GINGER POWDER AND LOTION MIXTURE BODY WRAP TO REDUCE BODY

FATS

In partial fulfillment to the requirements of Research - II

Submitted To:

Mrs. Ermelinda Floretes

Research Adviser

Submitted By:

Ma. Maikie V. Longara

Rodolfo Mito O. Rodriguez III

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Table of Contents
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2. CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Background of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Objectives (General, Specific) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hypothesis, Significance of the Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scope and Limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Related Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
Materials/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Treatment or Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. CHAPTER IV: RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analysis of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. CHAPTER V: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. BIBLIOGRAPHY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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The researchers would like to thank the following people in helping

make this research study possible:

To the families of the researchers for the undying support and

guidance that has been given to them.

To God Almighty, and Jesus Christ that ours prayers have been
heard and has given us strength and patience to finish the tasks at hand.

To our Research Adviser, Mrs. Ermelinda Floretes for the wisdom

and facts given to us by your teachings, and for the motivation you give us
to pass the needed requirements to you.

CHAPTER 1

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INTRODUCTION

A. Abstract

The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of A

herbal ginger powder mixture as a body wrap vs commercial fat

burning/weight loss medicines or supplements. Body wraps are easy
to make and require only 2 man ingredients. The first phase of the
project involves 3 tests with 3 respondents between the researchers
product and the commercial brands.
The final phase involves the comparison of the data by t-test to
see which of the Hypotheses (Alternative and Null) should be accepted
and rejected. By identifying if the body wrap is more effective we can
provide people with an easy to make alternative to losing body fat
without worrying about side effects.. This will allow for more individual
consideration of homemade products which can give better effects
than those made in a laboratory.

B. Background of the Study

Fat is one of the basic components that make up the structure of your
body. The other components include muscle, water, bone and your organs
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 the brain, liver, kidneys, spleen, stomach, pancreas, and intestines. etc.
All are necessary for normal, healthy functioning.

Body fat can be divided into two categories: Essential fat and storage
fat. As its name implies, essential fat is necessary for normal, healthy
functioning. It is stored in small amounts in your bone marrow, organs,
central nervous system and muscles. In men, essential fat is
approximately 3% of body weight

Ginger is a popular spice. It is high in gingerol, a substance with

powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ginger contains
chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers
believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but
they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.

Inflammatory disorders such as gastritis, esophagitis, and hepatitis,

which are caused not only by infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria,
and parasites but also by physical and chemical agents like heat, acid,
cigarette smoke, and foreign bodies, are recognized as risk factors for
human cancer. Ginger consumption before exercise might reduce
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naturally occurring quadriceps muscle pain during moderate-intensity

cycling exercise. This effect may be due to anti-inflammatory effect of
ginger and further investigation need to prove it in human.

Besides from Gingerol. Ginger also contains chemicals such as,

Shogaol, and other structurally-related substances in ginger inhibit
prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis through suppression of 5lipoxygenase or prostaglandin synthetase. Additionally, they can also
inhibit synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1, TNF-

Body lotions are designed to penetrate the skin, leaving it softer, more
hydrated, and younger looking. Lotions have the benefit of containing a
number of beneficial ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamin E, vitamin D,
shea butter, and keratin. All of these bonus ingredients replenish the skin
of its lost moisture, repair damaged skin, and can alleviate various types
of skin conditions.

Body lotion contains moisturizers that counteract any harsh chemicals

that the ginger powder may have. And it also leaves a smooth, fragrant,
blemish-free finish after you use the mixture.
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C. Statement of the Problem:

Having to burn off those extra calories needs a lot of work, often time
consuming, costly, and most of the time ineffective.
The researchers are proposing a working thesis that has been
developed. A simple, easy to do, and cost-effective. Firstly, create a
mixture out of ginger powder and body lotion. Spread the mixture across
the desired part of the body, add thick layers of the mixture as this
increases the effectiveness of it. Wrap the plastic wrapping sheet around
the body part that is covered in the mixture, take the bandage and wrap it
over the plastic wrapping sheet, tie the bandage and secure. Leave it on
for 12 hours, the researchers suggest that this be done overnight.
The researchers have conducted this experiment to help people lose
unnecessary fat in their bodies without having to buy expensive medicines
that may cause side-effects by providing a herbal alternative.
D. Objectives of the Study:
General Objective:
To make an effective body wrap that is able to reduce body fats
using ginger powder-lotion mixture
Specific Objectives:
Compare the effectiveness of the mixture against medicinal
tablets/capsules used for weight loss.
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Determine which of the following mixtures is most effective:

o 45 grams ginger powder; 45 grams body lotion
o 30 grams ginger powder; 60 grams body lotion
o 60 grams ginger powder; 30 grams body lotion
Determine if the effectiveness of the mixture and the amount of
ginger powder in the mixture is directly proportional to one

another.
E. Hypotheses:
a. Null Hypothesis: The ginger powder mixture body wrap has not
shown any significant results and has shown 0% effectiveness
b. Alternative Hypothesis: The ginger powder mixture body wrap has
proven to be effective and provides useful results
F. Significance of the Study:

This study aims to provide people with an easy to make, budgetfriendly, effective, and quick way to reduce body fat. Providing step-bystep explanations on the different procedures involved.

G. Scope and Limitation:

The study that has been conducted on August 3, 2016 to August 5,

2016. The effectiveness of a Ginger Powder Body Wrap will be applicable

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to use in reducing belly fat. Orals Residence in the Oral Compound, Brgy.
Guinsorongan, Catbalogan City.

H. Definition of Terms:
Mixture - noun - (/miksCHr/)
Operational: In this study, mixture refers to the combination of
the ginger powder and body lotion
Conceptual: According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2010),
is

homogeneous

compound

of

elements/substances.
Inflammation - verb (/inflSH()n/)
Operational: In this study, inflammation

or

refers

more

to

the

unnecessary fats stored in the body

Conceptual: According to Oxford Dictionary (1982), it is the
visualization of the occurrence of excess muscle fat in the body.

Calorie - noun - (/kal()r/)

Operational: In this study, calorie refers to one of the factors
that we take in to consideration when dealing with body fats
Conceptual: According to the Cambridge English Dictionary
(2010), a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the

amount of energy that food provides.

Ginger - noun - (/jinjr/)

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Operational: In this study, ginger refers to the main ingredient in

the mixture (in powdered form).
Conceptual: According to Cambridge English Dictionary (1892),
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant. It is
chopped or powdered for cooking, preserved in syrup, or

candied.
Commercial - noun - (/kmrSHl/)
Operational: In this study, commercial refers to the products
that the researchers compared the product to.
Conceptual: According to Merriam-Webster (2012), commercial
is a move that is made or intended to make a profit.

CHAPTER 2:

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

A. Related Literature:
Ground Ginger Body Wrap for Inch Loss
Ginger has long been recognized as one of the most
incredible health and beauty products. I love using it in both ways,
cooking as well as a beauty product. Ginger not only speeds up
your

metabolism

but

also

promotes

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faster

weight

loss.

Compression and the body heat generated from the ginger wrap

did wonders for me.

Source: http://selfbeautytips.com/ginger-body-wrap-for-inch-loss/
Ginger Tea to Increase Weight Loss and Improve Bowel
Movement
Eating ginger speeds up your metabolism and promotes
faster weight loss. This is why I decided to try its topical application
and see whether a ginger body wrap would deliver the same
amazing effects like drinking ginger tea, for example.
Really, it is the compression and the body heat generated from the
wrap that does most of the work. So it is okay to be a little creative.
Here is what was handy.
Source: http://beautytips4her.com/diy-body-wrap-lose-up-to-1-inch-

overnight/
11 Proven Benefits of Ginger
It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and is closely related
to turmeric, cardomon and galangal. The rhizome (underground
part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often
called ginger root, or simply ginger. Ginger has a very long history
of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has
been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu
and common cold, to name a few.
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Source:

http://superuser.com/questions/47345/how-can-i-have-

different-text-in-the-footer-on-every-page-of-a-word-document

B. Related Studies:
What is a Body Wrap? Proven Effective?
When body wraps were first offered decades ago, linen
sheets were used, says Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder, Inc., an
industry group based in New York. The wraps were then mostly
called herbal wraps. "'Body wraps' is a term that came to mean
more than herbal wraps," she says, adding that they became
popular in the 1980s and '90s. Eventually, plastic or thermal
blankets replaced the linen sheets.
Source:
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/spa/body-wraps-what-to-

expect
How To Do a Weight Lose Body Wrap at Home
Body wraps are a popular weight loss technique, which
when added to a diet and exercise plan, can trim a few inches from
your body. Body wraps are great ways to help reduce the
appearance of cellulite, trim the stomach, buttocks and thighs and
conditions and tones the skin. Do-it-yourself body wraps that you

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can make at home are just as effective as the expensive body

wraps that you pay for at a salon, using natural ingredients that you
can easily find. Learn how to do a weight loss body wrap at home
and save hundreds of dollars.

Source:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/28319-weight-loss-body-

wrap-home/

Do-It-Yourself Body Wrap, It Works!

Lets get into the theory of body wraps and the purpose they
serve. First and foremost, these wraps are temporary and in no way
should be substituted for a healthy diet and exercise. They are a
great (and temporary) quick fix if you need to quickly lose inches to
slip into that little black dress or need to look your best in a bathing
suit. I had a family wedding to attend, and I had been meaning to
test out if they really worked or not.

Source: thekitchenprescription.com/2014/09/01/do-it-yourself-bodywrap-it-works-2/

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

A. Materials/Equipment
1 piece clean plastic container A container for mixing the

ingredients to not generate a mess.

1 piece clean cloth To dip into the hot water and to place on your

stomach before applying the mixture.

1 piece stirring rod Used to properly stir the ingredients together

to create a smooth texture.

400 grams of Ginger Powder Used as the main ingredient in the

mixture for the body wrap.

400 grams of Body Lotion Is the base of the mixture and what

gives it the cream-like texture.

450 ml warm water Applied on the stomach before mixture.
4 meters of Plastic Food Wrap Used to wrap around the body

region in which the mixture was applied

4 meters of Cotton Bandages Wrapped around the Plastic
Wrapping Sheet to tighten and secure the body wrap.

B. General Procedure
1. First, gather all the materials needed.
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Creating the mixture:

2. Second, from the 400g of Body Lotion pour 45g of it into the plastic
bowl.
3. From the 400g of Ginger Powder add 45g (roughly 3 - 3
tablespoons ) of Ginger Powder to the Body Lotion.
4. With the stirring rod stir the Body Lotion and Ginger Powder for
exactly 5 mins. It should have a very smooth consistency, that
almost looks like peanut butter.
5. You have created a mixture good for 4-5 applications. Store in a
cool area when not in use.
Applying the Mixture:
6. Firstly, boil 450ml of water in a small kettle or container until it
reaches 70C Celsius, let it cool down a bit.
7. Second, grab a clean towel and insert it into the kettle, apply the
warm towel to the body part you want apply the mixture to.
8. Using a spoon, get a large amount of the mixture and apply it to the
desired body part (ex. belly, arms, and thighs), make sure to add a
thick layer as this increases the effectiveness.
9. Get the 4 meter plastic food wrap and wrap it around the area/body
part in which you applied the mixture.
10. Lastly, wrap the 4 meter cotton bandage around the plastic wrap,
tie and secure it to avoid it from loosening.
11. Wait for 12 hours before removing the body wrap.
12. Wash the plastic wrap and reuse in the next application.
13. Repeat steps 6 to 12.

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CHAPTER 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

A. Findings

The mixture was put to 3 trials with 3 participants, each with different
body structure to achieve a general result. The researchers took into
account the waistline of each of the participant before and after the
application of the mixture and the body wrap (for 12 hours).

The researchers also added three configurations of a balanced

mixture, a heavily concentrated ginger powder mixture, and a heavily

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concentrated body lotion mixture to see which mixture proves the most
effective:

a. First mixture: 45g Ginger Powder ; 45g Body Lotion

b. Second Mixture: 60g Ginger Powder; 30g Body Lotion
c. Third Mixture: 30g Ginger Powder; 60g Body Lotion

Below are the results:

Respondent 1:

Trial
Number

Initial
Waistline

Trial 1

90cm

Trial 2

87cm

Trial 3

86cm

Mixture
Applied
45g Ginger
Powder;
45g Body
Lotion
30g Ginger
Powder;
60g Body
Lotion
60g Ginger
Powder;
30g Body
Lotion

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Hours
Applied

Waistline
after
Procedure

Difference

12 hours

85cm

90-86 = 5cm

12 hours

84cm

87-84 = 3cm

12 hours

82cm

86-82 = 4cm

Respondent 2:

Trial
Number

Initial
Waistline

Trial 1

79cm

Trial 2

74cm

Trial 3

72cm

Mixture
Applied
45g Ginger
Powder;
45g Body
Lotion
30g Ginger
Powder;
60g Body
Lotion
60g Ginger
Powder;
30g Body
Lotion

Hours
Applied

Waistline
after
Procedure

Difference

12 hours

73cm

79-73 = 6cm

12 hours

71cm

74-71 = 3cm

12 hours

68cm

72-68 = 4cm

Hours

Waistline

Difference

Respondent 3:

Trial

Initial

Mixture
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Number

Waistline

Trial 1

115cm

Trial 2

109cm

Trial 3

106cm

Applied
45g Ginger
Powder;
45g Body
Lotion
30g Ginger
Powder;
60g Body
Lotion
60g Ginger
Powder;
30g Body
Lotion

Applied

after
Procedure

12 hours

108cm

115-108 =
7cm

12 hours

106cm

109-106 =
3cm

12 hours

101cm

106-101 =
5cm

The researchers also compared these results to 3 other

respondents who took medicines or supplements that help improve weight
loss without exercising in a span of 3 weeks to see if they are better
compared to the researchers product.

Below are the results:

Respondent 1:

Week
Number

Initial
Waistline

Supplement
Taken

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Hours
Applied

Waistline after
Supplement

Difference

Week 1

112cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

108cm

112-100 =
5cm

Week 2

107cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

104cm

107-104 =
3cm

Week 3

102cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

97cm

102-97 =
5cm

Respondent 2:

Week
Number

Initial
Waistline

Supplemen
t Taken

Hours
Applied

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Waistline
after
Supplemen
t

Difference

Week 1

92cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

89cm

92-89 =
3cm

Week 2

86cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

82cm

86-82=
4cm

Week 3

82cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

78cm

82-78 =
4cm

Respondent 3:

Week
Number

Initial
Waistline

Supplemen
t Taken

Hours
Applied

Waistline
after
Supplemen
t

Difference

Week 1

88cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

83cm

88-83 =
5cm

Week 2

82cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

79cm

82-79 =
3cm

Week 3

79cm

Commercial
Brand

3 weeks

76cm

79-76 =
3cm

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B. Analysis of Data

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CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Conclusions

The researchers have come to the conclusion that the proposed

product has given satisfying results and has even surpassed commercial
brand medicines/supplements that help in losing weight. The researchers
conclude to accept the Alternative Hypothesis and reject the Null
Hypothesis.
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B. Recommendations

For environmental safety, the researchers recommend that the plastic

wrapping sheet can be recycled from a used plastic food wrap, just wash it
and let it dry and it can be used again. This is also applicable when you
have finished applying it and remove it, you can wash the plastic sheet
and reuse it the next time you apply the body wrap to minimize the
pollution in the earth.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://www.livestrong.com/article/28319-weight-loss-body-wrap-

home/
http://thekitchenprescription.com/2014/09/01/do-it-yourself-

body-wrap-it-works-2/
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/diy-body-wrap-hello-summer/
http://beautyproductwarnings.com/at-home-body-wrap
http://myawesomebeauty.com/homemade-body-wraps/
https://authoritynutrition.com/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger/
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/spa/body-wraps-what-to-expect
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/calorie
http://beautytips4her.com/diy-body-wrap-lose-up-to-1-inch-

overnight/
http://spas.about.com/od/bodytreatments/a/bodywrap.htm
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http://www.askahealer.com/bodywraps.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265990.php

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