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Lose Weight, Curb Your Appetite

For thousands of years, people have touted the healing abilities of essential oils for everything from minor aches to major depression. Although research on the efficacy of these oils is often limited, there’s evidence to suggest that certain oils do have medicinal properties.

Essential oils are distilled and pressed from plants and left in their purest, rawest form. Because of this, they’re often seen as a natural alternative to traditional medications.

If you’re trying to lose extra pounds, you may want to consider adding essential oils to your weight loss plan. Essential oils may be able to provide you with a number of complementary benefits.

Using Essential Oils

Although essential oils are unable to directly promote weight loss, they can enhance your diet and exercise plan in multiple ways. For example, essential oils such as lavender can promote better sleep and relieve insomnia. When you get the proper amount of sleep, you’re more likely to have a productive day.

This includes having more energy to exercise and less desire to eat sugary foods. People who are tired are generally more likely to reach for unhealthy snacks or fast food that can provide an instant sugar rush.

Some oils may also help:

  • reduce anxiety
  • relieve tension
  • reduce feelings of depression
  • ease aches and pains in the body
  • improve digestion

The idea is that if you’re feeling mentally and physically well, you’re better positioned to stick to your weight loss goals. This may mean keeping up with your exercise routine or reaching for fruit instead of sugary sweets.

More directly, essential oils may help:

  • curb food cravings
  • energize your workout
  • correct cellulite
  • correct stretch marks

The Research

Research is needed to truly determine the efficacy in humans, as well as the potential benefits and risks associated with using essential oils. But although research is limited, there are a few studies that support the use of essential oils for weight loss management.

Some essential oils used for help with weight loss include:

Juniper

In one 2014 study, researchers studied the chemical compounds found in juniper essential oil. They found that the oil has rich antiobesity and antioxidant properties.

Although there isn’t any research directly assessing the use of juniper essential oil to lose weight, this evidence suggests that it may be a useful tool in weight loss management.

The oil is thought to reduce water retention, so topical application may be the best approach.

Sage

Long used in Asia for its medicinal effects, sage essential oil may also help treat or prevent obesity. A 2013 study found that sage essential oil can help protect the body against oxidative stress. This stress can lead to conditions like obesity, diabetes, a weakened immune system, and more.

Garlic

In a 2014 animal study, researchers found that garlic essential oil offers many protective properties. This includes helping reduce body weight gain.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon has been shown to reduce some of the bad effects of eating high-fat foods. This can help in an overall weight loss plan. Its effect on blood glucose levels can also help your body ultimately lose weight.

Lime and Lemon

Studies have shown lime essential oil to be antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, and antioxidant. But most engaging is a study showing the oil to be useful in weight loss. “Groups treated with lime essential oil displayed a reduction in body weight and food consumption,” although the test groups were mice. Still, the work “suggested that lime essential oil plays an important role in weight loss.” First, skinny mice. Hopefully next, lower obesity rates in human subjects.

Peppermint

This oil naturally suppresses your appetite to keep you from overeating. It also helps to keep bloating and indigestion at bay.

Peppermint oil is perfect for people trying to improve their digestive health. The strong, minty scent of peppermint oil rejuvenates and revives the mind to keep you alert and attentive. It’s perfect for early morning workouts or days when you lack focus and clarity.

Weight Loss Inhaler

Using an inhaler to curb appetite is one of the safest ways to use essential oils for weight loss.

There are few places to get one however you can purchase from one of my online shops: Etsy or Madeit

The inhaler is descrete and easy to use. Take it anywhere to assist in minimising your appetite prior to eating.



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