| Weight loss - it's not all cosmetic. Over 2/3 of | | | | is very refreshing, and also good for digestion. |
| Americans over the age of 20 are overweight or | | | | - Take peppermint/lemon capsules up to 3x/day (see |
| obese, and the number of obese people in the nation | | | | below) |
| has doubled since 1970. Along with the extra fat | | | | Lemon Oil |
| comes increased risk for a number of diseases, | | | | Lemon essential oil is extracted from the rind of the |
| including cardiovascular problems, stroke, diabetes, | | | | fruit, and has properties that can boost the body's |
| and cancer. People who are overweight are also | | | | metabolism as well as help to dissolve fat and clear |
| much less likely to have good physical stamina. | | | | the toxins that are held in fat cells. Who needs |
| How would you like to do any of the following? - | | | | liposuction when lemon oil applied to the skin can help |
| - Save money on medical expenses, | | | | burn some of that extra fat away?! Even cellulite can |
| - Be less dependent on drugs and doctors, | | | | be dissolved with consistent use of lemon oil. |
| - Be more prepared to take care of yourself and | | | | Lemon oil can be used internally, topically, and |
| your family daily as well as in an emergency, | | | | aromatically to give you an extra edge with your |
| - Have more energy, | | | | weight loss. |
| - Feel more attractive... | | | | - Add 1 drop of lemon oil to a glass of water. Drink |
| If you are carrying around a gut or have some "junk | | | | throughout the day to help boost your metabolism |
| in your trunk", losing some weight will help you to do | | | | and detoxify your body. |
| each of these! | | | | - Mix 3-4 drops of lemon oil with 1 tsp. extra-virgin |
| Causes of Weight Gain | | | | coconut oil and apply over belly, hips, buttocks, and |
| In many people, weight gain can be boiled down to a | | | | thighs to help dissolve fat and tighten skin. |
| few, oftentimes interconnected root causes - | | | | - Take peppermint/lemon capsules up to 3x/day. To |
| | | | make the capsules, get blank capsules from your |
| 1. Poor lifestyle choices, | | | | local health food store. Pour in a few drops of olive |
| 2. Chronic stress, | | | | oil, followed by 2 drops each of peppermint and |
| 3. Hormone imbalance (especially insulin and cortisol), | | | | lemon oil. Put the top on the capsules, shake, and |
| 4. Food sensitivities/drug toxicity. | | | | take as you would any capsule. |
| A stressful lifestyle can lead to an unhealthy diet | | | | Ocotea Oil |
| because an individual may have little time to prepare | | | | Ocotea oil is distilled from a tree in Ecuador, has a |
| healthy foods. The poor diet combined with the | | | | light cinnamon-like aroma and flavor, and has been |
| stress can lead to hormone imbalance. Drugs may be | | | | used for centuries by native populations for its |
| prescribed to cover up the symptoms of the | | | | aromatic, flavorful, and anti-fungal properties. Recent |
| imbalances, only leading to further hormone imbalance | | | | clinical research on this rare oil has revealed it to be |
| and the cycle keeps going on and on.... | | | | potentially valuable in helping to control blood glucose |
| Getting back on track with our weight often requires | | | | levels, lower cortisol levels, and curb food cravings. |
| addressing multiple areas of our lives at once - our | | | | Participants in clinical research have experienced more |
| emotions, sleep patterns, dietary choices, exercise | | | | balanced blood sugar levels, clearer thinking, fewer |
| levels, and more - which can lead to frustration and | | | | food cravings, weight loss, and even less need for |
| overwhelm. | | | | medications to control blood sugar problems. |
| I don't have all the answers for everyone in this | | | | Hit a home run with your weight loss goals by adding |
| short article, but I can share a few powerful tips on | | | | ocotea to your regimen - |
| how 3 therapeutic-grade essential oils can help to | | | | - Use 1 drop of ocotea in a glass of water in the |
| overcome some of the most common obstacles to | | | | afternoon, or up to 3x/ day to balance blood sugars |
| releasing extra weight - cravings, appetite control, | | | | and curb cravings. |
| toxins in the body, and even issues with insulin and | | | | - Try adding 1 drop of ocotea to the lemon oil |
| cortisol. | | | | coconut oil combination (above) to enhance the |
| Peppermint Oil | | | | fat-busting effect. |
| Peppermint essential oil has been researched and | | | | - Use a couple of drops of ocotea under the tongue, |
| shown to reduce appetite and curb cravings - a key | | | | up to 3x/day or as needed for extra help with blood |
| component to weight loss when uncontrollable | | | | sugar issues. |
| cravings can derail even the most determined | | | | As you embark upon a healthier lifestyle and begin to |
| individual. In a recent study by Dr. Bryan Raudenbush | | | | drop that extra weight, be sure to include plenty of |
| at the Wheeling Jesuit University of West Virginia, it | | | | enzyme-rich foods such as vegetables in your diet. |
| was discovered that individuals who inhaled | | | | Limit your exposure to simple carbohydrates, |
| peppermint oil over 2 week period consumed on | | | | particularly anything with high-fructose corn syrup, |
| average 3,000 less calories per week than those who | | | | sugar, and white flour. Limiting your consumption of |
| didn't use the peppermint. Not only that, the | | | | grains may also be helpful, as many people have |
| peppermint users reported a feeling of being satiated | | | | sensitivities to grains and don't even know it. Avoid |
| when inhaling the peppermint and didn't feel deprived | | | | artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose and |
| by their reduced caloric intake! | | | | trans-fats like the plague. Seek to be consistent, but |
| How can you use peppermint to support weight loss? | | | | allow yourself some wiggle room. A weight loss plan |
| - Inhale therapeutic-quality peppermint oil before a | | | | with a common-sense foundation combined with the |
| meal - you'll automatically feel more full, so you won't | | | | "secret weapon" of pure, therapeutic-quality essential |
| eat as much! | | | | oils is sure to give you results! |
| - Inhale peppermint oil before exercise to increase | | | | Click here for more information. |
| your stamina. | | | | If you suffer from any health condition, be sure to |
| - Add peppermint oil to your water. In a glass pitcher, | | | | consult with your health care provider as you |
| add 4-5 drops of peppermint to 2 quarts of pure | | | | become more fit, more lean and mean, and ready to |
| water. You may add 1 drop to a glass of water. This | | | | take on the world! |