You may have wondered if smoking and cellulite go hand in hand. Smoking is one of the most widely practiced bad habits in the United States. The habit slowly destroys your lungs and leaves you at greater risk for many types of cancers. And while smoking can cause issues with all organs of the body, it also deteriorates the quality of your skin.

Cigarette smoke contains many different chemicals - among them, cyanide, benzene, formaldehyde, methanol, acetylene (the fuel used in welding torches), and ammonia. Each of the chemicals found in cigarette smoke are harmful to the body. Some of them are lethal if consumed in any other form, so its no surprise that these toxins can lead to various skin disorders.

Smoking accelerates the aging process of the body, which makes cellulite look worse. One of the ways smoking damages your skin is by affecting collagen. Collagen is the main structural protein of the skin. It provides the structure necessary to keep skin firm and taut. Collagen is also a component of everything from blood vessels to organs. Naturally as a person ages, the cells of the body gradually produces less collagen. Smoking accelerates the breakdown of collagen in the skin and in the body. Collagen breakdown starts at a younger age and a faster rate for regular smokers.

Hyaluronic acid is a compound produced in the body that adds fullness and tautness to the skin. It helps prevent the hollow look that is often seen in older skin. It works by helping the cells retain moisture. As with collagen, the body naturally produces less hyaluronic acid as it ages. But the free radicals that are either present in cigarette smoke breaks down the chains of hyaluronic acid, leading poor skin.

Both of these problems have great effects on cellulite. Skin that is more firm and able to retain moisture (and thus smoothness) will be able to better hide the fat that cellulite is present. Think of skin like fabric. Healthy skin is like denim, and can better hide cellulite infected thighs. But skin that has been ravaged by years of smoking is more like spandex - stretchy, weak, and unable to hide anything.

Smoking also affects the quality of the blood and lymphatic vessels. This is due to the fact that both compounds are major components in the pipes that support our blood and lymphatic fluids. Smoking damages the vessels in our body, making them less able to transport nutrients to the organs that need them, including the skin. Smoking also affects blood flow by constricting the vessels. Both of these side effects contribute to poor nutrient transport and fluid retention which can lead to an increase in cellulite.

Fortunately, the effects of smoking are not seen always immediately seen. In fact, if you are a younger adult, many of the physical problems that come with smoking may actually be reversed by leading a more healthy lifestyle. In addition to quitting smoking, eating quality foods and getting regular exercise will help your body as well. However, the longer you wait, the more irreversible damage that will be done to your body.

We certainly do enjoy our daily consumption of diary products, but I have often wondered " does milk cause cellulite? Can we improve the look of your skin and get rid of cellulite simply by making a dietary change?

Lots of people have often wondered " does milk cause cellulite? While some of us would not enjoy giving up our daily dairy products, others might find this to be worth a shot if it means no more cellulite!

One of the biggest controversies surrounding milk is the amount of hormones often found in it. Hormones given to the cows to enable them to produce more milk are often passed on into the milk we drink. Some people feel that these extra hormones can do damage to our bodies when we regularly consume them.

Since cellulite responds to hormonal changes with in the body, it would make sense that more hormones in the body would trigger an increase in the amount of cellulite. Some studies have shown that a reduction of cellulite was found in women who stopped using diary products. It took about 6 to 12 months for these women to notice a difference in their skin.

For many women who are dying to get rid of their cellulite and have tried many different products in the past with no luck, a simple diet change may be the solution all they need. This can be hard to accomplish however. Diary products are found in a lot of the foods we eat " just try eating something that doesnt contain milk or cheese!

A simple solution to regular cows milk is to use goats milk. Goats milk doesnt usually have the hormones found in normal cows milk. Be careful with yogurt too as yogurt is made from cow's milk.

Other people may feel that there is no real answer to the question does milk cause cellulite. Many feel that this topic has not been studied extensively and therefore no scientific conclusion can be drawn. While this point is valid, it should not be used to dissuade those who are interested in eliminating diary from their diets in order to obtain better health.

Many women are wondering if milk products are the source of some of their other health problems as well. These can include things such as digestive issues, weight gain and acne. Going off diary products may be helpful for many a variety of reasons, not just cellulite reduction.

In conclusion, only you can decide if milk really does impact your cellulite. If you decide to stay away from diary products, make sure you give yourself enough time to notice results. A week or so probably will not cut it as our bodies are often slow to change. You will most likely need to dedicate 6 months to a year towards this project. While after this amount of time you may not find any results with your cellulite, you may notice that you do not crave or tolerate milk products any longer.

Ladies here's what you've been waiting for - some cellulite diet tips and the best foods to incorporate into your diet to get rid of cellulite. To follow a diet that is specifically designed to reduce cellulite does not necessarily involve weight loss. It does involve minimizing the amount of toxins that food intake can cause.

With a diet for cellulite, a person needs to include as many iodine rich foods as are available to them. Among other things, iodine is required for normal functioning of various organs including the thyroid gland. Iodine is needed by the thyroid so that it may produce T3 and T4. These substances are required for normal body functions.

Always remember that yo-yo dieting is believed to worsen cellulite. When planning a diet for cellulite be prepared to make a permanent change in the foods you eat. Some of these changes will be easy because they are foods that you already enjoy. The challenge is in avoiding the foods that are not a part of the cellulite reducing diet you have mapped out for yourself. Change the foods you eat permanently for long term results in reducing the appearance cellulite.

If you are serious about a cellulite reducing diet, you may want to consider investing in a juice extractor. These juicers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. It is important to find one that fits your needs and is within your budget. Vegetable and fruit juices extracted from fresh produce are one of the best ways to get the nutrients the body needs. This can lead to healthy skin and detoxification of the body.

Water is needed in order to flush out toxins from the body. It is important to be well hydrated for healthy cellular functioning. The rule of 6 to 8 glasses of water a day is a good one. However if you would like a more personalized requirement amount, you can divide your body weight in pounds by 18. This will give you a daily water consumption requirement.

Eggs, cheese and milk"eggs are high in protein and easy to prepare but have them boiled or poached. Stay away from frying them in oil, butter or margarine. Cheese is okay but choose the low fat kinds. For example, cottage cheese contains about 4 grams of fat per 100 grams. And regular cheddar cheese contains about 32 grams of fat per 100 grams serving. Milk is high in calcium but a good rule to follow is to always choose skim or 2%. Some people feel diary may cause cellulite - you may want to avoid it all together.

Fresh fruits that are water rich such as melon or cantaloupe are great snacks. Due to their high water content, they will aid in the detoxification process. Other fruits to include are bananas, strawberries, grapes and pears. Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. Try raw veggies thinly sliced in a salad to add crunch. Since they arent cooked they retain all their nutrients. Vegetables to include are radishes, asparagus, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, leeks, artichokes, turnips, onions, watercress, string beans, mushrooms and lettuce. You can even grow your own veggies in a garden!

Protein is needed by the body for proper functioning. Always choose lean cuts of meat and remove any excess fat or skin from poultry or meat. Fish and seafood are iodine rich and contain the omega fatty acids. Omega fatty acids are very beneficial to the skin. Seafood is also high in iodine to boost thyroid functioning. Be sure you try a vegetable source of protein such as soy or tofu. You might enjoy them and they can be used in many different recipes.

There are many foods to avoid when on a cellulite diet. These include pickles, chips, cold cuts or similar processed foods. Also anything with a high salt or sugar content, and large amounts of caffeine should be avoided. I know this is a wide range of the foods available to us - it can be hard to eat healthy! When eating out, ordering a salad is a good choice just be aware that most salad dressings at restaurants contain MSG, a high sodium preservative.

If you are taking vitamin supplements to help aid cellulite reduction, always take them with meals for maximum vitamin and mineral absorption. Be sure to consult your physician before starting a special diet, especially if you are on any medications or have health concerns.

Coffee enema is a natural, effective and economical way to detoxify the body and remove wastes, toxins and harmful parasites from our body. Although it doesnt sound familiar to you, it has been around since 1917. Coffee enema is very simple to do and you can start it at home right away all by yourself. Heres a very simple guide to do coffee enema at home right away:

3 simple steps is enough to do a successful coffee enema: prepare your coffee enema materials, cooking the coffee, entering the coffee into the body. Start with preparing all the materials and kit for your coffee enema. Get a reusable enema kit because it is recommended that you do coffee enema everyday for a week to see significant results. You can get it easily online or pharmacy stores. Next, get a pack of organic coffee that is not decaffeinated, a pot to boil the coffee, a jug that could contain more than 1.5 litres of liquid and purified or filtered water.

Mix 2 teaspoons of coffee powder with 3 cups of water or more (up to you) in the pot. Boil it for 10 minutes. After boiling it, pour some cool water which is purified or filtered into the jug and strain the coffee youve cooked with a fine strainer. Add more water to make sure the coffee reaches 1.5 litres. Use your hand to touch the coffee to make sure the temperature of the coffee is almost the same as the temperature of your body. It is important not to use hot liquid to do coffee enema. Next, pour it into the enema bag and hang it at the toilets door knob or something that is around that height.

Open the clamp to release some coffee from the tube to make sure no air is in the tube. Put some olive oil at the end of the tube and insert 2 or 3 inches of the tube into the anus. Lie down on the floor with the right side of the body facing the ground. You may lay a mat on the floor if you want. Lastly, open the clamp and release the coffee into your body. Try to hold the coffee for 10 minutes when it enters your body.

For the first few times, you might not be able to hold half bag of the coffee. Dont force yourself to do so. Just release everything into the toilet bowl and go back to continue with the rest of the coffee. If you follow the guide, youll get to see liquid stools that are black or dark in color and smell horrible. Those are the wastes and toxins you removed from your body with coffee. If you are lucky, you might get to see some worm shape parasites.

This is fast and simple. You can start to see the wastes you removed within an hour. Hope you have an enjoying process with coffee enema. Remember to read more safety instructions before you do coffee enema.

In this day-in-age, we need to be aware of all of the potential scams out there. Fortunately for us there are countless resources available that are designed to educate consumers before they try out anything new. Ed Zimney, M.D., a medical director who is well known for his editorials on HealthTalk.com, has been an information source for patients, their caregivers and medical professionals who are involved with serious diseases and health conditions. In a recent review of natural health products, Dr. Zimney denounced "Kinoki Detox Foot Pads" by placing them on the top of his list of "The Five Worst Health Scams in 2008." He was enthralled by the "sheer audacity involved in their shameless marketing and the utter lack of either a scientific basis through which they might work or any medical studies proving that they do." The four other companies that made list include "Flat Belly Diet" (because it doesn't work), "CT Angiography" (this product has no diagnostic utility), "Pristiq" and "Treximet" (because of the use of unnecessary drugs) and "Master Cleanse" (because the lost weight is quickly regained after resumption of normal eating patterns). Some wonder if Ionic Foot Detox will soon end up on one of Dr. Zimney's scam lists, but a January '09 survey by HEALTHandMED.com seems to contradict that notion.

In theory the human body is bombarded with toxic elements every day. You breathe pollution in the air when you leave your home, you consume toxic chemicals with every pill you swallow, and you are eating the same synthetically produced hormones that are force fed to American livestock whenever you sink your teeth into a sausage or a cheeseburger. Due to the constant bombardment of chemicals, pollutants, and toxins that we all face every day, it is important that we find ways to rid our bodies of these things. M. Amin, Ph.D., Doctor of Natural Medicine, "Over the years, loads of toxins, improper diet and lifestyle, and the excretory organs of our bodies fail to function at their best, leaving us lethargic, with a weakened immune system, and caught by diseases leading to early and painful death. Through proper detoxification, we can significantly reduce the load of toxins, prevent diseases, slow down the aging process and enjoy a disease free longer and healthier life. Amongst all the detoxification methods in practice, Ionic Foot Detox is probably the best method."

Ionic Foot Detox is said to work by the principle of negative ion generation. But unlike other detox products, Ionic Foot Detox works through the ionization of water in a basin. When you put your feet in the tub the control unit ionizes the water and split it into H+ and OH- ions (and sometimes into H3O+ and H2O2 ions.) These ions are able to enter the body through the thousands of large pores of the feet and travel through the circulatory and lymphatic systems to the rest of the body. These ions neutralize oppositely charged ions that are connected to toxins in each cell, including those which are normally slow to exit the body. Once these toxins leave the body through the foot bath, sweat or the body when you go to the bathroom, all the body's organs are said to be energized and stimulated to function optimally.

Supporters claim that the different colors that appear in the water indicate which areas of the body are being cleansed. This claim has been criticized because the water color changes whether the user's feet are in the water or not. Dr. Amin, in responding to this criticism, explains, "During the session, the water in the basin will always change to a brownish orange color due to the electrolytic reaction involving the array, salt, water, minerals and impurities in the water. When feet are in the water, the colors are also affected by oils being released from the sebaceous glands, the dead skin cells and the users own acidity/alkalinity. Some of the neutralized toxins will also exit the body back out through the pores of the feet due to osmosis. An unusual amount of any particular color may indicate that a person has accumulated toxins in certain areas or from certain conditions and that ionic detox is helping those areas. For example, the presence of black indicates liver detoxification. The presence of white cheese-like particles indicates yeast is being excreted. The presence of red flecks indicates blood clot material is being removed. A January 2009 survey performed by HEALTHandMED.com shows that ionic foot detox seems to act by something more than just the placebo effect. 126 respondents shared specific health benefits that they or their clients received from HEALTHandMED ionic foot detox systems are tabulated below along with some of their comments.

The Top 10 Health Benefits for using Ionic Detox Foot Baths as reported by HEALTHandMED.com

1. Pain Relief (42): [less pain in the following areas: joints(11), head (9), knees (5), feet (4), muscles (3), leg (2), arthritis (2), shoulder (2), wrist, lower back, discs and pulled muscles]

2. Increased Energy (29)

3. Improved Sleep (23)

4. Improved Digestion (10): [improved digestion (2), less bloated, (2), flatulence reduced (2), stimulated elimination, improved colon efficiency, constipation relieved, and acidity and heartburn reduced]

5. Toxin Reduction (9)

6. Decreased Swelling (9): [less swelling in the following areas: legs (2), eyes (2), feet, ankles, hands decreased, nails, water retention reduced]

7. Circulatory (9): [circulation improved (6), blood clots passed (2), decreased blood pressure

8. Reduced Weight (8): [Weight loss (5), metabolism increased (2), reduced carbohydrate food cravings]

9. Skin (7): [Skin suppleness improved, complexion improved, skin condition improved, calluses and corns reduced, eczema relieved, body odor disappeared, cleared up Athlete's Foot]

10. Emotional (5): [improvement in attitude, mood, alleviation of depression, less stress, better outlook on life]

Other responses included improvements in the following categories: Sensory, Immune System, Diabetes, Reduced Yeast, 5 Others

COMMENTS FROM HEALTHandMED.com FOOT DETOX SURVEY RESPONDENTS

"We love our system! When we go too long in-between uses, I can feel it."

"The majority of our clients are seniors and the benefits are profound for them with the amount of toxins they have been exposed to in their life time. It is really satisfying to see and hear the positive results."

I have been using detox foot bath because i wanted to get rid of foot pains, which was a complete success. I even got a bonus and that is better sleeping habits as well as more energy."

"I was receiving foot bath detoxes at my chiropractors office for treatment of fibromyalgia and it is nice that I can now do them at home."

"Clients say they usually get a cold this time of year but haven't. They also say that with each treatment the soreness they have in feet and legs is gone."

"As a registered nurse. I believe that there is a benefit to these machines as a lot of folks don't want to consume something to get a detox effect. With this, it is non-invasive non-disruptive to any body system which can be uncomfortable taking colonics. This is a way to get the same effect without taking a pill or drinking a drink."

"My husband has these brown veins or stripes around his ankles and when he does the detox they go away. He has had these marks on his ankles for years, no doctor knows what they are or why. When we started doing the detox we noticed that they start to disappear."

"I used the detox on a friend who was a metallurgist for 30 years. At first the smell of sulfur from all of the metals inside of him smelled like rotten eggs. I had to air out the room after he left. After 4 times, his detox didn't do that anymore and you could tell that he was getting lots of metals out of him and that he was feeling better."

"Having started a detox clinic for drugs and smoking, the need to rid the body of toxins is paramount for this clinic. People who were so toxic that I could not recommend a detoxification diet because they would become too ill have done just fine with the foot bath. They decrease their toxic burden by up to 30% in only a few sessions and are thrilled by the physical improvements in their health and the rise in their energy and interest in life. They also find that they sleep better after an ionic cleanse foot bath! When we use the footbath, an amazing amount of heavy metals and dark brown toxins are removed. I am amazed at the amount of crud that we store in our bodies, even when we eat well and drink large amounts of water!"

"My husband will be having knee replacement in both knees. He has a lot of swelling and pain but when using the machine, it pulls inflammation out and makes a world of difference. We both just feel better and can tell that our body is getting rid of toxins."

"The system helps them with swelling while they soak their feet in the warm water!!! They absolutely love it."

"Detoxification from working at Savannah River Site in a Nuclear Power Plant Environment as well as Military exposed to anything under the sun."

"At first I was skeptical that the detox foot bath would work, but believe me, after your first session a believer I am, its a great product, everyone should own one of these ionic detox foot bath system."

"I like the visual effect of seeing the toxins and other debris that are removed from my body. It has an effect of making me feel lighter and also makes me more conscious of what I put into my body in the first place."

"We are using it on 3 of us in the family. We feel like we have much more energy after using the foot detox. We are using it to rid our body of toxins. We live in a very polluted area of the world. And our daughter has hepatitis B so we are trying to detox her liver."

"I have had Lyme disease, and have read that many patients have benefited from detox treatments as they heal, and afterwords as well. I can also tell a difference in my joints (!) after a treatment, as they are not as stiff. This is the biggest help to my body. Also, if my lymph nodes are at all swollen, a treatment usually helps there as well."

"It helps my feet for circulation and makes me feel good."

"Feeling of well being, greater energy, body connectedness."

"I have never felt better. I use mine at least once a week and my skin looks better and my PH is going alkaline even more. I am 67 and perfect health. I use zero drugs. I do it all, eat only organic, do colonics occasionally. Never eat red meat. Only organic chicken and fish. No fried foods. The foot bath is working to clear all the junk I built up before my health mission. I look about 50 years old or less. "

"A feeling of general well being and more energy. "

"Takes away the aches & pains" "Feeling of increased well being, getting over illness more quickly. Improved energy."

"Every time I start to get a cold, I do a foot bath and the symptoms are gone. I have not had a cold in over a year now."

"Since I bought the system there is no doubt that I have been feeling very much better. I was diagnosed as an alcoholic and now I can really control my urges including my tobacco consumption."

"I encourage everyone considering purchasing an ionic foot bath system a great investment in creating a healthier lifestyle for you and your family. From detoxing the nicotine and alcohol from your body so you might consider quitting smoking to making your arthritis more manageable and creating a great wellness while you sleep more soundly to regain more energy to complete more of your goals and accomplishments the next day. This is a devise that every house hold should have to create a healthier lifestyle even if you don't live one."

"You need to be careful and know what you are doing but they are tremendous help in a program designed to keep your body healthy."

"A lady friend of my wife and I said that she found relief in going asleep at night and staying asleep through the early morning hours until she gets up at 6-7 AM. We also find that the best benefit of all is that it continually detoxes the major organs in our bodies. It is just amazing that these are released through the bottoms of our feet."

"One of my clients deferred her pancreatic surgery because of the detox bath.