Smell Your Way to a Better Mood

You can change your mood by changing what you smell.
 
By Luke Vorstermans
 
Which of our five senses influences our behavior? Triggers our memories? Controls our cravings? Enhances our moods? Ignites our sexuality?
 
If you replied, “It’s our sense of smell,” then you’re smarter than most. We live in a culture that overwhelms us with stimulation delivered through sight and sound. Even taste and touch are highly valued and utilized to expand our experience of pleasure and sensuality. But our sense of smell has been relegated to the bottom of the sensory pile. It’s an unfortunate place to be for a sense that’s primarily responsible for our quality of life

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