The Scents That Soothe

The publicity that has been given to aromatherapy over the past decade or so, it seems, is on target and scents do help.

I don't know if it should be called "therapy" or not, but I suppose we can use that word because it does mean an attempt to alleviate or relieve something. What do these wonderful scents soothe and are there specific ones you should use? I don't think the question is which but how do they work? The researchers offered no specifics on that.

The information that's come out points to the ability of essential oils to improve the immune system to fight illness. We know that the immune system is tied to our levels of stress and anxiety. One group that seemed to benefit from the use of aromatherapy was cancer patients.

What do the oils do? The scientists at one of the nation's biggest cancer centers found it provided relaxation, energized patients, aided memory and decreased anxiety. So, next time you think about getting a little lift, you might consider room scents, bath oils, or even a carpet cleaner with a scent in it.

Go ahead, the docs tell us it's really opened their eyes to how a simple self-help technique can work wonders.

Related Topics:
Understanding Aromatherapy (WebMD Video), Mood Buster Game: Find Balance & Fight Stress

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