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Oct 20 2014

Aromatherapy and Weight Loss… Really?? #OpBabyWeight

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I’ll soon find out as the fabulous folks at Amphora Aromatics have given me all this loveliness to try!

What better way to kick off Day 1 of #OpBabyWeight than to surround myself with beautiful smells?! Talk about easing yourself in gently! After the shock of the scales and dreadful pre-diet pics, this is just what I need.

^ I didn’t need anymore motivation on a Monday than this! ^

But I’m not just simply making my home smell gorgeous, apparently essential oils also play their part in weight loss. Yep, I was skeptical too. I still am! But who am I to argue with science?

Aromatherapist Eugeny Couture has developed the following advice for any would-be dieter who wants to keep those hunger cravings at bay.

  • Keep a bottle of Grapefruit oil in your handbag and take 3 to 5 deep breathes of it at least 6 times a day to regulate your appetite.
  • Use a combination of the following oils in a burner: 4 drops of Mandarin, 3 drops of Bergamot, 2 Clove, 1 Cinnamon, 1 Chamomile.
  • Add two handfuls of Epsom salts to a hot bath infused with 5 drops of Juniperberry and 3 drops of Grapefruit. You can also add 2 drops of Lavender.
  • If you enjoy having a massage, change the oil you use to this appetite suppressing blend: 40ml of Sweet Almond oil, 4 drops of Rosemary, 4 drops of Fennel, 3 drops of Juniper, 3 drops of Grapefruit, 2 drops of Rose Geranium.

Sound like a ploy to shift essential oils to you? Well you’d be surprised. Scientific research into weight loss and aromatherapy goes back some way with Grapefruit essential oil in particular being singled out for its extraordinary properties.

Toxins in the body are one of the main problems of retained weight. Cellulite alone is a sign that fat is storing waste in an ineffective way. Grapefruit essential oil helps internally to cleanse the body, especially the liver, riding the system of toxins which would contribute to unwanted pounds and undesired cellulite. It also works topically, when mixed with coconut oil and rubbed into troubled areas, to eliminate cellulite over time. Stasia Bliss: Grapefruit Essential Oil May Trump Fruit in Dieting

In addition to Stasia’s claims above, there’s a wealth of research out there that suggests a few deep sniffs a day may help suppress food cravings and trick the body into feeling satisfied. Part of this may be due to the fact that grapefruit essential oil also contains Limonene and Myrcene which are known antidepressants and mood enhancers.
So right now, on Day 1, I’m sat at my desk with a burner with 3 drops of Grapefruit, 2 drops of Mandarin and 4 drops of Bergamot in a bid to cleanse my kidneys, lymphatics and my vascular system, and stave off my hunger. It’s way too early to say if it’s working yet - but my home smells like a spa!

I’ll be following Eugeny Couture’s tips above in conjunction with the diets listed HERE. Oh and trust me, I’m giving that coconut oil / grapefruit concoction a good go on my cellulite too! I’ll report back on my findings so keep your eyes peeled for the #OpBabyWeight hashtag for updates.
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If you want to give this a try with me, head to amphora-retail.com, or check out all their great aromatherapy tips, advice and research on Twitter & Facebook.
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