Aging is a natural phenomenon in human life, it has always been a human struggle to fight and delay the signs of aging. Aging reflects in multiple aspects of our bodies none more so than our skin. Skin, the largest organ in the human body, is a barrier that separates the human body from the environment. It not only protects us from external damage but also retains the water in our body.

Skin has always had a cosmetic component to it, historically fair unblemished skin was a sign of beauty. It is only natural that in our never-ending human battle against aging and mortality, skin should take the centerfield. There are two factors that contribute to skin aging, one being internal such as hormone levels, genotypes, and endocrine metabolism and the second being external factors such as ultraviolet radiation, nutritional levels, and chemical pollution we can also call these two factors chronological aging and photo-aging respectively.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen.

The exact cause of cellulite is unknown, but it appears to result from an interaction between the connective tissue in the dermatological layer that lies below the surface of the skin, and the layer of fat that is just below it.

Hormones play an important role in cellulite, estrogen, insulin, noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin are part of the cellulite production process.

One theory is that as estrogen in women decreases, in the approach to menopause, blood flow to the connective tissue under the skin also decreases.

Lower circulation means less oxygen in the area, resulting in lower collagen production. Fat cells also enlarge as estrogen levels fall.

Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. Most people describe bloating as feeling full, tight, or swollen in the abdomen.  There are many causes of bloating:

1. Eating or drinking fast.
2. Chewing gum all the time.
3. Following bad eating habits.
4. Having some medical conditions such as: IBS, food intolerance, heartburn, eating disorders.
5. Having some mental health factors such as stress, depression, anxiety.

Abdominal bloating can interfere with your ability to work and participate in social events or activities because it is often accompanied by:

1. Pain.
2. Excessive gas (flatulence).
3. Frequent burping or belching.
4. Abdominal rumbling or gurgles.

The Ketogenic Diet has been the most trending FAD diet for approximately 2 years. It started off as management for children with epilepsy, and soon became the talk of the town as the most trending FAD diet.

For the longest time, clients, friends, and family members would revert to me to inquire about how they could follow the keto diet to lose weight as soon as possible. The common mistake that most people make, is assume that the sole focus of the keto diet is eliminating carbohydrates completely. However, the way that it works is beyond just that.