Save Your Thighs: The Unstretched Truth About Cellulite CreamsWritten by Burke Jones
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Cellulite creams also come in different textures. The gels absorb quickly into skin and often make your skin feel tighter very quickly. There are lightweight lotions that go on like regular body lotion and don’t feel greasy. Then there are rich emollient crèmes that must be rubbed into skin very well to prevent oil slicks on your clothes. This formulation is best before bedtime. There are even creams that come with paraphernalia to help aid in absorption. Some bring a special mitt to rub cream into your skin and there is even a brand that includes a special pair of neoprene shorts to put on over your cellulite cream. Cellulite creams can be incredibly expensive, but there are brands that are sold in drugstores that are just as effective. How much you spend depends on what formulations, scents, accessories, and extra ingredients work best for you. Many doctors say that expensive brands do not necessarily work better because creams contain same ingredients, but if you like a particular scent or texture of a cream, go for it! No matter what type of cellulite cream you buy, use your cream according to directions on bottle or tube. Most treatments instruct you to rub on at least once everyday. As with most skin treatments, you won’t notice a transformation immediately. It is cumulative effect of treatments that will create most dramatic change, so do use cream at least once a day, and be consistent! It's massaging action that will make difference between an effective cellulite fighter and a useless tube of body lotion. Remember, cellulite cream is not a miracle cure. There are people that never see any more positive effect from their treatments than they would from rubbing cocoa butter on their skin. Creams cannot increase your metabolism or seep into deepest layers of your skin to change your cellulite; but they can help your bottom appear tighter and banish lumpy mattress look forever. Often, texture of your skin will improve dramatically before your cellulite will--the lush ingredients in cellulite treatments are great for skin even if they don't work for your cellulite. And even though it is possible to see a big difference, rarely will cellulite 100% disappear. Your cream should give you boost to improve your diet and exercise habits, a tingle that can be kick in pants that you need.

Burke Jones is a frequent contributor to the Cellulite Free Zone, writing on the topic of cellulite.
| | Menopause and Mood SwingsWritten by Cathy Taylor
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Mood swings can be drastically reduced by following a course of action such as a weekly exercise regimen. Exercise, specifically meditation and yoga, has been proven to relieve mood swings. Besides, it is ultimate anti-aging activity – women who exercise well into their sixties report looking and feeling younger. Another objective is to have a steady social support group to turn to. Menopause sufferers will find soothing words by their family and friends a positive contributor to their overall well-being. The third course of action is to follow right diet. Caffeine loaded drinks like coffee and soda will not work for you: it will only excite you leading to restless sleep making you cranky throughout night. Drink certain teas that increase serotonin levels in brain, like passionflower and chamomile, will also relax and provide for blissful sleep. Grab milk bottle in refrigerator and warm it up – tryptophan, a component found in warm milk, is known to increase serotonin in brain as well. A multivitamin and mineral supplement may also help load your body with right nutrients, balancing things out. So, avoid menopause mayhem and eliminate mood swings and sudden onset of crying by following above advice – feel refreshed mentally and emotionally for a better day.

Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant with over 25 years experience. She specializes in internet marketing, strategy and plan development, as well as management of communications and public relations programs for small business sectors. She can be reached at Creative Communications: creative--com@cox.net or by visiting www.menopauseinfo.org or www.internet-marketing-small-business.com
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