Tips to Get Beautiful Legs Naturally
The legs are one of the most attractive parts of a woman’s body, but they require adequate care and common problems should be treated naturally, not only for aesthetic reasons but also because they’re related to your health: cellulite, stretch marks, flaccidity (flabbiness), obesity, varicose veins, etc.
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In this article we will share the best natural remedies to combat these problems in order to get beautiful legs that are toned and healthy!
General advice
First, we will provide you with some general tips that will help to prevent general leg problems and will also help improve your health.
The most important thing is to start with proper nutrition:
- Avoid harmful fats in your diet: trans fats, fried foods, pastries, junk food, processed meats, high-fat dairy, etc.
- Limit your consumption of white sugar and refined salt
- Do not abuse the use of refined flour
- Avoid alcohol
Get beautiful legs by exercising
It’s important to exercise daily, but if that’s not possible, look for ways to do it at least three times a week. The most beneficial exercises for your legs are:
- Walking
- Running
- Walking up and down stairs
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Tai chi
- Cycling
Cellulitis
Cellulite is one of the most common problems and often appears in the thighs, calves, above the knees and in the buttocks. Over time, it can get worse, so it’s important to take action as soon as possible.
In addition to following the advice on diet and exercise, you can also apply anti-cellulite products topically to your legs, preferably natural products. You can use, for example, birch oil, which some people believe is good for dealing with cellulite.
You should do a five-minute massage each day to apply the oil, always doing so in an upward motion, combining straight and circular massages.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks appear when you experience sudden weight change and your skin lacks elasticity. Some people claim there are substances that improve the appearance of stretch marks.
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To do this we have to nourish your skin deeply by massaging it and using one of the following four natural products:
- Almond oil
- Shea butter
- Argan oil
- Rosehip oil
These oils can be applied after showering, before drying off with the towel, when the skin pores are wide open and better able to absorb the oil. Then let the skin dry naturally.
Varicose veins
Varicose veins are a symptom of poor circulation in the legs, but you can follow any of these tips to help improve their appearance:
- Apply rosemary vinegar to cool, soothe and improve circulation
- Place your legs in a vertical position for at least 15 minutes each day. To do this you can lie on the floor, in bed or on a couch and put your feet up, preferably with the buttocks touching the wall and the legs totally vertical, creating a right angle with your body.
- Take daily teas (brews) of gotu kola, ginkgo biloba or grape seed.
Flaccidity
Flaccidity or flabbiness may be the result of age and the lack of exercise and toning. The main way to prevent this is exercise, not only cardiovascular but also toning exercises.
Further, there is another way to give firmness to your legs. For this, you only need water. Some naturopathic doctors claim that you can benefit from the positive effects of hydrotherapy:
- Always finish your shower with cold water
- Walk, if possible, on the banks of rivers or on the beach
- Prepare two containers: one with very cold water and the other with hot water. Put your legs first in the hot water and then in the cold water, and alternate a few times. Always finish up with the hot water.
Obesity – overweight
Obesity, which affects different parts of the body, must be fought primarily from within with proper diet and nutrition, and from the outside with proper exercise, because there are no miracle cures to remove excess fat.
In addition, there are some foods that can help you lose weight faster:
- Spirulina
- Lemon
- Seaweed (fucus vesiculosus)
- Tea
- Ginger
- Celery
- Pineapple
- Watermelon
We hope you’ve enjoyed this article on how to get beautiful legs naturally!
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