Did you know that smells can increase your libido? How about increase your memory? Or help you lose weight? Our sense of smell is one of the best memory triggers we have... have you ever walked past a restaurant and remember a favorite event from childhood? Or walked passed someone, and remembered a loved one long gone?
We are inundated with smells every day without paying attention to how those smells affect us. Let's take a look at several... and let's see if you can add to the list I start.
1. Peppermint. The smell of peppermint has been known to soothe a sour stomach, relieve the pain of a migraine, invigorate your workout, and help relax one for restful slumber.
2. Cinnamon. Has long been known to be an aphrodisiac.... light some cinnamon candles on a night you want some romance!!
3. Favorite scents. Having some of your favorite odors around will help you stay away from the refrigerator... as long as they are not foody smells!! :)
4. Rosemary. Long known to increase your mental acutity. Rosemary not only helps you study better, but will help you the night before a big test to sharpen your memory.
5. Green Apple. This like your favorite scents, will reduce your food cravings.
6. Orange. The citrisy smell of the orange is known to relax and destress.
7. Lavender. Lavender has been known for centuries to relieve stress, pain, help relax, and aid in deep slumber. Be careful though, many people - and especially babies - are sensitive to lavender. If you try sleeping with lavender in your pillow - or add the essential oil to your rinse cycle for your bedding and develop a rash - you might want to try something else.
8. Baby powder. Has been known to increase sexual urges in women.
Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to heal many ailments. Grab a book from the library or go online and do some research as to how you can use scents to help you get to your center.
Additional reading: http://azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/91_folder/91_articles/91_scents.html
More reading: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1887
More reading: http://ezinearticles.com/?Delight-the-Senses---Breathe-Scents-to-Heal-Body,-Mind-and-Soul&id=3579330
I hope you find a way to smell yourself healthier!! Blessings... E
We are inundated with smells every day without paying attention to how those smells affect us. Let's take a look at several... and let's see if you can add to the list I start.
1. Peppermint. The smell of peppermint has been known to soothe a sour stomach, relieve the pain of a migraine, invigorate your workout, and help relax one for restful slumber.
2. Cinnamon. Has long been known to be an aphrodisiac.... light some cinnamon candles on a night you want some romance!!
3. Favorite scents. Having some of your favorite odors around will help you stay away from the refrigerator... as long as they are not foody smells!! :)
4. Rosemary. Long known to increase your mental acutity. Rosemary not only helps you study better, but will help you the night before a big test to sharpen your memory.
5. Green Apple. This like your favorite scents, will reduce your food cravings.
6. Orange. The citrisy smell of the orange is known to relax and destress.
7. Lavender. Lavender has been known for centuries to relieve stress, pain, help relax, and aid in deep slumber. Be careful though, many people - and especially babies - are sensitive to lavender. If you try sleeping with lavender in your pillow - or add the essential oil to your rinse cycle for your bedding and develop a rash - you might want to try something else.
8. Baby powder. Has been known to increase sexual urges in women.
Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to heal many ailments. Grab a book from the library or go online and do some research as to how you can use scents to help you get to your center.
Additional reading: http://azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/91_folder/91_articles/91_scents.html
More reading: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1887
More reading: http://ezinearticles.com/?Delight-the-Senses---Breathe-Scents-to-Heal-Body,-Mind-and-Soul&id=3579330
I hope you find a way to smell yourself healthier!! Blessings... E
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