After the age of 35, we progressively lose muscle mass in a process called sarcopenia.
I also have varicose veins.
Throw heat and humidity into the mix, and its no wonder that I experience fluid retention and bloating.
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It works.Dry brushing, thank you Gwyneth Paltrow, with a horsehair glove or a wooden brush.
I brush for a couple of minutes before getting into the shower, whilst my skin is dry.
By using this technique, blood circulation improves and retained liquids are better drained.
She also insists that for massages to be effective, you must exert a certain pressure on the body.
Here are some other habits that have helped me to banish bloating this summer.
