Body building and stretch marks
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Most of us know that body building can cause stretch marks. It can appear in the pecs, legs, arms and shoulders of the body builders. I have recently read an article about stretch marks and body building. Here is what I’ve read from the article.
“Here are some of the more generally accepted ‘hormonal’ or endocrine ‘causes’, or more accurately stated, contributing factors to develop stretch marks:
1. Negative emotion, depression or extreme unhappiness (emotions are neuro-peptides and affect the processes and organs in your body)
2. Developmental factors and stages, growth and puberty for adolescents and budding your adults, (both boys and girls)
3. Vitamins and nutrient deficiencies
4. Pregnancy
5. Rapid weight gain or weight loss
6. Sudden change in physical or environmental conditions
7. Medications and steroid use
8. Insufficient skin properties, building blocks and elements, like collagen and elastin (the main ingredients and connective tissue of your skin)
Here are some simple ways to prevent stretch marks while bulking up:
“Here are some of the more generally accepted ‘hormonal’ or endocrine ‘causes’, or more accurately stated, contributing factors to develop stretch marks:
1. Negative emotion, depression or extreme unhappiness (emotions are neuro-peptides and affect the processes and organs in your body)
2. Developmental factors and stages, growth and puberty for adolescents and budding your adults, (both boys and girls)
3. Vitamins and nutrient deficiencies
4. Pregnancy
5. Rapid weight gain or weight loss
6. Sudden change in physical or environmental conditions
7. Medications and steroid use
8. Insufficient skin properties, building blocks and elements, like collagen and elastin (the main ingredients and connective tissue of your skin)
Here are some simple ways to prevent stretch marks while bulking up:
- Drink plenty of water. By keeping your body hydrated you are also keeping your skin hydrated.
- Eat plenty of fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, healthy oils and low fat foods. Vitamins that are particularly great contributors to the appearance of the quality of your skin are Vitamins C, E, A and zinc - though foods rich in Vitamin A are best avoided during pregnancy.
- Try not to gain TOO much muscle too quickly while body building. If you have a more steady muscle gain your skin will stretch slowly and naturally, thus lessening the chances of having stretch marks.
- Make sure your diet is balanced and nutritional. If you believe your diet could be improved then be sure to take vitamins which are critical for your overall wellbeing but also your skin, hair and teeth.
- Avoid stress as much as possible. Making sure you have relaxing periods to yourself and reduce your stress levels will result in less stress on your skin. Of course a perfect time to experience less mental stress is while at the gym.”
Source of Article: www.home-remedies-for-stretch-marks.com
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