What Causes Cellulite?

Many people want to know, “How do you get rid of cellulite?” Well, the best way to get rid of cellulite doesn’t have anything to do with figuring out how to get rid of body fat. Thinking that losing weight or being as thin as possible is the trick, is actually just a misconception. Thin people can have issues with cellulite, too.

Most of us have heard the old saying, “A moment on the lips, forever on the hips.” However, to think that getting to the bottom of how to reduce cellulite is exclusively through diet is a bit deceiving. While some foods can contribute to cellulite, there are many reasons why cellulite exists. The following are just a few of them.

• Too much sitting still or laying around
• Poor muscle strength
• A leaky gut
• Dehydration
• Processed foods
• Too much exposure to the sun
• A lack of nutrition
• Inflammation
• Thyroid imbalances
• Too much estrogen
• High salt intake
• A constant influx of different diets
• Genetics
• Drinking alcohol
• Really tight clothing
• Cigarette smoke

Vibro Sculpt: Trigger Point Release: What You Need to Know

Have you ever noticed that when you put pressure on a tight muscle, it can cause sensation somewhere else? That’s because the human body can develop muscle problems that cause other muscles to overcompensate. The affected muscle is sometimes known as a trigger point. Trigger point therapy means working therapeutically on that key muscle. This may include trigger point massage, pressure point massage, or other therapies like acupuncture designed to make that trigger point release.

What Is a Knot in Your Back?

The answer to this can be the same as the answer to the question, “What is a trigger point?”. Overuse of muscles can cause them to shorten and tighten so much that they don’t release when the body is at rest. This leads to a “knot” of tight, tense muscle that the body has temporarily forgotten how to relax.

How to Get Rid of Knots in Back Muscles

Understanding how to get a knot out of your back can lead to a reduction in pain and increased flexibility and mobility. But what does a muscle knot feel like? Muscle knots in back muscles feel like a hard lump under the skin, usually quite small. Pressing on the knot may cause immediate relief, or cause pain to radiate outwards.

The Benefits of Exfoliation: What You Need to Know

Exfoliation. So indulgent and unnecessary, right? You might think, “People 75 years ago weren’t doing this, so I think I’ll somehow manage to get by without an exfoliation routine.”  

But hold it! That’s where you’d be mistaken.

You can indeed skip exfoliation and be totally OK. Yet, evidence suggests it’s been a human ritual since the time of ancient Egypt and was still performed thousands of years later during the European Middle Ages and continued to innovate through to the 20th century. Let’s take a closer look at this long-lived bit of simple skincare.

What Is Exfoliation?

To exfoliate is to wash or rub away the outermost layer of the epidermis -- the epidermis is our outermost layer of skin, which is composed of toughened, dead skin cells. When skin cells have reached the visible layer, they are supposed to be dead and tough, so try not to think of it as too gross.

The rate of turnover for skin cells is about once a month. Where does old, excess skin go at that point? Well, we are actually shedding skin constantly. Cells are rubbed off by clothing, washed away by bathing, and make up a large portion of the dust around us.

If that’s the case, then what does exfoliating do?

• It allows us to speed up the process, especially considering it can slow down as we age.
• It allows us to remove our driest, toughest skin and leave brighter, softer epidermis in its place.
• It just plain feels good, relaxing, and refreshing. Literally, take off the dirt and grime and sweat and tears of a very long day.

What is Myofascial Pain and How The Vibro Sculpt Can Help 

You may have heard about Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with it, you may be wondering what this condition is and what to do about it. Read on to find out what MPS is, how you can treat and prevent it, and the symptoms that could be telling you to see your doctor.

What Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome?

MPS is a chronic disorder in which patients suffer from muscle pain and inflammation in the soft tissue of the body. Some muscle pain may be normal after a strenuous workout, but that is temporary. MPS refers to a recurring pain that is felt deep inside the muscle. It can often prevent patients from carrying on with daily tasks.

What Are the Symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome?

The symptoms of MPS are common symptoms that many people may experience at one time or another. The key to determining when the symptoms are worrisome is when they become persistent or recur too frequently. Here are some signs to look out for:

• Deep pain and aching inside the muscle that does not easily subside and is not related to a direct cause (ex.: after a workout, etc.).
• Feeling a knot-like shape in the muscle.
• Muscle pain that continues and worsens over time, showing no signs of improvement.
• Pain that prevents you from getting proper sleep.

Muscle Recovery: What You Need to Know and How the Vibro Sculpt Can Help

Sore after a workout? Do you have cramps and aches after a hard day and restless night? Overdid it at the gym and wondering how to promote muscle recovery so that you can safely get back at it?

Whatever the specifics of your situation, you do want to get back to feeling normal. It doesn't matter if it's muscle pain after a workout or from working in a warehouse. Day-after-fitness burn is oddly satisfying, we must admit, but muscle pain due to strain is very much the opposite of that. After an intense gym session, recovery is more important than ever.

So take a look at these proven home remedies for sore muscles. A recuperation routine is just what the doctor ordered.