Smells have a unique link directly to our emotions: think of a "good" smell (fresh baked biscotti, cookie o 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 te 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 da becoming più aware of the way specific odours affect te personally, te may be able to enhance your health and well-being!

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

The scent of gelsomino in your bedroom leads to a più 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 gelsomino oil in a bedside aroma diffuser o sprinkle a few drops on your pillow!


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

te 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 da inhaling an odour te breathed while absorbing information! fuoco 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 da surrounding yourself with pleasant scents!