Friday, November 21, 2008

Green Apple Fragrance to reduce Migranes

"Certain studies document the fact that specific odors aggravate migraine. In a study by researchers Blau and Solomon, 50 migraine patients were interviewed. Many of them reported that specific smells triggered their migraines. Dr. Hirsch and Dr. Chil Kang theorized that the opposite could also be true. Perhaps certain odors could reduce migraine symptoms. They chose to investigate green apple, since previous studies had revealed its ability to reduce anxiety."

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http://www.smellandtaste.org/index.cfm?action=research.apple

Thursday, November 13, 2008

The Right Scents: Smells for Sleep (and Waking Up)

Fall is chock-full of scents, and that’s one of the reasons I love it. Picking up on the huge variety of smells—whether it’s pumpkin pie,...