Can you ever imagine a world without its fragrance? Even if you close your eyes, the fragrance will bring in a hint of smile on you at its possible
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familiarity.
It is not just the flowers or meadows that we are talking about. Even in the market, often by getting the right smell, you know the freshness of the product. Fragrance soothes us, calms us, enriches our memory, assures us of the closed ones and most importantly makes us happy.
Little surprising that in a world with increasing stress and global warming, fragrances are no longer a luxury or a mere need to keep that bad odour at bay. It makes us live and sing.
Mumbai-based p sychiatrist Dr Anjali Chhabria maintains how smelling good is now synonymous with feeling good and affects even kids who insist on wearing a deo while going to school. “It is not so much to impress others as to personally get a high. Yes, fragrances are great mood enhancers,” says Dr Chhabria.
"Researchers have found that certain fragrances can have a direct impact on emotions and behaviors, ranging from fragrances that increase romantic desire to fragrances that make people feel safe and secure. Certain fragrances can even make small spaces seem larger and help increase learning speed," informs Kiran Ranga, MD, Ripple Fragrances from Mysore based NR Group.
Heard of Dr. Alan Hirsch, M.D., Smell and Taste Research and Treatment Foundation in Chicago where he conducts in-depth studies of the olfactive sense and its relation to all aspects of life including behavior, emotions, mood and / or interactions with individuals?
Well, the following are the results of a study conducted by Dr. Hirsch and the Foundation. When you know the right benefits of each fragrance, it can only enhance that high you get from a fragrance. Depending on its benefits, keep it at home or office.
Fragrance: Holiday sparkle Impact on Mood- Keeps you awake and alert Suggested Use- Light these candles at parties to energize your guests
Fragrance: Apple Orchard Impact on Mood- makes space seem larger Suggested Use- Place in small rooms to make visitors feel at home
Fragrance: Cotton Impact on Mood- Makes you feel safe and secure Suggested Use- Place in guest rooms to make visitors feel at home
Fragrance: Rainwater Impact on Mood- Makes you learn faster Suggested Use- Place in a home/office to get work done quicker.
Fragrance: Cucumber Melon Impact on Mood- Relieves anxiety/increases sensuality in women Suggested Use- Place in the bedroom to induce feelings of relaxation and sensuality in women
Fragrance: Harbor Mist Impact on Mood – Increases the speed of learning Suggested Use – Place at your workstation to solve problems faster
Fragrance: Lavender Impact on Mood- Relaxes your mind and body Suggested use- Place in the bathroom when taking a bath to ease stress and relax tense muscles.
Fragrance: Green Mango Impact on Mood- a unique scent for creating memories Suggested use- Place in the living room at every party to remind the guests of fun times
Five innovative ways to fragrant your life -
1) Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
2) To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two of oil into the hot melted wax as the candle burns.
3) A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.
4)Infuse bookmarks and stationary with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma.
5) Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.
