulite does not burn up like normal fat. Here are the foods that must be
strictly avoided to become cellulite free as these foods pollute the system and
are rarely eliminated without leaving toxic residues. They are also highly
salted.

* Meat - pork, sausages, bacon, corned beef.
* Seafood - salami, tuna fish, smoked fish.
* Dairy products - butter, cheese, ice creams.
* Fats - chips, pizzas, fast foods.
* Sugar, chocolate, biscuits, lollies.
* Salt - preserved foods.
* Fluid intake - coffee, tea, beer, wine £r spirits..

Since cellulite forms in the adipose (fat) tissue, it is to our advantage to try
to keep this layer to a minimum. A 'good body* is a healthy body, one that
has tight muscles and firm flesh with no extra bloating, puffiness or
padding. It is fit and glowing with vitality.

To have a cellulite free body you have to eat lots of:
* Fresh vegetables.
* Fresh fruit.
* Whole grains.
* Drink plenty of pure water - 6 to 8 glasses a day.


Eating these foods with restore sodium-potassium in tissues, correct nutritional deficiencies
that lead to cellulite, clear up congestion in tissue spaces, nourish and cleanse the body, heal and
repair tissues, prevent or eliminate water retention, promote weight loss or maintain ideal weight, and
keep energy levels high. Water is the ultimate purifier of the body, the total cleanser that keeps
everything flowing and in balance. Water will hydrate and gradually detoxify your body.
Do not even consider going on a diet that you couldn't live with for the rest of
your life. A diet is not something you 'go on' for a few weeks or few
months - it's a way to eat forever.'

'You are what you eat.'


Exercise and Cellulite
Exercise shapes and maintain a lean and well proportioned body. To get
maximum results, two types of exercise are needed. 'Body Shapers' -
powerful isolated movements which concentrate on specific parts of the
body. This will firm, lift and tighten muscles. 'Whole Body Conditioners'
often called 'gerobics' - speeds up your metabolism and circulation and
promotes deep breathing. These two kinds of exercise work together to keep
cellulite from settling in and spreading out.

Body Shapers - Your Muscles

Your muscles give shape and contour to the body as well as tone and
firmness. When muscles are exercised often and properly they keep the arms
firm, the waistline tight and small, the abdomen flat, the thighs slim and
shapely, and the buttocks round and uplifted.
Unused muscle tissue tends to soften, weaken and sag creating unwanted
bulges and lumps. However, good muscle tone is also essential for our
physiology. It is vital to good circulation, which is responsible for
transporting oxygen and nutrients to our cells and removing wastes from
them. Muscles are also energy burners. The better shape they are in the
more efficient they will be at burning fat and calories.
When muscles are not exercised regularly they waste away - 'use it or lose it'.
Under muscled people are at a much higher risk of becoming fat and cellulite
prone.

Whole Body Conditioners - Aerobics

Overall conditioning is essential to health fitness and your figure. Such a
simple thing as brisk walking is surely one of the easiest, safest and most
convenient ways of getting a whole body workout. Any aerobic exercise such
as swimming, hiking, cross-country running, skiing, and skating, will do
wonders to boost circulation of blood and lymph flow.

Collagen renewal also gets a boost from regular aerobic activity. The rise in
skin temperature stimulates the production of collagen and this results in
smoother, younger looking skin with improved tone and elasticity. This is an
obvious benefit to becoming cellulite free.

When to Exercise

Exercise should never be a chore that you put off until tomorrow or the day
after. It should be a pleasant, easy, convenient, and permanent part of your
life. It is a good idea to exercise at the same time everyday as this assures
that it will become a habit - an enjoyable habit that gives you pleasure,
satisfaction and a sense of well-being.
Before doing exercise don't forget to stretch. This will maintain your
flexibility. We are all born flexible as we grow older, however, this natural
flexibility gradually diminishes. The more we sit, the faster our muscles and
joints lose their full range of motion, making us look and feel older than we are.
Stretching should be before and after exercising. Stretching is a form of
'breathing for your muscles and connective tissue'.
When exercising don't forget to breath. Deep breathing often helps
to cleanse the body of toxins and waste.
Now you can understand if you want to become cellulite free - exercise
plays an important part.

Homework for the week October 11th - 15th

Homework 11-15 October

October 11th
1. Describe the following nail parts and
discuss their function:

nail plate
nail bed
cuticle
matrix
lunula
free edge
nail grooves
nail wall
eponychium
hyponychium.


2. Describe the process of nail growth.
3. What factors may affect nail growth?

October 12th
1. State three contra-indications to nail extensions requiring medical referral and describe their appearance.
2. What contra-indications restrict the application of artificial nail application?
3. Discuss the potential risks that could occur through poor positioning of the client.
4. Why should client's nail plate be free of oil and moisture prior to the application of nail extensions?
5. What is the action of primer on the nail plate?
6. What considerations would you take into account when deciding on the choice of nail extension system for a client?
7. What advice would you give to the client regarding the length of the artificial free edge?

October 13th
1. What home-care advice should you give to a client regarding the maintenance of semi-permanent nail extensions?
2.State three products that should be recommended to the client for home use.
3. How often should the client be recommended to return to the salon for infill or maintenance routines?

October 14th
1 Why is it important to read the manufacturer's instructions prior to using nail extension products?
2. How should artificial nails be removed?
3. Why is good ventilation important in the working area?
4. What is the correct procedure to carry out if the client develops an allergy to nail-
extension products?

October 15th
The following clients require nail extension services. Which type of nail extension system
would you choose for each client? Give reasons for your answer.
1 A bride who would like very natural-looking nails for her wedding day but who
must take them off soon after as her occupation does not permit her to wear
artificial nails.

2 A client who bites her nails and would like her nails to look nice for her two-week
summer holiday.

3 A client who has three broken nails andwould like the short nails extended to
match the naturally long nails.

4 A client who is going on a week's holiday and would like her nails to look nice, but
whose occupation means that the nails must be removed immediately she returns.