Healthier and happier in a whiff

The familiar scents you love have the power to heal. Scientists say fragrance compounds called terpenes—abundant in everything from cinnamon sticks to orange peels—signal the brain to boost mood, reduce pain and so much more

—K.E. Kluznik

Can’t focus? Cinnamon speeds thinking If you’re trying to calculate how to triple a recipe or are struggling with a crossword, grab the jar of cinnamon from your spice rack and take a whiff. Research at Chicago’s Rush University found the scent boosts focus-enhancing brain waves so effectively, it slashes the time it takes to problem-solve by 60%. Feeling blah? Orange beats the blues Ever notice that snacking on an orange makes your mood brighter? Research in Biomedical Journal found that breathing in a compound called d-limonene—which is released when you peel back the skin of an orange—works as well as Valium at releasing calming brain waves, lifting your spirits for up to 24 hours …with no side effects! Sore and achy? Almond eases pain If arthritis pain is making it hard to play games with the grandkids,…

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Woman's World (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 14, 2022

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