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Essential oils have been in use across a variety of ancient cultures for thousands of years – from the Egyptians and Chinese to the Greeks, Indians, and Romans.  The essential oils are taken from a variety of different sources in nature, including the fruit, leaves, seeds, and sap of a plant as well as the roots and bark, too. Each essential oil is unique and has its own healing properties.

Some essential oils have antibacterial properties while others are wonderful for reducing inflammation. There are also essential oils, which are helpful for boosting mood, burning fat, suppressing appetite, and alleviating cravings.

The true purpose of essential oils is to bring about harmony between your mind and body – and this works by stimulating parts of the brain to impact certain parts of your mental and/or physical state.

You might not realize just how powerful your sense of smell is – according to San Jose State University, the nose is capable of distinguishing between a trillion scents and actively communicates with the brain’s amygdala and hippocampus, the regions of the brain that are responsible for memories and emotions.

When you inhale these essential oils, the stimulation then influences your mental, physical, and emotional state. This, of course, has an influence on your stress levels, mood, blood pressure, motivation, heart rate, and even your mood.

So, yes, using essential oils can do incredible things for anxiety and stress, and it can also help you in your attempts to lose weight and keep your appetite at bay. Whether it’s constant cravings of fatty, sugary foods or you deal with mood swings and poor digestion, essential oils can play a key role.

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Here are my top 3 favorite oils and the ways they help with weight loss and appetite control:

1. Ginger: This is an anti-inflammatory, which can play an important role in weight loss, as relieving inflammation will allow your body to digest and absorb nutrients more efficiently. Gingerols, the compound found in ginger, reduce intestinal inflammation and in addition to nutrient absorption, it also helps prevent disease. Importantly, though, your body will get the vitamins and minerals what it needs which provides you with the energy to keep focused on your weight loss goals.

2. Peppermint: This oil is most commonly used for the digestive system, and its ability to relax the abdominal muscles and decrease bloating shows it has a place in the weight loss world, too. Its cooling compound improves digestion and expels gas calming even the most upset stomach. It also has an effect on how you smell and taste food, thus it may be the ideal option for curbing the appetite and suppressing cravings.

3. Lavender: One of the biggest contributors to weight gain in our modern society is anxiety and depression. Lavender, of course, can bring about a sense of calm and help fight feelings of anxiety and depression. It also reduces levels of cortisol, the hormone that is responsible for forcing your body to hold onto its excess fat stores. Inhale it or diffuse it, either way, it will help you in your drive to manage your mood and fight the weight gain.

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“Essential oils are a powerful natural way for me to stay healthy.”

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