Olfaction: A Natural Approach to Health and Wellness

It’s just a matter of scents.
 
By Luke Vorstermans
 
Our sense of smell contributes enormously to the quality of our lives. The use of aromas and fragrances in temples and churches for religious ceremonies, at feasts and celebrations, and for the promotion of love, health and wellness goes back as far as recorded history.
 
Aromatherapy, deemed a fringe therapy 30 years ago, is now a mainstream healing technique that focuses on the application and inhalation of essential oils for the purpose of affecting the mood and health.
 
And recent medical research about the power of our olfactory sense shows it triggers memories, enhances moods and improves health and wellness.

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