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Aromatherapy and Weight Loss
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I receive a lot of E-mails from persons
asking if aromatherapy can aid with weight loss. Grapefruit essential
oil, in particular, is often asked about.
The quick answer is that the use
of essential oils will not provide a miracle in weight loss. Used
in conjunction with other things described below, however, proper
use of essential oils may be a valuable aid in your weight
loss plan.
The first step in establishing a
weight loss program should be to consult your medical doctor or
practitioner. Work with your practitioner to establish a safe plan
suitable to your particular medical needs. As a person who has struggled
with her weight for years, I also find significant value in defining
the reasons why you have poor eating habits. Your particular
reasons will vary from those of others, but knowing the reasons
and dealing with them will help you on your way to permanent weight
loss. Going on crash diets isn't a long-term solution. Several reasons
why you may overeat are listed below:
- Physical/medical reasons
- Poor knowledge of nutrition
- Eating as a form of comfort
- Eating as entertainment when bored
- Depression
- Grief
- Eating because everyone else is/afraid to say "no"
The use of essential oils or aromatic
blends will not miraculously shed pounds. They, however, can assist
you with the struggles and "withdrawal" symptoms that
you may feel as you begin and continue your weight loss program.
The aroma of energizing essential oils (i.e. orange, lemon, grapefruit,
rosemary, peppermint) may help provide energy during workouts and
during times where you feel sluggish. The Emotional Well-Being section
of AromaWeb's Recipe Box area
provides a variety of blends. The use of these blends may
help you in dealing with the difficulties that you are trying to
overcome.
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