| Over the years, people have doubted the | | | | dark glass or PET plastic bottle and add one of the |
| effectiveness of aromatherapy for weight loss. More | | | | following blends: |
| recently, though, scientists have studied the relationship | | | | Aromatherapy for Weight Loss Citrus Blend |
| between weight loss and the sense of smell. And | | | | 30 drops Grapefruit essential oil |
| they've reached some interesting conclusions. | | | | 4 drops Lemon essential oil |
| So... Can you use aromatherapy for weight loss? The | | | | 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil |
| short answer is "Yes". | | | | |
| This is not to say that aromatherapy is a "magic bullet" | | | | Aromatherapy for Weight Loss Mint Blend |
| or instant weight loss cure - there is no such thing. But | | | | 20 drops Peppermint essential oil |
| aromatherapy can be a valuable part of a healthy, | | | | 10 drops Bergamot essential oil |
| sensible weight loss program. | | | | 4 drops Spearmint essential oil |
| Aromatherapy does two things: It can help manage | | | | 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil |
| cravings and feelings of hunger, and it can also | | | | Aromatherapy for Weight Loss Herb Blend |
| address some contributors to weight issues such as | | | | 15 drops Basil essential oil |
| stress, anxiety and depression. | | | | 15 drops Marjoram essential oil |
| How Aromatherapy for Weight Loss Works | | | | 1 drop Oregano essential oil |
| Research shows that appetite and the sense of smell | | | | 1 drop Thyme essential oil |
| are closely connected. In fact, studies have found that | | | | To use your aromatherapy weight loss inhaler, take |
| our sense of smell actually triggers feelings of fullness | | | | three long, slow, deep breaths of the aroma. Take a |
| before our stomach does. | | | | short break, then take three more deep breaths. Do |
| When you inhale an essential oil, its microscopic | | | | this three times. Sniff long and hard through each |
| molecules directly affect a part of the brain called the | | | | nostril. Really flood your nose with scent - in this case, |
| hypothalamus. An area inside the hypothalamus called | | | | more is better! |
| the "satiety center" controls feelings of hunger/fullness. | | | | Use the aromatherapy weight loss inhaler before |
| The satiety center 'reads' certain essential oil | | | | eating and whenever your appetite is triggered. |
| molecules as a signal that you are full. And the good | | | | Scientific studies show that the more often you inhale |
| news is, this happens much faster than your brain gets | | | | essential oils for weight loss throughout the day, the |
| the signals from your stomach telling you you're full - | | | | more effective it will be. |
| so you feel full sooner! | | | | Some studies suggest that aromatherapy is more |
| The most well-known essential oil for weight loss is | | | | effective for weight loss if you change up the scents |
| Pink Grapefruit. | | | | every day. You might try making an aromatherapy |
| Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Ginger, | | | | inhaler with each of the essential oil weight loss blends |
| Lemon, Marjoram, Patchouli, Peppermint, Sandalwood, | | | | above, and then use Citrus on Monday, Mint on |
| Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla and Ylang Ylang are some | | | | Tuesday, Herb on Wednesday and so on. |
| other appetite-suppressing essential oils for weight loss. | | | | In these stressful, hectic times it makes sense to use |
| The trick to using these essential oils to curb your | | | | every tool available to support our health - both mental |
| cravings and suppress your appetite is to inhale the | | | | and physical. Using aromatherapy for weight loss will |
| appetite-suppressing essential oil for at least five | | | | not only help you meet your weight loss goals, but it will |
| minutes. Inhaling for less than five minutes can actually | | | | also help you feel happier, calmer and more able to |
| stimulate your appetite - not good! | | | | cope every day. After all, that's the nature of essential |
| Make Your Own Aromatherapy Weight Loss Inhaler | | | | oils! |
| Use this handy aromatherapy inhaler any time you feel | | | | Further reading about aromatherapy and weight loss: |
| a craving come along. Carry it in your bag, keep one in | | | | Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes |
| your desk, your kitchen... wherever it will do the most | | | | only. It is not intended to treat, prevent, diagnose, or |
| good. | | | | cure any condition. |
| Pour a teaspoon of coarse sea salt in a very small | | | | |