How to Lose Weight With Scented Oils

Scented essential oils can assist you as you strive to reach your weight loss goals. Scented essential oils work in the brain chemistry, which varies from person to person. The scents trigger memories which could be positive or negative. For example, if the scent of peppermint triggers something that causes you to feel a positive self-esteem from a memory from childhood, that could affect your weight loss management in a positive way. Some oils help by their scent. Others help by giving you a full sensation. Experiment with various scented essential oils to find the correct one for you.

Things You'll Need

• Peppermint oil
• Lemon balm oil
• Rosemary oil
• Vegetable oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Sniff at least three scented essential oils of your choice regularly each hour, throughout the day. Stick with the herb-scented oils, such as Melissa (lemon balm), sage or juniper berry. Citrus-scented oils are also recommended. Floral-scented or medicinal essential oils are not recommended.

• 2

  Change out the oils each day with three new ones. This will help your brain feel there is a variety. Overusing one scent will cause it to lose its effectiveness.

• 3

  Open the vial and take three large whiffs in each nostril and inhale slowly when you feel hungry between meals.

• 4

  Mix 15 drops of rosemary oil to 1 ounce of vegetable oil. Use that fixative when cooking. The odor of that formula will help curb the appetite and eating it will help with digestion.

• 5

  Inhale the peppermint oil after mealtime for an added sense of fullness and relaxation.