The Best Holistic Way to Lose Weight

Holistic weight loss is a variety of natural methods of losing weight. Using visualization or sight and smell techniques, a holistic approach to weight loss is a unique approach that offers an interesting spin on losing weight.

Visualization

• Visualization for weight loss also is called therapeutic visualization. Therapeutic visualization refers to 20 to 25 minute sessions where relaxation techniques are utilized. These techniques are used to help the individual focus attention and become centered. Therapeutic visualization is also used for other things besides weight loss, including smoking cessation, health improvement and more. It can be used for anything someone wants to change.

  During a typical session, the individual focuses on a particular goal or image, which has been predetermined ahead of time. This process is called active imagery and is designed to help control unhealthy habits, such as overeating or consumption of negative products. For example, someone may wish to stop eating chocolate cake for dessert each night. The individual would focus on an image mentally that was predetermined to help them avoid chocolate. Guided imagery can be completed using a book or cassette tape or with the guidance of a therapist

Organics

• There is no surefire way to lose weight, but eating healthy green vegetables and fresh fruit is a good start. Some people are finding that sticking to organic eating is really the way to go. Eating organic is a little bit more expensive, but people are finding that organic foods don't contain the same toxins and negative stuff other food does. The upside to eating natural foods is that there are rarely harmful chemicals and toxins. These toxins can sometimes create other health problems or the inability to lose weight. They can also prevent someone from getting the good nutrients and vitamins from the foods they eat or they may not contain as much good stuff as they should or normally would.

  Most modern grocery stores offer an organic or natural section. You can typically find organic raised meats (beef, chicken and turkey) and there is usually an organic produce section too. Boxed and canned food can usually be found preservative-free too

Aromatherapy

• Certain smells can trigger the feeling of fullness. These include pink grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, spearmint, clary sage, cumin, dill, fennel, ginger, and sandalwood.

  There are a couple of ways someone can use aromatherapy for weight loss. The first is to take a dark amber-colored glass vial and put several drops of essential oils into the vial. Try 20 to 30 drops of grapefruit, 4 to 8 drops of lemon essential oil and 1 or 2 drops of vanilla. Add one teaspoon of sea salt. Mix together by shaking the capped vial and inhale the mixture three times.

  You can play around with essential oil mixtures or add some of the above spices into a vial with one teaspoon of salt to sniff instead. For example, mix one teaspoon of sea salt, 1/8 of a teaspoon of grated lemon peel, half of a teaspoon of ginger powder and a dried vanilla bean together. Shake well and carry it with you to sniff whenever necessary.