Aromatherapy As Appetite Control

On a daily basis the newspaper is full of reports as to how
more and more Americans are becoming obese. Many people live on
diets that consist of sugars, starch, over-processed foods, and
white flour. This nutrient-depleted diet, combined with
sedentary lifestyles, has caused one of the largest obesity
epidemics this country has ever known. When living in an
appearance-obsessed society, obesity can have more devastating
effects on a person then merely their expanding waist line.
Obesity leads to many serious illnesses, examples of which are:
heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory problems,
circulatory problems, and diabetes. The larger one becomes, the
more likely one is to be inactive. Daily exercise that results
in the pumping of fresh, oxygenated blood throughout the
system. Without which, the results are dire and the
consequences may be deadly.

 

There are many reasons that cause people to overeat. The root
of the problem is often emotional rather than physical. It is
important for those who are struggling with obesity to take the
time to not only exercise the body but also to conduct the inner
work of self-realization and healing to begin to tackle the
underlying issues of why they overeat. It is important to
determine if one's overeating is a result of emotional triggers
such as anger, sadness, depression, or low self esteem. Some
people tend to overeat to combat boredom. When left feeling as
if they have nothing else to do, they want to feed themselves.
Others may have used overeating since childhood to comfort
themselves after lonely or traumatic experiences. Ultimate
health and success of every person depends upon determining
what triggers his or her addiction to food. ALong with the
necessary inner work, it is also important to take a examine
one's diet and take the necessary steps to replace unhealthy
foods and snacks with their healthy counterparts. This means
substituting fruits and vegetables in place of refined white
flour, sugar, and empty calories.

 

It is important to consume foods that are as close as possible
to their natural or live state. Whenever possible, fruits and
vegetables should be eaten in raw, organic form. Exercise is
another important area where change must be made. It is crucial
to remember that a person who has been living a sedentary
lifestyle is not in appropriate physical shape to immediately
manage a strenuous workout. The exercise changes that are
necessary should focus more on establishing a routine than on
performance. To implement these lifestyle changes, commitment
and practice should be the goal. The actual exercise should
consist of a series of gentle movements such as a daily walk,
swimming, or incorporating yoga to the lifestyle. Once the
daily exercise habit forms, then the one may shift focus to
adding strength training, or additional cardiovascular
workouts. Begin by simply including 20 minutes of daily
movement and then increase from there.

 

Aromatherapy is beneficial for decreasing appetite. It is also
a powerful way to reinforce one's new mindset and to overcome
food addiction. It is highly effective for those who are eat
food as comfort. For those who know that they do not need to
eat for your survival, but instead want to eat out of boredom,
depression, or for another emotional reason, when faced with a
craving, they can satisfy it with aromatherapy. Another thing
to try is to increase water consumption. It is vital that one
consumes enough water daily to maintain one's body in perfect
form. Often the brain will signal that it is thirsty, and we
mistakenly feed it instead. One recipe for an appetite
controlling scent is to combine 1 drop of Clary Sage, 1 drop of
Sandalwood, and 1 drop of Ylang Ylang essential oils and blend.
In order to make a massage oil out of this, add it to a carrier
oil, such as sweet almond, apricot kernel, or grapeseed oil and
apply to pressure points. For immediate relief of cravings it
may also be used in an inhalant, in an aromatic bath, or in the
form of aromatherapy candles.

 

About The Author: Barbara Brown writes for several web sites,
such as http://shakeable.com and http://morphable.com