Essential Oils that aid in weight loss

Grapefruit**; increase metabolism, suppress appetite, dissolve fat, prevent bloating and water retention , reduces abdominal fat, increase energy and endurance

• Stimulates endocrinal glands and promotes proper secretion of hormones and enzymes,

• Keeping your body’s entire metabolism in proper order.

• Stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and bile in the stomach

• Movement of ingested food through the intestines

• Removal of excess water, fats,sodium, uric acid and other toxins from the body

• Lymphatic system = removal of unwanted and toxic substances.

• Grapefruit oil ensures healthy functioning of the lymphatic system and boosts its activity

• Clearing the body of toxins and fighting problems like cellulite, blood urea, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and renal calculi.

• When mixed with patchouli oil, grapefruit oil is know to lower cravings and hunger

• Grapefruit contains nootkatone, a natural chemical compound

• Nootkatone stimulates a specific enzyme (AMPK to be precise) that controls the body’s energy levels and metabolic rate

• Limonene – grapefruit’s primary component – induces lipolysis, the process whereby body fat and protein is broken down and dissolved

Lemon**:increase metabolism, improve digestion, appetite suppressant

• ability to treat stress disorders, fever, infections, asthma, obesity, insomnia, skin disorders, hair conditions, stomach problems and tiredness

• Lemon also contains the fat-dissolving powers of limonene (increases lipolysis-breakdown of fats and other lipids by hydrolysis to release fatty acids)

• Raises norepinephrine levels

• Stress hormone and neurotransmitter that is responsible for the fight-or-flight mechanism

• Norepinephrine increases oxygen in the brain for better cognitive function

• Ramps up heart rate and blood flow which allows muscles to work faster and better

Peppermint**: boosts metabolism, soothes upset stomach & disgestion, boosts energy, helps cravings

• Contains up to 70% menthol = treats indigestion

• Muscle relaxer

• When used along with caraway oil eases the muscles of the stomach

• reduce bloating and improves the flow of bile

• which allows food to pass through the body faster

• Natural appetite suppressant

Ginger**: anti inflammatory & metabolism booster

• reduces sugar cravings and helps reduce inflammation in the body

• compounds in ginger are called gingerols.

• Gingerols have been scientifically proven to reduce disease causing inflammatio in your intestines

• improves absorption of the vitamins and minerals

• absorbing more vitamins and minerals = support your body’s cellular energy and create weight loss

• Gingerol also increases thermogenesis hence boosting metabolism

Cinnamon**: boosts metabolism, suppress appetite

• helps regulate blood glucose levels and GTF, glucose tolerance factor

• helps balance blood sugar

• long-term will help with weight loss and help reduce those cravings for sugar

• Cinnamon extract has demonstrated the ability to inhibit the production of imflammatory cells that cause glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood cholesterol

• Be aware this is a hot oil so if you are using as an essential oil you must dilute with a carrier oil

Bergamot: relaxation, mood enhancer, boosts metabolism

• Packed with polyphenols found in green tea which helps to boost metabolism by burning sugar and fats

• help promote relaxation and calmness in your endocrine system

• Encourages us to relax which can limit overeating due to emotional stress

• Saliva samples from and tested them for cortisol to determine the potency of Bergamot on stress

• What is cortisol?

• Hormone that is released as a stress response

• Results: those who inhaled bergamot oil = much lower cortisol levels than those who did not

Fennel: improves digestion, suppresses appetite, reduces weight gain, more restful sleep

• Source of melatonin

• Hormone that naturally regulates circadian rhythms by signalling to the brain daily wake-sleep cycles

• Melatonin= sleep and reduce weight gain

• creates “beige fat” (burns off energy) rather then “white fat” (stored for energy)

• In the middle ages, fennel seeds were eaten to suppress the appetite on fasting days

• Scientific study on rats who inhaled fennel oil 2x day for 10 minutes

• results; fewer calories consumed and faster rate of digestion

Juniper Berry: detoxification, increases circulation, increases urination & elimination, antiseptic

• Speeds up urination & elimination

• Draws toxins, waste and irritants out of your digestive system

• removes common toxins like uric acid, heavy metals, pollutants

• Digestive Booster

• Relieves bloating

• Can help prevent cellulite formation

doTerra Slim and Sassy: Grapefuit, Lemon, Pepperming, Ginger & Cinnamon

dōTERRA Slim & Sassy® Metabolic Blend is a proprietary formula of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils designed to help manage appetite between meals.* Slim & Sassy includes a blend of Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Ginger, and Cinnamon essential oils. Add to water and drink between your healthy meals throughout the day to help manage hunger, calm your stomach,* and lift your mood. For aromatic, topical, and dietary use.

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Disclaimer; this is based on personal experience and research into the topic of weight loss aiding essential oils. Please use this guide at your discretion

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