Can Certain Scents Help You Feel More Peaceful?
The smells that we sense have instant effects on the way we feel about ourselves and about the world around us and they also influence cognitive functions. Many studies prove the ability of scents to improve mood and to calm stressed nerves – here are some scents that are pleasant and beneficial for your mood at the same time: - The scent of oranges and jasmine – evaporating orange oil through a diffuser can instantly reduce anxiety, while the scent of jasmine is also efficient in calming racing thoughts and it has been efficiently used as an adjuvant in the treatment of depression; - Lavender – the scent of the small, purple flowers is among the best choices for calming nerves. The scent can improve sleep as well by helping you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and by improving the quality of the sleep as well; - Pine oil – there is a...