Until recently, there have only been a few slimming remedies to lose a belly bump or love handles without cosmetic surgery, dieting or excessive gym time. But with the rising science of non-invasive fat reduction technology, passive slimming has grown in popularity by offering non-invasive, body-contouring options with results like never before achieved.

            Passive Slimming: Shaping or reducing body fat with little to no physical exertion.  Personal, passive, slimming programs will vary.  The best results with non-invasive fat reduction treatments will couple with balanced diet, exercise (or passive exercise), detox, herbs or supplements, plus skin and collagen support of different types. Time investment will also vary, depending on the desired results.

            People That Can Benefit: Those that have stubborn fat that diet and exercise won’t eliminate; people that want safe and natural alternatives to surgery; those with limited mobility or health complications; individuals that prefer sedentary lifestyles; people with busy work/life schedules; people in recovery; and senior citizens.

            Starting a Program: Wellness and aesthetic facilities offer different technologies.  Research the available options as treatments that sound similar can produce very different results. Ask plenty of questions to know which are right for your personal goals. Find out about safety, side effects and down time. Inquire about true inch-reduction results, the science behind the results and how long it will take for reduction to be noticeable. Because many of these methods work best with at least three to five treatments, consider a consultation to understand the length of time and investment required to achieve the desired results.

            Common Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Methods: Cryolipolysis, a cold technology, is fast becoming the most widely known method. That’s because freezing fat is very effective at complete fat cell elimination. Trials and applications have shown incredible results with a new hypothermal therapy called CryoSkin. Average fat elimination in the treated area weighs in at an incredible 44 percent. CryoSkin is the world’s first non-medical fat elimination technology and it allows a trained technician to hand-sculpt the body in the desired places.  Many clients say it is like a freezing massage.

            Different applications of light and lasers cause release of free-flowing fatty acids, reducing the size of individual fat cells. Laser-based technology can heat up fat cells to the point of total destruction. Infrared light therapy will reduce subcutaneous and visceral fat, in addition to giving extra wellness benefits.

            Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a type of passive exercise and an amazing slimming program addition. Vibration therapy will increase muscle mass, improve bone density and accelerate the heart rate during the session. Combining WBV with heat and/or infrared therapy will give other added benefits like improving heart rate variability and warming the core of muscles.

            People are seeing benefits from passive slimming programs beyond a confidence boost and inch reduction. Participants say that motivation for their current diet and fitness regimes improves, and these quick slims can bring freedom from guilt over the occasional sweet treat or missed gym day.

Kaycie Noble, DMph, ORDM, is a member of the International Light Association and owner of Earth Labs, an innovative, social wellness space and technotherapy lounge located at 317A E. Front St., in Traverse City. For appointments or more information, call 231-421-1490, email [email protected] or visit EarthLabsHeal.com.