How to lose weight without pills?
Excess weight has always been a painful topic. And recently, it has turned into a global epidemic. Obesity is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, and shortens life expectancy. What causes this trend?
Reasons for weight gain
Excess weight is not always about “not enough exercise and poor nutrition.” Many factors influence the process of fat storage.
1.Hormonal disorders
Insulin resistance
Thyroid dysfunction
Cortisol (stress hormone)
2. Fluid retention and lymphatic congestion
3. Emotional overeating and lack of sleep
4. Genetic and epigenetic factors
5. Certain medications (antidepressants, glucocorticoids, hormonal contraceptives, insulin, beta-blockers)
What about Ozempic?
Right now, the entire Internet is buzzing about this drug. Everyone and their dog has talked about it.
Ozempic was originally intended to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. But very quickly, an additional “bonus” was discovered—significant weight loss. And who doesn't want to lose weight quickly and without dieting?
Social media instantly exploded with news about the “miracle drug.” Some global celebrities openly declared that they were using Ozempic for weight loss (Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Tracy Morgan), which further encouraged people to rush out and buy the drug without thinking.
BUT! In the pursuit of the perfect body, people forget about the serious side effects of Ozempic. It is strictly prohibited for people with allergies, gastrointestinal diseases, endocrine disorders, and type 1 diabetes. And on top of that, you get these “bonuses”:
Nausea, vomiting
Dizziness, weakness
Digestive problems: diarrhea, bloating, constipation.
Risk of pancreatitis
Risk of developing thyroid tumors
Is it worth it? Absolutely not. Ozempic is prescribed by a DOCTOR and only in cases of diabetes. Anything else is an unjustified risk to your health.
What is effective weight loss then?
Without changing your lifestyle, it will be possible to lose weight quickly, but the effect will be temporary. Expect a long journey. You are in for a marathon, not a sprint, if you want to improve your body's functioning and your life.
Essential oils will help you on this journey. Now let's go through the points.
What is lymphatic drainage and why is it important?
Lymphatic drainage is a process of stimulating the lymphatic system to improve lymph flow, remove excess fluid, toxins, and metabolic waste from the body. If lymph flow slows down, swelling and a feeling of “heaviness” occur, and metabolism slows down.
Juniper essential oil helps remove excess fluid and regulate lymph flow.
Juniper essential oil is rich in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, which give it unique properties that are beneficial for weight loss, lymphatic drainage, and detoxification.
How do these molecules work together?
Stimulate the kidneys and urinary system to increase fluid excretion and reduce swelling.
Improve lymph circulation to remove toxins and metabolic waste products from tissues.
Support fat burning.
Appetite control: how it works at the brain level
There is a big difference between when we really need to eat and when it is a trick of the brain. Sometimes thirst hides behind hunger. And sometimes it is an imbalance in the work of neurotransmitters and appetite hormones that leads to overeating and uncontrolled appetite. These “nighttime cravings” take flight. If there is not enough serotonin (the pleasure hormone), then the need for quick dopamine—food—will kick in. And usually not very healthy food. Remember how calm you feel after eating chocolate or dumplings. That's quick dopamine and serotonin.
Fortunately, some essential oils affect the feeling of hunger and can reduce it. One of them is grapefruit essential oil.
Grapefruit essential oil contains L-limonene and naringenin molecules.
L-limonene can stimulate the synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and appetite. Increased serotonin levels can reduce sugar cravings and emotional overeating.
Naringin is a flavonoid that activates the sympathetic nervous system. This, in turn, helps speed up metabolism and reduce appetite.
Cool, right?
Black pepper
No, we are not talking about the spice you use in the kitchen, but about black pepper essential oil and its effect on metabolism.
Black pepper essential oil:
stimulates thermogenesis, which increases calorie expenditure
accelerates lipid metabolism, i.e., burns fat even at rest
affects the satiety signal and reduces the desire to eat through central mechanisms in the hypothalamus
improves the bioavailability of other substances, such as curcumin in turmeric essential oil
How to use essential oils to lose weight
Start with 1 (!) drop of essential oil per day. To do this, dilute it in a teaspoon of honey or vegetable oil (olive oil, for example). After adding the essential oil to the spoonful of honey, stir with a toothpick and add the mixture to a glass of warm water. Consume after meals. Choose one essential oil to start with. Begin with a lymphatic drainage effect to remove fluid from the body. Observe your feelings and your body's reaction. And then... Then it's best to write to us for advice, because each person has a set of individual indications and contraindications.
And remember
Essential oils are not a panacea or magic pills that will make all the pounds melt away. Be prepared for a comprehensive approach: exercise, water, sports, sleep hygiene, meditation to reduce stress, and a balanced diet. All these seemingly trivial recommendations work synergistically with food-grade essential oils and gently and gradually help you lose weight without stress.
You can buy essential oils on the Aroma Fields website.