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What\u2019s really happening when you stop to smell the roses?<\/p>\n
Scents are like everything else in the world \u2014 they are made of molecules. When you inhale the scent of a rose, you\u2019re actually inhaling molecules the rose releases into the air.<\/p>\n
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These molecules travel up in your nose and get stuck to your olfactory membrane, which contains highly specialized nerve endings called olfactory receptors. There are millions of olfactory receptors, and they can recognize millions of different scent molecules.<\/p>\n
Once these nerves recognize a particular scent molecule, they send a signal to your olfactory bulb, which signals your cortex and limbic system.<\/p>\n
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The cortex is where you process information \u2014 it\u2019s the center of your thoughts, perception, creativity, and language. Olfaction happens to be the only one of your five senses that affects your cortex directly. The other senses all have to pass through the thalamus to be processed. That\u2019s why scents can evoke such immediate reactions.<\/p>\n
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Essential oil aromatherapy affects hormones and your body\u2019s stress response<\/p>\n
Next, hormones and neuro chemicals are released. You probably know that different hormones and neuro chemicals create different reactions in your body. So if a rose reminds you of romance, you\u2019re going to be flooded with romantic thoughts and sensual sensations.<\/p>\n
If lavender relaxes you, as it does for many people, your brain creates soothing neuro chemicals, and your body is filled with relaxing hormones.<\/p>\n
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\u201cRelaxation mode\u201d means your parasympathetic nervous system is engaged \u2014 this is the opposite of your \u201cfight-or-flight\u201d stress response.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re in the stress response, everything goes into overdrive. Your body is flooded with adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline increases your heart rate and blood pressure, while cortisol reduces the function of body systems that aren\u2019t essential in fight-or-flight situations \u2014 like the immune system.<\/p>\n
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The parasympathetic response works in the opposite way. It releases relaxing, feel-good hormones and allows your body to rest, restore, and heal.<\/p>\n
Aromatherapy can affect immune function and overall health by helping to activate the parasympathetic response, but it also has a more direct impact<\/p>\n
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So how does your body actually absorb and use essential oils?<\/p>\n
When you inhale aromatherapy essential oils, the molecules are absorbed into your body through your nasal passage, olfactory membrane, sinuses, trachea and lungs. When you apply aromatherapy essential oils to your skin, you also absorb the molecules that way. The skin is great at keeping things out, but it\u2019s also great at absorbing fatty, lipid-like substances, like oils. (That\u2019s why you really want to be careful what you put on your skin!)<\/p>\n
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Applying aromatherapy oils to pulse points is so effective because the skin is positioned right above your veins and arteries\u2014meaning the therapeutic components are absorbed and can get right on your internal superhighway! These components have various effects on your body, many of which have been researched.<\/p>\n
For instance, the component 1,8 cineole in eucalyptus globulus essential oil has been proven to reduce the inflammatory response. Lavender angustifolia oil is often used for the same reason.<\/p>\n
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Imagine all the things you put your body through that cause inflammation. Sugar, alcohol, trans fats, overdoing omega-6 fatty acids without balancing them with omega-3\u2014even failing to floss causes low-level chronic inflammation! Now imagine conditioning your body with an aromatherapy oil like lavender, which can gently but persistently reduce inflammation, while helping you release stress and relax.<\/p>\n
Aromatherapy really does affect your body in a comprehensive, holistic way. Your emotions, hormones, and healing responses are all influenced for the better!<\/p>\n
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