I wish Dr. What have you read about Vitamin C in high doses and flavonoids to help increase collagen production? I have always had more cellulite compared to the average cellulite that someone may have, as well as bruising.

I bump into a corner or someone accidentally hits or bumps a bony prominence or even a tight squeeze or pinch, moving furniture, etc leaves bruising that takes more than two weeks to go away.

I have no coagulopathies or abnormal lab work to indicate any serious issues but I was wondering if lack of collagen production could be the prominent cause of these issues. This is excellent information. You did very well on this issue.

All information is correct. Great job. Hi am on medication can i take african mango tablets please can somebody get in touch by email please thank you. My favorite statement in this entire article was that there is no substitute for diet and exercise.

Axe, when you say you take the Beyond Organic African Mango, what product are you talking about specifically? The Mango Peach Amasai?!? Thanks for all the suggestions. Love the use of essential oils. How many drops of cypress, ginger or black pepper would you add?

I was in great shape until an accident in which I broke both legs, broke bones in both feet and crushed two vertebrea. I have grown 50 pounds in ten years.

Harold, The idea behind burst training is just to alternate high intensity with low intensity. You can do this in a number of ways without running. If you can walk on a treadmill then alternate walking at your normal speed, with no incline, with walking at your normal speed at the highest incline you can do.

Or you can use an exercise bike or elliptical trainer and alternate pedaling as fast as you can with pedaling at a normal speed. You can even use swimming by swimming at a fast pace alternated with treading water. You can do 30 seconds high alternated with 30 seconds low intensity or do 1 min and 1 min.

Try to do at least 15 minutes total of intervals and then you could do another 15 mins at your regular pace to get the reccomended 30 min a day.

Also, I am a super fit, lean trainer who eats tons of superfoods and practices high intensity intervals without overexercising. I am very muscular, but have significant cellulite. Any suggestions here? And what about lasers? Velalaser, etc?

Thank you! Axe is a big supporter. Greek yogurt is pasterized. I dropped 15 pounds instantly just stopping with all dairy and grains, like wheat, pasta, rice.

i take Dr. And i feel good too. I noticed dimples of cellulite on my thighs when I was just So this can happen at any age not just as your getting older. Thanks for your comment Lana! Just like someone can be skinny and completely unhealthy or even sick.

grains and sugars vs. eating what I call REAL foods, like raw vegetables, organic meats and wild caught salmon. And doing the right kinds of exercises. Hope this helps! Also, see my response to Darcie above. Is it true that Chia seeds is not recommended because of a mineral in it that pulls out the other vitamins?

Have been trying to get back into shape! Want to minimize appearance of cellulite as well! I love Pilates and yoga! Will those help at all with cellulite? Going to add back in the collagen and bone broth also adding in interval training. Sugar and processed foods will pull nutrients out of your cells.

I actually had a shake this morning with ground Chia seeds. I think it a great food to add into your diet and should help anyone get in better shape. Different things that I have used at your recommendation have not worked. African Mango did not do a thing even though changed diet but you said that was even not necessary.

Fucathin has done virtually nothing either. I am looking drop like 15 lbs, lose cellulite, and tone. Can you help? Thank you. Hey Loreen — My first question is what are you eating on a daily basis?

Get rid of grains, sugar and dairy completely. Throw out all processed foods or any FAKE foods in your diet or your house for that matter!

But you have to first start with diet and exercise. Hope this helps!! Hi Loreen, what do you typically eat for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner? Also, what does your typical week of exercise look like?

What is green coffee? Or something else — if so where do you get it? You cannot get the same effects from drinking your morning coffee.

This is why you want to take a high quality, pure green coffee bean extract. The only time I got rid of it was when I was dangerously thin… too thin. Most important in my opinion, is to not compare your body to airbrushed photos of models or women who are 22 and work out 2 hours a day.

Love your body the way God made it, fat and all. Be healthy and a good steward of your body, but know that beauty is not what fashion magazines show us.

Darcie- Thank you for your comment! But, being overweight can be a serious health concern, which is the reason for the article. The best way to get rid of cellulite is to simply get rid of unhealthy fats, and do burst training.

Unhealthy fats are found in fast foods, junk food, fried foods, snack foods and processed foods. I agree, Dr. Axe, that this may IMPROVE cellulite but I think it is misguided to think that it will BANISH all cellulite.

I know several thin, healthy women with cellulite and some overweight that do not. I believe some of it is genetics as well. I believe that these tips will definitely move us in the right direction.

Hey Kitty — Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid like lutein and lycopene , a powerful antioxidant which protects cells from free-radical damage. Natural compounds in marine vegetables can significantly affect fat metabolism and fucoxanthin is one of the key ingredients.

Kefir from your typical grocery store is going to be pasteurized and heavily processed. getting rid of dairy and wheat works great too!

you can easily lose 10 pounds by not having dairy- pasteurized dairy! Treatment that can effectively remove fat often has no effect on cellulite.

Bottom line: Extra weight can make cellulite more visible. For some people, losing weight and staying at a healthy weight reduces the amount of cellulite they see. If you develop loose skin while losing weight, however, cellulite can become more noticeable. Bottom line: Having more muscle makes your skin look smoother and firmer.

Replacing fat with muscle can also make cellulite less noticeable. During this medical procedure, carbon dioxide CO2 gas is inserted just beneath the skin. CO2 differs from carbon monoxide, which can be deadly.

Possible side effects from carboxytherapy are discomfort during treatment and temporary bruising. Bottom line: Early studies show that women may see less cellulite. In one study, 10 women received 8 treatments. After these treatments, the researchers found that the women had a little less cellulite.

Bottom line: Researchers have found that some creams and lotions may have an effect on cellulite. To avoid getting a rash from a cellulite cream or lotion, test it on a small area. Products containing caffeine may dehydrate cells, which can make cellulite less obvious.

A product that contains 0. Retinol can help thicken the skin, which may reduce how much cellulite you see. Some people have an allergic skin reaction.

Testing on a small area is also important because there have been reports of people becoming anxious or having a racing heart while using a product that contains aminophylline.

People who use an asthma inhaler definitely want to avoid using any product that contains aminophylline. Even a cream that contains it can cause breathing problems. Available at spas, this treatment uses a device that gives you a deep massage while also lifting up your skin with a vacuum-like tool.

The U. Food and Drug Administration FDA approved this as a medical device that has little potential to cause harm.

People who offer endermologie® say that a number of treatment sessions are necessary to see results. Each session lasts about 45 minutes.

Bottom line: Study results vary. Other studies show that the women who received it had a noticeable reduction. These results, however, were temporary. If you see results, it seems that you must continue the treatments to continue seeing results.

The cellulite tends to return within 1 month of stopping treatment. If you opt for this spa treatment, the cellulite will be slathered with algae or clay — and sometimes a mixture of both. Next, electrodes are attached to the area.

Before the technician leaves the room, the area will be wrapped in plastic. Look for , IUs of vitamin A per two-ounce jar. For best results, use percent retinol cream with added vitamin A, C and E.

Use caffeine creams Caffeine works by breaking down fat cells and dehydrating the area where the cellulite is, tightening and firming the skin for a temporarily smooth appearance.

Choose a product with about a five percent caffeine concentration. Wear anti-cellulite clothing Anti-cellulite clothing contains a bio-ceramic material that generates heat and helps break down cellulite cells.

You can find anti-cellulite apparel online. Most anti-cellulite products promise miracles in no time. As anything else, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Cellulite treatments are all about ongoing maintenance and finding out what works for you.

Try one of these affordable, effective secret weapons first. Just remember, there are no miracle cures.