Effects of complementary-alternative therapy on the decrease of obesity (cellulite) focusing on aroma therapy
Keywords:
complementary-alternative therapies, obesity, cellulite, skin fold caliper, essential oilAbstract
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of complementary-alternative therapy that could reduce side effects of medical treatment by analyzing and researching the decrease of cellulite which is an element of obesity with the use of aroma therapy among complementary-alternative therapies. Methods/Statistical analysis: This study surveyed the general characteristics and lifestyle habits by using the questionnaire targeting the female university students with cellulite, conducted the experimental treatment on thighs and abdomen by using essential oil, and then measured changes before/after the treatment. Using the SPSS PC + Window ver. 25.0, this study conducted the frequency analysis, reliability analysis, and ANOVA. Findings: In the results of this study, first, the equivalence test on the general characteristics and lifestyle habits of research subjects did not show significant differences. Second, the sizes of thigh and abdomen in the experimental group using essential oil were significantly decreased, which was statistically significant. Improvements/Applications: This study verified the effects of aroma therapy on the decrease of obesity(cellulite). There should be continuous follow-up researches on the verification of various complementary-alternative therapies.
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