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for some who have history of disturbing dreams having fresh flowers by the bed helps them to have more refreshing dreams and sleep. This is because the sense of smell does not shut down when you sleep. Rotten eggs at the bedside results in more disturbing dreams. Both the flowers and eggs were placed by the bedside after the person went to sleep so they were unaware of which smell they would have. Lavender works really well for me to relax.
posted by
skye08
on September 29, 2008 at 8:52 AM
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Well, aromatherapy works for some people rather well
and basically what works is whatever it takes - often for different people its different things. I have found that in my therapy it is rather wonderful and effective.
posted by
Greenfields
on September 25, 2008 at 8:19 PM
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I love music and I choose that first! sam
posted by
sam444
on September 22, 2008 at 9:35 PM
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I have found that the scent of lavender calms me down in my old age.
I buy everything lavender now, soap, shampoo, hairspray, perfume, room deodorizer, body scent sprays, potpourri, candles, etc.....
It does seem to mellow out my thoughts, dunno. It makes the dogs sneeze, however, which lifts my spirits when I laugh at that. They do a herding out the doggie door when I start adding too much flavor to their air....I don't do it often. Just before visitors, maybe.
Mom was burning a candle at her house the other day, a 'baking cookies candle' and it was cruel, just cruel as it really smelled like cookies and cupcakes baking. Cruel. She said that a great grandmother's house was supposed to smell like that and this candle worked. Unfair and cruel, I say.
posted by
benzinha
on September 22, 2008 at 7:10 PM
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Re: When depressed years ago, I used aromatherapy and music to lift it. For me,
Thank you very much ariala. I'll check it all out.
posted by
vogue
on September 22, 2008 at 5:50 AM
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When depressed years ago, I used aromatherapy and music to lift it. For me,
that's all I needed. I used vanilla/cherry incense, played soft Celtic music, and created a mix of oils I called "Happiness Oil." It's been so long ago, I don't remember what was in it. I would dab it on my wrist and the scent alone seemed to lift my spirits. Maybe it was "all in my head?" I dunno, but does it matter as long as I felt better? lol
I sell special packages...haven't promoted them much lately, but you can check it out here: http://www.creativeeverything.com/Aromatherapy.htm I wrote an article here, that might interest you. The healing that takes place is subtle.
posted by
Ariala
on September 22, 2008 at 5:48 AM
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Scent can improve my mood
But only if I'm predispositioned to mood-improvement at the time. As far as "therapy" for ailments or psychological problems, though, aromatherapy could be an adjunct, but not the actual cure.
posted by
gapcohen
on September 22, 2008 at 5:01 AM
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Vogue
I think there's a little truth and a lot of hype. I think it is possible that scents can have a certain effect on our mood, and it is well established that scents are capable of evoking memories - something I have experienced myself. But when it comes to 'therapy' - the jury is definitely out. On the other hand, if you're a 'true believer' in its effects, it may even 'help' to some degree - the famous 'placebo effect'...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 22, 2008 at 4:05 AM
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Yes, they definitely work for me...I use them and sell them and have had
wonderful results.
posted by
Ariala
on September 22, 2008 at 3:37 AM
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I've found
that natural aromas sometimes have a profound effect on me and I suspect that is the origin of the whole aromatherapy thing. Once commercialized, most of what works well in nature without human interference, just is not the same anymore. I agree, a subtle smell in a natural setting, once concentrated and taken out of it's natural context often stinks.
posted by
AardigeAfrikaner
on September 22, 2008 at 3:22 AM
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