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michael · super moderator Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 981

The olfactory system, which senses and processes odours, is one of the oldest parts of the brain. Among our senses, smell alone has a unique relationship with the limbic system, a key emotional centre associated with our moods, behaviour, and long-term memory

More recently, the therapeutic use of scents - like many other traditional practices, including naturopathy, massage, and Ayurvedic medicine - is starting to receive growing attention, both from the general public and the scientific community.

Aromatic research, while still in its infancy, is already beginning to show that the smells in our homes, workplaces, and institutions such as hospitals can have a measurable effect on how comfortable we feel, and on our ability to handle stressful situations.

I like getting a massage and I have tried about 3 different kinds so far. The smell of the essential oils used are wonderful and that must have an effect on my mood because I never want to leave there. No scientist is needed to tell me that I am feeling good. Don't you just like the smells when you walk into a place that has aromatic products?

Read about how odours can affect us
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