The Olfactory Process and its Effect on Human Behavior Biology 202 1999 Second Web Reports On Serendip Alexandra Smith Early childhood memories can be evoked by many triggers, of which one of the most powerful is a particular smell. A couple of years ago, I was unpacking boxes of Christmas decorations from the attic. I found it somewhat disturbing that my earliest memory was of an insignificant retail store that would have no bearing on my adult life. For humans, olfaction is a primitive sense, whereas other mammals, birds and insects rely predominately on their sense of smell for survival. The world as we know it is filled with fragrances, from sweet smelling foods and beauty products to the unpleasant smells of pollution and chemical supplies. A couple of prominent features of the olfactory system deserve some close attention. Determining the links between specific odors and a produced behavior is a technique that scientists are still trying to perfect. My research on the olfactory processing has left me with two final thoughts.
Try natural scents to de-stress yourself | ReasonPad Feeling stressed or fretful? Try savouring the scent of lemon, mango, lavender or other fragrant plants to calm yourself. Scientists in Japan are presenting the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain fragrances alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that can reduce stress levels. Akio Nakamura, of Saitama University, Japan and colleagues note that people have inhaled the scent of certain plants since ancient times to help reduce stress, fight inflammation and depression, and induce sleep. Aromatherapy, the use of fragrant plant oils to improve mood and health, has become a popular form of alternative medicine today. And linalool is one of the most widely used substances to soothe away emotional stress. The scientists exposed lab rats to stressful conditions while inhaling and not inhaling linalool. Linalool returned stress-elevated levels of neutrophils and lymphocytes – key parts of the immune system- to near-normal levels.
Linalool, A Common Essential Oil Constituent, Shown to have Anti-Cancer Effects Much research has been published on the anti-tumorial & anti-cancer effects of essential oils. The research seems to have focused on a few oils with long histories of medicinal use: Frankincense, Myrrh and Lemongrass are examples. Research abstracts are available through Pub Med, at www.pubmed.gov -- a search for 'essential oil cancer' yields hundreds of results. Linalool, Found in Lavender and Other Oils, Decreases Liver Cancer Cell Viability Linalool has been the subject of numerous studies investigating its anxiolytic (anti-stress) effects. Now, in a study just released in the Journal of Chemico-biological Interactions, researchers at the American University of Beirut focused on a specific natural constituent of many common essential oils: Linalool. Linalool Appears to Kill Cancer Cells at a Very Low Concentration Now we don't claim to be high-tech researchers here, but we did take a bit of chemistry in college.
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Custom Boxes, Custom Packaging Boxes, Custom Retail Boxes, Custom Box Printing, Custom Gift Boxes, Custom Corrugated Boxes, Custom Cardboard Boxes, Custom Boxes Wholesale, Custom Boxes Online, Tuck End Boxes, Custom Box Manufacturers Essential Oil Guide - How to use essential oils One of the greatest treats in soap making is experimenting with combinations of essential oils. Unlike fragrance oils, which are usually chemically manufactured scents, essential oils are very potent. Each oil, like the plants they are derived from, are different in their basic makeup which is why there is such a difference in price among the oils. Essential oils can begin (at wholesale pricing) from the neighborhood of $12 per pound all the way up to $1300 per pound (and more). Many people have asked whether the aromatherapy benefits survive the soap making process. To my knowledge, as of this writing, that research has not been done. I do believe the emotional benefits of the oils come through in soap. You will have to decide for yourself, which oils you would like to use according to their safety precautions. The essential oil list below is for information purposes regarding the way essential oils are currently being used.
Essential Oil Safety - How to Use Essential Oils Safely in your Soap Making and Candle Making Essential oils are some of the most amazing products of our natural world - and I love being able to incorporate them into my soap and candle recipes. The oils of aromatic plants have been used for centuries for both their smell and their medicinal applications. But just because something is natural doesn't mean it's good for you. Sensitizing Essential Oils There are some essential oils that will cause skin irritation in people with very sensitive skin. Irritating Essential Oils Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's good for you. Hazardous Essential Oils Though they may smell great, there are some essential oils that just need to be left alone...or at the very least, only used only by someone with significant essential oil experience. Essential Oils to Avoid During Pregnancy Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's good for you. Toxic Essential Oils Use with Caution - but by All Means Use!
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