A condition symptomised by puckered areas of fatty-type flesh mainly occurring around the upper thighs, hips, buttocks and upper (back of) arms. Far more common in women than men - 95% or more. When the affected skin is pinched or vigorously massaged there is definite feeling of tenderness.

There are 3 stages:
• Stage 1 - In which the skin surface shows some pitting of the surface.
• Stage 2 - Similar to Stage 1 but more pronounced among 35-40 year olds.
• Stage 3 - Visually obvious skin pitting. Common after menopause, or in obesity

LIFESTYLE ATTENTION

• Prevention is better than cure - but not always possible!
• Exercise and maintaining normal body weight are major objectives. This does not mean rapid weight reduction.
• Self administered skin massage with a natural fibre brush on dry skin before taking a bath or shower.
• Abandon smoking.
• Abandon, at least cut down on coffee, tea, chocolates, cool drinks, especially colas and alcohol.
• Diet must aim to be high in complex carbohydrates and low in refined carbohydrates and fats.

HOMOEOPATHIC
Any preparations containing Centella Asiatica extract.

TISSUE SALTS

• Nat Mur - circulation increase and dry stools
• Nat Sulp - releasing unwanted retained water

HERBALS

• Dandelion
• Red clover
• Centella Asiatica - if you can get it. Is important. Also for varicose veins.
• Bladderwrack
• Guarana - particularly topical application

SPECIAL FOODS

• Fennel tea.
• Vegetables and fruits preferably organic
• Filtered or distilled water - 4 glasses daily.
• Carrot and celery juice extracted. Whey powder (1 x teaspoon), slippery elm (1 x teaspoon), Spirulina powder (1 x teaspoon), blended with the juice on rising.
• Include plenty of parsley when possible in diet.

SPECIAL EXERCISE

• Aqua Aerobics
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Lymph Drainage
• Using a rebounder or professionally qualified aesthetition

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Detox programmes
• Hydrotherapy
• Colonic Irrigation - if history of constipation