Abstract

• Purpose
  Objectives of the study is to examine the effectiveness of aromatherapy massage among middle aged women with abdominal obesity.
• Method
  AB/BA crossover design of random blind assignment was applied. Aromatherapy and placebo massage were given to Group(A), Group(B), each groups applied each massages for 2weeks alternatively. Weight, abdominal circumference and appetite were compared for results check among the subjects.
• Result
  The apparent effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage in reducing weight, abdominal circumference and appetite was noted.
• Conclusion
  On the basis of results, they strongly support the facts of reduction of abdominal obesity by applying aromatherapy massage for middle aged women.
• Keywords: Aromatherapy massage; Middle aged women; Abdominal obesity

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