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Dr. Bill Johnson is the 1st physician in Texas with the new SmartLipo MPX, a safe alternative liposuction. SmartLipo MPX is the new dual wave 30 watt SmartLipo laser, while most physicians use a 12 watt laser. The additional wattage allows for more fat melting and more skin tightening power. SmartLipo is performed while you are awake and melts fat. The change is permanent due to the destruction of fat cells. Dr. Johnson has been performing SmartLipo longer than any other physician in Dallas Fort Worth. Innovations Medspa has three locations. For more information about SmartLipo MPX, please visit www.innovationsmedspa.com/smartlipo.php or call 972.331.8844.
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Ionithermie detox is a detox program, which was developed by French biochemist Olivier Fouche in the year 1979. Ionithermie detox is said to be a very effective method and it also has a large number of health benefits. It improves your skin tone, improves muscle tone, increases firmness, reduces inches quickly, improves circulation to specific areas, removes toxins, re-mineralizes, balances hormones, improves lymphatic drainage and relaxes both the body and the mind. Wow! Although this detox treatment was introduced in the United States only a few years back, but it has become very popular. Despite the long range of benefits, an ionithermie detox treatment takes only about an hour.
First, the area on which the treatment will be done is decided. Then a mixture of purifying algae, ivy and amino acids is applied to that area. These ingredients cooperate to increase the circulation, break down cellulite, and release toxins trapped in the fatty deposits. Around these ionithermie detox ingredients, a layer of fabric is wrapped and then clay infused with algae is applied over it. This is meant to conduct electricity and also a number of electrodes are placed around the area that’s to be treated.
A mix of galvanic and faradic electrical stimulation is used for ionithermie detox to show results. To extract toxins from deep within the body, the galvanic stimulation uses positive and negative ions and the faradic stimulation is intended to work as an exercise to promote muscle and skin tone. The trained therapist does the job quite efficiently, overseeing the mild electrical applications, in order to get the best results comfortably. After the treatment is over, the clay is removed and a soothing lotion is applied all over the body.
Some patients are delighted to lose a few inches in the treated area after the first treatment. A good diet and exercise should be followed to get the best results from ionithermie detox, although the results may not last for along time. You may lose one to eight inches temporarily, but the benefits of the detox and muscle tone improvement are permanent. Before starting any diet or exercise regimen, the ionithermie detox treatment should be done to allow for maximum benefits.
There are also various products available which could be used to prolong the effects of the ionithermie detox. This treatment has become very popular everywhere around the world and is available in spas, where it is provided by trained personnel. Although medical science may not be convinced of the effects of this treatment, those who have undergone ionithermie detox completely vouch for it.
Chonticha Marijne
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/gain-a-wealth-of-benefits-with-ionithermie-detox-131719.html
It is estimated that 80% of all women over the age of 20 have cellulite. This unsightly problem affects women of all ages, body types & ethnic backgrounds. A number of creams & over-the-counter treatments are available, but few have offered any real solution.
The number of cellulite removal treatments offered by medical professionals has increased over the past few years. Some treatment options are relatively new and the long term results are still unproven. However, many of these high tech options have shown promise. Here is a brief rundown of the new cutting edge cellulite treatment options used by today’s medical professionals.
Endermologie is also a common technique used to combat cellulite. It involves a specially designed device that promotes deep, penetrating whole body massage with the use of suction and rollers to stimulate the breakdown of stored fat and increase the body’s circulation.
Mesotherapy is another treatment option for cellulite offered by many medical spas across the country. Mesotherapy involves injecting microscopic quantities of natural plant extracts, homeopathic agents, pharmaceutical agents and vitamins directly into the problem areas. Mesotherapy can target specific areas or spots where your body stores excessive fat. It is a quick procedure that required little to no recovery time.
Treatments involving “RF” or radio frequency and laser technology are relativly new, but becoming more widely used. The TriActive LaserDermology machine utilizes a low-energy laser to combat cellulite. Cynosure is the company that makes the laser and claims four out of every five women treated with their device, report better looking skin. The device works by using a laser that heats up tissue under the skin, breaking up cellulite. The broken cellulite tissue is then flushed by the body. That’s the theory. This “flushing” process is aided by suction, which is also built into the machine.
Another new device used to treat cellulite is called Velasmooth. The Vela Smooth device is a medical device that has been proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite through a new technology called ELOS, short for electro-optical synergy. This breakthrough technology combines four kinds of energy working together at the same time. This painless procedure combines high frequency radiowaves, infrared light and deep tissue massage to energize fat and water to produce new collagen which results in smoother skin. Vela Smooth can reduce the appearance of cellulite and re-contour problem areas of the body.
Another new treatment is Acoustic Wave Therapy. Originally created to ease the pain associated with poor circulation and stiff joints, “AWT” machines have been used to improve the “dimpled” look appearance of cellulite. Acoustic Wave Therapy uses a ballistic medical device to generate pressure waves that pass through the skin and fat to impact the fibrous septae. This causes a break up of the collagen prouducing a smoother surface.
As you can see, the treatments available to combat cellulite are increasing. It is advised that you consult your local cosmetic specialist to find out more info. For more info on these treatments, please visit The Cellulite Source
R Grey
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/treatments-for-cellulite-removal-92159.html
Liposuction is considered a relatively safe procedure; however, there are many reasons why a person may seek a liposuction alternative rather than undergoing cosmetic surgery. If you’re not comfortable with the idea of surgery, if you are on medication or have a medical condition that would prevent you from having cosmetic surgery, or if you think the cost of liposuction could be too great, then there are Liposuction Alternatives for you to consider.
Medical and cosmetic research and technology are constantly providing new methods of non-invasive body sculpting without the need for surgery. Many of these alternatives produce favorable results without the potential side-effects of liposuction.
Firming Creams
There are a number of creams on the market claiming to improve the firmness and texture of the skin. Many are aimed at reducing cellulite and stretch marks. Creams containing aminophylline are sometimes claimed by their users to reduce fat deposits but there is no scientific evidence to back this, and the claim is not made by the marketers of the products.
Lipodissolve
This is one of the latest techniques in non-surgical liposuction. Developed in Europe for cosmetic purposes, it is now being used in some parts of Europe as a liposuction alternative. Lipodissolve involves injecting a combination of medications and enzymes directly into the fat, which causes the fat to be dissolved and expelled through the body’s urine. The European developers of the technique have concluded that lipodissolve is a safe method for eliminating localized fat deposits.
Mesotherapy
This method, also known as liposculpting, can provide excellent results for those seeking a non-invasive, non-surgical liposuction alternative. Mesotherapy involves small injections of a combination of natural plant extracts, medicines and amino acids into the problem areas to dissolve the fat. The fat is then eliminated from the body with other wastes. The procedure is relatively painless and does not require an anesthetic. There is no recovery time associated with mesotherapy.
Diet and exercise
Improving the diet and getting more excercise are still the best and safest ways to lose weight and change the body’s appearance. Remember that liposuction is not a weight loss method – it is a procedure to shape the body. As an alternative to any of the above procedures and treatment, learn to accept your body shape the way it is and learn to dress in a manner that downplays your body size.
Any of the above methods may be suitable liposuction alternatives; however, it is always advisable to seek professional advice before starting any treatment.
Alison Stevens
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/is-there-a-liposuction-alternative-109613.html
It’s no secret. Cellulite reduction is a common wish amongst women of all ages, regardless of body weight or body fat. Women spend billions of dollars on cellulite treatments and cellulite creams every year, usually with little or no lasting results. There are tons of articles out there giving you ‘the answers’. (And I don’t mean the ‘advertorials’ that are trying to sell you Anti Cellulite cream, lotion or pills.) The truth is, your best weapons in your battle against unwelcome cellulite and the burning question ‘how to Get Rid Of Cellulite‘?, are a smart nutritional routine and a consistent, properly structured home workout program consisting of targeted anti-cellulite exercises.
Anti cellulite nutrition focuses on minimally processed, high nutrient content foods. Salads, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins such as fish, turkey, beans and eggs are at the top of the list for foods that promote cellulite reduction.
As for the properly structured cellulite workout program, I’ve put together a butt, hip and thigh routine which you can incorporate into your current workouts if you have one. This routine specifically targets the areas where cellulite tends to ‘hang out’.
If you are just getting started this mini routine will be a perfect workout to get you started in the right direction and get you some results.
Bear in mind, I’ve been training people since the late eighties. Speaking strictly from experience, I can tell you that the following routine is responsible for helping many women dramatically change the appearance of their cellulite areas.
- Lying on your side, do 10 reps of the following cellulite exercises:
1) Bring both knees forward so your hips are at a 90 degree angle. Then straighten your top leg out in front of you, still keeping 90 degrees at the hip. Lift the top leg slowly about three feet off the ground & down.
2) Straighten both legs so your body is in a straight line. Tilt the hips forward slightly. Lift the top leg about three feet off the ground & down.
3) Repeat on the other side.
- On the elbows and knees, do 10 reps of each following exercise:
1) Extend one leg straight back with your toe on the ground. Lift that leg up toward the ceiling & down. Then switch legs.
2) Lift your knee off the floor. Extend that same heel back and up so your leg is pointing toward the ceiling & then bring the knee back into you. Then switch legs.
- Standing up, do 10 reps of each following exercise:
1) Start with your feet together. Step out in front in to a lunge position. Touch the ground with opposite hand. Come back up & step back to the starting position. Then switch legs.
2) Put one foot up on a step (12 – 18 inches high). Slowly step up and down with the other foot. Then switch legs.
If this routine is easy try going through it twice. If you still need more of a challenge, increase the reps to 15 or 20 per set. Do this targeted exercise program two to three times per week and you’ll soon realize that you have found a true anti-cellulite treatment that will also save you a lot of money that you would be spending on ‘alternative’ Cellulite Treatments, pills, creams and lotions that never work. Remember, ‘it’s all in the exercises’.
Joey Atlas
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/targeted-cellulite-exercises-for-effective-cellulite-removal-108458.html
Cellulite happens to us for many reasons. Some reasons– like
genetics or hormones — you can do very little about. But
cellulite is also related to a number of other factors that you
CAN work with and improve.
Cellulite affects 90% of women and a much smaller percentage of
men. The condition is such a complex one that no real cure is
considered to be available. Some products, therapies and
procedures do claim to be cures but the jury is still very much
out on the subject of getting rid of cellulite.
The unsightly symptoms are found on the soft, fleshy parts of
women’s thighs, buttocks, stomachs and upper arms. Though it is
often associated with sedentary people, who are also overweight,
the condition can make itself at home on the fit thighs and
buttocks of marathon runners.
Opinions vary as to the exact causes of cellulite but most agree
that something happens in the tissues to slow down and handicap
the ordinary processes of lymph and blood circulation in the
capillaries of the subcutaneous tissue. Some experts believe
that excess fat will make the fat cells in the mesoderm swell,
placing a strain on the surrounding connective tissue and
resulting in a compromised microcirculation. Others believe that
the situation is created by a genetic disposition coupled with
hormonal imbalances.
The tissue responds to its embattled circumstances by forming
extended tissue strands called septae that restrict the fat
cells and cause the rippled, lumpy skin surface indicative of
cellulite. The resulting sluggish and damaged microcirculation
allows lymph fluid to leak into the surrounding tissue while
hampering the transport of nutrients.
With this deeper understanding of exactly what is happening
beneath the skin of the affected areas we can make informed
decisions on what to do to alleviate the symptoms and revive the
skin.
Here are some important aspects of a comprehensive cellulite
reduction program:
Losing the Excess
Any plan to alleviate the symptoms of cellulite must include a
healthy weight loss program for those carrying more than their
healthy body weight. Excess weight causes fat cells to swell
contributing to the tissue strain that results in the orange
peel effect.
A diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as a good
eight glasses of water a day to flush toxins, will begin the
restorative process of proper nutrition at the point of origin.
Making sure that your diet includes plenty of all the necessary
vitamins especially B for stress, as well as C, bioflavonoids
and minerals is a good way to begin the recovery process.
Eating Right
Vigorous exercise is an absolute necessity. It will help to
stimulate sluggish circulation throughout the body as well as
targeting the troubled areas. Regular exercise, at least three
times a week for 40 minutes or more, will have far reaching
effects on many of the body’s systems, firing up metabolism and
getting the lymph and blood flowing.
Laying on Hands and Lotion
Milder cases of cellulite can be ministered to by means of a
good massage regime using one or other of the reputable creams
and lotions on the market. Many creams contain natural botanical
ingredients that are tissue decongestants as well as stimulants
for the microcirculation.
Consider having a few deep tissue massages from experts and
learn some tips. Go home and practice on yourself. The more
attention the problem areas receive the more dynamic and alive
the tissues will become. Circulation will improve and toxins can
be convinced to evacuate.
Consulting the Real Experts
Serious cases of cellulite may benefit from the advice of real
experts. You will have to employ serious discernment when
figuring out whom to turn to. The Internet offers you
unprecedented opportunities to check and recheck claims.
Procedures can be thoroughly researched before deciding which
program to go for. Be skeptical. In this day and age it is the
reasonable response to the plethora of false promises that
threaten to take advantage of the vulnerable.
Burke Jones
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/taking-control-of-your-cellulite-2888.html
Cellulite is a nightmare for many women and even some of the men have to deal with it. The cosmetic industry is aware of the fact that 80% of the women suffer from cellulite and as a result they developed numerous solutions to help those women Get Rid Of Cellulite. But those solutions have a price tag that makes them not affordable for everyone.
High priced products are not always as effective as the price tag would make us think. Nothing is further from the truth. In fact, we may consider those solutions as too easy too believe. One has to put some physical effort in the daily routine in order to achieve results.
Physical effort to reduce cellulite means massage and it can be done in an easy and much less expensive way. The only thing you need is a cheap body lotion.
You have to keep in mind though that this massage will not melt the fat away, but it will assist in the reduction of cellulite effectively in combination with proper diet and a little exercise.
Follow the steps described below and you will see results:
The lotion will be needed to enable your hands to slide with ease over the cellulite areas.
The massage starts at the lowest point and goes up towards your heart.
Always apply moderate pressure, to high pressure might damage your skin.
There are 3 moves you have to alternate :
Long sweeping strokes using your knuckles, fingers or palm of your hand
And circular motion, again using your hand as described above.
Kneading motion by grasping your skin with your thumb and fingers and massage it in circular motion like it was a dough.
If you do this every day for at least 5 minutes you will see results.There are many alternative ways to take care of our body. So, before deciding to buy expensive, easy to do solutions we might be better of putting some effort in less expensive
more effective solutions.
A better way to start a better and healthier life is to consider our body as a whole and do proper research either in books or the internet looking for ways to eat healthier and do exercise within our possibilities, even if there are physical limitations.
Rudy Dhondt
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/effective-reduction-of-cellulite-120109.html
Cellulite is not a disease, but a common condition appearing in over 90% of women after puberty, predominantly affecting areas of the hips, thighs, buttocks, tummies and backs of the arms. Cellulite is the body’s emergency store of body fat, but its ugly, unsightly and unwanted appearance makes one conscious.
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to start removing your cellulite in to start a regular exercise routine. A simple exercise routine can be as easy as three 30 min activities per week. These exercises don’t need to be at the gym, all you need to do is get the body moving and increase the heart rate. This can be easy as taking the dog for a walk, swimming, yoga, Pilates and tennis. It’s best to pick activities that you enjoy, and keep trying different activities as this will keep you motivated.
While topical cellulite remedies can be very beneficial, they have little effect if used alone.Creams cannot actually penetrate the dermis where much of the damage is. Creams and lotions generally reach only the epidermis, or top layer of skin. Many Cellulite Treatments are largely unsuccessful because they target only the external appearance of cellulite.
They are unable to completely fight the damage where it lives. Now that you understand that the dimpling on the surface of the skin is merely a symptom of the underlying cause, you can see how banishing lumps and bumps require deeper-acting treatments in addition to topical ones.
Rub approximate 1/2 cup of warm brewed coffee grounds into dimpled areas (the heat helps to release the caffeine) and then use plastic wrap to trap the grounds against your skin. Think of this as your own spa caffeine body wrap. Leave the plastic wrap on for about 10-15 minutes. Since caffeine is a diuretic, it helps shrink skin cells for a tighter look. Effects can last up to 24 hours.
Many doctors, researchers and pharmacists will tell you that cellulite is an estrogen issue and that is why it appears most often in post-pubescent women. However, there are a number of hormones that occur during that time, and any one of those could actually be the culprit. Others will provide info on cellulite that declares that cellulite is a metabolism issue, and that as a women’s metabolism begins to slow down, instances of cellulite will worsen.
Drinking 3 glasses a day of freshly squeezed lemons in 1 cup water and a pinch of cayenne will also melt away the cellulite.
For those dimpled areas, take caffeinated coffee, grind it into dust & mix with cheap hand lotion, rub this into your problem spots for 60 second a day, then shower it off & watch those troubled areas become smoother & firmer!
Take some anti-cellulite aromatherapy oil and mix it with fresh water and apply the oil on the hips and thighs for a few minutes. This will helps in reducing cellulite.
Do physical exercises that target mostly on your thighs, stomach, buttocks, and hip areas. You can learn such exercises which provide fat burning to these areas through Internet, yoga classes, magazines, and newspapers.
Corwin Brown
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/the-effective-cellulite-treatment-419965.html
80% of the women have cellulite.
So, there most certainly must be a reason why it exists. But a bigger question on the minds of so many women might be: How can I Get Rid Of Cellulite? They don’t only think about it, they often scream it out : Help me get rid of my cellulite now!
As a result of so many people suffering from cellulite the cosmetic industry has developed numerous products, such as creams, lotions and who knows what else…
It is a fact that because the demand for Cellulite Treatments is huge that the cosmetic industry delivers even more of those products. But problem is that those products are often very expensive and not everyone has the funds to buy a treatment.
It does not really have to be expensive.
There are home made remedies to treat cellulite and they will only cost a fraction of what you would pay for the cosmetic brands. What it will cost you in a manner of speaking is a ‘cup of coffee’ a day. But this time it is meant literally.
Cellulite can be treated with coffee grind.
So, what is that remedy to help you get rid of cellulite? All you need is a cheap hand lotion and caffeinated coffee. You have to grind the coffee into dust and mix the coffee grind with the hand lotion. As a result you will have a cream. Rub it into you cellulite areas and leave it for a minute. Rinse it off in the shower. Do this everyday and you will see those areas get smoother and firmer. It is very important that you do not use decaffeinated coffee because it is the caffeine that reduces the cellulite.
Of course you can buy creams that contain coffee extract, but fact is that the remedy described above is as effective if not better, but most important much less expensive. So, for a cup of coffee a day you can literally get rid of your cellulite.
Rudy Dhondt
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/cellulite-and-coffee-grind-99813.html