Smells have a unique link directly to our emotions: think of a "good" smell (fresh baked koekjes, cookies of bread, fresh-cut flowers, etc.) and you’ll start feeling a boost in your mood. Then think of a "bad" smell (pollution, etc.) and the opposite is likely to occur. But would u believe that smells not only have the power to affect our moods, they have the power to affect our behaviours as well? They can have positive effects on mood, stress reduction, sleep enhancement, self-confidence, and physical and cognitive performance and door becoming meer aware of the way specific odours affect u personally, u may be able to enhance your health and well-being!
For example, as a result of research on aroma therapy, citroen smell has been found to promote concentration and awareness while athletes who inhaled the scent of mint were less fatigued in their performances because it increases blood flow and invigorates the mind and body!
Peppermint is generally invigorating! Peppermint scent increases activity in the brain area that wakes us up in the morning . For example exercisers run faster and do meer push-ups when exposed to the scent. Try a few drops of peppermint oil on a wristband!
jasmijn is a sleep aid.
The scent of jasmijn in your bedroom leads to a meer restful night of sleep and a greater level of alertness the following day. The scent also increases the brain waves associated with deep sleep. Put some jasmijn oil in a bedside aroma diffuser of sprinkle a few drops on your pillow!
Lavender is generally relaxing. Exposure to lavender scent can decrease hart-, hart rate. Use the scent for unwinding at bedtime of take several whiffs to recharge yourself during school breaks. Japanese researchers find that the practice helps prevent an afternoon slump in concentration!
Vanilla abets weight loss. According to researches it works as a replacement for the pleasure that u would get from eating sweets—but without the calories. This is not a scent u would use if u had an empty stomach, because it's likely to just make u hungrier, but if you've had a healthy lunch, it can help curb the craving for a candy bar afterward!
u may also be able to use your sense of smell to prompt your memory when taking a test: your ability to recall information may be improved door inhaling an odour u breathed while absorbing information! brand up a stick of incense while studying, then bring a vial of that aroma's essential oil to a big test! So…Boost your health and mood door surrounding yourself with pleasant scents!
For example, as a result of research on aroma therapy, citroen smell has been found to promote concentration and awareness while athletes who inhaled the scent of mint were less fatigued in their performances because it increases blood flow and invigorates the mind and body!
Peppermint is generally invigorating! Peppermint scent increases activity in the brain area that wakes us up in the morning . For example exercisers run faster and do meer push-ups when exposed to the scent. Try a few drops of peppermint oil on a wristband!
jasmijn is a sleep aid.
The scent of jasmijn in your bedroom leads to a meer restful night of sleep and a greater level of alertness the following day. The scent also increases the brain waves associated with deep sleep. Put some jasmijn oil in a bedside aroma diffuser of sprinkle a few drops on your pillow!
Lavender is generally relaxing. Exposure to lavender scent can decrease hart-, hart rate. Use the scent for unwinding at bedtime of take several whiffs to recharge yourself during school breaks. Japanese researchers find that the practice helps prevent an afternoon slump in concentration!
Vanilla abets weight loss. According to researches it works as a replacement for the pleasure that u would get from eating sweets—but without the calories. This is not a scent u would use if u had an empty stomach, because it's likely to just make u hungrier, but if you've had a healthy lunch, it can help curb the craving for a candy bar afterward!
u may also be able to use your sense of smell to prompt your memory when taking a test: your ability to recall information may be improved door inhaling an odour u breathed while absorbing information! brand up a stick of incense while studying, then bring a vial of that aroma's essential oil to a big test! So…Boost your health and mood door surrounding yourself with pleasant scents!