Cellulite often goes hand in hand with a feeling of swollen legs and water retention. To look after yourself day to day, here are a few simple, natural habits: what you put on your plate, herbal teas, keeping active… Pick the ones that suit you, at your own pace, and have a word with your GP if you have any doubts at all!
Diet: our ally and our enemy
Protein: not to be forgotten
Protein is part of a varied, balanced diet. Which sources should you favour? Think white meat, plant-based protein and fish.
Salt: best kept in check
Try not to add salt to your food more than once, and cut back on processed meats, ready meals, white bread… It’s worth remembering that eating too much salt isn’t recommended for your health. To add flavour to your dishes, reach for spices and herbs instead.
Herbal teas: what you need to know
Some plants have traditionally been enjoyed as herbal infusions. Plants are never entirely harmless, so ask your GP or pharmacist for advice if you’re already taking medication, have allergies or are pregnant.
Among the best known, you’ll find green tea, chia, red vine leaf, dandelion, mouse-ear hawkweed, horse chestnut and Java tea. Think of them first and foremost as a hot drink to savour, rather than expecting any particular effect.
Good everyday habits to adopt
- Get walking! At least 45 minutes a day, at your own pace.
- Take the stairs and forget the lift: it can even become a workout to tone your thighs!
- Avoid clothes that are too tight, as they quickly become uncomfortable.
- Finish your shower with a splash of cool water on your legs for a pleasantly refreshing feel (and to find out more, have a read of our article on the subject).
- Take breaks at work to change position and move your legs.
- Book yourself into a specialist salon and treat yourself to a massage for some proper relaxation (and to understand what the lymphatic system is, take a look at this fact sheet).
What about the Cellublue cupping tool?
This little blue cup can also have a place in your routine! The CelluBlue Cup is used to massage the areas that bother you, to target the look of cellulite.
That’s why it’s best to know how to use your Cellublue Cup properly (you can check the instructions here). And don’t forget to drink half a litre of water within half an hour of your session!
Making these tips part of your everyday routine
These tips are easier to stick to when you build them into a simple routine you can repeat. Start with the ideas above: a less salty plate, herbal teas, walking, breaks to move your legs, your cupping sessions. Then work out what you can realistically keep up over the course of your week.
In practice, it’s better to stick with one approach for several days than to try lots of contradictory things. That consistency helps you make better sense of how your skin and your body respond.
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