Avoid stretch marks with nutrition

Avoid stretch marks with diet and exercise

12/08/2011

A healthy diet and lots of exercise can reduce the risk of stretch marks. This was stated by the chairman of the Professional Association of Gynecologists in Germany (BVF) in Munich. A too rapid increase in weight should be avoided during pregnancy without dieting. Thus, the risk of developing so-called stretch marks on the skin can be lowered. „The skin can only compensate for a rapid volume increase of the body. In addition, the elasticity of the skin is diminished by hormonal influences during pregnancy, explained the deputy chairman of the gynecologists' association, Dr. med. med. Klaus King.

If the connective tissue is overstretched, it can lead to fiber tears and scarring in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. This can cause the stretch marks that are feared by women, the physician added. Women who have a connective tissue weakness by nature tend especially to the skin streaks. Stretch marks do not only occur during pregnancy, but can occur in the course of a growth phase or form through weight training. Men are also affected by this phenomenon. Women who have a medium or large breast can take one „hanging chest“ by wearing a sports bra while trying to avoid overstretching.

Changing showers, sports and a healthy diet
In addition to the exercise is a healthy diet. Especially fruits, vegetables, salad, fish and chicken should be on the menu. By a balanced diet and a sporty lifestyle, the elasticity of the skin can be at least positively influenced. „You can prevent in limits with gymnastics, changing showers and plucking and Knetmassagen. But this should already be started in early pregnancy, "emphasized the vice-president, who runs his own gynecological practice in Steinbach im Taunus „to be plucked“. Under no circumstances should a massage be used. In the trade special oils are available to facilitate and support the massage.

Stretch marks on stomach and hips
During pregnancy, especially on the abdomen, on the hips and on the thighs and breasts, skin changes occur which are considered by most women „ugly“ be considered. As the skin tightens and thins, the blood vessels appear transparent. For this reason, these are initially reddish and sometimes bluish colored. If the child is born and the pregnancy is over, the stripes usually form part of the back. However, every third woman has to expect stretch marks. However, the stripes do not mean a health problem. Many women suffer from the aesthetics of the skin. (Sb)

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