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Helen Griffiths gives the why, what and how of using aromatherapy to beat the weight loss blues.
By WLR Staff, Helen Griffiths
‘Both stress and boredom make me eat. Only problem is … If
I’m not stressed then I’m bored … so I can’t win.’
We all need a pick me up from time to time, so instead of reaching for that stash of ‘goodies’ which will sabotage your weight loss, why not invest in a bottle of TLC. To those of you partial to a drink, that is not the bottle of Chardonnay sitting in your fridge. It is those little dark bottles containing extracted plant oils, known as aromatherapy.
For some people the dilemma of being overweight starts in the mind: once the mind is healthy, the slimmer body will follow. Mentally, aromatherapy can help to combat stress and lift your mood. Physically it can alleviate aches, pains, burns and even cellulite for the ladies (there is a god!)
After the use of aromatherapy we aren’t going to wake up the next morning looking as slender as Kate Moss, but it can help suppress those deadly cravings that make weight loss seem impossible.
The connection between smell and emotion are extremely close. Breathing in pleasant smells triggers positive reactions in the brain, resulting in a sense of wellbeing. Once we are happy we no longer feel the urge to fill that void. If it’s boredom or stress that gets you reaching for the biscuits, experiment with some of the essential oils suggested below to see which are best at changing your mood.
Alexa Parson, a qualified aromatherapist who knows the importance of choosing the right oils, says: ‘We are all unique. If one oil works well for one person it doesn’t necessarily mean it will then work for the next person. The way the oils are used could also make a difference, one person might benefit more by using the oils in the bath (don’t forget the carrier oil, so you don’t scold your skin), rather than inhalation, massage or burning the oils.’
So ladies and gents give it a go, with a calorie balanced weight loss diet and regular exercise you are well on the way to a less stressed and healthier lifestyle.
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