Smells have a unique link directly to our emotions: think of a "good" smell (fresh baked печенье или 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 Ты 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 by becoming еще aware of the way specific odours affect Ты personally, Ты may be able to enhance your health and well-being!

For example, as a result of research on aroma therapy, лимон 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 еще push-ups when exposed to the scent. Try a few drops of peppermint oil on a wristband!
жасмин is a sleep aid.

The scent of жасмин in your bedroom leads to a еще 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 жасмин oil in a bedside aroma diffuser или sprinkle a few drops on your pillow!


Lavender is generally relaxing. Exposure to lavender scent can decrease сердце rate. Use the scent for unwinding at bedtime или 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 Ты would get from eating sweets—but without the calories. This is not a scent Ты would use if Ты had an empty stomach, because it's likely to just make Ты hungrier, but if you've had a healthy lunch, it can help curb the craving for a Конфеты bar afterward!

Ты 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 by inhaling an odour Ты breathed while absorbing information! огонь 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 by surrounding yourself with pleasant scents!